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POSTED: Thu, 07/23/2009 - 3:09pm
my vice- your vice- advice
OK - I admit to having too many diet cokes - 20 ounce size - I was having one every other day for awhile - it became a habit at the office cafeteria, my co-worker, that I had lunch with, always had them and I joined in. I swear they put something addictive in them, I would have them when I didn't even really want them. And now they are a less frequent vice but they offer me nothing - I want to say good-bye for good - I am starting today. Anyone else want to say good bye to a vice that offers them nothing? I will check back in and be accountable on this thread. Bye- diet coke - it really wasn't nice knowing you.MIREILLE'S CALENDAR
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POSTED: Mon, 02/22/2010 - 10:29pm
RE:my vice- your vice- advice
They get the name "Cocacola" because they used to put Cocaine in itme-barbie
POSTED: Mon, 08/10/2009 - 9:58pm
My vice
Potato chips and fast food. Please keep me away, they are my nemesis! ;-)St.TropezChic
POSTED: Tue, 08/11/2009 - 3:20pm
Baked Potato Chips
are healthier, but somehow do not hit the spot for me. Do you like them? Lorrainevalerie51
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 12:51am
coca-cola
Not diet coke. That is my vice. I completely gave it up when I was losing weight. This summer I found myself having one bottle (12 oz) a day...and for no real reason. I am working on giving this vice up again. I love water and drink plenty. I've been examining why I've started drinking the coke again, and have realized it is for a silly reason. When I moved in with my fiancee, I had no job; am still in the process of finding one. We've had to use food stamps, and I have to use alot of the food stamps to buy food for his special diabetes diet. So, I drink a coke every day to keep me from feeling hungry when there isn't quite enough food in the frig. I'm trying to re-adjust his diet a little at a time so I can spend less on his food and have a bit more for the foods I enjoy.Vintage1944
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 8:09am
Mornin'Valerie
What kind of Diabetic Diet is he on ?I have Type 2 Diabetes and can eat most things,in moderation.But I can understand the struggle to find a balance.Real coke...oh yes.It is tasty.Never passes my lips anymore.:(But not too sad.I love water.Be well JeanMarilyn
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 9:48am
Coke
I was permanently put off coke when my father dropped a dirty coin into some and it came out bright & shiney. I could imagine what it was doing to the enamel on my teeth & the lining of my stomach!!! Give me good old water any day. Marilynvalerie51
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:08am
laughing
That made me laugh Marilyn...see I know that...but somehow, sometimes, I just don't care!!! :). But I agree, water is the ticket. Jean, my fiancee goes off on a tangent, not to be disrespectful. He eats anything and everything, then suddenly he goes back on his extreme weight loss diet of nothing but chicken and salad. When he did that this past month, he didn't lose weight, and he didn't feel any better. So I think I've finally convinced him to let me do some research and planning and to try something new. I'm hopeful that he will lose some weight and feel better trying a more balanced approach. But I know absolutely nothing about diabetes yet...any advice and help would be appreciated. I do know that he does try to avoid most carbs because the make his blood sugar spike...I still think balancing them occasionally with protein and veggies would produce less of a spike.St.TropezChic
POSTED: Mon, 08/03/2009 - 10:55am
Moderation is the key
I was pondering an observation I believe Deborah made in a different thread about how our culture seems to take so many things to the extreme: for starters, diet and exercise, and add to that work, hobbies, relationships, shopping, etc. Things that should bring pleasure or fulfillment become obsessions. I am guilty of it, too; I have so many clothes that storage has become a real problem. The teaching of the concept of *equilibrium* is what makes FWDGF so valuable and transforming for me. But now, my DD says that I take FWDGF to the extreme, lol. ;^) LorraineVintage1944
POSTED: Mon, 08/03/2009 - 11:21am
Moderation
It seems to me it is the journey and not the destination and that we are always learning.It may be that part of the cause of being extreme is that we are among the first cultures to have so much and access to much,much more.Leonard Cohen's song"Bird on a Wire "addresses that really well.Hopefully we are beginning to see that there is pleasure in moderation and that it is better for our souls.your DD sounds as smart as her Mama.But I don't think you do this to the extreme.:))BTW,something has been worrying me...on the old website you signed off when school started. Please,I trust you will stay with us this time.If you post only once in awhile at least we will know how you are and have access to youe wise thoughts.JeanMarilyn
POSTED: Mon, 08/03/2009 - 11:41am
Please do stay
I know you will be very busy when the new school year starts but I hope you will find time for the occassional post. MarilynVintage1944
POSTED: Mon, 08/03/2009 - 12:43pm
Absolutely.................
Thanks Marilyn.If she even thinks of it ,we'll start a petition.JeanSt.TropezChic
POSTED: Tue, 08/04/2009 - 4:44pm
Jean et Marilyn
I am genuinely moved by your kindness! I have come to count on the fun and mutual support we share here. I have no intention of going anywhere - true enough, it will be an exercise in moderation for me when it's school is back in session, but I could not go on without you and all the other lovely françaises, and Greg et Glenn aussi! LorraineVintage1944
POSTED: Tue, 08/04/2009 - 5:27pm
Aaaaah Merci le bon Dieu
Yay! good news!JeanMarilyn
POSTED: Thu, 08/06/2009 - 10:29am
Thank goodness for that
I don't know what we would have done without you. MarilynMarija
POSTED: Fri, 08/07/2009 - 7:43pm
I love the support...
...available here. Everyone has such an amount to share and I have learnt about different 'tricks' from everyone that are keeping me on my track. Also the issue of moderation is finally being ingrained into me and that again is thanks to everyone. I have even started my little vegie garden and have started looking into planting a more decorative garden. You are all wonderful so there is no question of anyone leaving :) MarijaVintage1944
POSTED: Fri, 08/07/2009 - 8:28pm
Hello
I agree with you about this group.It is one of the highlights of the day to read each posting./What's growing in your garden?/And I am so glad you are here and will stay. Jeanfrenchy
POSTED: Mon, 08/10/2009 - 7:05pm
The big return...
Calling all teachers! When do you return? I go back Thursday and Friday of this week...all of next and then kids come back the following. The great part about this is I have had all summer to gain french wisdom and look forward to using what I have learned at work this year. I am going to be as stress free as humanly possible and when it does rear it's ugly head I know what to do. Jean, I am taking your advice and will be more feminine this year. My working wardrobe is just about finished. A few more pieces and I will be set. I have a whole new outlook for the coming work year. I hope the rest of you will have wonderful school year as well. DeborahSt.TropezChic
POSTED: Tue, 08/11/2009 - 3:19pm
The 2nd Most Exciting Day of the Year
...for me is September 8th, this year. We return for inservices the week of September 1st. I'm looking forward to a fun and productive year; my team members are wonderful people to work with, and our reunion is something I look forward to each fall. I would love to hear from Kara, also a teacher, who is probably out enjoying summer to its fullest. Wishing all teachers and students here a happy beginning to a fulfilling school year! LorraineJeanette
POSTED: Wed, 08/12/2009 - 11:10pm
The 8th is going to be an
The 8th is going to be an exciting day for me as well! My baby boy starts kindergarten!St.TropezChic
POSTED: Wed, 08/12/2009 - 11:28pm
Bonsoir, Jeanette!
What a special day that'll be. Bonne chance to you and your son!DD and I are driving down to San Diego in a couple of weeks to see PLNC, USD, and UCSD. Maybe we'll stop by Target to get some makeup. ;^) Gosh, my baby's so big! I vividly remember her first day of kindergarten. Time sure flies. Lorraine
Jeanette
POSTED: Wed, 08/12/2009 - 11:30pm
I'll gladly do your make-up
I'll gladly do your make-up for you!!! If you have a bit of free time, we could meet at a really yummy crepe cafe in La Jolla!St.TropezChic
POSTED: Wed, 08/12/2009 - 11:37pm
Jeanette
Sounds like fun à la francaise!! As our plans firm up, I'll be in touch. Merci, Lorrainevalerie51
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:09am
sorry
my save button got stuck...i'm just glad it only posted two times...and I have no idea if I can get one off or not!!Marilyn
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:20am
Don't worry
I managed to post one of mine 4 times on another thread. Couldn't delete any of them.valerie51
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:08am
laughing
That made me laugh Marilyn...see I know that...but somehow, sometimes, I just don't care!!! :). But I agree, water is the ticket. Jean, my fiancee goes off on a tangent, not to be disrespectful. He eats anything and everything, then suddenly he goes back on his extreme weight loss diet of nothing but chicken and salad. When he did that this past month, he didn't lose weight, and he didn't feel any better. So I think I've finally convinced him to let me do some research and planning and to try something new. I'm hopeful that he will lose some weight and feel better trying a more balanced approach. But I know absolutely nothing about diabetes yet...any advice and help would be appreciated. I do know that he does try to avoid most carbs because the make his blood sugar spike...I still think balancing them occasionally with protein and veggies would produce less of a spike.Vintage1944
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:45am
Diabetes
You are exactly right protein and vegs.are very important.Dieting is deadly.Somehow get him to stop.It won't help his blood sugar.It is much harder to shed weight with the big D.My years of yo-yo dieting and genetics have helped me get here.I do use Prevention Magazine's Diabetes Diet Cookbook.Simple ,healthy receipes that don't break the bank. I am a bread addict ,so I try to cut back and eat whole grain types.He needs carbs. but of the complex variety.Also,exercise is very,very helpful in controlling blood sugar.Good luck.BTW,does he see an Endocrinologist ?His Endo.or G.P. could refer him to an Education Program at a hospital and you both could go.I believe the cost is not prohibitive.Let me know how it goes.Jeanvalerie51
POSTED: Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:53am
thank you jean
Getting him to stop...you are talking about one of the most stubborn men I have ever met :)! But the fact that he did tell me that his extreme diet (one chicken breast and 1 cup of salad 5 times a day) wasn't working and he is thinking of trying something different when I get home is encouraging. He loses weight fast, but he starves himself. And Jean, he hates exercise. I laugh, because he has all those wonderful stairs and will only go up and down when it is necessary. He laughs because I see them as a form of exercise!!! I think there are several Education Programs that are available that wouldn't cost anything. But I'm not sure he would go...I could though. And the Prevention cookbook...I forgot about that. I'm gonna check into it at Amazon. Thank you alot!Anna
POSTED: Tue, 08/04/2009 - 5:21pm
Diabetes info
Hi Valerie, There are differing views on the diabetes diets, but from everything I've seen, the lower carb the better and whole, natural foods are really important. A friend of mine really likes the following site, http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/, which has a lot of info.valerie51
POSTED: Tue, 08/04/2009 - 6:55pm
thanks
I did a quick look at the website and saved it to research when I get back to Illinois next week...it looks excellent. Thank you so much!Vintage1944
POSTED: Tue, 08/04/2009 - 5:30pm
Anna
How are you?Is al "french" in you life ? Hope so.Thanks for this site. Jean