Hello, again. I haven't been here since I think week 5. I'm doing okay. Been tweaking my diet and adding exercise so I can get off this yo yo of losing and gaining the same 3-5lbs.It's very frustrating. I love reading this forum as it's informative and inspiring to keep on doing what I'm doing and not give up completely. I'm still writing in the planner, which helps a lot too. Look forward to chatting with you all again. Have a great weekend.

Paige, I hear you on the cold! I'm at home today with the same thing. Colds are the worst. I too am planning for the return of my taste buds so that I don't overeat! Hopefully I'll be able to get back to exercising soon too. I managed to do some strength training Monday before this cold really kicked in, so I've only missed two days. How's it going for you?

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Originally posted by Sweet Petite:
Hi all, I've been doing the book since the beginning of the year, but thought it would be great to have some accountability. My name comes from the fact that I am 4 ft 11 (almost)

My main goal is to gain energy.

My exercise plan for the week is:

M- 15 min upper body, 15 min dance Done
T- 30 min dance
W- 30 min pilates/yoga
Th- Dance, dance revolution with the kids
Fri- 45 min swim
Sat- 30 mins weights, 30 min yoga

My food goal this week is at least 5 fruits and veggies a day. Monday I actually got 7!

Welcome to you! Sounds like you have a great plan both exercise and food wise.

Good for you!

Thanks for the welcome SheriaVa. You are definitely right that I don't meet many people shorter than me I got my name from an ex boyfriend in college and it stuck (at least in the online world) You reminded me I have to think about how I will do on vacation next month.

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Originally posted by SheriaVa:

Welcome, Sweet Petite! I had to smile when I saw your name because once, when I was about 20, some old guy in a bar yelled out to me "Hello, Little Miss Petite." My best friend and I laughed about it for weeks!

I'm 4'6" so I have you beat in the petite department! I know you don't get to meet many people shorter than you, so now you have!

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Originally posted by Sweet Petite:
Hi all, I've been doing the book since the beginning of the year, but thought it would be great to have some accountability. My name comes from the fact that I am 4 ft 11 (almost)

Welcome, Sweet Petite! I had to smile when I saw your name because once, when I was about 20, some old guy in a bar yelled out to me "Hello, Little Miss Petite." My best friend and I laughed about it for weeks!

I'm 4'6" so I have you beat in the petite department! I know you don't get to meet many people shorter than you, so now you have!

Hi all, I've been doing the book since the beginning of the year, but thought it would be great to have some accountability. My name comes from the fact that I am 4 ft 11 (almost)

My main goal is to gain energy.

My exercise plan for the week is:

M- 15 min upper body, 15 min dance Done
T- 30 min dance
W- 30 min pilates/yoga
Th- Dance, dance revolution with the kids
Fri- 45 min swim
Sat- 30 mins weights, 30 min yoga

My food goal this week is at least 5 fruits and veggies a day. Monday I actually got 7!

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Originally posted by Paige1:
[...] I just hope I don't binge when I get my appetite and tastebuds back!

Since you know that day is coming plan for it. I'm a fine one to be giving that advise, planning is one of the areas I have trouble with myself. At least try to have a hazy idea of what you plan to eat when you feel like eating again.

Thank you for the warm welcome! The day after my post I got hit with a nasty cold and everything pretty much tastes yucky. I am on the mend and will begin journaling on Monday.

I do have Kathleen's first cookbook (got it when it first came out) and I loved her food network show. I checked out her 2nd one from the library recently and love the asain flair. (The salmon cakes were yummy!) Can't wait to see her on PBS this summer.

I'm thinking this cold thing has been a good way to jumpstart my weightloss, LOL. I just hope I don't binge when I get my appetite and tastebuds back!

Welcome AngelaF and Paige1.

Glad you found us. I am sure you will enjoy it here.

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Originally posted by Angela F:
Hi all! I recently bought the day planner and have been at it for 3 weeks now. Thought I'd give the forum a try. I could use the support and accountability! My main goal is to feel better physically, but I wouldn't mind losing 15-20 lbs. Here we go!

Welcome to you Angela! Good to have you here.

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Originally posted by Angela F:
Hi all! I recently bought the day planner and have been at it for 3 weeks now. Thought I'd give the forum a try. I could use the support and accountability! My main goal is to feel better physically, but I wouldn't mind losing 15-20 lbs. Here we go!

Welcome, Angela! So glad to have you join us.

Hi all! I recently bought the day planner and have been at it for 3 weeks now. Thought I'd give the forum a try. I could use the support and accountability! My main goal is to feel better physically, but I wouldn't mind losing 15-20 lbs. Here we go!

Welcome Paige!

Glad that you found the day book and the website.

I just want to caution you to be patient with yourself. Often when you don't have that much weight to lose, it's harder and slower.

Try to focus on some non scale goals like sticking to a healthy food plan or exercising x number of times per week and then reward yourself for sticking to it.

Just remember that eating well has many health benefits other than just weight loss : )

Welcome, Paige1 !

The day book is really great for tips, recipes, and a place to write what you are eating each day. Have you kept a food log before? It's a rude awakening, huh? It's the best way to see what foods assist you and what foods to avoid, though. I am a true believer in food-journaling!

Do you have any of KD's other cookbooks? Before you swear off "diet" books forever, you may want to check them out. These cookbooks taught me how to cook healthy, and written by a chef - you know the flavors will be awesome!

Glad to have you here

Lynne

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Originally posted by Paige1:
So, short story long, here I am. Ready to relax and explore new recipes and spend time with my family after meals instead of logging in points.

Welcome, Paige!! You will find a wealth of information and support on this board. Feel free to post any questions you have and everyone will help as best they can.

Hi!
I just bought the daybook today. I have promised myself this is the last "diet" product I am buying. My dream is too lose 20lbs, my realistic goal is 15lbs. It seemed easy enough, but has proven to be very difficult. I gave up on WW after trying their program 3 seperate times. I liked that it really taught portion control, but hated counting points and having to constantly type in recipes to get the points. (My dh teases me that we haven't had the same meal twice in 13 years of marriage, I love new recipes!). That left me with sometimes typing in 3 recipes a day! And constantly consumed with thoughts of food! What am I going to eat? What did I just eat? How many points is that again? Arrgghh!

So, short story long, here I am. Ready to relax and explore new recipes and spend time with my family after meals instead of logging in points.

Yeah Laurie!!!! That's awesome!!!!
And congrats on the 5 pounds that I saw in the virtual weigh in threat too : )
You go girl!!!!

Ok I just have to pop in and say.. I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF RIGHT NOW!! I woke up with a stiff elbow, so I was thinking "better not work out today" Then I thought I better not get off track, especially on my day off. So I figured I would do the WATP 2 mile, but skip the weights, I could always stop if it bothered me. Well I ended up doing the entire thing, with the weights, and I feel fine. I think the elbow was just stiff from sleeping funny last night. But I did not let it become an excuse to goof off all day. Major victory for me since I am the queen of excuses.

Laurie

Thank you so much for the information. I will look for her on PBS this summer. Thanks, again!

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Originally posted by SarahWil:
This doesn't have anything to do with the Club but could someone please tell me what happened to the the Cooking Thin show on the Food Network, I can't seem to find it???? TIA

Unfortunately, it is gone for good. It was only on for three seasons (2001,2002,2003) and then in reruns until last year when FN did away with it completely.
The good news is that KD is going to be on PBS this summer. I will find that thread and bump it up for you.
You can still find the recipes from the show by putting "Cooking Thin" in the recipe search box on the FN website but be forewarned, the site is extremely sloooowwwww.