tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266466235283873006.post6053856100999796552..comments2023-06-24T06:52:26.472-04:00Comments on Altered Plates: Increased Dietary RestrictionsDeb Schiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266466235283873006.post-16649649605420333702007-08-16T11:08:00.000-04:002007-08-16T11:08:00.000-04:00I signed up for sparkpeople, but I don't think I'l...I signed up for sparkpeople, but I don't think I'll use it because it doesn't track some of the most important things I need to track in the nutrients, like sugars and fiber, but thanks for turning me on to it, Laavanya. You can do it!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266466235283873006.post-3189921609807157992007-08-16T10:48:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:48:00.000-04:00Thanks so much, Iaavanya! I'll go check out www.sp...Thanks so much, Iaavanya! I'll go check out www.sparkpeople.com. <BR/><BR/>So far, so good. I really need to post my progress. Thanks for the reminder!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266466235283873006.post-30242011939749867752007-08-16T10:46:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:46:00.000-04:00Hi Deb, Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving yo...Hi Deb, Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comments. I am 5'2" too and trying to lose 30 lbs too. But I'm registered at www.sparkpeople.com and it Free. I find it a pretty good place to track my food, exercise and the articles and support groups are really good. Just wanted to let you know in case you'd like to look it over. <BR/><BR/>Great blog here with lots of healthy recipes.Laavanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778057550064849231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266466235283873006.post-48517404791579103562007-07-23T07:08:00.000-04:002007-07-23T07:08:00.000-04:00Thanks, Moop_stick.The problem with taking all the...Thanks, Moop_stick.<BR/><BR/>The problem with taking all the fat out of a recipe, especially one that uses whole grain flours, is that it just doesn't behave the same way.<BR/><BR/>Take for example the cake I tried making last night. Had I known, I should have greatly reduced the baking time and the temperature of the oven. Instead, I burned the cake. Not terribly, but enough not to serve it to friends, unfortunately. <BR/><BR/>So, I try again.<BR/><BR/>By the way, yesterday was a very high calorie day. Some friends and I had Indian food in Edison, NJ (little India), and I'm sure I topped out in more than a few categories. Oh well. One out of 7 isn't bad. Starting over with a very low calorie day today.<BR/><BR/>About exercise, one way I tackle that issue is by taking breaks while working (I work at home) and get on the elliptical machine or pick up weights for 10 minutes at a shot. You do that 5 times during the day, and you've added 50 minutes of exercise! <BR/><BR/>Also, I have one of those big exercise balls sitting in front of the tv. Instead of sitting on the sofa, I sit on the ball and do crunches instead. You can do 100 crunches in an hour-long program, easily. <BR/><BR/>You can do it!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266466235283873006.post-38896421060295107532007-07-22T12:58:00.000-04:002007-07-22T12:58:00.000-04:00I feel ashamed to say this, but you exercise more ...I feel ashamed to say this, but you exercise more than me. I need to work on that.<BR/><BR/>Ever since I was put on Seroquel I gained 20 pounds, and then I lost 5 of those pounds. But those 15 pounds aren't going away.<BR/>It can be difficult to manage weight while on medications. First they make you hungry, and then they make you drowsy so it's impossible to work out.<BR/><BR/>One challenge is lowering the calories in food. I find it very hard to make good results when baking when you remove all of the fat from a recipe. I found replacing most of the fat gives the best results. Like leaving two tablespoons of butter in the recipe, and then replace the rest with whatever you want.<BR/><BR/>My friend is on a weight loss diet, and she has been making many great choices. I know it can be hard.<BR/>Best of luck to you. Keep me updated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com