Lisa P's comments

The Food Pyramid WILL Make You Fat! - Blog Entry

05 Feb 2008 03:53 PM

LOL!

The Food Pyramid WILL Make You Fat! - Blog Entry

05 Feb 2008 02:17 PM

Sadly, the American diet is made of highly refined foods. The days of people having a bowl of oatmeal and a piece of fruit for breakfast are long gone and now they're eating "milk and cereal bars" (which don't have a bit of milk in them at all!

You're right. If we weren't eating refined breads but having unrefined grains (in their proper serving sizes), it might make a difference.

Weight a Minute! Tristi Takes the Plunge - Blog Entry

04 Feb 2008 11:03 AM

Hang in there, Tristi! Sugar free candy and Splenda (for baking) have been friends of mine for many years now. I actually got my husband to taper off and eventually quit sugar as well. It can be done - and without as many sacrifices as you may think.

The Importance of Relaxation - Blog Entry

01 Feb 2008 10:31 AM

Yes, getting as far away from other people as possible is a big key to being able to relax! I know that when I'm at home, any given hour will include a baby crying and needing to be either fed or changed, a toddler wanting me to play with him and a husband asking me "what's for breakfast/lunch/dinner?"

FYI I run away to the public library for quiet time on Saturday mornings. I get my time away and my DH gets a taste of what I live with while he's at work ;-) The library provides a quiet place where nobody will bother me, no cellphones will be ringing and I can sit in front of a sunny window and just be quiet if I want to.

Do You Have Criteria for Dating? - Blog Entry

14 Jan 2008 11:03 AM

Great blog!

Funny, I never found Mr. Right until I finally developed a "laundry list" so to speak. Oddly enough, the first time I saw him, my heart really did skip a beat. As it turned out, he filled the whole laundry list and then some.

I might add that the quality on the top of my list was "Makes me laugh". I think that is the most important one for someone you want to grow old with because the looks and body can get worse with age but a sense of humor is forever!

Mark has been making me laugh for 12 years now and we have two beautiful boys together. Know what you're looking for and wait for it. It is worth every waiting moment!

Plan to Start the Body-for-Life Challenge in January - Blog Entry

20 Dec 2007 09:52 AM

I actually became pregnant with both my boys while on the program. You could easily continue with the program throughout your pregnancy provided you don't have any medical issues that might preclude it. (Just add a some milk products to the usual food choices and you should be all set.)

The only reason I stopped BfL when I became pregnant this time was because I had terrible migraines and morning sickness for several months. Workouts became impossible and my cravings for starch and dairy foods became too overwhelming.

BTW the protein shakes and bars were a Godsend for me through this pregnancy. They were light enough to stay down but had enough substance to keep me and the baby healthy regardless of the cravings I gave in to.

Christmas a Day Late - Blog Entry

12 Dec 2007 03:04 PM

Great blog, Debbie! I'm one of those nutters that shops on December 26th for the following year. Each year, if I play my cards right, I'm done with Christmas shopping well before Thanksgiving and never need to set foot into a store after Black Friday. It has been my experience that shopping on December 26th is the best day not only for prices but for crowds as well - there just aren't any!

Low-Carb Diets and Conventional Wisdom - Blog Entry

11 Dec 2007 12:17 PM

There's nothing wrong with a hearty breakfast - in fact it is the very best way to start your day!

Low-Carb Diets and Conventional Wisdom - Blog Entry

11 Dec 2007 11:02 AM

That's the beauty of low-carbing correctly. It isn't all just eggs fried in butter. People who eat low carb successfully are mainly just cutting out processed flours and sugars while increasing all the healthy carbs found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Does Your Baby Snack All Day? - Blog Entry

08 Dec 2007 05:35 AM

I've done the same thing with my son (now 3) and I think it is absolutely the healthiest way to go.

As a child, I was required to eat on schedule and eat everything on my plate whether I was hungry or not. We now know this is not the best way to go (I've always had weight problems). I'm happy to say that my son loves fruits, veggies and high protein snacks and can't be bothered with sweets. When he isn't hungry any more, he stops eating. Hopefully he won't ever have to deal with the weight issues that I had to.