See you all on Monday-

It's suppose to snow here...
so I'm going to embrace it, YES, enjoy it:  
This weekend I'm going to create some BFC friendly chili, drink lots of herbal tea  (Yogi Brand- Vanilla/Hazelnut-tastes like Chai-and is delicious), finish crocheting a new scarf, and work on Christmas gifts. If I do anything 'brilliant', I'll post a pic too.

I hope you all have a great weekend-you are all often doing something 'brilliant', and I appreciate you sharing your talents-that includes your thoughts with me.  Thanks for your never ending support-it keeps me going.
A big welcome to any newcomers-I think you'll be glad you joined in.

Take Care-

Sunday day 21 on FT

Here's a place to check out for some new recipes. She lost some weight doing South Beach-so she has some good ideas that can be modified, if needed.  I like that she does her own gardening, and has tips, etc. on that.
 The BFC/FT is working for me-but I support any efforts in leading a more balanced life.  So don't feel you can't join in if your not a Jorge Cruise follower.

Confession:
I 'enjoyed' some popcorn at the movies last night. I didn't go overboard, but those who love popcorn can understand why that salty, crunchy-slightly buttery snack is so alluring.  I don't see my life without popcorn on occassion, so in my life-style...I'm eating popcorn from time to time :)

I started my day with my ricotta/chia pudding. The Precious brand I use is low sugar/carb. It sounds weird, but think of it as mock cheescake in a bowl. I just get tired of eggs sometimes. I'm not a almond/coconut pancake/waffle lover...yet.

Late Lunch-early Dinner:
Taco salad (minus the tortilla chips...after all I did eat the popcorn!)

I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful day-I just got home from church...the sun is shining...and I'm going for a walk.

Blessings for you all!

Saturday Greetings!

Yesterday I got too hungry...busy working, etc.
By dinner I was grumpy and anxious. Yep-I get grumpy too! We ended up going to dinner, and I had a green salad w/ Brisket-it was delicious.  I asked for extra meat, and they brought it to me covered in
bbq sauce.  Generally, I would have just wiped it off-or ate it, but I asked them to take it back because I couldn't eat it, due to the sugar.  That was a huge break through for me...huge. I have this issue of never wanting to seem demanding--I'm working through that.

So here's my food for yesterday:
Brfst:
Jay Robb chocolate shake w/ spinach (sounds goofy I know, but you can hardly taste the spinach-warning: odd green color)
Lunch:
 hummus/celery/radishes/almond crackers
Pero w/ 1/2 & 1/2
Snack:
chocolate/reddi whip
Dinner:
Salad/Brisket...ranch dressing...(a few unauthorized bites of non-FT'ing food off my honey's plate)
After dinner treat:
Pero w/ 1/2 & 1/2

You'll not find 'perfection' here with me, but I'm doing well. I feel good, my clothes are fitting better, and my belly is getting flatter.  I'm  feeling more confident, and more in control of my food addictions. I appreciate not feeling 'driven' by a carb cycle (that's what I call it), and I feel satisfied after my meals.
I bet each of you can think of one thing that's going better because you're trying to create a healthier life. I love gratitude, and reflecting on the good is a powerful force in our life.
Thank you for your awareness and support.
Enjoy your Saturday too!

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Ready for the weekend?

You know you're old when the weeks fly by...or that is what I always heard, and now I'm living it.

I feel like I'm settling into FT'ing w/ my small modifications.  I'm not worrying too much about how long it will take me to get off this weight off.  Each day I learn something new from all of you, and the plan is really simple. (another .5 lb gone this morning)

I'm finding I'm not as hungry lately. Some days are just like that.
Here's my food for yesterday:
Brfst:
Ricotta/Chia seed pudding topped w/ reddi whip
Snack:
Almond Crackers/celery/hummus
Early Dinner (no lunch)
Spinach/Avocado/Artichoke heart Salad
Feta/Turkey...and another serving of almond crackers.
Miso (no sugar) dressing
Pero w/ 1/2 & 1/2
1 T of dark choc chips...
I put the crackers in the cupboard...not a good idea to have them on the counter. But I'm determined that I can have things like that on hand w/o going overboard. So tomorrow...one serving!
Happy Week-ending-
Jeri

Day 17 FT'ing

Good day to each of you...and thank you for your comments and help. I'm always grateful that you're there. 
Dawn you were right-I have lost all that 'bloat' and now down to where I was before.  Total of 5.5 lbs gone since I began FT, and I'm happy with that.
Thank you  for all the info Amber . I'll have to read about sugar alcohols...
I'm off to the Dr. to have my lipid panel checked again. My numbers were a little high few months back-nothing too crazy, but I'm anxious to see how things have changed since BFC/FT'ing. I'll let you know once I get the results.
Though I've had trouble commenting on blogs...I still am checking in with you all, and wishing you every success with ALL your efforts. If you'd like to hear back from me-just sign up for email, and you'll always hear back from me.
Happy Wednesday!
Jeri

Jeri- FT'er reporting for duty!

Fast Tracking-7 full days later...

Here's my stats:

Lost: 4 lbs/1" from waist.  I weigh (can't believe I'm posting this)  177.5-I've lost 15 pounds since mid June. I weighed 178 last Christmas-and haven't seen 177'ish in over 3 yrs. I'm moving in a good direction.  Could I have lost more without the hummus/black beans/extra squirt of redi-whip? Maybe. But my few tweaks will keep me going another week. I'm not feeling deprived-or hungry.

As you know I'm not following the menu plan that closely--at all. But I'm BFC friendly and FT''er friendly...for the greater part.  I've eaten very-very little grain carbs this week. (remember the pirates booty and Cafe Rio tortilla)

What I will be more aware of this week? :

* More vigilant w/ H20...my digestion is off...you know what I mean. 

*Make friends w/ indoor exercise again, as needed--it's getting mighty cold out there. I'm such a Cali girl, that I haven't made peace with the cold weather...yet.  I've been in Utah 6 yrs-I'm not sure if it's going to happen?

What are my  long-term plans? :

* Follow FT (my way) until after Christmas...and then decide what's next.

* Do my best each day-if I get off-just get back on.

* Stay away from those addictive sugars--those that make me crazy. A lot of us know which ones those are for us.  Mine often come in the baked form...breads, cookies...powdered donuts. This list is long.

I wish each of you--all the best in your efforts to be smarter with your health. 

Jeri

Sunday Morning- Beginning of Day 7 FT

Day 7 and all is well.

I made it through Sat. with my  FT'ing goals.  Saturday is my day that I want to 'celebrate' getting through the week. Not that my weeks are so difficult, but I think that idea started when I had five children at home (I had 5 children in 10 years-busy household) The weeks were detailed and schedule driven, and by Saturday I wanted a day off.  It really wasn't a day off, but tried to create a different type of day. So, my point in saying all that is--Saturday became a day of celebrating with food too: going out to lunch, popcorn at the movies, a special dessert made for dinner...you get the idea. And we also made cookies most Sundays after church!  So we celebrated all weekend!

Food is so central in whatever celebrations we enjoy-we have some major ones coming up. There will be some good postings in the next few months.

I still had a great Saturday.  Hubby & I took a beautiful drive to see the Fall leaves and found some snow as well (I have pics I'll share)  We went out to lunch, and I had a modified Cafe Rio grilled chicken salad: no rice or chips-I did eat a big bite of that homemade tortilla-dipped in that creamy cilantro dip--but quickly covered up the remaining tortillas with used napkins, etc. Out of mind...right! That was a little success too!
 I can still celebrate my Saturday's, Thanksgiving, and all those special days that follow.  It just takes a little planning.

I'll meet you all tomorrow, at the same place.  I'll be sharing my weight loss-and any healthy weight loss is a reason to celebrate too! Not with food, but with a happy dance...and maybe a picture!
Blessings,
Jeri

Day 5 FT'ing

I don't like my picture taken. Ever. I rarely like the way I look. This was taken about 1 month ago, and I've given up a few lbs. since then. (Those are grilled poblanos and tomatillos cooking on the grill. Just FYI...it was great salsa.) But I like my happy face here. I was cooking for my family, loving on my grandbabies, and enjoying CA living.  My son lives in paradise.

I'm still FT'ing it.  I'm not losing a lb/day, but that little needle on the scale is moving-Yee Haw! 

Happily, I'm not missing the grain carbs-no cravings. That's a blessing-and considering I'm totally hormonal this week-I'm witnessing a miracle! 



Grammy at the grill

Here's my food for today(remember I'm not the letter of the law FT'er)

Brfst:

My 'ricotta thing' w/ walnuts

Lunch:

2 eggs/parm cheese

bacon/avocado

Spinach

Snack:

Pero w/ cream

Dinner:

Hamburger pattie w/ blue cheese

mushrooms

mashed cauliflower (my honey says he likes it better than mashed potatoes)

After dinner treat:

Choc w/ redi-whip

Herb tea

We're all doing it-whatever way works for us. Thanks for your support-

Blessings,

Jeri

FT Tuesday

I'd really like to be able to comment on your blogs (I'm still have some problems)
But if you sign up and comment on mine-I promise I'll email you back! 

 I do read yours. I just wanted you to know that.

THE SCALE IS MOVING-That's a big deal for me. I'll report on that later in the week...
I met all my goals for Monday. As you know I'm not a 'perfect' FT'er...but that's ok with me.
Here' my meals for Tues.:
Brfst:
2 eggs
swiss cheese
bok choy/mushrooms
Snack:
almonds & 1 piece sf Hershey choc
Lunch: None. I ate my snack after my walk, and just wasn't hungry. I worked in the afternoon, so I was distracted from food!
Dinner:
Chicken/Spinach/Avocado salad
With 2 T hummus
Snack/Treat:
Dark choc
Sobe -0- drink
Sometimes I eat the same thing for a few days...I just do. 
My goals for Tues:
Cook brussel sprouts. I'm not a lover of this veggie, but I'm willing to change my mind.
Mindful eating
Take a walk (I think the Fall leaves smell like fresh apples-it's amazing)

May you each have a joy-filled day!