Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Getting Healthy – Weight Management

Yum on the nuts. I've been eating a lot of raw...

2012-01-20T16:59:34.085-05:00

Yum on the nuts. I've been eating a lot of raw nuts, dry fruits, and whole grain crackers lately. Who needs bread?

I've found that when trying to cut down on car...

2012-01-20T16:40:56.708-05:00

I've found that when trying to cut down on carbs, eating walnuts, pecans or pistachios really help control my bread craving.

Great list, Dina.

Suzie - who really wanted to eat a Pop Tart for breakfast, but resisted the urge!

Ugh, Deb, that Philly conference was the biggest I...

2012-01-20T16:01:20.541-05:00

Ugh, Deb, that Philly conference was the biggest I've ever been around the writing set. Oh well. Hope you find some exercise that sparks your fancy.

Dina I think we swapped those ten pounds (since Au...

2012-01-20T15:56:21.965-05:00

Dina I think we swapped those ten pounds (since August in Philly!)

I have been doing way too much sitting. I guess if I could walk while I used the keyboard...

I'm glad you are doing well with healthy eating. I'm trying to, but I don't think anything will happen until I start exercising. no, don't say I... I already have my excuses lined up.

Gina, does that mean you won't get mad the nex...

2012-01-20T15:41:29.044-05:00

Gina, does that mean you won't get mad the next time I make you go for a three mile walk while chatting :)

I've actually been good about exercising my whole life. And decent on the healthy eating. But this year I've gone even healthier. And I've almost completely cut white sugar from my diet. I know it still sneaks in through some dressings, but very, very little.

Thanks, Susie. Yep, you can't go wrong with th...

2012-01-20T15:39:19.815-05:00

Thanks, Susie. Yep, you can't go wrong with those.

Yeah, Niki, that sounds like a little too frail fo...

2012-01-20T15:38:33.962-05:00

Yeah, Niki, that sounds like a little too frail for a healthy body image. About 20% body fat is the ideal. And one thing to keep in mind about those ballerinas is that they have great muscle tone. They aren't just skin and bones.

Although, as I mentioned, watch out for that belly fat. It's the most dangerous

Since last May, I've lost 25lbs through diet a...

2012-01-20T14:55:52.011-05:00

Since last May, I've lost 25lbs through diet alteration and exercise. Only the last two months have been a plateau. Still, my goal is another 25 lbs by September. What matters to me most is having a healthy self-image, which comes by finding one's identity in Christ and learning to see self as God sees us. So losing weight now for me isn't for self-esteem issues. It's because I want to be healthier. I want to go hiking with the kids and not feel like I'm going to barf a lung. Actually, I don't really want to go hiking. But if I did . . . ;-)

Great post, Dina.

Oh, one healthy lifestyle change: consistent 30 minutes a day exercising, five days a week.

Good post, Dina. Health is the key. Moderation, ex...

2012-01-20T11:50:56.249-05:00

Good post, Dina. Health is the key. Moderation, exercise, and making smart food choices are important, no matter one's size.

I wish I could wave a magic wand over my brain and...

2012-01-20T11:26:30.133-05:00

I wish I could wave a magic wand over my brain and reset my idea of the ideal body. Somehow I ended up with a ballerina ideal and a burlesque reality. That means unless I am right on the border of underweight, I feel uncomfortable and "fluffy." And I also add fluff around the middle.
I try to eat reasonably healthy and clean. Much better than I used to when I was younger, and exercise 4-6 days a week. Still, after crossing 40 and becoming a g-mama, I've added a few pounds in the last year. It's a constant mental battle, even though my clothes fit and my husband is thrilled with the additional "top" size that returned with those pounds. *sigh* Being comfortable in my own skin is a DREAM I long to see fulfilled.

Thanks, Julie. Unfortunately the extra weight I do...

2012-01-20T10:22:15.094-05:00

Thanks, Julie. Unfortunately the extra weight I do carry is in a very dangerous place. Excess belly fat can cause all sorts of health problems. People who carry weight in their hips, rear, or all over have less to worry about.

Interestingly, I grew up thinking of a "healthy" weight as more average sized. Which might be true for others. But not in my case.

Thanks, Dina. I copied down your list of 10 things...

2012-01-20T10:10:30.405-05:00

Thanks, Dina. I copied down your list of 10 things as a good reminder for myself. I think you are beautiful as is by the way, but I know what you mean. I know I'd feel better about myself if there was a bit less of me (and I ate more healthy foods.)

BTW everyone, I have a healthy veggie recipe being...

2012-01-20T09:22:01.681-05:00

BTW everyone, I have a healthy veggie recipe being featured right now on Naomi Rawling's blog. http://makinghomeworkblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/easy-vegetable-snack-recipe-with-author.html

Yes, Susie, we've cut waaayyy down on processe...

2012-01-20T09:18:18.525-05:00

Yes, Susie, we've cut waaayyy down on processed foods too. I've even gotten my littlest child off of poptarts, his favorite snack although I never allowed them for breakfast, and instead he's eating organic cookies with whole grains, rice syrup, and no preservatives. My whole family has been working on eating healthier. We've also way upped our vegetable intake. The teens are into it since one is a dancer and one is an athlete, the little guy not so much.

Good for you Carrie. You look lovely, but I'm ...

2012-01-20T09:15:20.809-05:00

Good for you Carrie. You look lovely, but I'm sure less weight would feel great on your joints. I went back and forth over the last few years wondering if I should just accept this new size and say, "I look fine for a 40 year old mother of three." But when I realized it was hurting my health, enough was enough.

Have you ever heard of "The Cleaner Plate Clu...

2012-01-20T09:01:54.965-05:00

Have you ever heard of "The Cleaner Plate Club"? It's not about eating all your food. It's about making the food you eat clean. We've eliminated nearly all the processed foods in our diet...and it's made a HUGE difference! I, however, have no idea how much I've lost. I made a commitment with God to not weigh myself for this year (it gets to be too much of an obsession for me). I do know, however, that my jeans are fitting better already!

I just joined a program. With my RA I have to bala...

2012-01-20T08:12:31.453-05:00

I just joined a program. With my RA I have to balance it all to not exceed my limitations but I have to keep my joints strong. Keep at it, Dina!

That's awesome, Sherrinda! You go girl. I'...

2012-01-20T07:25:35.787-05:00

That's awesome, Sherrinda! You go girl. I've lost 10 pounds since August, but I've been stuck here for a while. Still contemplating whether I want to exercise more or eat less. Hmmm.

I joined Weight Watchers 2 weeks ago and have love...

2012-01-20T06:59:58.532-05:00

I joined Weight Watchers 2 weeks ago and have love 6.4 pounds. This plan helps me eat better, plus I can still have a treat whenever I want. I just have to fit it into my points for the day. Here's to a new year of HEALTHY!