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debbra

Start Weight:	(14 Nov 09) 167.2 lb
Current Weight:	(19 Nov 09) 164.6 lb
Goal Weight:	158.0 lb

following: debbra's own diet
performance: losing 3.9 lb a week

Well, I'm starting this whole thing over, including my bio. I am a 42 year old happily married mom of two, and I'm an artist, a painter. My weight issue has been my nemesis since I was about 8 years old. I know that it will be with me all my life, but I want to control it. I also want to lose about 40 pounds, and I am going to put serious work into it this time!!!!!!!

FatSecret member since: 17 Nov 08

debbra's Weight History

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debbra's latest member challenges

Pre-New Year's Resolution: Lose 20 lbs!

status:	In Progress
currently:	Week 2 of 8
end date:	Monday 04 Jan 10
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25lb Challenge

status:	Completed
ended:	29 May 09
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debbra's buddies

	cindyshine on diet cindyshine's own diet
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	jprunty on diet Atkins
	last weighin: gaining 1.5 lb a week

	Deana Garcia on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: losing 0.8 lb a week

	wintersmith on diet Limited Caloric Intake
	last weighin: gaining 0.7 lb a week

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debbra's cookbook

cals: 149kcal | fat: 10.00g | carbs: 10.22g | prot: 6.70g

Egg White Avocado Salad

A tasty healthy salad.

cals: 151kcal | fat: 10.60g | carbs: 13.37g | prot: 4.19g

Oven Roasted Vegetables

Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus and onion with olive oil seasoning.

cals: 306kcal | fat: 2.89g | carbs: 61.50g | prot: 12.61g

Tomato Salad

Tomato salad with cucumbers and onions.

cals: 611kcal | fat: 23.44g | carbs: 59.58g | prot: 47.35g

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meat Sauce

A surprisingly good meal that will make you forget you're dieting.

cals: 392kcal | fat: 10.86g | carbs: 38.81g | prot: 37.73g

Cheesy Eggplant

Great to make ahead and freeze for a quick microwave dinner.

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debbra's latest posts

U.S. Health Care
It was a joke? It's so hard to understand everyone's tones on here sometimes. No problem! My feelings are no longer hurt. Smile

Any dieting advice? Wink

posted 30 Oct 2009, 14:56

U.S. Health Care

debbra wrote:

I'm putting this note on this thread that I started, for my own reference. So anyone who is not interested in revisiting this issue, please feel free to just pass it by...

I have a goal on this site, as I assume we all do, and that is to push myself to do what helps me to lose weight. Divided, I am not trying to hurt you. Please be so kind as to not attack me personally.

posted 30 Oct 2009, 14:35

U.S. Health Care
I'm putting this note on this thread that I started, for my own reference. So anyone who is not interested in revisiting this issue, please feel free to just pass it by. But if you feel like reading my self-berating ramble and/or commenting, please be my guest.

I'm SCARED!!! I really am!!! I don't want to sound hysterical, and I know that there are plenty of you on here who don't share my political feelings on this issue, although I'm sure some of you do. My feeling is that this bill will become law very soon. And my only thought on that is that I have to secure myself by staying healthy because I believe that healthcare will become weaker and less available here in the U.S. I know I'm just complaining because I have no control over what happens in congress. But I just wanted to write this to remind myself to keep on my diet so that I don't get sick.

I have a history in my family of obesity related diabetes and cancer, and now more than ever I have to remind myself that I'm doing this diet in order to stay healthy!! It's not just for the sake of looking pretty. I need to become the healthiest I can in order to ward off being sick, now more than ever. Of course, I never wanted to get sick in the first place. But I'm pushing 45, and this age is the time that people start to get obesity related diseases. I'm technically obese. I have to lose this weight.

I HAVE TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT!!!! I HAVE TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted 30 Oct 2009, 11:22

Stress eating
Every comment helps, guys. Thank you!! I guess it all goes back to the same thing -- maintaining my focus. I have to remember that I am dieting, do something that does not bore me (good point!), and stay away from the fridge.

The interesting thing is that I know all this. It's not new information for me. But I actually have to be reminded. That's why this writing is so helpful.

posted 15 Oct 2009, 14:19

Stress eating
Unfortunately, my entire life seems to revolve around the kitchen. I have one of those kitchen/family room situations. And the kids and I seem to spend most of our time in here. It's where I have my computer, where the kids do their homework, draw, read, hang out, listen to music, et cetera. I need to just keep myself away from the food, anyway. But I don't think I can stay out of the kitchen. And I find myself opening the fridge all the time!

posted 15 Oct 2009, 11:13

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debbra's journal

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19 November 2009

Well, my weight stayed exactly the same today as yesterday. But I'm not surprised because I don't think my body can continue to lose without plateauing. ...

on diet debbra's own diet losing 3.9 lb a week

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18 November 2009

:) Yay!!!!!!!!!! A loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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debbra's Recent Food & Exercise

	1 1/2 servings silk soymilk
	2 servings ezekiel bread
	1 cup asparagus
	Housework
	Housework
	Exercise machine (slow)

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debbra's Groups

Dieting Artists
Who wants to show what they do best? Hi all you fellow artists, artisans, and craftsmen, let's share!

Goal Outfits (Motivation!)
A place to share our attire aspirations.

Goal by Birthday
Announce your Birthday and set a Goal that you really want to reach by that date.

Making Weightloss Fun
A fun group that brings people together.

40's with 25-50 lbs to Lose
40 somethings with 25-50 pounds to lose.

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debbra's Recent Activity

debbra's own activity

	recorded a journal entry.
	updated their exercise diary.
	updated their food diary.
	commented on FakePlasticLala's journal.

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