tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post6170766639254046783..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: More Freaking Lessons LearnedEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-57196171395363818302012-01-09T00:30:23.465-05:002012-01-09T00:30:23.465-05:00Great list. You always make me laugh.
You've b...Great list. You always make me laugh.<br />You've been tagged.....go to my blog post takingthefatoutofskinny.blogspot.com/2012/01/I-been-tagged.html for the instructions!Fatoutofskinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213572384871459096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-25100340917496078732012-01-08T23:08:07.681-05:002012-01-08T23:08:07.681-05:00Yeah, I've also learned that just because nuts...Yeah, I've also learned that just because nuts are good for you, a whole bag probably isn't such a great idea when a few would suffice (for health's sake, not for appetite's sake). And I do think it's true that artificial sweeteners affect my blood sugar just like regular sugar, so there's not much point in using it. If may not have as many calories, but it's not just Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-8128171233248344242012-01-08T22:02:10.754-05:002012-01-08T22:02:10.754-05:00I totally get all of your lessons learned -- excep...I totally get all of your lessons learned -- except I am not gluten free. However, I have been strongly considering it. I feel like even though I am about 2/3 to my goal, it's still so far away... hopefully next christmas time we'll both be telling each other it wasn't as bad/long/hard as we thought!! :) <br />--awesome on all of the smaller sizes - bet that feels amazingJessica Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861658300112079021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-61935142252479743012012-01-08T19:24:47.465-05:002012-01-08T19:24:47.465-05:00Lisa- I shop there too and they are expensive. I&#...Lisa- I shop there too and they are expensive. I've recently found a local CSA that I'm about to start buying from. Maybe there's one in your area too?! Taking the first step is easier than you think. It's the second and third and fourth and...LOL Good luck!<br /><br />Debby-Dieting sucks. It's just that plain and simple. It helps to call it a lifestyle change. Sort of. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-55434874155491909442012-01-08T18:10:55.218-05:002012-01-08T18:10:55.218-05:00All in trial and error and what works for you, wha...All in trial and error and what works for you, what you really like and what fits into your lifestyle. <br /><br />Oh, and way to go with the smaller sizes, now that is always fun and good thing!<br /><br />Good Luck with your journey!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795342448811764481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-5677150127654240982012-01-08T16:33:42.793-05:002012-01-08T16:33:42.793-05:00How wonderful for you that the lessons are learned...How wonderful for you that the lessons are learned! Me I'm struggling with facing up to the lesson.<br />You are doing so well and the honesty you bring to your journey is inspiring!<br /><br />Hugs~Sushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098871743806383324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-29760002328951548452012-01-08T14:28:20.967-05:002012-01-08T14:28:20.967-05:00You have shared some wonderful information. I have...You have shared some wonderful information. I haven't been good at dieting. Right now I am cutting down on carbs and refined sugars.<br />It's a start!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-67639525292837913022012-01-08T11:40:53.478-05:002012-01-08T11:40:53.478-05:00I try to buy my meat and eggs at Whole Foods - but...I try to buy my meat and eggs at Whole Foods - but it is so expensive! And I had never heard of coconut sugar before. I'm going to look for it!<br /><br />I need to take that first step on my journey - which is the same one you are on. You are my inspiration!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019980832742495532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-26669448903345767842012-01-08T11:22:52.429-05:002012-01-08T11:22:52.429-05:00Stephanie- I haven't enjoyed buying new underw...Stephanie- I haven't enjoyed buying new underwear in YEARS! But I can see that, with every size down, it's getting more and more fun! We are thinking of getting rid of the microwave and putting in a convection oven. The main question I have is, what is in the meat that I heat up that causes it to spark? It can't be good!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-2275509185392730692012-01-08T10:59:58.710-05:002012-01-08T10:59:58.710-05:00I love buying new underwear! What a positive resu...I love buying new underwear! What a positive result - three sizes? Fantastic! <br /><br />We have found that the contents of our fridge, freezer and pantry have changed dramatically. Everything is made from scratch and I rarely use the microwave. But that may just be me.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-76178742552757679352012-01-08T10:26:15.597-05:002012-01-08T10:26:15.597-05:00mom- Thanks! I try to see the humor in everything....mom- Thanks! I try to see the humor in everything. Which is not easy sometimes. LOL <br /><br />Stormy- Some days are easier than others, that’s for sure! I like your analogy of the lifelong treadmill. We’ll all take the walk together so it won’t wear us out! Thanks so much for hosting the challenge! <br /><br />MT- It’s true, sometimes it all does seem that it’s all in a jumble. But, on the Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-87550130445045381532012-01-08T08:11:11.495-05:002012-01-08T08:11:11.495-05:00Keep up the good work.
Maybe I will be inspired a...Keep up the good work.<br /><br />Maybe I will be inspired as I drink my Sweet Tea.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-2751932252171532402012-01-08T08:11:07.914-05:002012-01-08T08:11:07.914-05:00Do eggs spark in the microwave? I've never put...Do eggs spark in the microwave? I've never put eggs in the microwave but I haven't bought eggs from the store in years. We have hens now (and too many eggs!) but bought them from family before. <br /><br />Eating meat I/you didn't raise/source locally is turning into a scary thing.<br /><br />Great list!Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014005507298905621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-61022236665910092182012-01-08T07:32:10.595-05:002012-01-08T07:32:10.595-05:00What a great list! :DWhat a great list! :DMarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723154108032675494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-79250251655181466112012-01-08T04:25:49.141-05:002012-01-08T04:25:49.141-05:00Not only is cooking from scratch time consuming bu...Not only is cooking from scratch time consuming but more expensive, I found.<br /><br />It has to be good news that you can choose new underwear :)<br /><br />carolCarol https://www.blogger.com/profile/14000600761469156146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-34694688206259124482012-01-07T23:41:16.539-05:002012-01-07T23:41:16.539-05:00You have been an inspiration, and touched so many ...You have been an inspiration, and touched so many lives, by sharing your journey. I'm sure you have felt support from your blogging friends, please know what a support you are to us!<br /><br />I'm still eating eggs but only those that I buy from one of our Doc's who has laying hens.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410609940311482746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-32182342456015297352012-01-07T22:54:36.342-05:002012-01-07T22:54:36.342-05:00Wow Meat sparks in the microwave? Carrots do too i...Wow Meat sparks in the microwave? Carrots do too if they are touching. <br />Everything you said is so interesting. I am impressed with how much you have lost and all of the new things you have had to buy but were too big. True story, the last time I got skinny, 26 years ago, I was walking in front of rows and rows of one way glass,I couldn't see in, I was wearing a dress, I felt my slip Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-29112030367239286902012-01-07T22:52:56.927-05:002012-01-07T22:52:56.927-05:00You have come so far Pam from when I first joined ...You have come so far Pam from when I first joined you. You have learned, you have taught, you have shared all along and I for one am very happy to have you in my life.<br />Take care my friend and have a blessed weekend. There's something on it's way to your house, mailed if off on Thursday. :o)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-84005344497325178092012-01-07T22:39:41.375-05:002012-01-07T22:39:41.375-05:00That's so true about the foods we eat. What a...That's so true about the foods we eat. What are we really eating? If we could just look beyond the 'now' and see how what we eat today affects our health tomorrow or 20 years from now. I get so grieved seeing so many obese people at the grocery store with their carts full of absolutely nothing nutritious and then see their children severely overweight as well. Breaks my heart.<br Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-78645734076974804992012-01-07T22:34:59.616-05:002012-01-07T22:34:59.616-05:00Great list of lessons learned. Congrats on the low...Great list of lessons learned. Congrats on the lower sizes!!Susie - Walking Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372339217547326555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-15089965692004214392012-01-07T21:00:26.005-05:002012-01-07T21:00:26.005-05:00Great advise and a few giggles too for someone who...Great advise and a few giggles too for someone whose just starting a journey to a more healthful me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-78954468305128731062012-01-07T20:55:01.509-05:002012-01-07T20:55:01.509-05:00My journey is uncertain, working, living, being. A...My journey is uncertain, working, living, being. All a jumble it seems.Mrs. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547957015150000116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-511157829761204272012-01-07T20:47:26.207-05:002012-01-07T20:47:26.207-05:00I love your lessoned learned. I have to stay away ...I love your lessoned learned. I have to stay away from my pitfalls and it is not easy. <br /><br />My journey is kinda like a lifelong treadmill... never ending. Hopefully the walking won't wear me out!!<br /><br />Check in is onMonday but I will post by Sunday in case ppl wanna post earlier.Mrs. Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026696240973864727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-50120618484661173422012-01-07T20:45:50.296-05:002012-01-07T20:45:50.296-05:00That;s funny! Hang in there! Stick with it..you&...That;s funny! Hang in there! Stick with it..you'll be happy with the results!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.com