1. Italics= going bad, hurry
2. bold = alert will go bad fast, hurry

• cantaloupe
• lemon
• romaine lettuce
• red peppers
• mushrooms
• blueberries
• alfalfa sprouts
• sweet potatoes
• cabbage
• carrots (small and large)
• beets
• beet greens
• head of lettuce
• kale
• cucumber
• cherry tomatoes
• turnips
• celery
• apples
• bananas new
• banana old
• acorn squash
• nectarines
• yellow squash
• cauliflower
• avacadoes

• other
• barley
• quinoa
• whole chicken
• lunchmeat
• tortillas (large flour ones)
• yogurt (Greek and regular)

However, I overate in the evening because there was chocolate on top of the fridge and I had some cheese.

On Sunday I ate at our house and Brian made some Salmon Chowder and some egg salad and I made some clean cornbread. Again I was pretty proud of myself

However, on Monday I had popcorn and coke and LOTs and LOTs of reese’s pieces when I went to see the Alvin and the Chipmunks (the Squeakuel– lovely movie by the way).

• Sunday I worked out 30 minutes;
• Monday I worked out a hard 45 minutes;
• Tuesday I worked out 45 minutes on elliptical, treadmill, and rowing machine (but not too hard on any single one).

It’s very sickening to work so hard on all the pieces and then not be able to control the binging enough to make it worth it!!!!

WHat can I do about this!!

Addendum (1/21/10– Thursday) Seeing the same thing later in the week. Wednesday night I was pretty much on track, but then 3/4 C of macaroni and cheese 870 calories or some sh** like that. Rats!

I’m working on my own little supposition (entirely non-factual): that it takes 3 days for the food that goes into my mouth to become part of me. So, after I eat 870 extra calories on Wednesday, the damage will show up about Saturday. Any good I do for myself on Thursday won’t show up until Sunday. It’s all about delayed satisfaction, which is not my forte. I’m good for today as long as I don’t go over, um, 700-800 kcals. Would be also very nice if I could work out in 15 minute intervals….

And the thought that love is the anti-fear. Hmmm, what a drag it is that I can’t internalize this more. Shame on me for that weakness.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear. -I John 4:18

“The single most important decision any of us will ever make is whether or not to believe the universe is friendly.”     Albert Einstein

Biggest Loser marathon yesterday (hours and hours of it).

The words of wisdom I gleaned from that were:

my mind will control my body; I’m sick of it being the other way around.

1.  exercize bra–DONE $5000.00
2. athletic socks– DONE $paid off car
3. black socks and brown socks and toe hose (Next on list at $1000.00)
4. merrills– Done $paid off car
5. bike exercizer thing for bri’s bike
6. bose speakers (the kind that block out other noise)
7. dremel diamond tool (the kind that will put holes in my glass)
8. olive oil spray bottle
9. RedHat linux
10. splitter for tv
11. 3-way plug adaptor
12. extension cord
13. new toshiba battery= DONE (@$3000.00 savings)
14. size 10 pants (10x?) for Mary=DONE (@$4000.00 savings)
15. real soup bones for puppy
16. mattress & box springs for Mary
17. Sprouting seeds (broccoli specifically) and sprouting hardware
18. USB (cute kind) for me to lug back and forth to and from work
19. download SQL software to laptop (or maybe to Stu’s new computer….)
20. homosote
21. expanding file for B-
22. coffee filters
23. trivet (etsy)–hmmm, from Marti?? take off??
24. rug for dining room elements?
25. automatice dishwasher soap
26. Cat food
27. Dog food
28. Bissell floor cleaner
29. USB– Johnny’s birthday ?????
30. um, blue air air filters
31. doggie conditioning shampoo
32. toe hose to wear with brown flats 6pr)
33. carpet/hardwood in bedrooms
34. straw
35. stone on drive
36. Colon cleanse
37. roof
38. septic (new finger)
39. doggies to vet
40. algae tablets
41. mighty dog dog food
42. tall kitchen trash bags
43. diastatis exercises http://www.maternalfitness.com/
44. um, toe hose for brown shoes
45. 4H Genealogy workbooks
46. Plat map for Liford county
47. gloves/scarf (on sale somewhere??? etsy??)
48. facial at mira
49. gas fireplace in basement
50. new college sweatshirts IU, UC, DePaul, etc.
51. schedule age intervention resurfacing facial)
52. B-12
53. Dehumidifier
54. DNA Testing for Mary and Me and Brian and whoever else :); the expensive version
55. solar salt
56. kitty food
57. dog food
58. trash bags
59. borax
60. bleach
61. Kitty Litter
62. razors
63. actifed and?or benadryl
64. iron pills–done
65. String of pearls
66. toaster oven
67. medium sized pick– to dig in secret garden

The foods that keep you from getting sick in the winter ARE:

OJ

Oats/Barley

Milk

Yogurt

Fish/shellfish

Chicken soup

Garlic

Wheat Germ

Pumpkin/Sweet Potatoes

Black Tea

Mushrooms

Foods that can interfere with your wellness thing ARE:

Soda

Alcohol

Hi Calorie/Hi Fat Foods

Well Water [Germy I think]

List of 12 foods for a healthier life:

1. Apples
2. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries
3. Black and green tea
4. Oranges, peaches, plums
5. Broccoli
6. Cereal bran
7. Cherries
8. Coffee
9. Dark chocolate
10. Spinach
11. Red grapes and red onions
12. Cherry tomatoes

from http://www.healthnews.com/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/healthnews-dozen-foods-a-longer-healthier-life-2177.html

 11 Best Foods you Aren’t Eating (from NYT http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/the-11-best-foods-you-arent-eating/?em)

1. Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, Dr. Bowden said, because they are a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
   How to eat: Fresh, raw and grated to make a salad. Heating decreases the antioxidant power.
2. Cabbage: Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.
   How to eat: Asian-style slaw or as a crunchy topping on burgers and sandwiches.
3. Swiss chard: A leafy green vegetable packed with carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
   How to eat it: Chop and saute in olive oil.
4. Cinnamon: May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
   How to eat it: Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.
5. Pomegranate juice: Appears to lower blood pressure and loaded with antioxidants.
   How to eat: Just drink it.
6. Dried plums: Okay, so they are really prunes, but they are packed with antioxidants.
   How to eat: Wrapped in prosciutto and baked.
7. Pumpkin seeds: The most nutritious part of the pumpkin and packed with magnesium; high levels of the mineral are associated with lower risk for early death.
   How to eat: Roasted as a snack, or sprinkled on salad.
8. Sardines: Dr. Bowden calls them “health food in a can.” They are high in omega-3’s, contain virtually no mercury and are loaded with calcium. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese as well as a full complement of B vitamins.
   How to eat: Choose sardines packed in olive or sardine oil. Eat plain, mixed with salad, on toast, or mashed with dijon mustard and onions as a spread.
9. Turmeric: The “superstar of spices,” it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
   How to eat: Mix with scrambled eggs or in any vegetable dish.
10. Frozen blueberries: Even though freezing can degrade some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, frozen blueberries are available year-round and don’t spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies.
    How to eat: Blended with yogurt or chocolate soy milk and sprinkled with crushed almonds.
11. Canned pumpkin: A low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin A; fills you up on very few calories.
    How to eat: Mix with a little butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Serotonin-Enhancing Foods

In general, serotonin levels are increased by a diet that is rich in complex carbohydrates and omega-3 fatty acids. Eat more of these foods if you are feeling anxious and irritable and wish to be more relaxed:

• Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and pastas)
• Beans and legumes
• Root vegetables (carrots, beets, potatoes, yams, onions, turnips, squash and pumpkin)
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, cashews and peanuts)
• Green, yellow, red and leafy vegetables
• Garlic
• High-tryptophan protein (turkey, lamb, milk, cheese, cottage cheese and eggs)
• Fish- and plant-based sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids (anchovies, bluefish, carp, catfish, halibut, herring, lake trout, mackerel, pompano, salmon, striped sea bass, albacore tuna, whitefish, tofu/soybeans, walnuts, flaxseed oil and canola oil).

Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Enhancing Foods

Protein is the best source of food for the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Eat more of these foods if you are tired and want to be more alert and energized:

• Lean beef and pork
• Poultry (turkey and chicken)
• Seafood
• Low-fat dairy products
• Eggs
• Beans and legumes
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and cashews)
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Tofu
• Eggs
• Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame and flaxseed)
• Green, yellow, red and leafy vegetables

A Word of Caution

Foods like sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, saturated fats, cholesterol and refined and processed foods interfere with proper brain function and mood. Avoid or eliminate them from your diet altogether. What you drink can also have an impact. Too much caffeine can contribute to anxiety, irritability and mood swings. Alcohol can worsen depression and interfere with healthy sleep cycles.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/14743-the-food-mood-connection-to-a-healthier-happier-you/