Guest guest Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Welcome, Mati, from a fellow Canadian! I'm from Nova Scotia. Lucky you to have your lilacs already - ours have the leaf buds coming out, but we won't get flowers for a few more weeks yet I don't have any suggestions about either of the courses you were looking at. I've " looked " at both of them. But my business and the kids take up too much of my time for me to be able to commit to a course of study. I hope you do get some helpful comments from other members, though. Welcome aboard! Jody in NS Clean & Bright Soaps and Candles http://www.candbsupplies.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 On May 29, 2005, at 1:16 PM, Jody Pass wrote: > Welcome, Mati, from a fellow Canadian! I'm from Nova Scotia. Oh my heart aches for NS. I went to NSCAD. Are you in Halifax? Welcome to Natural Perfumery Jody ;-) Whole Life Essentials & Aromata Perfumes Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Hi, When did you go to NSCAD? I lived in Halifax for a few years, but now live in Enfield (15 minutes from the Halifax International Airport). Love it here. Thanks for the welcome to NP, but I've been here a while I've received so much inspiration from this group, and have learned alot. I have all kinds of botanicals tincturing - including some bee goo that I have in jojoba oil. I just don't post very often, as I don't feel I have alot to contribute yet. If you ever make it back to Halifax, , we can get together over a beverage and talk NP. There are so many great little shops and cafe's downtown Halifax. Jody in NS Clean & Bright Soaps and Candles http://www.candbsupplies.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 On May 29, 2005, at 3:02 PM, Jody Pass wrote: > Hi, > When did you go to NSCAD? Well, I was back and forth between Halifax, Nova Scotia, the UK and NYC from 81-84. I transfered to NSCAD in 81 after attending 3 other art colleges (there were two more afterwards). A very restless and curious me! Nova Scotia has a huge part of my heart. I was very happy at NSCAD fell in love with NS. > I lived in Halifax for a few years, but now > live in Enfield (15 minutes from the Halifax International Airport). > Love it here. > Thanks for the welcome to NP, but I've been here a while I've > received so much inspiration from this group, and have learned alot. > I have all kinds of botanicals tincturing - including some bee goo > that I have in jojoba oil. Fabulous- you got the NP tincturing bug! That's what happens to people around here. I love Bee Goo too- mine is all in alcohol and i do use it a lot. Note: Newbies- before you ask what we are referring to- check the archives on this one if you are curious- it's well worth it! > I just don't post very often, as I don't > feel I have alot to contribute yet. Well, you are welcome no matter what- and whatever way you choose to contribute is perfect. > > If you ever make it back to Halifax, , we can get together > over a beverage and talk NP. There are so many great little shops and > cafe's downtown Halifax. It was really like a small town when I was there. I still stay in touch with friends there and know it has changed and " developed " a lot. It is is magical to me. It was always a very soulful, creative and progressive place though. > > Jody in NS > Clean & Bright Soaps and Candles > http://www.candbsupplie Whole Life Essentials Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I know that I am just making excuses... but here goes. I have 5 kids and a husband who are all skinny. So I find it very difficult to make them sour cream chicken enchilladas (just an example) and then have a salad myself. I don't think that is fair for me at all. Therefore, I have resorted myself to the fact that I am not willing to change my lifestyle and I guess I will just be fat forever. Battling fad diets and trying to lose a few pounds here and there. I don't know... I am sick of being fat, but I don't want to get off my lazy " butt " and do anything about it. Every once in a while I will get on a " calorie counting " kick and it helps and I feel great about it... but I constantly feel cheated. Does any of this make sense? Am I just not ready for the big plunge? I have no motivation! I dang sure have NO willpower! What do I do??? I don't want to be fat forever... but I don't want to have to change the life that I love either... ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 My husband is thin and honestly, I dont't cook him the high fat things anymore If he wants it, he can go and cook it himself. And once he understood that, things were fine, and he feels better for not eating the high calorie foods. So, the temptation just isn't there. Just the way I handled it. -Heidi On 2/10/06, wtxgeekgirl <wtxgeekgirl@...> wrote: I know that I am just making excuses... but here goes. I have 5 kids and a husband who are all skinny. So I find it very difficult to make them sour cream chicken enchilladas (just an example) and then have a salad myself. I don't think that is fair for me at all. Therefore, I have resorted myself to the fact that I am not willing to change my lifestyle and I guess I will just be fat forever. Battling fad diets and trying to lose a few pounds here and there. I don't know... I am sick of being fat, but I don't want to get off my lazy " butt " and do anything about it. Every once in a while I will get on a " calorie counting " kick and it helps and I feel great about it... but I constantly feel cheated. Does any of this make sense? Am I just not ready for the big plunge? I have no motivation! I dang sure have NO willpower! What do I do??? I don't want to be fat forever... but I don't want to have to change the life that I love either... ~~ 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files 100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi -- Go ahead and have some of the sour cream chicken enchiladas. Have only half of what you normally would have. Eat some salad before you eat the enchiladas. Drink a big glass of water about 10 - 15 minutes before you eat. Or do some experimenting or research on the internet for a lower cal/lower fat recipe that would taste just as good. I have two teenage boys who are skinny. They don't have to be careful about how many calories they eat. But they are learning that they also need to eat in a healthier way. It isn't hurting them at all to have to eat the same way I do. They just get to have more of it than I do. There is nothing "off limits" on my food plan. There are foods that I can't have in the house because I can't control myself around them -- but I don't tell myself I can never have it again. That would not be realistic for me. Dacia <>< For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 this is a good group for suppoert and motovation. They always have something good to say. Just take baby steps, dont over do it. Start small and learn how to do it as a life styale not as a fad diet. This is a life long journey. Good luck to you!! WE are all here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 it is very very hard cooking for the whole family. Then trying to make everyone happy. To me any meal you can cut back on some way or another whether it is ingredients OR portions to make it healthier for you. Example tacos. Just love them. Cut down a bit on cheese and add veggies. Only have 2 instead of 4. Drink lots of water before. OR if it is a meal that is totally bad bad. Eat very healthy and exercise the rest of the day. Planning is key. This is what I am struggling with. NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 ((((HUGS)))))) to you . As the old saying goes "when you are sick and tired...then you will change. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh. I have been at this huge weights fro a long time and thought I was sick and tired but I wasn't really because the weight is still here. it takes a while to change habits. Just keep logging on and sharing with everyone We can do this !!!! Suzy ) A little about me... I know that I am just making excuses... but here goes. I have 5 kids and a husband who are all skinny. So I find it very difficult to make them sour cream chicken enchilladas (just an example) and then have a salad myself. I don't think that is fair for me at all. Therefore, I have resorted myself to the fact that I am not willing to change my lifestyle and I guess I will just be fat forever. Battling fad diets and trying to lose a few pounds here and there. I don't know... I am sick of being fat, but I don't want to get off my lazy "butt" and do anything about it. Every once in a while I will get on a "calorie counting" kick and it helps and I feel great about it... but I constantly feel cheated. Does any of this make sense? Am I just not ready for the big plunge? I have no motivation! I dang sure have NO willpower! What do I do??? I don't want to be fat forever... but I don't want to have to change the life that I love either... ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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