how y'all doing on your new years resolutions so far?

Paschale · January 04, 2006, 09:24:01 PM

Hey UncleBuck...stick with it another week, and I'll send you our Copland CD we recorded a few years back. ;D You said you were listening to some Copland in the woodshop...well, you can have some Forestry Forum inspired Copland in there to keep ya going! 8)
Keep on quitting! 8) 8)

Copland

crtreedude · January 04, 2006, 09:48:19 PM

Watch for splinters! :D

jon12345 · January 04, 2006, 10:00:21 PM

Careful not to light up or put a dip in when ya got those patches on guys, it can put ya in the hospital or make ya pretty sick at least...

I had a dream my friend was dressed up like a black bear with 1 horn and chasing a deer with a bb gun, I saw all this from the tree house I was sitting in, so I went down there and took the bb gun and he punched me in the face, then I ran from him and the rest was so wierd I can't explain.... this was without a patch :D :D

I forgot what my resolution was, but I probably broke it already. On the bright side, I am spendin more time with my son

maybe that was my resolution ??? oh well

asy · January 04, 2006, 11:28:27 PM

OI, BUck!

Tellya what to do...

If you like that little round tin, take the tin, empty the poison out of it and put into it a handful of nails. Ordinary bullet nosed nails. Call them yer coffin nails.

Then, if the craving overtakes you, you have a choice. You can take the nails out and refill the chew. The nails can be used on your coffin come the time.

I watched my bio-mother die of lung cancer, and it was sure not pretty. I would HATE To see that happen to any of my friends on here.

THe other option is to empty the tin out and fill it with change. Then when you pull it out, it'll remind you how much MONEY you are saving NOT chewing!

Besides, My goal is to come to the USA one day and meet ya all, and how's it gonna be if'n I can't give ya a big sloppy kiss???

DIsaster, I'd say.

asy :D

crtreedude · January 05, 2006, 06:03:34 AM

Actually UncleBuck,

I heard of someone who took the little round tin and filled it with beef jerky (in fact, I think you can buy them that way.)

Buck - I think you are in trouble - Asy is after you now.

UNCLEBUCK · January 05, 2006, 06:40:15 AM

I decided against that patch thingy because I would rather quit the hard way . Last night was the tough night and I made it . I am going to mix up my forestryforum times instead of always late at night as that may help but I feel the craving has gone so last night must have been the bad one. I believe I am now nicotene free , I feel more alert and my lip doesnt feel like sandpaper . Still going to keep a lookout for Paul Bunyan comin down from Bemidji :D . Every 3rd day I put 7$ in a coffee can , thats what it costed at a minimum . I am going to town this morning and get toothpicks and that beef jerky packed in a round box , thanks cr very much . I have to click the link Paschale and check that out , I think I got every Copland cd that was available on napster but none have the world famous Paschale on them 8) . Well enough about me , starting to feel like a whining wimpy but I think I survived and kicked the habit so thank you asy ;) and thats a funny dream jon12345 , I think I would have failed last night if I wouldnt have logged on here.

crtreedude · January 05, 2006, 07:06:51 AM

Your welcome Buck - just remember, some of us have already been done this road, so we are with ya.

The only problem with the beef jerky is that we might have to be helping you lose weight next year...

Just kidding!

crtreedude · January 05, 2006, 07:13:38 AM

By the way, so you all can keep track of me (as though my lovely wife doesn't...)

Good bike ride today - a certain body part is less tender. I loved the description of Patrick McManus of a bike seat - take a bat, turn it small side up, place a doiley on it for comfort...

That is what the first day felt like!

Yesterday I walked a mile and half to the soda (small restuarant) and had a cafe con leche and hung out a bit and walked back.

Tues, Thurs, Sunday - bike ride
Wednesday - nice walk to the soda for coffee

Friday and Saturday - on the fincas (if I am off-loading for Harold I will really drop the weight) or really long walk. (2 to 3 hours)

Sunday - tandem ride with Amy. (Maybe I can get her to really pedal hard for me... :

)

Monday - NOTHING, recovery day.

216.5 yesterday - one weigh-in a week. Goal, between 180 and 190 I think. (I am a little over 6'1")

Norm · January 05, 2006, 07:20:15 AM

Glad to hear you made it through the night UB!

One of the things that helped me overcome a serious addiction was thinking about how I looked to my sons. I wasn't going to be much of a role model to them if I couldn't overcome it. It was a tussle and I had much the same thoughts as you had last night. Now three years later I'm glad I stuck it out. Something else that helped was to work my hind end off during the day, came in so tired that all I could think about was supper and bed.

Just keep remembering you've made it this far and don't let that thought of I'll try it again if I don't make it this time convince you to start again. And if Minn Boys BIL isn't enough to scare you I'll send my 2000# Belgian up to keep you out of trouble, she eats so much you won't be able to afford any dip. ;D

Cedarman · January 05, 2006, 07:31:28 AM

cr, you and me tip the scales this morning exactly, but you got 2 1/2 " on me. Didn't really make a resolution this year, still working on the same one from 5 years ago. Just renewing it.

You folks with Mr. Nicotine, make me so glad that I never took it up. Sat in a fraternity meeting in 1967 where 33 out of 35 brothers had cigs in their mouths. I always was different, but I sure had to work at it.

My friends who have kicked the habit are so thankful they did, so hang in there.

UNCLEBUCK · January 05, 2006, 07:34:54 AM

Thanks Norm

, I be shipping out my last Christmas order monday so maybe you could send me your mailing address sometime this weekend . Good luck everybody . whats next ? That was easy ???

Modat22 · January 05, 2006, 08:10:31 AM

Unclebuck, I actually quit smoking once and stayed clean for 3 years then one beer consuming night I started again.

The thing that worked best for me the first time was raisens and water. It really gets the nicotine out of the body fast if ya know what I mean. And it gives you more time to read those favorite magazines.

I also switched from coffee over to tea since I liked to smoke after a cup of coffee.

I think I'm just going to give it all up this time, whiskey, beer and coffee.

Day 4 and still doing alright, sick to the ol stomach though and hacking like a sick horse.

Patty · January 05, 2006, 09:57:11 AM

Well I finally had the courage to step on the scale after a 2 week diet vacation. YIKES! smiley_bouncing This is me after the holidays. >:(
How come it is so hard to lose and so easy to gain!? Inquiring minds want to know!

So now I need to lose 15 instead of 5, what a bummer. However, if UB can stop the chew, and modat can stop all the good things in life like coffee, cigs and liquor, and CR can excersize, then I most CERTAINLY can lose 15 pounds.

crtreedude · January 05, 2006, 10:01:39 AM

Patty,

It is that first step that is the hardest - stepping on the scale! I really didn't want to see it when I did. By the way, that picture you see of me as an avatar is a year ago, and probably 20 lbs lighter than now.

Just in case someone was thinking - Man, why does he need to lose weight?!

Modat22 · January 05, 2006, 10:53:51 AM

The human wasn't designed to live in a world like we have today. Our bodies are made to be very efficient at storing energy for the times between hunting.

Nowadays hunting means going to the kitchen and rummaging Thur the refrigerator or heading down to the local food store.

DouginUtah · January 05, 2006, 12:21:19 PM

Quote from: Modat22 on January 05, 2006, 10:53:51 AM
The human wasn't designed to live in a world like we have today. Our bodies are made to be very efficient at storing energy for the times between hunting.

The human wasn't designed to eat the foods we eat today either.

http://www.thepaleodiet.com/articles/Hunter-Gatherer%20Mayo.pdf
(eight pages--actually six, comparing diets)

-Doug

Modat22 · January 05, 2006, 12:32:17 PM

very true.

crtreedude · January 05, 2006, 12:45:04 PM

So - you mean I am not fat, just efficient? :

Steve · January 05, 2006, 12:52:00 PM

Here is something I ran across that applies here:

http://www.grantspassnews.com/articles/index.cfm?artOID=324096&webpage=1969&cp=4274

Patty · January 05, 2006, 12:59:40 PM

I cannot blame anybody but me for what food I stuff into my mouth. A good word of advice I heard for dieters was: Shut your mouth and take a walk.

Paul_H · January 05, 2006, 01:06:30 PM

Quote from: Patty on January 05, 2006, 12:59:40 PM
Shut your mouth and take a walk.

Norm and his tough love? :D

maple flats · January 05, 2006, 01:09:26 PM

So far, so good. I plan to lose 10 lbs this year. So far I only have 11 more to go ;D and i will be there. That is less than a pound a month. Should be real easy. :D :D Time to go find a snack now. 8)

Modat22 · January 05, 2006, 01:10:51 PM

isn't aspen saw dust considered edible? If so we can market our own brand of high fiber cereal. ;)

crtreedude · January 05, 2006, 01:27:29 PM

I really have no excuse as long as I don't spend too much time in the office. After all, we have a full-time cook who makes great, healthy meals (instructions of my wife, of course!)

All I have to do is walk and ride the bike a bit, and the fat melts off.

Patty · January 05, 2006, 02:23:37 PM

Tough Love! :D Good one Paul!

In the summer it is easy to get more excersize since it isn't dark when I go to & from work, so I am able to hike it on foot. Now walking in the dark may be more dangerous to my health than being fat!

And really, I am not FAT, just kinda plump in a very cute way. ;) ;D