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Post by keliCAN on Dec 11, 2005 9:05:39 GMT -5
In some ways, Core is easier for those of us who live alone, and in other ways, it is more difficult, and I know I could use advice and support from others in this situation.
Anyone else live alone?
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Post by tanya on Dec 11, 2005 14:26:41 GMT -5
I do. Just me and my dog. I do think core is a lot easier for us. We don't need to have any non-core food in the house to keep someone else happy. On the other hand, there's no one to yank the cookies out of our hands, if we don't empty the pantry, either...  |
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Post by vita77 on Dec 12, 2005 9:58:22 GMT -5
I do. You're right - some aspects are far easier, and some are harder.
I don't have to accommodate anyone else's eating habits. But I think that can lead to a higher likelihood of getting into a rut - eating the same things over & over.
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Post by girliepurple on Dec 12, 2005 16:28:19 GMT -5
Hi, everyone - I live alone too, not even a dog (not allowed in my condo assoc.,  ) ... and it is hard sometimes. I love to cook and entertain for friends but that is few and far between (I sneak in Core stuff and they don't know! tee hee ). But for just myself, I hate to cook, I never remember to get something defrosted for dinner ... hello! Isn't Core about planning, and I do love Core ... I do make lunch for myself but usually forget snacks (I'm not hungry for them anyway). Also I hate food shopping and do it all on-line, I just have to pick it up at my local ShopRite. But I only shop twice a month, with occasional visits to the store in between for soy milk and fruits/veggies, so this makes it harder on me ... I spend about the same amount as if I shopped every week, I just hate it ... Don't mean to whine but it's my life -- LOL ;D. Then again I lost the majority of my weight on Core and when I do it right, I can see eating this way forever. If anything I eat too much of Core foods, which is still too much, it's the satisfied thing. You know how the rule is you gain 10 lbs. if you get married, well not that I want to marry my long-time DBF, we're happy as we are but we don't live together (yet) but if we did I'd probably be at goal! HA HA. He eats so well, mostly Core stuff and his metabolism is like a bird/rabbit...lol ... if I cooked for me and him it would be all great Core stuff and he would like it, I wouldn't have to sneak or change any recipes on the sly. |
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Post by keliCAN on Dec 12, 2005 20:15:41 GMT -5
I kind of wondered how many of us there would be.
I do tend to get into a rut because it's just me, I think. When I did have a kid living here to be responsible for, I had to plan dinners, and I think I ate better even though more food was available and I wasn't thinking in terms of weight loss, just in terms of complete, balanced meals. Now, it's just easier to nuke whatever's easiest to fix, and that doesn't always leave me satisfied.
I do think I snack more at night living alone than I would with a husband, even if the husband liked to eat. But maybe I wouldn't.
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Post by Tina on Dec 13, 2005 5:22:08 GMT -5
Hi. I don't live alone, but sometimes I think I do. My husband and I have different schedules - I'm gone before he gets up in the morning and often asleep when he gets home. We rarely eat together; when we do, it's usually not the same thing.
I think I encounter many of the same issues as people who live alone: not really making meals and just snacking for dinner, eating the same things day after day, and eating too much because I'm bored and/or lonely.
Now that my class is over, I've decided that I will start making myself real dinners and get back into an exercise routine. At least that's my plan...
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Post by Reeseyd on Feb 7, 2006 17:50:08 GMT -5
hi girliepurple, I live in NJ too and live alone too. Just wondering where in NJ. Reeseyd
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Post by Van on Feb 19, 2006 21:36:44 GMT -5
I dont live alone, but DF is in the Navy and is gone for weeks or months at a time. I really struggle with food and lonliness. Any suggestions?
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Post by girliepurple on May 10, 2006 9:41:55 GMT -5
Reeseyd !!! --- did you join Kippy's - I only have a PC at work so I check my "usual Kippy threads" Mon. - Fri. ...that's about it. I am browsing for a little longer today and just came upon your note to me from February...duh!! Sorry!
I live in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
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Post by turnergrll on May 12, 2006 21:11:56 GMT -5
Hi, I live alone also. Well sorta...I have a lab and lab mix that keep me great company! I have to go with being on the fence, too. No one to tempt me with non-Core food but I have to be very stringent with myself not to bring it into the house in the first place. It can also be very tough to motivate to cook after a long day so I either have to try and cook ahead for the week or hope the weather will be decent enough to grill out. That's the one thing I can usually talk myself into since it is sooo easy and quick!
Jen
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Post by bleu on Jul 10, 2006 11:48:27 GMT -5
I lived alone for a long time, but in November, my honey moved in. Don't get me wrong, I adore him, he's sweet, but I miss living by myself. I only had to clean up after me, not both of us. I only had to worry about cooking/laundry/entertaining me. I'm feeling rather, um, CRAMPED these days. And I miss sleeping in the whole darn bed!
Okay. That is all.
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Post by girliepurple on Jul 10, 2006 12:51:44 GMT -5
Hi, Bleu! No offense, but while you're cleaning, cooking and doing laundry for yourself and your honey....is he vaccuuming the rug? Unloading the dishwasher? Doing the grilling of your good Core foods? LOL |
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Post by bleu on Jul 10, 2006 15:47:24 GMT -5
Hi, Bleu! No offense, but while you're cleaning, cooking and doing laundry for yourself and your honey....is he vaccuuming the rug? Unloading the dishwasher? Doing the grilling of your good Core foods? LOL Hi girliepurple! Yep. He is the grill master (except for the Foreman, thats my department) and he does do dishes. I have no complaints in the helping out department (he is exempt from vacuuming because of his allergies) He's a very supportive guy, I'm pretty lucky, especially since I have a history of buttheads.... It's just hard to go from being alone to having a roomie. |
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Post by Fit-N-Fine on Jul 23, 2006 10:15:20 GMT -5
I've done both - lived with spouse and now living alone (with beagle & 2 parakeets). Core is just easier than points no matter what the living circumstances, in my opinion. With or without someone here, I still have to keep tempting foods out of the house and I still have to plan and cook my meals. I like to plan 3 dinner meals for the week and when I cook, I don't go to all that trouble just for one! I make enough for lunch and/or dinner left overs. While I love a variety of foods, I'm a bean eater and that seems to be a staple for me (white, black, red, navy, pinto, garbonzo, etc.)
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Post by girliepurple on Jul 26, 2006 11:25:12 GMT -5
I agree FitnFine and I love your name too! ;D Core is just easier no matter how many people in the house, cuz if we're doin' Core than we should stick to it no matter what anyone else eats. Your family/spouse/pets/partner should understand.
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) ... and it is hard sometimes. I love to cook and entertain for friends but that is few and far between (I sneak in Core stuff and they don't know! tee hee 
