Stepfamily Zone Forums - Blogs http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php Stepfamily Zone forum providing information and support to Stepfamilies en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:25:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Stepfamily Zone Forums - Blogs http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php <![CDATA[I can't believe it's not butter!]]> http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=99 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:40:47 GMT Really I just can't believe the way members of some forums 'treat' each other...they're down right RUDE, attack each other personally on a regular basis AND seem to take great delight in pointing out the faults of people who are 'searching for answers'. ]]> Snow White http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=99 Is Twitter and Facebook making children dumber http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=97 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:29:08 GMT SOCIAL media networks such as Facebook and Twitter are making teen web surfers dumber, more than half of their parents believe. Have your say -... SOCIAL media networks such as Facebook and Twitter are making teen web surfers dumber, more than half of their parents believe.

Have your say - click here ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=97 Fresh Start http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=90 Wed, 12 May 2010 01:47:53 GMT Well... I ended up off the wagon after a bout of pneumonia and the doctor telling me to just focus on getting better and not to strain myself... but... Well... I ended up off the wagon after a bout of pneumonia and the doctor telling me to just focus on getting better and not to strain myself... but being sick I lost 2.5 kilos anyway thank you very much hahaha

So... now the doctor has asked me to try Optifast, which I am doing. Yesterday I bought the strawberry milkshakes, and researched online the best way to prepare them... so in the blender it went, and then into the freezer to chill and thicken... and I can honestly say it tasted great!

So... day 1, breakfast 1... over...

Im supposed to replace three meals a day for the first two weeks with soups, shakes or bars... and also there is a recipe for a vegie based meal that I can eat... and on top of that there is a bunch of vegetables and stuff that are free foods I can eat as many as I want of...

Will I survive any longer than a few days?

I have had a day off work today, so Im using it to plan, so I can make sure the boys have their dinners ready, and I can get my vegies ready and stuff...

Im going to do a chart, and get SS involved... he is so good when you have something you need to monitor, he is the worst possible critic..which is great when youre trying to stick to a diet... apparently he reminds his mother all the time that donuts make her butt fat! ]]> peacemaker http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=90 To Smack or not to Smack, that is the question http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=86 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:29:07 GMT Another researcher has come out with the statement that ---Quote--- PARENTS who give their children even the lightest smack should be punishable... Another researcher has come out with the statement that
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PARENTS who give their children even the lightest smack should be punishable under criminal law, a new book claims.
Source

Because of this, I thought I would develop a new page on Facebook titled To Smack or not to Smack, that is the question ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=86 Family Pets on Facebook http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=85 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:49:40 GMT Have been doing some work developing wikis and having pages on facebook. Family pets has come about because of my own love for animals. Big... Have been doing some work developing wikis and having pages on facebook.

Family pets has come about because of my own love for animals.

Big project but all good fun.

Family Pets on Facebook

Petopedia ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=85 Fallen off the wagon http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=82 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:28:35 GMT Ok guys so I havent blogged, because well I fell off the wagon... in a way. Ive been very sick the last couple of weeks, and it turns out I had... Ok guys so I havent blogged, because well I fell off the wagon... in a way. Ive been very sick the last couple of weeks, and it turns out I had pnemonia, so Ive been off work for almost three weeks and just trying to take it easy. Doctor barred exercise, though Ive continued to eat healthy. Ive lost another 1 kilo since my last loss,

Dont have time to properly go through everything now, but will write later on tonight, as Im back on the horse tomorrow ]]> peacemaker http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=82 Being a stepfather is hard http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=81 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:43 GMT Yes it can be hard, but information and support is available. I would suggest having a look at the Stepfather articles found here... Yes it can be hard, but information and support is available.

I would suggest having a look at the Stepfather articles found here.

You can always join these forums for information and support. ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=81 Stepfamily Magazine Sitemap http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=80 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:52:55 GMT Stepfamily Magazine Sitemap (http://www.stepfamilymagazine.com/sitemap/) Stepfamily Magazine Sitemap ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=80 Stepfamily Wiki http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=79 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:35:00 GMT Starting to work on a Stepfamily Wiki (http://stepfamilymagazine.com/stepfamilywiki/) The aim is to provide an information base on all things... Starting to work on a Stepfamily Wiki

The aim is to provide an information base on all things pertaining to Step and Blended Families.

Very early days, but at least it has been started. ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=79 Cure Anxiety Using Natural Therapy Techniques http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=78 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:34:34 GMT Anxiety attacks have become so common that cures for them are being made regularly. It is mainly because of the trouble they are giving to our lives.... Anxiety attacks have become so common that cures for them are being made regularly. It is mainly because of the trouble they are giving to our lives.

Click here ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=78 Family Health Wiki http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=77 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:30:36 GMT As always developing new sites. In recent times I have been moving towards using Mediawiki, the wiki that runs Wikipedia. One of the advantages... As always developing new sites. In recent times I have been moving towards using Mediawiki, the wiki that runs Wikipedia.

One of the advantages is that I can import material directly from WikiHow.

Here is just one of those wikis - Family Health Wiki ]]> John http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=77 2.5 kilos lost last week http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=76 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:25:58 GMT Well I didnt get to blog over the weekend, as Ive been crook as, but weigh in last night 2.5 kilos lost ! Yay! I am concerned that it may be due... Well I didnt get to blog over the weekend, as Ive been crook as, but weigh in last night 2.5 kilos lost ! Yay!

I am concerned that it may be due to the fact I was sick and didnt feel like eating, but a loss is a loss!

I struggled over the weekend, was invited out to drinks with the girls Friday night and decided to go. Had a healthy dinner beforehand, but of course drank far too much. But, I figure it doesnt mean anything because I threw it up anyway!!!

Saturday morning I was hungover as hell and woke at 6am (I struggle to sleep when Ive had a lot of alcohol its not a supressant for me, it hypes me up!). SS was awake so he suggested we train for cross country. Um... ok... So here I am at 630am Saturday morning, after throwing up running around the bay with SS in tow "training" for cross country. It was a nightmare!

Shortly after my girlfriend dropped her son over, and the two boys suggested bushwalking! I seriously thought I would die! But in the interests of the healthy regime, I went along with it, and followed DH and the two boys over a mountain, and laid on the beach for 2 hours and trekked back. It was hot, disgusting, and I could smell and taste the alcohol sweating out of my pores. Yeek.

The rest of the weekend wasnt too bad. I had one bad meal, a chicken fillet and chips, but I figured I earned it!

DH said last night that I didnt look as puffy (SS and DH call me "Mrs Puff" from spongebob), so I stepped on the scales and yay - 2.5 kilos gone.

So Ill just have to get drunk and throw up every week and success!

Perhaps I should market that to Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers? ]]> peacemaker http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=76 Cravings kick in http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=75 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:47:37 GMT Well.. its officially Day 4 of the new healthy me (which is what the doctor insists on calling it, although Ive told him I feel much healthier... Well.. its officially Day 4 of the new healthy me (which is what the doctor insists on calling it, although Ive told him I feel much healthier emotionally sitting in front of Medium with a block of chocolate and a glass of red)

The thing about my nutritionist/dietician, she is lovely, dont get me wrong, but shes as thin as the skewer of a decent satay stick, and I have trouble ever believing that she ever had a weight problem, which is what she claims. And does she work 1.5 hours travel away from her job, and if so, where does she find the time to prepare the fresh organic roast vegetable salad she recommended I take to work?

Instead here I am eating tom yum, which is on her recommended take away food list, as a sometimes food if I have to go to a restaurant for a party or because hubby hasnt bothered to cool, or just cause I cant be effed cooking!

Eating gluten free on the run is tough, so Ill have to look into some healthy gluten free options when you have no choice but to buy something - none of the places near where I work have gluten free bread for sandwiches, and its chinatown, so surely there is an asian option that is low in calories and high in nutrition.

Last night I sweated it out at the gym with DH, is pretty funny to see DH at 38 huffing and puffing alongside the local football side, with his beer gut showing under his over sized t shirt. One of the highlights of the gym I should think.

Tonight, there is a planned gym session, where DH will take SS to the pool at the same time. Im loathe to go, having been sick of it already, but cant stand DH hassling me about my fat butt (fully approved by me to use such language to motivate me), so I will be going.

What I want to know, is, if all these thinner women eat so little, h ow the hell do they have the energy to get out of bed in the morning? Im going to try and take some vitamins or something to give me an extra boost as Im tired and cranky as hell on this diet...whoops healthy new lifestyle.

Stress of things going on with BM is making it hard, I really just want to curl up in front of teh telly with a tub of icecream and that really good toffee flavoured woolworths topping that I love... ]]> peacemaker http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=75 My new weight loss blog http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=74 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:16:38 GMT So... I am starting a weight loss blog and figured what better place to put it than the place that helps me with all my other personal problems, with... So... I am starting a weight loss blog and figured what better place to put it than the place that helps me with all my other personal problems, with the friends that I know and love, but really dont know hahaha

Some of you that are my friend on facebook already know about my journey as it has been the bulk of my status updates for the last few days.

Basically. I am no 95 kilos. And Im only 1.68m tall. So unfortunately, Ive got the chunky look going on,a nd no my doctor is saying I need to lose 25 kilos, and while Im trying for a baby, is the perfect time to get fit and healthy as Im not allowed to do or eat anything bad anyway.

So here I go. Day one on Monday I was fine, didnt eat anything bad, and went to the gym by myself after work. I commute about an hour 40 each way to work every day, so it is hard to get into the gym. But according to DH this is just an excuse.

Day 2 (yesterday) DH came to the gym with me. He has decided he will come everyday, and ont he days we have SS, he and SS will go into the pool and I can use the gym, as SS needs to practice his swimming anyway.

My biggest issue is hating exercise, but also I struggle to eat properly. Im coeliac, and have a busy lifestyle and often find it easier to eat hot chips than to bother finding something that is good for me to eat when Im on the run.

But its got to the point now where I havent seen my girly bits in years, I lose my boobs under my arm pits if Im not wearing a bra, and the chafe on my thighs if Im wearing a skirt is so bad I virtually need to carry a fire extinguisher everywhere for safety.

So here I go. First weeks goal is 1.5 kilos. Weigh in is Sunday night. My dr is on board, and Ive seen a nutritionist. Im watching Ruby on foxtel all the time, and also the biggest loser. Im erading Michelle Bridges's (Biggest Loser trainer) book on how to count calories and measure what you need to do to lose.

Ive got all the tools and none of the motivation. Im trying to publicly humiliate myself by talking about my weight on facebook to try and make me lose it. I would love to lose it within a year.

So... this is it... my new blog... I plan to blog every day (as Im always on here anyway!), and to try and share my trip ups, my successes, and what I do as part of my exercise every day.

Today, I ate gluten free cereal and skim milk for breakfast. Work had a birthday morning tea which is filled with so much cheese and good stuff that I almost always eat a lot. But all I had was a piece of watermelon and half an orange and then left the room. I went for a 25 minute walk with a colleague at lunchtime, and Im off to the gym tonight.

Wish me luck xxx ]]> peacemaker http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=74 Note to Self... http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=72 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:21:12 GMT Next time you're moving house DO NOT give yourself unrealistic goals...imagine thinking for a minute you could UNPACK what took you TWO weeks to pack, in under 3 days! Imagine also, giving yourself just that same THREE DAYS to unpack the 'remainders' that have been in storage for almost 4 years!!! Sometimes, I really must look at the sanity of my delirious 'wantings'.

Also, remember to buy more Schmackos for Pee Dawgy and the CUTE 'neighbour' dog who comes for "breakfast" every day xXx ]]> Snow White http://www.stepfamilyzone.com.au/forums/blog.php?b=72