Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 What is a French Press, May I ask? Obviously instant coffee is how I know how to make coffe. LOL Loree in NY ORNY 11-5-02 BMI at surgery consult: 62.9 highest: 404 surgery: 373 05-21-03: 273 HIT THE 100 MARK!!!!!! (6 MONTHS-16 DAYS) 11-26-03 229 (-175--H/-144--S) No one can make me feel inferior unless I let them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!!!!!!!!!! half and half > Dear Friends, > > > > I'm sitting here on my 2nd fabulous cup of coffee. I make it in a French > press, then pour it into a big mug with about half a cup of half and half > which has been heated in the microwave. I add one Equal, just so it's a > " diet drink. " > > > > I used to have one of these a day, now I have to have two. When I'm not at > home, Starbuck's makes a pale imitation called a breve latte. > > > > I feel guilty about this and think I should cut it back to one or none for > my New Year's Resolution. 2002 Resolution was *only French wines* in 2002. > I maintained that for a while, but now I don't even drink. And since I > don't drink anymore, I can't begin to share what my 2003 Resolution was, but > let me assure you, it was *quite* fun and successful. <EG> > > > > My weight is as close to perfect as I can imagine, my cholesterol is barely > over 100. Am I insisting on the need to suffer? Should I just enjoy it and > die happy? Or is this stuff really bad for me? On one hand, I think since > we don't absorb as much fat, it's just a perk of the surgery, to be taken > along with downsides, like stinky poop and no Italian cream cake. > > > > The vestiges of obesity and self-flagellation may never end. It's all much > better, but it's still there a bit. > > > > in Austin > > RNY April 1998 > > 315/192 > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 I'd say as long as you are under control weight and health wise.... GO FOR IT!!!!!! Might as well be happy! Terri in Temecula > Dear Friends, > > > > I'm sitting here on my 2nd fabulous cup of coffee. I make it in a French > press, then pour it into a big mug with about half a cup of half and half > which has been heated in the microwave. I add one Equal, just so it's a > " diet drink. " > > > > I used to have one of these a day, now I have to have two. When I'm not at > home, Starbuck's makes a pale imitation called a breve latte. > > > > I feel guilty about this and think I should cut it back to one or none for > my New Year's Resolution. 2002 Resolution was *only French wines* in 2002. > I maintained that for a while, but now I don't even drink. And since I > don't drink anymore, I can't begin to share what my 2003 Resolution was, but > let me assure you, it was *quite* fun and successful. <EG> > > > > My weight is as close to perfect as I can imagine, my cholesterol is barely > over 100. Am I insisting on the need to suffer? Should I just enjoy it and > die happy? Or is this stuff really bad for me? On one hand, I think since > we don't absorb as much fat, it's just a perk of the surgery, to be taken > along with downsides, like stinky poop and no Italian cream cake. > > > > The vestiges of obesity and self-flagellation may never end. It's all much > better, but it's still there a bit. > > > > in Austin > > RNY April 1998 > > 315/192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 There is no reason to avoid half & half -- I use it all the time. Enjoy it! Judy Lap Proximal RNY 7/23/02 Drs. and Rabkin/SF 54/5'3 " - 257/140 size 22/XXL - 6/S bmi 46/24 -66 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Go for it, . Even fewer carbs in 100% cream (not Half 'n Half). Don't sweat the fats; your cholesterol is way too good to even worry about that. --Steve At 7:15 AM -0600 12/30/03, InAustin wrote: >I'm sitting here on my 2nd fabulous cup of coffee. I make it in a French >press, then pour it into a big mug with about half a cup of half and half >which has been heated in the microwave. I add one Equal, just so it's a > " diet drink. " > > > >I used to have one of these a day, now I have to have two. When I'm not at >home, Starbuck's makes a pale imitation called a breve latte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 , when I first saw the half a cup of half and half, I thought wow, thats alot of calories and fat, however, if you are not having a problem maintaining your weight and your cholesterol is fine, then I do not see why you would have to give it up. I'm a believer in not denying ourselves treats, and for learning moderation, or in other words, how to work in the treats while maintaining good health and weight. Its a balancing act that I am forever learning how to juggle and not one learned as a pre-op! Cindy in Va lap RNY 2/8/02 > Dear Friends, > > > > I'm sitting here on my 2nd fabulous cup of coffee. I make it in a French > press, then pour it into a big mug with about half a cup of half and half > which has been heated in the microwave. I add one Equal, just so it's a > " diet drink. " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 I used to make that in college (except I used lots of sugar in it - sweet & creamy!) Mmmmmm. Haven't done it in years though and I don't even have a French press pot anymore. I can't use 1/2 & 1/2 now because of the 1/2 that's milk (lactose intolerance - OUCH!), but now you have me craving that yummy drink. I think I'll have to buy some cream and brew a pot of strong coffee. Maybe add some Cool Whip on top. And of course use Equal instead of the sugar. ---------------------------------------- Terry Mayers 5DollarHosting.com http://www.5dollarhosting.com .... because it shouldn't cost a fortune to make a fortune! half and half Dear Friends, I'm sitting here on my 2nd fabulous cup of coffee. I make it in a French press, then pour it into a big mug with about half a cup of half and half which has been heated in the microwave. I add one Equal, just so it's a " diet drink. " I used to have one of these a day, now I have to have two. When I'm not at home, Starbuck's makes a pale imitation called a breve latte. I feel guilty about this and think I should cut it back to one or none for my New Year's Resolution. 2002 Resolution was *only French wines* in 2002. I maintained that for a while, but now I don't even drink. And since I don't drink anymore, I can't begin to share what my 2003 Resolution was, but let me assure you, it was *quite* fun and successful. <EG> My weight is as close to perfect as I can imagine, my cholesterol is barely over 100. Am I insisting on the need to suffer? Should I just enjoy it and die happy? Or is this stuff really bad for me? On one hand, I think since we don't absorb as much fat, it's just a perk of the surgery, to be taken along with downsides, like stinky poop and no Italian cream cake. The vestiges of obesity and self-flagellation may never end. It's all much better, but it's still there a bit. in Austin RNY April 1998 315/192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hi , First off - thank you for everything you do...you have been an inspiration to me for many years. As far as the coffee goes - I decided a long time ago that as long as I wasn't gaining weight I would continue with my daily decaf w/half & half. I am four years out - never hit the insurance chart goal - but am very happy at a size 12 (the weight isn't as important to me - we all know about increased bone and muscle density). I use splenda or sweet & low. I don't eat sugar, I don't eat white flour and I don't eat fruit. I do this because I feel better than when I do eat them. Enjoy your coffee! Marjie 12/9/99 -140 My weight is as close to perfect as I can imagine, my cholesterol is barely over 100. Am I insisting on the need to suffer? Should I just enjoy it and die happy? Or is this stuff really bad for me? On one hand, I think since we don't absorb as much fat, it's just a perk of the surgery, to be taken along with downsides, like stinky poop and no Italian cream cake. The vestiges of obesity and self-flagellation may never end. It's all much better, but it's still there a bit. in Austin RNY April 1998 315/192 Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 A French press is a glass beaker you put coarsely ground coffee into, pour boiling water over the top and let steep for four minutes. Then you push down this plunger which is actually a strainer to strain out the grounds. It's just stronger and richer, but really just plain old coffee. The plunger has a springy-looking coil around it to trap the grounds. in Austin RNY April 1998 _____ From: LGordinier@... Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 2:52 PM To: terry@...; davidinaustin@...; Graduate-OSSG Subject: Re: half and half What is a French Press, May I ask? Obviously instant coffee is how I know how to make coffe. LOL Loree in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 In a message dated 12/30/03 10:12:06 PM Central Standard Time, davidinaustin@... writes: > I > think the thing is that it is the last " vestiges " of feeling guilty about > every calorie one puts in one's mouth, even if it's perfectly okay to do so. > Why should I even be worrying? -------------- , I agree that we need to overcome that guilt over everything we put in our mouths -- because it IS perfectly okay to eat and is, in fact, necessary -- we are completely irrational if we feel guilt over fueling our bodies. But, it is rare that we feel guilt over lean chicken breast and green beans -- the guilt typically comes from those things that we consider " excess " or indulgent -- the sugar, the bread, the popcorn. I know that I vacillate between feeling of guilt and feelings of entitlement when it comes to some of those indulgences. I do think that we need to keep a healthy amount of " worrying " though -- part of the vigilance that we probably all need in order to stay where we have fought so hard to get. I know that in my head I believe that if I stop worrying, it will be a license to eat with abandon -- that my guilt and worry keep me in check. Of course, my psychiatrist tells me it is unlikely that I would go so far overboard if I ditched the guilt and worry -- but of course, I find it almost impossible to believe him -- it is so firmly ingrained in me to not trust myself with " permission " to eat. Of course, it doesn't STOP me from eating a lot of those things -- it just leaves me with the guilt! Punishment for eating perhaps, more than a deterrent to eating? Thoughts for me to ponder on the couch! Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Nice to know I am NOT old enough yet...I turned 40 this year and it was quite traumatic to me. LOL >there is more than one >verion of 'half and half.' If you have to ask, you are not yet old >enough to know. >(in black leather, laughing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Because as morbidly obese people we were made to feel guilty about every darn thing! Up to and including starving orphans in Korea, Viet Nam, Cambodia, you fill in the country! If we don't feel like we are doing something wrong we think that the powers that be will take our weight loss back and make us M.O. again. Enjoy your coffees up to and until the weight begins to creep up again and then cut back. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 .....Why should I even be worrying?.... in Austin RNY April 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 When you're evil, you're sensational! --Steve At 8:34 PM -0500 12/30/03, lacorona@... wrote: >there is more than one >verion of 'half and half.' If you have to ask, you are not yet old >enough to know. >(in black leather, laughing) > >love, >very very evile ceep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 In a message dated 12/31/03 3:28:53 PM, LGordinier writes: << Nice to know I am NOT old enough yet...I turned 40 this year and it was quite traumatic to me. LOL >there is more than one >verion of 'half and half.' If you have to ask, you are not yet old >enough to know. >(in black leather, laughing) >> nothing traumatic about being a fine, fine, older woman. As long as you know you are. Know what you know. Do what you know. Keep doing it. With tenderness and an air of ravishment. Preferably with laces somewhere. love, ceep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 By the way, I use heavy cream, feel guilty go back to half and half, feel guilty, go back to heavy cream feel guilty, use milk, get sick... its a vicious cycle. I've got a secret message for myself... its not the cream, its the other 50 bad carbs I'm shoveling in. I keep getting lost, you'd think I'd know the way by now... Re: half and half > , > > Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on your continued success. > > You've probably been asked this before, but I am struggling as some others > probably are and I'd appreciate it if you'd share with us your regimine that > is working for you. > > Thanks again so much, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! > > flo > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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