Healthy Weight Loss

[deedarino]

Still here pluggin along. I have been working my butt off, literally. Unfortunately with exercise the lbs went up for a bit. I was a little discouraged but the scale has finally started heading downward. So far, I am back to my lowest so the rest is gravy from here.

Sorry about the gravy comment...

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by gaea

"dear weight loss gods, please let me retain my ass thank you in advance"

Good for you gaea! Your prayer made me laugh. I have the same thought often. Interestingly, my ass is actually growing because of muscle growth. If I'd know this years ago, I would have started the hiking and squats much sooner!

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Why is it that before you get to the gym
you are cussing out everything.....
And once there, you cuss out your legs, your arms, your
back...muscles screaming as you grunt...
"one more minute...I can do anything for one more
stinking minute!"
And of course, you must give the <<@>> at least
once to the pimply assed 30 yr old trainer when he
grins at you and says,
"time to up those weights 5 more pounds".....

But once home and out of a nice hot shower,
clean and not as sore you are actually calmer,
there's a smile on your face.....

Why is that?

Jo, this is so true. All of it. It is that glow of self pride. It feels so good to accomplish more than you think is possible. Even when working out with a pimply faced thirty year old. lol.

I have not seen my trainer in about two weeks, he is going to kill me with his workout on Wednesday.

I am plateauing this week, nothing gained, nothing lost...Not even a Cornish hen was lost this past week. Time to pump up the volume again.

[Leigh]

Well I learned a very valuable lesson today ~ regular pepsi/coke doesn't agree with me anymore! I had one of those swiss mushroom melt bistro sandwiches from McDonald's and small fries plus a regular coke (not diet). Uhhhh yeah THAT was a huge ass mistake on my part ~ because over the last two weeks I've only been drinking water and the occasional diet coke, the sugar got to me and threw me into an anxiety attack that felt like I couldn't breathe. Took me a few minutes to figure out why I was feeling that way, once I had drank a full glass of water I felt fine again so now I've learned my lesson: NO more regular soft drinks, only the occasional diet one and stick with plain/flavored water!

[JustJo]

Good morning healthies

So I've been parked at 200 for a long time....this morning I woke up, hopped on the scale and....

199.6

Yep....finally broke the 200 barrier!

Now to stick with the eating plan and work out very closely over the next week or so to make sure I don't backslide.

Also....isn't it funny how exercise does all the right stuff for us? Hollylane is building a butt, and I'm losing some.

The biggest change I see in my body is from my waist to my knees....where everything is shrinking, especially my belly, and toning up. It's a great feeling, because that's exactly what I needed.

I really believe that exercising regularly is helping to keep the weight loss healthy and in the right spots!

Have a great day all.

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

So I've been parked at 200 for a long time....this morning I woke up, hopped on the scale and....

199.6

Yep....finally broke the 200 barrier!

Now to stick with the eating plan and work out very closely over the next week or so to make sure I don't backslide.

Also....isn't it funny how exercise does all the right stuff for us? Hollylane is building a butt, and I'm losing some.

The biggest change I see in my body is from my waist to my knees....where everything is shrinking, especially my belly, and toning up. It's a great feeling, because that's exactly what I needed.

I really believe that exercising regularly is helping to keep the weight loss healthy and in the right spots!

Have a great day all.

Doing the Happy Snoopy dance for the other Jo.....
It took me a week but I am back to where I was
pre-Austin.....
On another thread someone said something about Ben & Jerry having a new rocky road ice cream.....
I bought a pint on Sunday and hid it behind the frozen fruit
for my one bite at a time celebration when I break
200......

Keep it up, girl!
You are doing so well and are an inspriaration!

[gaea]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Good for you gaea! Your prayer made me laugh. I have the same thought often. Interestingly, my ass is actually growing because of muscle growth. If I'd know this years ago, I would have started the hiking and squats much sooner!

Holly 7 years ago (oh goodness, time flies) i took a short term position out at a local casino, in doing this they had a fat factory for a lunch room however if you looked around they also had so much healthy stuff...so since i could not leave for lunch i always ate really healthy at lunch, i always took the stairs and i dropped 100 pounds in one year I had gotten to a rather uncomfortable size for me, taking the stairs every day gave me an ass lift that i still have ..I tend to carry my weight in my mid section my legs and arms dont blow up just my belly...so that is what i have been working on...

and last

Let the ass lifts begin!

[gaea]

I have a friend who is trying to lose weight she seems reluctant to do it the healthy way not sure why..in any case im trying to encourage her daily..she thinks she should be "bathing suit" ready by june...wtf? I have no idea what bathing suit ready is...i wear my bathing suit and i go out and tan and even though i have 25 more lbs to go to be where i want to be i dont care what people think im going to enjoy myself because i can..my advice to her has been to take this one pound at a time and stop worrying about this "bathing suit ready" bullshit and get a suit and come lay out with me. I fear she is setting herself up for failure. Me im gonna done my suit anyway... . I like the sun and im not going to let a few extra pounds scare me off from doing what i love to do regardless of what it is.

I cant help someone who chooses not to listen to good healthy advice.

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by gaea

I have a friend who is trying to lose weight she seems reluctant to do it the healthy way not sure why..in any case im trying to encourage her daily..she thinks she should be "bathing suit" ready by june...wtf? I have no idea what bathing suit ready is...i wear my bathing suit and i go out and tan and even though i have 25 more lbs to go to be where i want to be i dont care what people think im going to enjoy myself because i can..my advice to her has been to take this one pound at a time and stop worrying about this "bathing suit ready" bullshit and get a suit and come lay out with me. I fear she is setting herself up for failure. Me im gonna done my suit anyway... . I like the sun and im not going to let a few extra pounds scare me off from doing what i love to do regardless of what it is.

I cant help someone who chooses not to listen to good healthy advice.

This is where I find the term "addiction" to
be appropriate. And I have to remember that
I have no control over other people, places and things....
I can advise, give my opinion and my friend then needs to
make her own choices.....
Jest saying.....

[gaea]

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

This is where I find the term "addiction" to
be appropriate. And I have to remember that
I have no control over other people, places and things....
I can advise, give my opinion and my friend then needs to
make her own choices.....
Jest saying.....

I agree she makes her own choices, she has been given a lot of information however the rest is up to her..i understand that.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by gaea

I have a friend who is trying to lose weight she seems reluctant to do it the healthy way not sure why..in any case im trying to encourage her daily..she thinks she should be "bathing suit" ready by june...wtf? I have no idea what bathing suit ready is...i wear my bathing suit and i go out and tan and even though i have 25 more lbs to go to be where i want to be i dont care what people think im going to enjoy myself because i can..my advice to her has been to take this one pound at a time and stop worrying about this "bathing suit ready" bullshit and get a suit and come lay out with me. I fear she is setting herself up for failure. Me im gonna done my suit anyway... . I like the sun and im not going to let a few extra pounds scare me off from doing what i love to do regardless of what it is.

I cant help someone who chooses not to listen to good healthy advice.

Believe me, people with any type of food disorder struggle with this and for me it's SO hard to get that eating more food, or ANY food to lose weight is healthy advice. i STILL 20 years later struggle with not feeling like food is the enemy.

[Hollylane]

Interestingly, I'm not that in to food. This has been an ongoing problem for me with gastroparesis. I am nauseous to some degree every day, some days worse than others. So it is hard for me to consume the appropriate amounts of food. My gastro doc says that my diet should resemble that of someone who has had gastric bypass(I have not had this), but some days, I can hardly consume even that much food.

You have to eat to live. Eating enough food is what makes it possible for me to get out and do the things I need to for my health and well being. It is a vicious cycle. I am constantly challenged to find foods packed with enough calories, a small amount of carbohydrates, and enough nutrients to get me through my daily fitness activities, and small enough servings to help me digest in a timely manner. Fun!

As I am entering the path, again, of quitting smoking, I'm wondering what will happen this time, with these existing circumstances.

[starryeyes]

I did elliptical for 20 min yesterday and going back again today! Looking forward to staying on track! One day at a time

Hugs to all

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Interestingly, I'm not that in to food. This has been an ongoing problem for me with gastroparesis. I am nauseous to some degree every day, some days worse than others. So it is hard for me to consume the appropriate amounts of food. My gastro doc says that my diet should resemble that of someone who has had gastric bypass(I have not had this), but some days, I can hardly consume even that much food.

You have to eat to live. Eating enough food is what makes it possible for me to get out and do the things I need to for my health and well being. It is a vicious cycle. I am constantly challenged to find foods packed with enough calories, a small amount of carbohydrates, and enough nutrients to get me through my daily fitness activities, and small enough servings to help me digest in a timely manner. Fun!

As I am entering the path, again, of quitting smoking, I'm wondering what will happen this time, with these existing circumstances.

Holly, could you share with me a bit more about your struggle with gastroparesis? I've never heard of it but I also experience multiple periods of nausia throughout my day and have wondered what it means.

[Lady_Di]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Interestingly, I'm not that in to food. This has been an ongoing problem for me with gastroparesis. I am nauseous to some degree every day, some days worse than others. So it is hard for me to consume the appropriate amounts of food. My gastro doc says that my diet should resemble that of someone who has had gastric bypass(I have not had this), but some days, I can hardly consume even that much food.

You have to eat to live. Eating enough food is what makes it possible for me to get out and do the things I need to for my health and well being. It is a vicious cycle. I am constantly challenged to find foods packed with enough calories, a small amount of carbohydrates, and enough nutrients to get me through my daily fitness activities, and small enough servings to help me digest in a timely manner. Fun!

As I am entering the path, again, of quitting smoking, I'm wondering what will happen this time, with these existing circumstances.

why or why did this post twice, or is it 3 times... benadryl makes me loopy.

d' who hates taking meds

[Lady_Di]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Interestingly, I'm not that in to food. This has been an ongoing problem for me with gastroparesis. I am nauseous to some degree every day, some days worse than others. So it is hard for me to consume the appropriate amounts of food. My gastro doc says that my diet should resemble that of someone who has had gastric bypass(I have not had this), but some days, I can hardly consume even that much food.

You have to eat to live. Eating enough food is what makes it possible for me to get out and do the things I need to for my health and well being. It is a vicious cycle. I am constantly challenged to find foods packed with enough calories, a small amount of carbohydrates, and enough nutrients to get me through my daily fitness activities, and small enough servings to help me digest in a timely manner. Fun!

As I am entering the path, again, of quitting smoking, I'm wondering what will happen this time, with these existing circumstances.

Yes, they call that nutrient density and it is particularly important for gastro problems. And I do not think this subject is off topic, btw. It is about whatever it takes to be healthy and reflect that in a healthy weight loss. It is not easy carrying around extra weight, I have been all sorts of different sizes, I know how hard it is to navigate in this world with extra weight on. It made me a prisoner of my own making, closed down opportunities due to my larger than life size. We make no judgements here. We know that all people are beautiful, no matter their size. But the reality is it can make us differently abled and hinder our lives. Having been fit at one time, I know the difference it makes. Please keep sharing, you never know if someone may be lurking here and can really relate to what you have to share, but for whatever reason they might not be posting. There are a lot of deep seated shame issues around these subjects, no? You might really be helping someone, being of service to others by sharing your experience, strength and hope. Your honesty and opening up about these issues is a very good thing, imnsho.

Extra weight is a multifaceted situation with a myriad of things that affect our health and wellness.

I did have gastric bypass back in 2007, but for several reasons I did not exactly utilize my 'little buddy' as I like to call him. First of all, I lived with someone who was only happy with refined white flour and sugar, processed foods. Did not enjoy trying new things and was stuck food wise, basically ate like a child. I did often had to cook things that were entirely different than what I needed to eat for my own health and wellness. But making two entirely different dinners, or lunch, not exactly easy to do. It got old fast. I admit I simply took the easier softer way, and often ate the crap that hy enjoyed.

Still was and is my own responsibility, I take complete blame for that silliness. Ultimately we are all responsible for what and when we put anything into our mouths. Like dr phil says, somedays we just like to have a party in our mouths. Somedays we just want, crave some immediate gratification. But we pay a high price for such things, as not caring what we eat. And I do care.

I care for myself these days on elemental levels. I know I am ultimately responsible for what and how I consume anything and it is I who will pay the piper in the end from what I eat today. There is a price to pay and some of us pay for it dearly. Today it does feel good to care for myself, my precious body and mind. They are all connected, we are all connected.

There is no one to blame for what has happened to me and my poor old body. Bottomline it is abusive to not listen to what it really needs to do the work of living and loving on this good earth. In my previous relationship, food was a real issue for us. We did not compromise or work well together when it came to these food issues. Hy said hy was willing to support me in whatever I needed to do, but in reality. Grape jelly on nasty ole white bread toast were what he considered good eats. Total crap for me, no nutrient density. No nutrients basically.

I need to focus firstly on protein. And the dietician was very specific, I require at the minimum 70 grams of protein per day. And on days when I did not feel like eating at all, I had to think of it as medicine almost. Fuel for my body to be able to function at optimal levels.

As for the protein - the higher the quality the better. The less processed, the better. Free range, grass fed, no antibiotics or hormones of any type, all conducive to better quality proteins. My ex preferred hot dogs or worst. Fried anything. Stuff that my body actually did not like at all. It was a dramatic indication of many things, mostly that I do not do well with processed foods. Even the highest quality of Kosher hot dogs I did not do well with. It is about listening, really tuning into what your body needs. If you listen it will tell you. But you have to get into that quiet space and really care.

As I have mentioned before, there is a definite addictive quality to those over processed, easy foods that dominate the food stores in this country. I realize it does cost more to eat healthy. But the savings in the long run comes from lower medical bills and feeling tons better, inside and out - looking good, fit and healthy. Nothing better than that!

Sorry for babbling on here. I am still in the hospital and keep getting distracted. Just had a benedryl for my itching. I am very sensitive to many things, including the medication they put in the spinal. Also the pre-op scrub soap... another thing I am apparently sensitive too. Hence the babbling on here as I am drifting off to sleep. Time for a nice nap before PT.

A nurse manager just came in and essentially interviewed me. I am well on my way here, on track to getting a job. We even discussed the food issue and the importance of health and wellness, how it effects my abilities as a nurse. That is the reality of the weight issue. I feel very lucky to finally be able to take full advantage of my 'little buddy' which reminds me to eat smaller portions and be conscientious about what and how I consume. Nutrient dense food... A very good thing, as Martha Stewart likes to say. And well, she is G.d isn't she?