Healthy Weight Loss

[Leigh]

Originally Posted by gaea

that is awesome. i drink water primarily If i get a pop its a treat and maybe one a month if that. i drink water all day long..

I think its awesome too! I've never liked water but I'm slowly getting used to it, even times when I still hate it I refuse to cave in. So far so good, two weeks and going

[femmedyke]

Fell ill last week, period started and my workouts kind of hit pause. I slept tons and tons, didn't really watch what I was eating (wasn't really even that hungry) and did not go to the gym. Meh.

Started back at the gym yesterday, there was a young girl my age on the treadmill, she was doing pretty amazing switching it up between high incline and a good run at about 5mph. I was feeling very competitive, which honestly is an awesome motivator and got in a really great workout of my own. 35 minutes brisk walk and run with a five minute cool down, stretched and called it a night. Tonight I think I'll do 30 minutes on the elliptical, some strength work and maybe floor. I'm tired and disinterested so we'll see how it goes...

For those who are working out -- do you rock out? Whatcha listening to?

Hope this post finds all well and happy~

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by Leigh

I think its awesome too! I've never liked water but I'm slowly getting used to it, even times when I still hate it I refuse to cave in. So far so good, two weeks and going

Another bottle of water please is my mantra....
I have a six pack of diet coke in the fridge but I
haven't touched it for 2 months now.....
I just hate to have to pee every freakin 15 seconds!!

[girl_dee]

Water is a big issue for me, i always figured coffee was like the main ingredient in coffee, so it should count.

Well it ain't so.

i bought a WW mug which holds 32 oz of water, i try (TRY) to get in two a day at least. I find drinking with a straw is a big help.

Jo i hate the peeing or having to pee every five minutes too, i try to remember how nice my skin and hair feels when i do drink lots of water (i KNOW how important that is to ya) and drinking it does dissuade me from snacking so much. i do love a good snack.

[gaea]

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Another bottle of water please is my mantra....
I have a six pack of diet coke in the fridge but I
haven't touched it for 2 months now.....
I just hate to have to pee every freakin 15 seconds!!

i don't buy pop for my house at all ever, and i drink tap water filtered, tap water was good enough when i was a kid heck hose water was good enough lol so i figure its still good enough.

our bodies need water to flush out the icky stuff.

[thedivahrrrself]

Going to get a workout from a former drill sergeant today. I'm not sure if I'm more scared of hurting or just looking like a wuss! Let's hope this is the beginning of something good.

[Leigh]

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Another bottle of water please is my mantra....
I have a six pack of diet coke in the fridge but I
haven't touched it for 2 months now.....
I just hate to have to pee every freakin 15 seconds!!

I go and buy one diet coke a day from 7-11 but when I get my disability check this weekend I am going to just go and get a pack of them ~ I will *only* drink one a day still and the rest of the day its still only going to be water. I find as the days go by I slowly find that its getting easier to drink it, I still don't always like it but even still I managed to somehow power through it

LOL no I don't like peeing often either, but its getting rid of all the crap in my body so I can handle that !

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i bought a WW mug which holds 32 oz of water, i try (TRY) to get in two a day at least. I find drinking with a straw is a big help.

Jo i hate the peeing or having to pee every five minutes too, i try to remember how nice my skin and hair feels when i do drink lots of water (i KNOW how important that is to ya) and drinking it does dissuade me from snacking so much. i do love a good snack.

I think it would be much easier to have one of those to keep up on drinking water but I try and get in atleast 5-7 glasses of water per day ~ no its not easy and I still don't like it but its gonna benefit me far more than anything else so I will get used to the taste for my health

Originally Posted by gaea

i don't buy pop for my house at all ever, and i drink tap water filtered, tap water was good enough when i was a kid heck hose water was good enough lol so i figure its still good enough.

our bodies need water to flush out the icky stuff.

I have a Brita filter system here at home but I never seem to use it much. I'd love to get one of those filter things that actually attach to the faucet itself, which would make it easier and no guesswork lol

[Hollylane]

I bought two 32 oz bottles for hiking, I've been drinking 64 oz of water a day. This is a big change for me, I do not like water. The more I work out, the more I know I need it, so I make myself do it. I make deals with myself. If you drink the water you can have a diet pop, and so on.

I was successful at not smoking today, and got in an extra walk during lunch since I was spending that time puffing away. Then I ate a charbroiled fish taco without the shell, it was fabulous.

I hope you all are having a nice evening.

[girl_dee]

JoSchmooze sent me a nice rep in which he confessed how he secretly worries about his hair and skin so is lapping up the water. VERY inspirational!

64 oz of water seems like a LOT of water, but when i leave my mug out and take sips here and there it just goes.

If i could count the water in my coffee i would be doing REALLY good!

Last night i made tacos and jasmine rice. i skipped the rice and enjoyed the rest for about 8 WW points. Not bad for yummy tacos!

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

JoSchmooze sent me a nice rep in which he confessed how he secretly worries about his hair and skin so is lapping up the water. VERY inspirational!

64 oz of water seems like a LOT of water, but when i leave my mug out and take sips here and there it just goes.

If i could count the water in my coffee i would be doing REALLY good!

Last night i made tacos and jasmine rice. i skipped the rice and enjoyed the rest for about 8 WW points. Not bad for yummy tacos!

Oh, you are soooooooooo not right!!
Please Alex, may I have "SARCASM" for a thousand please?

Although I do have to say that I go nowhere without at least 2 bottles of water with me......
My coffe now is black with some stevia and I have
barely touched alcohol since I started dieting.....
I had a friend over the other night - I threw burgers onte grill
and she even brought over her own beermand juice for her 12 yr old daughter becuse she figures all I had was water in the fridge....
She's right!
This hCG diet says that if you plateau for five days in a row,
that you do an "apple day"...meaning that you only eat 6 apples
for that day. I have flirted with an apple day twice before
but finally got the numbers to move...
Today is day three of 216.8 - so not looking forward
to an apple day but I don't know what else to do.
My weigh in is on Friday so to get my mind off the
scale I did my measurrments yesterday.
3.5 inches gone from chest,
2.5 inches from waist,
3 inches from the hips
3 inches from the thighs,
0.5 from the upper arm but I attribute
that to the strength and toning work I have been doing....

I have chicken strips out for chicken tacos today....
Evidently great minds do think alike.....

[JoSchmooze]

BTW....64 oz of water comes out to 4 1/2 liters
of bottled water a day. MY NP told me that I shold just buy the liter bottles and then I would know that I only needed to get through
2 of them a day....
Jest saying.....

[Lady_Di]

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[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?

[thedivahrrrself]

I am still alive. I need new much more practical shoes! Doing it again tonight.

[JustJo]

I tend to over-think and over-complicate things...

Part of this healthy weight loss journey, for me has been to keep it very, very simple.

Drink more water.

Eat healthier food.

Eat more reasonable portions.

Move more.

Lately, I'm also finding that I have to re-learn a few things....like how to recognize thirst, and fatigue.

As a very young child, and continuing throughout most of my life, I have been trained (and sometimes pressured) to ignore my own feelings and needs in order to keep working, doing, and being for others.

I'm learning that much of the time, when I feel "hungry" and would normally eat....I am actually tired, and need a nap.

Who'd a thunk it?

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I tend to over-think and over-complicate things...

Part of this healthy weight loss journey, for me has been to keep it very, very simple.

Drink more water.

Eat healthier food.

Eat more reasonable portions.

Move more.

Lately, I'm also finding that I have to re-learn a few things....like how to recognize thirst, and fatigue.

As a very young child, and continuing throughout most of my life, I have been trained (and sometimes pressured) to ignore my own feelings and needs in order to keep working, doing, and being for others.

I'm learning that much of the time, when I feel "hungry" and would normally eat....I am actually tired, and need a nap.

Who'd a thunk it?

Two words:
Behaviour modification....

I went to lunch today with a friend who's
mom has recently passed way....
This lil itty bitty thang had the "ultimate bacon
and cheese omelette", hash browns and sour dough toast.
I could have jumped right up and stolen all her
food without a fight - but instead I had the chicken
caesar salad anf brought my own no cal, etc dressing.....

Also early this morning I spoke with the manager of the fitness
center and kinda unloaded on him about Mr. Pimply assed 30 yr old
trainer. I even threatened to pull my membership.
I freakin actually stood up for myself (not for someone else but for me this time)
and made my disappointment known.
We'll see what can be changed when I go back on Friday morning.....

[Hollylane]

Wow! Good for you Jo! Sometimes standing up for ourselves is so much harder than doing it for someone else. That is awesome!

It has been a busy day. I can tell you that a little over a year ago, I would not have had the energy to do all that I did today and workout too. It is amazing how much energy I have lately. I love it.

I found a soda at New Seasons today that has several different flavors, and is sweetened with Stevia. This rocks my world. It is a little bit flat tasting, but it will do for a nice treat.

I have been doing well with my ECig, and have not experienced any overwhelming nausea or cravings for carbohydrate rich foods. So far, so good!

I have at least a 6 mile hike coming up this Saturday with my buddies, Andrew and Kristen. I had a really intense full body medical massage today that I hope will make for a little less foot and leg pain during the hike. On Sunday I am attending a paddling workshop. I've been wanting to learn to kayak since I moved to Oregon, and my body is finally a size that makes this possible, and enjoyable.

I think the medical massage may have helped me make some progress along the path to recovery with my wrist tendonitis and my planter fasciitis. Only time will tell, but she really dug into the muscles and tendons, and I really think this is what I have been needing.

Lady_Di, thank you for your thoughts on that topic. You're right, there are probably many people like me, who may not be talking about their gastro issues. They are an off putting topic to a lot of people.

It took self-diagnosis before my gastroparesis was finally addressed. I developed more than one medical problem from the prolonged lack of treatment, and the condition, which could have been temporary, has become permanent. Speaking up is very important when it comes to healthcare in this country, along with getting more than one opinion.

Have a great evening all

[sylvie]

Good Morning all ♥

Pulled my shoulder kinda bad at work, and doctor wrote me out until May 2nd.. Still exercising though, just not the arms, clearly.. talk about pain though..

i cannot stress this enough - no matter what you are doing (at work, housework at home, ready to work out , ANYthing physical) - stretch, stretch, STRETCH... prevent injury, just stretch it out...

i will from now on, that is for certain, having an injury is no fun, and i certainly don't want it longterm... i will be stretching all the time now.. i might have prevented this injury if i was stretching properly, or maybe it wouldn't have been as bad.. lesson learned!

~~~~~~~
In other news, my daughter took a full body picture of me yesterday, and last night i put yesterday's picture along with a picture of me in June (after i had lost 30 lbs) and compared to my current loss of 98 lbs.. And i got emotional, wow.. NOW i can see the difference..

i hated taking my picture back then , i only had face shots and the picture of my full body is very, very rare.. so finding one after 30 lbs lost was a welcome find, and comparing them helped me finally see my loss, rather than feel it.. Because often i look in the mirror and still can't *see* it.. i mean the weight scale tells me so, and i feel it in my health but seeing the difference made all the difference..

That made me very happy!
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

[Thinker]

Lost another 1/4 inch around mah belly...