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.

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by Lady_Di

There is a lot of differing ideas about just exactly what is Paleo. I say whatever works for you. Bottomline, I think there is a lot of truth about listening to our bodies. Everyone is unique. I do like the idea and my body responds to the simple fact that my genetic history has not adapted to the modern diet. Genetically for example, I don't do well with lactose. Genetically I am able to drink like a fish. Though I choose not to, for a myriad of reasons. But I digress. Some folks are actually missing certain enzymes because of their genetic history. Like the Indiginous people, Native Americans who do not produce the enzymes to break down alcohol. And do not even get me started about what the white man's diet has done to my NA friends and family! When they eat as their ancestors did, there is little to no diabetes, no cardiovascular and kidney disease. Anyhows... I rather doubt any body does well with a processed food diet. But dang if that stuff is not addictive as all get out!

I know for years I simply ignored my body, put blinders on. Not really in touch with what my body was feeling, not a good way to live. I think many of us have the 'ignore the elephant in the living room' syndrome. Disassociate from what simply is.

I prefer reality today. Practicing acceptance, does not mean I am powerless. It actually empowers me to do the next right thing and be conscious. Part of being in the present, in the now. That was then, this is now. I love that old saying, that if you have one foot in the past, one in the future... you will be pissing all over today. Can not change the past, but we can learn from it. Listening to our bodies is part of that process.

There is a lot of evidence about low grade inflammatory process in our guts that is common to many people today. On a microscopic level, we can see it quite clearly and the labs also tell the tale. I hope everyone gets a yearly C-reactive protein test in their yearly blood work. As it is a simple indication of inflammation, which is linked to so many disease processes it is not even funny. Anyhows, as I babble on here which I tend to do... My gut simply is not happy with most of what is common in today's diets. I feel lighter, cleaner inside and out when I eat simple.

I like to call it the God diet, eating things the way God made em. Unprocessed. Unrefined. Whole.

Ever hear the saying that the less there is on the ingredient list the better?
And whole foods, don't even have an ingredient list, making that an excellent yardstick to gauge if something is healthy or not.

btw... My experiment last week with the organic kefir was a wonderful surprise. It surprised me how much I liked it. And all those probiotics and prebiotics are very helpful. I absolutely love the experimental process! I am a very good test subject~

Try it, you might like it~!

...and if you do not like something the first time, do not give up on it. Might be you were in a bad mood, or biochemically in an odd place. Or that was not the best kumquat, or whatever you might be trying for the first time. I like to always give new things 3 chances, just in case there was some reason it was not ideal situation. Like the chef having a bad day or the ingredients not being of the highest grade. When I eat a strawberry for example, some are much better than others, no?

As a foodie, I like to try new tastes, explore cultures thru what they eat. A great suggestion I heard once.... Try something new once a week. And eat colour. The more colour in your diet the better!

Eating the rainbow today. Watermelon and strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes. Wonderful lemons. Have not picked a protein. And you know what, I might not. Since I have surgery tomorrow, it might be nice to have less in my gut. I am taking prunes with me. I like them extra dried out prunes, they become really chewy and better than candy. Just to keep things moving with all the narcotic I will be having on board and what not. And I am looking forward to the excellent food this hospital makes, it is like a 4 star restaurant, I can order anything I want. So veggies, fruit and protein... will be exactly what I will be consuming.

When I had my first knee replaced in December, I was able to lose a significant amount of weight. Between the PT, gym time and the good eats, it is an opportunity to really concentrate on health and wellness. Also feels great to be spoiled rotten by the great staff! I admit it, I love hospitals. Always have. They have always felt like home to me.

It is also a way for me to network with those in my profession and it is always a good time to make a good first impression. Who knows, I might be working here in the near future.

My dad was right, it is all about attitude. In anything we are persuing.

Progressing along this road less traveled, no perfection in sight.

d

Love, LOve, LOVE this post, Di!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[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.....

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Hollylane]

I would be happy to share my experience as a person living with gastroparesis. Probably something that would derail the thread though, unless others are interested in learning about it in the Healthy Weight Loss thread. Could I pm you about it after work today?

[Novelafemme]

On another note...I caught a glimpse of my booty in the mirror this morning and was a bit flabergasted! But, the good news is that it provided me with some motivation to get back to the gym. Between school, work, family and other obligations I have not been making time to run or work out. It's time to get back on track!!

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I would be happy to share my experience as a person living with gastroparesis. Probably something that would derail the thread though, unless others are interested in learning about it in the Healthy Weight Loss thread. Could I pm you about it after work today?

Of course!! Thanks so much!

[girl_dee]

Down a pound and a half at WW Weigh In. Doesn't seem like much but it sure beats a gain. 15 more pounds to go!

[Leigh]

Decided to buy myself a hot chocolate this morning ~ note to self, do NOT do that ever again! The sugar in it threw my system completely off; with only drinking water and like one diet coke a day I'm not used to the straight sugar anymore so it looks like my body (and I) do not really want that kind of crap in my body! For me considering how heavy into sugar I was before I started drinking water, its been two weeks and its like I don't have the urge to have it at all now ........... this is a HUGE breakthrough for me and I am quite proud of myself

[gaea]

Originally Posted by Leigh

Decided to buy myself a hot chocolate this morning ~ note to self, do NOT do that ever again! The sugar in it threw my system completely off; with only drinking water and like one diet coke a day I'm not used to the straight sugar anymore so it looks like my body (and I) do not really want that kind of crap in my body! For me considering how heavy into sugar I was before I started drinking water, its been two weeks and its like I don't have the urge to have it at all now ........... this is a HUGE breakthrough for me and I am quite proud of myself

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..