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on 7/5/10 12:22 pm
on 7/5/10 12:22 pm
Topic: RE: TRY SOMETHING NEW
Excellent post Mollie. I'm reading a book "Breaking the Food Seduction" by Dr. Neal Barnard and there is a section in his book addressing just this - making changes to get out of your rut of poor eating. He cites research that shows changing where or when you do things can make a big difference in making changes in your diet. As it turns out DH and I did some of that when we switched to our new way of eating - and we did it without knowing it was a smart thing to do. We decided to go to the mall and walk before eating dinner. By changing when we ate, it changed a lot of things - we were hungry so that early new food tasted good while I was learning new ways to cook and still looking for new and tasty recipes. It left us less time infront of the TV to eat snack food etc.
I can see changing your exercise routine can also be good too.
I can see changing your exercise routine can also be good too.
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on 7/5/10 12:14 pm
on 7/5/10 12:14 pm
Topic: RE: Good news and my goals for July
Hi Mollie, my goal is to get this last 5 - 10 pounds off so I can have plastic surgery. I'm struggling with this because I'm not willing to starve myself by limiting my calories so I just have to let it happen slowly. I am avoiding all bread, popcorn and some foods that don't help me shed weight but alas I'm still eating lots of fruit because there is so much that is in season now and through the summer.
I wish I could wave a magic wand and all of us would drop all the weight we wanted to shed. LOL But I don't know where to get such a wand.
I think your goal is very doable
- mine I think isn't realistic. 
I wish I could wave a magic wand and all of us would drop all the weight we wanted to shed. LOL But I don't know where to get such a wand.
I think your goal is very doable
- mine I think isn't realistic. 
Topic: RE: Weigh****cher's Question
2011 goal It works if you work it! 
Hi Mollie, Thanks for the 2 cents 
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I didn't realize it made a difference. Her starting weight was about 385 but she lost alot before coming to ww.
Congratulations on your success. I wonder how successful I'll be 6 years out. I'm envisioning great things and trying hard to develop and hold onto good habits to make it happen. Stay encouraged and see you around my wls friend.
.I didn't realize it made a difference. Her starting weight was about 385 but she lost alot before coming to ww.
Congratulations on your success. I wonder how successful I'll be 6 years out. I'm envisioning great things and trying hard to develop and hold onto good habits to make it happen. Stay encouraged and see you around my wls friend.
Topic: TRY SOMETHING NEW
Try something new.
There comes a time when what you are doing stops working. Then its time to try something new--whether that "something new" is stepping up your exercise routine, changing your diet, or getting more information on an aspect of recovery you know little about.
Human nature is to like doing things the way you've always done them. Change is tiring and scary. Yet change can be a good thing. It helps you grow (or shrink as the case may be). You may need to get a personal trainer to help you develop a new exercise routine or see a nutritionist about adjusting your menu. When the tried-and-true stops working, it's time to try something new.
Action for the day: Have some things in your routine stopped working? If so, research what you can do differently.
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HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: Planning for success
After having WLS and regaining almost one third of my weight back, I agree with everything you said. Plan, plan, and more planning. But even more than that I have to say dealing with the Why's is even more important. If we never deal with the head issues we will never really be a success at keeping the weight off.
So for me head issues is a must. Once I figure out the why's and a prevention system then I can go ahead and successfully reach my goals for a life time. This is the hardest piece or key to weight loss. If you notice many programs are now adding this key to their programs.
Thanks for making me rethink this again. Your reminders are very helpful and you are truly an inspiration to me and you make me believe I can re-lose my weight and reach the goal I never met after my WLS!!
So for me head issues is a must. Once I figure out the why's and a prevention system then I can go ahead and successfully reach my goals for a life time. This is the hardest piece or key to weight loss. If you notice many programs are now adding this key to their programs.
Thanks for making me rethink this again. Your reminders are very helpful and you are truly an inspiration to me and you make me believe I can re-lose my weight and reach the goal I never met after my WLS!!
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: Good news and my goals for July
I ended the month with only a 3 pound weight gain, so I was able to lose back 9 of the 12 pounds gained in June on my roller coaster ride. No more roller coasters for me for a while. 
My goal for July is no more YO-YOing. I want to be more consistent with eating. I want a maintain or lose. I want to lose at least 8 pounds just because I am still a size where this is a realistic and reasonable goal. Meanwhile, I will continue with my exercising which I can't complain about at all. I am back up to exercising almost every day, including weight training and avg 50+ min of cardio exercises. What are your goals for the month of July? Please share.
My goal for July is no more YO-YOing. I want to be more consistent with eating. I want a maintain or lose. I want to lose at least 8 pounds just because I am still a size where this is a realistic and reasonable goal. Meanwhile, I will continue with my exercising which I can't complain about at all. I am back up to exercising almost every day, including weight training and avg 50+ min of cardio exercises. What are your goals for the month of July? Please share.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: Weigh****cher's Question
I had WLS in 2004 but I have to add my 2 cents to your question. If you had said your friend weighed over 500 pounds then I would agree with 250 as a goal weight for sure. My doctors feel 220 is a good goal weight for me because all of them knew I weighed over 600 pounds at one time for many years. My primary phyican even told me she would be satisfied with with me getting down to 240 to 250. and for me this would be wonderful. I could fight it with WW because I have at least 20 pounds or so of excess skin weight to contend with.
Weigh****chers would have approved the 250 if your friend had weighed over 400 pounds or more. I know this because they did it for a friend of mines who weighed 460 prior to weigh****chers. They go by some type of percentage weight. If they did not do this they would have too many people and doctors setting too many goals and they would lose too much money. Just as already stated it is a business and they can't have everyone setting goals without them making enough money on you. It is what it is. If your friend is comfortable at 250, she could join TOPS when she gets to 250 and they will help her maintain 250 weight. 250 is still a healthier weight than 300 plus no matter who you slice it. Hopes this helps give you and your friend a different perspective.
Weigh****chers would have approved the 250 if your friend had weighed over 400 pounds or more. I know this because they did it for a friend of mines who weighed 460 prior to weigh****chers. They go by some type of percentage weight. If they did not do this they would have too many people and doctors setting too many goals and they would lose too much money. Just as already stated it is a business and they can't have everyone setting goals without them making enough money on you. It is what it is. If your friend is comfortable at 250, she could join TOPS when she gets to 250 and they will help her maintain 250 weight. 250 is still a healthier weight than 300 plus no matter who you slice it. Hopes this helps give you and your friend a different perspective.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: Down 9.5lb for the month of June!!
Sherrie, I am brand new to the site and am so happy to see how well you all are doing. Congrats on the weight loss! Are you doing the WW points system? Stacy
Topic: RE: New here. Was supposed to have VSG yesterday...cancelled it...
Amie, I'm from Northern California- in the Sierra Foothills. I think my nut said I could go to 1600 calories because I do clog 2 nights a week for 2 hours each, plus performance days - like tomorrow (so maybe just on those days). I do need to exercise on the other days though! I know my kids would love to take a walk - it's just getting my lazy butt out the door. Okay, I think I'm going to weigh-in once a week, wanna be my partner? I need to get a better scale, though, this one jumps all over. But, I'll go with 262 today. Have a great weekend! Blessings, Stacy
(deactivated member)
on 7/2/10 2:26 am
on 7/2/10 2:26 am
Topic: RE: Dr. Suggested Alli
I've never taken Alli and I've heard the horror stories - but I think if you do what you're supposed to do you won't have any problems. The bathroom/pant problems are due to eating too much fat. I would think that the day you eat too much fat and have an accident would help you stop eating the junky fat food. I would guess it would give you that quick swift kick in the pants (literally and figuratively) to remind you not to eat poorly? I think that works for some people - will it work for you - well you know yourself best. Will it make you stop and think about what you're putting in your mouth? Will you be able to say - hey I can't eat this because I take alli? If you can do that, then I think it would help you learn new, better habits. And I would be prepared with a change of pants handy just in case the worst happens. It's not the worst thing that can happen.
If you do try it, please come back and let us know how it's working.
If you do try it, please come back and let us know how it's working.
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