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gloop
on 5/4/10 8:55 pm
Topic: RE: sitting on the fence
On May 4, 2010 at 6:51 PM Pacific Time, Jody08 wrote:
 forgot to chg my ticker, I did the sleep study last friday..brutal..no sleep hopefully enuf to determine if i have apnea

thank u sooooo much for all the wonderful advice

I have been changing my eating habits for the last year, now I very serious about the changes, I am also starting a food journal, I am writing absolutely everything I put in my mouth. I need to get REAL honest, I am thinking I am under 1500 calories everyday. I am eating high protein, low carb etc ..but I think I need to cut it back even more so I need to have a clear idea of my total calories and total fat grams..
I also have worked very hard with therapists as well as personal kick your emotional/psychological butt weekend that has had a huge impact on my life, gave me enuf strength to separate from my husband when my daughter was only a few months old, also moved to another city and transferred my job..I am also tackling my huge debt, I figure I need to get it all under control, weight and money
I think the biggest difference is that I making plans, working it out systematically doing it..not just talkin bout it but writing it out, counting etc..it is hard work and I am going to actually WORK this time..even if I choose the WLS I will need to be very very conscious of what goes into my mouth

this process for WLS is long, they say it may October or November if I am approved for the surgery..so I am using this time to get real damn serious with myself

Oh BTW moosie, r u kidding my nick name is moozie..I have never heard it before..how did u get the name?

so I guess I will be creepin around this forum for some help, if u guys don't mind

thanks again for the help..I need it cuz my sister lives around the corner from me and she had the RNY 10 yrs ago and all she eats is candy and chocolate, not a real good role model:-(
you seem to be on the right track getting everything in your life in order, that's a good mindset for success.  try using  http://fitday.com/   to journal your eating and exercise.  it's really great for keeping track of calories and nutrients, it tells you how many calories you need to lose weight and shows you a graph of caloric intake compared to what you are supposed to have for your weight and height, you can set a goal and keep track of your progress, it's a really good tool and makes counting calories much easier.
        
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle.  I'm in training for maintaining.
Miss_Kitty
on 5/4/10 7:25 pm - New Bedford, MA
Topic: RE: Ok.....who'se brave enough to answer?!
God most certainly does take something bad and turn it into something good!  I had a hernia near my belly button and not only was the hernia repaired, I had a panniculectomy of 20lbs removed. That is one surgery that insurances don't usually cover unless it was a "medical" reason, which mine was. Praise the Lord!

Congradulations on your weightloss. Take care and God bless.

Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!

Miss_Kitty
on 5/4/10 7:20 pm - New Bedford, MA
Topic: RE: Ok.....who'se brave enough to answer?!
I still struggle with fitting into seats and stuff. I had a panniculectomy which removed my large hanging belly, but I still have a big butt and big thighs.  We just have to keep on trying the best we can on our weightloss journey.  Congradulations on your weightloss. Take care and God bless.

Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!

Molly S.
on 5/4/10 3:45 pm - Chicago, IL
Topic: RE: Nutrisystem Question
I agree wholeheartedly to Mary's post about LIFE.  Life happens and we do have to make our new healthy life a top priority.  If we use each life event to go back to unhealthy habits we will always be in a yo-yo zone.  Believe me I am learning now my error.  Kudos to you for catching weight gain before you gained by more .  You will be fine and I know you can do it! 

       HW 611  Pre-opW 580   LW 302  GW 238         
              

Molly S.
on 5/4/10 3:38 pm - Chicago, IL
Topic: RE: Nutrisystem Question
Nutra System is awful.  I have some in my cabinets now that I need to throw out.  My 2 cents!  I will never ever do again.  Have you heard of Seattle Sutton.  Fresh foods mostly. Low sodium and it is very tasty.  Have you contacted your surgeons group or nutritionist for help.  I think this is your best, safest and cheapest bet. 

       HW 611  Pre-opW 580   LW 302  GW 238         
              

Molly S.
on 5/4/10 3:33 pm - Chicago, IL
Topic: Six Exercise Myths

Six Exercise Myths

Chances are you've heard all kinds of advice when it comes to working out. But are these maxims fact — or fiction? Don't believe these common workout whoppers:

Myth #1: Exercise should hurt. Whether you've been told "No pain, no gain," or that you should "feel the burn," the reality is that exercise doesn't have to be painful to be effective. In fact, pushing yourself too hard, too fast will most likely lead to an injury — not a fit physique!

Myth #2: You can target specific areas. Don't buy into the myth of spot exercising to reduce fat in a particular area. While it's true that strengthening exercises will target specific muscles — for example, crunches strengthen your abdominal muscles — no exercise can burn fat in a specific area.

Myth #3: To benefit from cardio, you have to do it for at least an hour at a time. It's just not true that if you don't have an hour to exercise, you may as well not bother. For weight loss, it's just as effective to work out frequently for shorter periods (such as 10 or 15 minutes). Remember, it all adds up.

Myth #4: If you strength train, you'll get bulky. Many people avoid strength training because they're afraid it will cause them to bulk up. The truth is, while resistance training helps you maintain your lean muscle mass, building substantial amounts of muscle is very difficult, especially when you're losing weight. Unless you're a bodybuilder following a program designed to increase your muscle mass, odds are you won't bulk up.

Myth #5: If you exercise, you can eat whatever you want. While exercise does burn calories, what and how much you eat still matters. For example, a one-mile walk burns about 100 calories — so you'd have to walk for 12 miles to burn off the typical 1,200-calorie fast-food meal of a hamburger, fries, and a soft drink!

Myth #6: There's a quick fix. When it comes to fitness, slow and steady wins the race. Don't buy into advertisements that promise certain fitness equipment or activities will get you in shape quickly or with no effort.

       HW 611  Pre-opW 580   LW 302  GW 238         
              

(deactivated member)
on 5/4/10 11:56 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Tues
Hey girlfriend........  thanks for the kudos.

"FlyGirl"....let me tell you, if I end up enjoying a flight back and forth to NY I may just have to change my "handle" from Moosie to FlyGirl.... 

You are so right about not being able to fit in the plane if I had not lost the weight.  Also the pilot told us that is you take 4 people in that plane you have to remove fuel or it's too heavy to fly.....and I thought to myself at my heaviest I was equal to 2 large people...there is absolutely noway I could have done it....the plane would tilt over with me in it. 

My mother and father will not believe this...I have not told them yet because I want to show them the pictures of me in the plane they don't do email so I'll take pictures with me...the old fashioned way.

Yes I think everyone who has an addiction (whether it's food, Alcohol, drugs, etc) is fighting or hiding from some sort of fear.

I've faced a couple of big ones in my life and with each one I face I feel stronger and stronger but this one has far surpassed all others till now.  I think I'll take a couple days off before I start on my next challenge...

Thanks for the support and kudos!

Jody08
on 5/4/10 11:51 am - essex, Canada
Topic: RE: sitting on the fence
 forgot to chg my ticker, I did the sleep study last friday..brutal..no sleep hopefully enuf to determine if i have apnea

thank u sooooo much for all the wonderful advice

I have been changing my eating habits for the last year, now I very serious about the changes, I am also starting a food journal, I am writing absolutely everything I put in my mouth. I need to get REAL honest, I am thinking I am under 1500 calories everyday. I am eating high protein, low carb etc ..but I think I need to cut it back even more so I need to have a clear idea of my total calories and total fat grams..
I also have worked very hard with therapists as well as personal kick your emotional/psychological butt weekend that has had a huge impact on my life, gave me enuf strength to separate from my husband when my daughter was only a few months old, also moved to another city and transferred my job..I am also tackling my huge debt, I figure I need to get it all under control, weight and money
I think the biggest difference is that I making plans, working it out systematically doing it..not just talkin bout it but writing it out, counting etc..it is hard work and I am going to actually WORK this time..even if I choose the WLS I will need to be very very conscious of what goes into my mouth

this process for WLS is long, they say it may October or November if I am approved for the surgery..so I am using this time to get real damn serious with myself

Oh BTW moosie, r u kidding my nick name is moozie..I have never heard it before..how did u get the name?

so I guess I will be creepin around this forum for some help, if u guys don't mind

thanks again for the help..I need it cuz my sister lives around the corner from me and she had the RNY 10 yrs ago and all she eats is candy and chocolate, not a real good role model:-(
started this process back in 2007/2008 denied MGB, denied for Barix, put on hold (BMI was too high for pilot phase)at St.joe's and since moved to Windsor and had to start again, December, 2009 referral sent from GP...April 5 and 8, 2010 1st appt at Windsor clinic with nurse and doc
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010

    
(deactivated member)
on 5/4/10 11:43 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Tues
  Thanks for sharing in my joy 

I think I'd even comfortably fit in the middle seat (although I would hate to be stuck in the middle)...but last time I sat in a middle seat was miserable for me and the people next to me...I hated it.

Lots of joy flowing thru me today...
(deactivated member)
on 5/4/10 11:39 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Tues
I don't know if I'll ever say "I love Flying" but I'll be happy if I can say I'm comfortable with it and don't hate it.  It will be interesting to see how my first big flight goes.  

I was in a Cessna 172....gotta say it was a lot smaller than I thought it would be....

Still flying high on the fact that I did it.  :-)
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