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gloop
on 5/1/10 10:05 pm
on 5/1/10 10:05 pm
Topic: RE: Gloop and Skylar Blew My Mind!
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
this is a great question and topic for discussion. i think it's like waiting to exhale. i know i need to eat right and exercise so i'm holding my breath and making a grand effort to do right and i'm successful for a bit but meanwhile my food addiction is nagging at me, I NEED THAT FOOD TO FEEL GOOD!! it's my only real pleasure, so while, intellectually, i know i need to do the right thing, psychologically and physiologically i'm just a ticking time bomb. so once i've lost a bit of weight and starting to feel healthy, as stupid as it may seem (and what addict doesn't act in an apparently stupid manner to a non addict) I reward myself with the crap that got me in the mess in the first place. boy, putting it down in black and white like this is theraputic. thanks for asking this question.
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
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on 5/1/10 9:47 pm - Rochester, NY
on 5/1/10 9:47 pm - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: Gloop and Skylar Blew My Mind!
I'm not answering for Skylar and Gloop, but have to throw my $.02 in here!
Cmon, Mary....don't tell me you've never experienced that way of thinking in your battle of weight loss? I think it's much more unusual to have never thought that way then to have experienced it and realized it's a self sabotager!!
If I thought of food as just fuel for my body (which I'm trying very hard to do), than it wouldn't be an issue. BUT....I think food for most of us emotional eaters is much more than that. It's love, comfort, a relief from stress or boredom, etc, etc, etc. It only makes sense that we also have used it as a reward in our lives. I think back to my childhood (or raising my children) and we give M&M's as a reward for potty training, when we're sick our mothers made us our favorite foods, we celebrate special occasions with going out to dinner, if you were good at the doctor's he gave you a lollipop....and on and on and on.
I think that was one of the first things I learned at WW years and years ago was to find ways to reward yourself other than food. How many times have you heard of the ladies after a TOPS or WW weigh in going out for an ice cream sundae to celebrate their weight loss? You've never actually heard of this concept?
I know I now try to find other rewards for my efforts....fresh flowers is one of my favorites. You can even still use food, although in a healthful way. If you struggle with money, you can treat yourself to some more expensive fresh produce (the more expensive fruits or veggies) that you wouldn't normally splurge on. I think it all still boils down to making healthy choices.
Cmon, Mary....don't tell me you've never experienced that way of thinking in your battle of weight loss? I think it's much more unusual to have never thought that way then to have experienced it and realized it's a self sabotager!!
If I thought of food as just fuel for my body (which I'm trying very hard to do), than it wouldn't be an issue. BUT....I think food for most of us emotional eaters is much more than that. It's love, comfort, a relief from stress or boredom, etc, etc, etc. It only makes sense that we also have used it as a reward in our lives. I think back to my childhood (or raising my children) and we give M&M's as a reward for potty training, when we're sick our mothers made us our favorite foods, we celebrate special occasions with going out to dinner, if you were good at the doctor's he gave you a lollipop....and on and on and on.
I think that was one of the first things I learned at WW years and years ago was to find ways to reward yourself other than food. How many times have you heard of the ladies after a TOPS or WW weigh in going out for an ice cream sundae to celebrate their weight loss? You've never actually heard of this concept?
I know I now try to find other rewards for my efforts....fresh flowers is one of my favorites. You can even still use food, although in a healthful way. If you struggle with money, you can treat yourself to some more expensive fresh produce (the more expensive fruits or veggies) that you wouldn't normally splurge on. I think it all still boils down to making healthy choices.
Topic: RE: Steroids Suck
Grumble....
You're right, of course. But I still like the thought of being under 200 by my surgery. Le sigh.
I'm thinking about a reasonable goal by May 14. 5 pounds is half of my original ambitious goal and might work. I'll think about it. :)
Thank you for the advice - it's always welcome, even if I grumble about it! :)
You're right, of course. But I still like the thought of being under 200 by my surgery. Le sigh.
I'm thinking about a reasonable goal by May 14. 5 pounds is half of my original ambitious goal and might work. I'll think about it. :)
Thank you for the advice - it's always welcome, even if I grumble about it! :)
Topic: Gloop and Skylar Blew My Mind!
Yanno ya'll, I thought that I have had just about every issue that a chubby girl could ever have. I've binged, craved, drove my wagon into the ditch (too many times to mention), felt bad that I had lost weight when those around me hadn't, have serious body dysmorphia, and a whole host of other fat in the head girl issues. But Skylar and Gloop were discussing something that I ain't nevva evva heard of in my life! So ladies, please explain the rationale behind this statement: If you've been good and lost a little weight, then you deserve the right to cheat a little bit.
Just how does one come by this way of thinking? Please 'splain!!! ;-)
Mary
Just how does one come by this way of thinking? Please 'splain!!! ;-)
Mary
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on 5/1/10 11:18 am
on 5/1/10 11:18 am
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
OOOOh, I can't wait to hear what you are working on.
We drove over to one of our local farms (well local but not that close) to buy some local produce - they opened up today for the season. Not much yet but we did get the best asparagas, some lettuce and radishes. I can't wait till later in this month when raspberries and strawberries will become available. Nothing like local produce.
They had some kind of fundraiser in the mall that we walk in - tons of people. I like when the mall is lively but today it was a little hard to walk too briskly because we kept having to weave in and out of the slow moving crowd. Still got our 5 miles in, but not as fast as usual.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
We drove over to one of our local farms (well local but not that close) to buy some local produce - they opened up today for the season. Not much yet but we did get the best asparagas, some lettuce and radishes. I can't wait till later in this month when raspberries and strawberries will become available. Nothing like local produce.
They had some kind of fundraiser in the mall that we walk in - tons of people. I like when the mall is lively but today it was a little hard to walk too briskly because we kept having to weave in and out of the slow moving crowd. Still got our 5 miles in, but not as fast as usual.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
(deactivated member)
on 5/1/10 11:09 am
on 5/1/10 11:09 am
Topic: RE: Amino Acid
I love all the responses you got - so true. It's great that you joined a gym because exercise is important - however I wouldn't buy any diet junk from them - save your money for new clothes as you lose weight.
It is so important to make a huge shift in your thinking - the diet you need to be on now must be healthy and help you lose weight - but also one that you will continue to follow to keep the weight off and and maintain being a success. You need a diet like WW or McDougall or another one that focuses on whole foods. The bottom line - we all need to avoid those simple carbohydrate junk foods. They got us fat, keep us sick and are addictive and they are everywhere from the drug store, to the gas station to the vending machines to ads everywhere - we are surrounded by them. Diet BTW just means what we eat and a healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Did your PCP suggest a diet for you?
It is so important to make a huge shift in your thinking - the diet you need to be on now must be healthy and help you lose weight - but also one that you will continue to follow to keep the weight off and and maintain being a success. You need a diet like WW or McDougall or another one that focuses on whole foods. The bottom line - we all need to avoid those simple carbohydrate junk foods. They got us fat, keep us sick and are addictive and they are everywhere from the drug store, to the gas station to the vending machines to ads everywhere - we are surrounded by them. Diet BTW just means what we eat and a healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Did your PCP suggest a diet for you?
(deactivated member)
on 5/1/10 10:40 am
on 5/1/10 10:40 am
Topic: RE: Steroids Suck
I'm like Gloop - I weight daily - it's part of my routine and I miss it when I'm not home. I'm certified OCD but I have learned to accept the reality that your weight goes up and down all day long and from day to day which is completely normal. So I'm not upset to find a couple of pounds swing up as I'm working my way down - it's not what it does day to day, but the overall pattern should be heading downward. I know so many people get so upset when they see it jump up that it ruins their day and they fall off the wagon. I used to feel that when I first started daily weighing many years ago, but not now. I've also kicked Gloops problem of thinking that I could cheat today because I dropped a pound - doesn't work, you fall off the wagon. I find it just sets me up to do well with my eating all day. If I do lose weight, for a minute or two I enjoy the feel the warmth of joy and accomplishment and then I go about the rest of my day.
I see that you did weigh - and it wasn't as bad as you thought which is good.
I've had long bouts of steroids - and the wonderful bonus of weight gain afterward - not fun. But sometimes we need to take them and we should be thankful. And you're lucky, you didn't gain too much so it will drop off quickly too.
I'm wondering about your short term goal, today is May 1 and you weigh 210.3 (208.3 before steroids) and you want to be under 200 - which means a lose of approximately 8-10 pounds in 2 weeks? Hmmmm, I don't know about that. I think it's better to set a goal which is very easy to meet, one that you could potentially meet even earlier so you really feel good about it. Setting a goal which may be unattainable will just make you upset and frustrated. Food for thought...
I see that you did weigh - and it wasn't as bad as you thought which is good.
I've had long bouts of steroids - and the wonderful bonus of weight gain afterward - not fun. But sometimes we need to take them and we should be thankful. And you're lucky, you didn't gain too much so it will drop off quickly too.I'm wondering about your short term goal, today is May 1 and you weigh 210.3 (208.3 before steroids) and you want to be under 200 - which means a lose of approximately 8-10 pounds in 2 weeks? Hmmmm, I don't know about that. I think it's better to set a goal which is very easy to meet, one that you could potentially meet even earlier so you really feel good about it. Setting a goal which may be unattainable will just make you upset and frustrated. Food for thought...
gloop
on 5/1/10 4:44 am
on 5/1/10 4:44 am
Topic: RE: Amino Acid
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
I agree with Moosie...the only thing those fad diets caused permanent weight loss in was my bank account 
could have probably had an early retirement on all the money I've spent on weight loss gimmicks. Crazy thing is I kept trying them even though I knew somewhere in the back of my mind they wouldn't work and I was wasting my money, guess I was just deperate. I'm just grateful all those pills and potions didn't cause me permanent health damage.
could have probably had an early retirement on all the money I've spent on weight loss gimmicks. Crazy thing is I kept trying them even though I knew somewhere in the back of my mind they wouldn't work and I was wasting my money, guess I was just deperate. I'm just grateful all those pills and potions didn't cause me permanent health damage. I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
gloop
on 5/1/10 4:36 am
on 5/1/10 4:36 am
Topic: RE: Steroids Suck
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
You know you can do it. Looking forward to your post when you get to onederland. 
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
(deactivated member)
on 5/1/10 4:15 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/1/10 4:15 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: Amino Acid
I've never heard of an "amino acid diet" but I know amino acids are essential to good health. I eat plenty of protein and take vitamins so I'm sure I'm getting plenty.
I personally am not a big fan of fade diets or gimmicks. I've tried so many over the past 20 or 25 years. They worked temporarily and then I always re-gained the weight. The only thing that has worked for me is sensible eating....not cutting out any food groups, eating healthy, everything in moderation and of course exercise
I know it can be done because I did it......It never felt like a "diet" because I could (and did) eat anything and everything....I eat 6 or 7 meals a day....rarely felt hungry when I was losing weight.
Let me know if you have questions...
Best wishes on your journey!!
I personally am not a big fan of fade diets or gimmicks. I've tried so many over the past 20 or 25 years. They worked temporarily and then I always re-gained the weight. The only thing that has worked for me is sensible eating....not cutting out any food groups, eating healthy, everything in moderation and of course exercise
I know it can be done because I did it......It never felt like a "diet" because I could (and did) eat anything and everything....I eat 6 or 7 meals a day....rarely felt hungry when I was losing weight.
Let me know if you have questions...
Best wishes on your journey!!
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