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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!!
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Wow - I'm amazed that you're doing something that is so scary! Of course I don't know what it is yet, but if it's something that has been so strongly affecting you it's very impressive that you're taking steps to conquor it. Good for you!
(deactivated member)
on 4/30/10 11:20 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 4/30/10 11:20 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Good Morning fellow losers...........
(you know I say that with lots of affection!)
So today I'm celebrating and proud that I am very actively facing one of the biggest fears in my live. It's hindered me, tortured me and held me back for the past 12 or more years. I'm taking steps to face it head on I'll fill you in on more details in a couple of days but I am so proud that I am not just sitting here accepting this limitation without a fight. I am giving it my all trying to overcome it. I realize I may not be successful but I am optimistic.
Facing our fears is part of conquering the battle of the bulge too. Most often our food issues really have nothing to do with food, it's something much deeper that we use food to cover up.
So what are you celebrating and proud of today??
(you know I say that with lots of affection!)So today I'm celebrating and proud that I am very actively facing one of the biggest fears in my live. It's hindered me, tortured me and held me back for the past 12 or more years. I'm taking steps to face it head on I'll fill you in on more details in a couple of days but I am so proud that I am not just sitting here accepting this limitation without a fight. I am giving it my all trying to overcome it. I realize I may not be successful but I am optimistic.
Facing our fears is part of conquering the battle of the bulge too. Most often our food issues really have nothing to do with food, it's something much deeper that we use food to cover up.
So what are you celebrating and proud of today??
Topic: RE: Steroids Suck
You're so right. gloop!
I am OCD about the scale, obviously. But I too cannot do the once weekly weigh-in. It just doesn't work for me. In fact, I did some thinking after I posted last night and decided that instead of waiting (x) number of days to weigh after this latest mega-dose of steroids, I would weigh ONCE a day, in the morning, and be done. That's a challenge, but it's something I will have much more success with! All or nothing thinking gets me into trouble. So.....I *did* step on the scale this morning, and it was a number I can live with. not wonderful, not 208.3 of a few days ago, rather 210.3. But it wasn't the 214.9 that I saw last night! Jeepers! I know I'll be under 210 again in a day or so and then it will be smooth sailing to get under 200. I'm thinking about setting a reasonable goal for that number.....but haven't come up with a specific date. Certainly by May 14. In fact, maybe that will be my goal. Under 200 by May 14. I've got my work cut out for me!
I am OCD about the scale, obviously. But I too cannot do the once weekly weigh-in. It just doesn't work for me. In fact, I did some thinking after I posted last night and decided that instead of waiting (x) number of days to weigh after this latest mega-dose of steroids, I would weigh ONCE a day, in the morning, and be done. That's a challenge, but it's something I will have much more success with! All or nothing thinking gets me into trouble. So.....I *did* step on the scale this morning, and it was a number I can live with. not wonderful, not 208.3 of a few days ago, rather 210.3. But it wasn't the 214.9 that I saw last night! Jeepers! I know I'll be under 210 again in a day or so and then it will be smooth sailing to get under 200. I'm thinking about setting a reasonable goal for that number.....but haven't come up with a specific date. Certainly by May 14. In fact, maybe that will be my goal. Under 200 by May 14. I've got my work cut out for me!
gloop
on 4/30/10 10:12 pm
on 4/30/10 10:12 pm
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Friday
GO TEAM!! YEAH!! I've never met such a great bunch of losers.
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
GO TEAM!! YEAH!! I've never met such a great bunch of losers. I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
gloop
on 4/30/10 10:02 pm
on 4/30/10 10:02 pm
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.
There seems to be two schools of thought about the scale. Some say do it weekly so you don't get upset about daily fluctuations and some say daily to keep on track. I'm going with the daily because I find it keeps me honest. If I weigh and it's up I make a conscious effort not to get upset and trigger myself into an eating binge but to use it as a reminder that I need to stay on track. I find it works because when I'm really good and losing weight I get the "I can treat myself just a little" mindset and of course I gain weight so if I weigh weekly I can gain a whole weeks worth whereas if I do daily I can nip it in the bud. I understand what you mean about the head games with the scale but I try not to allow it to affect me emotionally and just try to think of it as a keep on track/monitoring tool. I think once a day is enough though, you know you don't need to be hopping on there ever minute LOL
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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