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Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
Ha. No. I really mean my baby 4.5 year old. It is a huge mommy growing pain and somewhat entertaining that it takes major surgery to force me to let him grow up....my kids are doomed!
The other baby boy will miss his rocking too....6 weeks of none of that activity!
The other baby boy will miss his rocking too....6 weeks of none of that activity!
Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
Wish my wife rocked me to sleep.
Wait, was what you said a euphamism?
Wait, was what you said a euphamism?
Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
The plastic surgery...tummy tuck, thigh lift, and breast lift/augmentation. 12 runs until then....and I only have 11 more nights of rocking my baby boy to sleep...
Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
You will! Just keep consistent! 
I know that is one thing that worries me with surgery....I won't be running for about 6 weeks. Eeek....I never thought I would see the day when I would be in tears about not running.
I am here....i love love love to run...if i can be of any support
I know that is one thing that worries me with surgery....I won't be running for about 6 weeks. Eeek....I never thought I would see the day when I would be in tears about not running.I am here....i love love love to run...if i can be of any support
Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
Great seeing a fellow runner. Congrats on your success on the track. I hope to be there one day.
Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
Thanks for the welcome!
I don't track my foods. I tried that, it did not help me. Plus it was quite time consuming.
I don't track my foods. I tried that, it did not help me. Plus it was quite time consuming.
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on 10/24/12 9:25 pm - Canada
on 10/24/12 9:25 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Hi there
For once it's nice to be referred to as a natural loser, isn't it? Good for you!
The big decision to lose weight was made when I saw our vacation pics from last year and I didn't recognize the fat person in the pics. I looked so bloated, my eyes so squinty. It was not at all how I saw myself. Wake up call!
I am following a program from the Weight Management Clinic at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. I had originally gone in to see about bariatric surgery as I did their program 10 years ago and while I was "successul" in losing almost 20% of excess weight and keeping it off for 5 years, a big depression saw the rest of it pile on. At my surgery consultation the doctor asked if I would give their program another try before considering surgery (even though I qualified).
I agreed to give it another try. Am I ever glad I did. The program had improved greatly...dietitian teaching nutrition component, RN (and WMC patient) doing the behaviour component and awesome exercise teacher (experience in dealing with obesity and exercise). We were on Optifast for 12 weeks then slowly added food while decreasing Optifast. (Makes me laugh when I read the surgery blogs to read about people whining they are on it for 2-3 weeks pre-op...try 3 months plus!)
The doctor that leads this program, Dr. Robert Dent, is one of the leading researchers in obesity. Through this program I have participated in many studies, one of which showed I had the obesity gene. My family in turn was studied but I am the only "lucky" one with it. From the program it helps to learn that our bodies do not process food as efficiently as "normal" people so it is harder and extra work for us. And we are followed closely while on product...weekly weigh-in, blood pressure and doctor visit before class. Bloodwork every few weeks. And periodically when they weigh us they also check fat/muscle loss to make sure we are losing fat, not muscle, which is a big part of Optifast.
This time I really think I "got it"...plus hubby is supporting me on this and working on his own weight loss. I track everything on fitness pal (must make sure I reach my fat and protein goals...so hard reaching those...especially the fat...never would have thought that before) and exercise everyday. Mostly walking, even if it is only 15-20 some days. And having a forum like this for support is super helpful. We seldom eat out anymore which really helps...diet and budget-wise. And the only processed foods coming in the house are cereal (oatmeal, bran bud), greek yogurt and cottage cheese, peanut butter. Everything else is fresh or frozen (fresh fruit, chicken and fish) It makes a huge difference...especially for sodium intake.
Sorry to ramble but there was so much I wanted to share.
Tammy
The big decision to lose weight was made when I saw our vacation pics from last year and I didn't recognize the fat person in the pics. I looked so bloated, my eyes so squinty. It was not at all how I saw myself. Wake up call!
I am following a program from the Weight Management Clinic at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. I had originally gone in to see about bariatric surgery as I did their program 10 years ago and while I was "successul" in losing almost 20% of excess weight and keeping it off for 5 years, a big depression saw the rest of it pile on. At my surgery consultation the doctor asked if I would give their program another try before considering surgery (even though I qualified).
I agreed to give it another try. Am I ever glad I did. The program had improved greatly...dietitian teaching nutrition component, RN (and WMC patient) doing the behaviour component and awesome exercise teacher (experience in dealing with obesity and exercise). We were on Optifast for 12 weeks then slowly added food while decreasing Optifast. (Makes me laugh when I read the surgery blogs to read about people whining they are on it for 2-3 weeks pre-op...try 3 months plus!)
The doctor that leads this program, Dr. Robert Dent, is one of the leading researchers in obesity. Through this program I have participated in many studies, one of which showed I had the obesity gene. My family in turn was studied but I am the only "lucky" one with it. From the program it helps to learn that our bodies do not process food as efficiently as "normal" people so it is harder and extra work for us. And we are followed closely while on product...weekly weigh-in, blood pressure and doctor visit before class. Bloodwork every few weeks. And periodically when they weigh us they also check fat/muscle loss to make sure we are losing fat, not muscle, which is a big part of Optifast.
This time I really think I "got it"...plus hubby is supporting me on this and working on his own weight loss. I track everything on fitness pal (must make sure I reach my fat and protein goals...so hard reaching those...especially the fat...never would have thought that before) and exercise everyday. Mostly walking, even if it is only 15-20 some days. And having a forum like this for support is super helpful. We seldom eat out anymore which really helps...diet and budget-wise. And the only processed foods coming in the house are cereal (oatmeal, bran bud), greek yogurt and cottage cheese, peanut butter. Everything else is fresh or frozen (fresh fruit, chicken and fish) It makes a huge difference...especially for sodium intake.
Sorry to ramble but there was so much I wanted to share.
Tammy
Topic: RE: Well, started my latest and greatest LIFESTYLE CHANGE today
HI Brock!
Nice to see another runner is going to be made! I started out with just 30 mns a day. I didn't make it very far in the beginning....I remember feeling awesome at 2 miles in 30 mins. Then I started to play around. Perhaps 2.5 was easy to keep up with so I would challenge myself to run 1/4 of a lap at 3 then up and up and up. I kind of giggle thinking about this. I have it all logged somewhere :) Today I ran a 5k in 26 minutes. I typically take 45 minutes and go 4.5 miles (including .25 warm up and .25 cooldown) and it all started from playing around. My current max speed is 8.5mph and my "easier" mile is 6.5 :)
I also have to agree with logging food. I lost my last 70 in 2011 and it was totally from bodybugg and making sure that my foods were logged. I eat alot of fruit and veggies and whole grain. I also regurally eat jellybeans (8 calories a piece) and peanut m&ms (10 each). I just make sure that I know what I am sticking in there. I try not to drink any calories (I do love diet pop) and an occassional bud light 55.
I am glad to offer any support that I can. Know that you can do it. I failed so long and so many times...I finally learned this: If I am on a trip and I take a wrong exit I figure out how to get back on the interstate and continue on my trip. I have never turned around and come home from one little wrong turn. I try to apply the same to food and staying in this LIFESTYLE CHANGE. :)
Good luck, friend!
Nice to see another runner is going to be made! I started out with just 30 mns a day. I didn't make it very far in the beginning....I remember feeling awesome at 2 miles in 30 mins. Then I started to play around. Perhaps 2.5 was easy to keep up with so I would challenge myself to run 1/4 of a lap at 3 then up and up and up. I kind of giggle thinking about this. I have it all logged somewhere :) Today I ran a 5k in 26 minutes. I typically take 45 minutes and go 4.5 miles (including .25 warm up and .25 cooldown) and it all started from playing around. My current max speed is 8.5mph and my "easier" mile is 6.5 :)
I also have to agree with logging food. I lost my last 70 in 2011 and it was totally from bodybugg and making sure that my foods were logged. I eat alot of fruit and veggies and whole grain. I also regurally eat jellybeans (8 calories a piece) and peanut m&ms (10 each). I just make sure that I know what I am sticking in there. I try not to drink any calories (I do love diet pop) and an occassional bud light 55.
I am glad to offer any support that I can. Know that you can do it. I failed so long and so many times...I finally learned this: If I am on a trip and I take a wrong exit I figure out how to get back on the interstate and continue on my trip. I have never turned around and come home from one little wrong turn. I try to apply the same to food and staying in this LIFESTYLE CHANGE. :)
Good luck, friend!
Topic: RE: Hi there
Thank you both.
Yes, I just turned 33.
It really has been a long road and to look at pictures of me with my infant daughter I just can't believe it is me....and now I can't believe that I am here...and I keep asking myself...who am I? Really, since I set my surgery I really don't know me that well.
I can tell you us "natural losers" are few. The plastic surgeon that I am going to works with dozens of bariatric patients. I am the first natural loser they have seen this year. I know that it can be done...it took TONS of blood, sweat (and I mean a **** ton of sweat) and buckets of tears and countless prayers to get here. OH...and lots of broccoli, ketchup and cucumbers....and egg whites...can't forget the egg whites!
Sorry guys. I am a little lost :)
Are you following a program?
Have a great night!!
Yes, I just turned 33.
It really has been a long road and to look at pictures of me with my infant daughter I just can't believe it is me....and now I can't believe that I am here...and I keep asking myself...who am I? Really, since I set my surgery I really don't know me that well.
I can tell you us "natural losers" are few. The plastic surgeon that I am going to works with dozens of bariatric patients. I am the first natural loser they have seen this year. I know that it can be done...it took TONS of blood, sweat (and I mean a **** ton of sweat) and buckets of tears and countless prayers to get here. OH...and lots of broccoli, ketchup and cucumbers....and egg whites...can't forget the egg whites!
Sorry guys. I am a little lost :)
Are you following a program?
Have a great night!!
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