Drop 10 for 10 Challenge (10410)
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on 1/5/10 8:38 am
on 1/5/10 8:38 am
Topic: RE: Introduction
I have 10-15 to lose. I am glad to see this board. I am giving it my best.
Ruby rosebud
3/11/2005 rny
262/122/136
hi/lo/today
Ruby rosebud
3/11/2005 rny
262/122/136
hi/lo/today
Topic: RE: hello... and question?
I think you make a great point about being realistic in how slowly the weight will come off. I am also aiming for just one pound a week average. I know some weeks will be better than others.
I also need to limit my carbs, especially non-vegetable ones. I don't do that much rice, potatoes, pasta, and bread, but crackers and baked sweets are my downfall. Must keep them out of the house. I think I need to up my vegetable intake to help with snacking. I've gotten to where I can eat celery again, but I need to limit the peanut butter on it! Maybe I could start using veggies as my evening snack? Hadn't thought of that. Even is they are in a bit of cheese sauce, that has to be better than what I have been snacking on.
I'm not good about a seven day a week exercise program--I need my weekends free more for my head than for anything else. I still often get the exercise in, but then I feel like I've done more than "required" so it's a bonus. Ah the mind games! I am doing five days a week though. A minimum of 20 min. but trying to get in up to 45 min. when I can get up in time. (This cold does not help!)
Well, good luck. I look forward to reading how it goes for everyone.
I also need to limit my carbs, especially non-vegetable ones. I don't do that much rice, potatoes, pasta, and bread, but crackers and baked sweets are my downfall. Must keep them out of the house. I think I need to up my vegetable intake to help with snacking. I've gotten to where I can eat celery again, but I need to limit the peanut butter on it! Maybe I could start using veggies as my evening snack? Hadn't thought of that. Even is they are in a bit of cheese sauce, that has to be better than what I have been snacking on.
I'm not good about a seven day a week exercise program--I need my weekends free more for my head than for anything else. I still often get the exercise in, but then I feel like I've done more than "required" so it's a bonus. Ah the mind games! I am doing five days a week though. A minimum of 20 min. but trying to get in up to 45 min. when I can get up in time. (This cold does not help!)
Well, good luck. I look forward to reading how it goes for everyone.
Topic: RE: hello... and question?
Hi Alesia.
yes, I am back to basics now too, protein and all.... plus I started to walk the dog every night before supper, no matter how cold it is out there, we are walking!! lol
love your saying :its a lifetime of work it to make it work
true that!!
yes, I am back to basics now too, protein and all.... plus I started to walk the dog every night before supper, no matter how cold it is out there, we are walking!! lol
love your saying :its a lifetime of work it to make it work
true that!!
Topic: RE: hello... and question?
Hi Karin,
I have to agree, how I do it is questionable, after all I too have gained from my lowest and am out of may comfort zone - +14 from my personal ideal , +9 from the top of my comfort zone...
All I can say is how I plan to get back to it...I have tried the 5-day reset thing with 2 days of liquids only, I was able to work it, but I really don't think it worked very well for cleansing me of my bad habits ( real sugar & white carbs snacks ), anyway, I'm not trying that again...
What I am doing is going back to basics : 1000-1200 cals a day & total carbs @ less than 1/2 of total protein - I still follow the rules of 80+ gr of protein a day, keep it at lower fat intake and rarely drink and eat at the same time...I've added exercise EVERY day even if its just taking the dogs for a walk around the neighborhood ( I was doing a 3 day a week exercise plan )
Lastly, I'm trying to keep it real - I'm about 5 yrs out and have been at goal for almost 4 of them, one thing I realized in about my 3rd year was that the pounds don't drop off fast like they used to, even with modifications I know I'm not losing 10lbs a month, but instead am setting a goal of 1 lb a week...If I lose more, woowhoo
, but want to be realistic about what my body is willing to give up and even before surgery those last 10 lbs were the hardest to lose...
Good Luck, its a lifetime of work it to make it work
I have to agree, how I do it is questionable, after all I too have gained from my lowest and am out of may comfort zone - +14 from my personal ideal , +9 from the top of my comfort zone...
All I can say is how I plan to get back to it...I have tried the 5-day reset thing with 2 days of liquids only, I was able to work it, but I really don't think it worked very well for cleansing me of my bad habits ( real sugar & white carbs snacks ), anyway, I'm not trying that again...
What I am doing is going back to basics : 1000-1200 cals a day & total carbs @ less than 1/2 of total protein - I still follow the rules of 80+ gr of protein a day, keep it at lower fat intake and rarely drink and eat at the same time...I've added exercise EVERY day even if its just taking the dogs for a walk around the neighborhood ( I was doing a 3 day a week exercise plan )
Lastly, I'm trying to keep it real - I'm about 5 yrs out and have been at goal for almost 4 of them, one thing I realized in about my 3rd year was that the pounds don't drop off fast like they used to, even with modifications I know I'm not losing 10lbs a month, but instead am setting a goal of 1 lb a week...If I lose more, woowhoo
, but want to be realistic about what my body is willing to give up and even before surgery those last 10 lbs were the hardest to lose...Good Luck, its a lifetime of work it to make it work
Alesia : start 249 / surgeon's goal 138 / current 142
Topic: RE: hello... and question?
I use knitting to slow myself down when eating. I pick a complex pattern so it will demand I pay attention--that way I won't want to put it down until I finish the row. Then I take a bite and slowly chew as I work my way through the next row. I wound up with a lot of scarves, socks, mittens, and sweaters!
Have you ever checked out Ravelry.com? Sally
Have you ever checked out Ravelry.com? Sally
Topic: RE: hello... and question?
thanks for the reply, and the head-scratch, lol
I am a knitter too, and started to knit sweaters for my chihuahua girl, plus I am now working on x mas gifts for this year, starting with scarfs for the family... ANYTHING that keeps me busy! and out of the kitchen. Karin
I am a knitter too, and started to knit sweaters for my chihuahua girl, plus I am now working on x mas gifts for this year, starting with scarfs for the family... ANYTHING that keeps me busy! and out of the kitchen. Karin
Topic: RE: hello... and question?
I don't know if we are the ones to ask about how we do it since we are all looking to lose
a bit of regain!
What I try to do is be thoughtful and intentional before eating (and nighttime is the toughest for me as well). That and keep myself engaged in something that demands focus. I am a knitter, so I will be starting a new complex lace shawl pattern.
And, as a nerd, I also read and reread books about health and weight control to keep my focus and motivation. It just seems to keep things in the forefront for me. I like the Beck Diet Solution (about using cognative behavioral therapy--changing the way you think to change your behavior) and Winning After Losing (written by a woman who had wls) and Passing for Thin (which is more about body image and emotional issues written by a woman who lost a lot of weight with Overeaters Annonymous.
I just keep trying to add more strategies to my arsenal, so when one doesn't work, I have more to chose from.
Sally
a bit of regain! What I try to do is be thoughtful and intentional before eating (and nighttime is the toughest for me as well). That and keep myself engaged in something that demands focus. I am a knitter, so I will be starting a new complex lace shawl pattern.
And, as a nerd, I also read and reread books about health and weight control to keep my focus and motivation. It just seems to keep things in the forefront for me. I like the Beck Diet Solution (about using cognative behavioral therapy--changing the way you think to change your behavior) and Winning After Losing (written by a woman who had wls) and Passing for Thin (which is more about body image and emotional issues written by a woman who lost a lot of weight with Overeaters Annonymous.
I just keep trying to add more strategies to my arsenal, so when one doesn't work, I have more to chose from.
Sally
Topic: hello... and question?
Hi all :) I am 46 years old, lost down to 156 pounds, and I am now 187!!!! HOW do you all do it?
I tried fluids only ... but get massive headaches from that. So I eat something, and the headaches go away.
My selfcontrol is great during the day, but at night I could eat a horse... in small portions, but litteraly I could and sometimes do eat from 8 till 11.... crazy!!
I try to stay possitiv, but I don't know what to do anymore.
HOW can I get back in control? I soo loved my body at the small size, I was so proud, and now I am just a chubby mommy again.
My goal is 10 pounds/month, until april 2010. I started drinking more again, started to brew up some green tea, and drink that. I am also a big coffee drinker, mix my protein in it.
I am just glad that this group exists, and want to say 'HI' to everyone! Karin
I tried fluids only ... but get massive headaches from that. So I eat something, and the headaches go away.
My selfcontrol is great during the day, but at night I could eat a horse... in small portions, but litteraly I could and sometimes do eat from 8 till 11.... crazy!!
I try to stay possitiv, but I don't know what to do anymore.
HOW can I get back in control? I soo loved my body at the small size, I was so proud, and now I am just a chubby mommy again.
My goal is 10 pounds/month, until april 2010. I started drinking more again, started to brew up some green tea, and drink that. I am also a big coffee drinker, mix my protein in it.
I am just glad that this group exists, and want to say 'HI' to everyone! Karin
tabuzek
on 1/4/10 9:39 am - Austin, TX
on 1/4/10 9:39 am - Austin, TX
Topic: Welcome!!
So many new folks joining the group every day, how exciting is that!! The more minds and ideas we have, the more sucessful we can be ~~ so come back often and post what's on your mind.
There is strength in numbers and we can all help each other be strong ~~ Thanks John for getting us all back on track for a happy, healthy 2010!!
There is strength in numbers and we can all help each other be strong ~~ Thanks John for getting us all back on track for a happy, healthy 2010!!
tabuzek
on 1/4/10 9:35 am - Austin, TX
on 1/4/10 9:35 am - Austin, TX
Topic: RE: Introduction
Congrats on getting to the gym (wow, a snow shoveler, I am impressed)and for making the committment to get back on track! We all slip and slide, some of more than others, I have a lot more to lose but my main focus is my health and I don't want to undo all the good I did three years ago by having this surgery.
I am a stress eater and things have been very stressful the past year and I have regained more than I am happy with but I am a big believer that the biggest factor is recognizing that we can't give up the battle with food, no matter what our weakness is; we have the tool, we just need to use it appropriately!
We can do this!
I am a stress eater and things have been very stressful the past year and I have regained more than I am happy with but I am a big believer that the biggest factor is recognizing that we can't give up the battle with food, no matter what our weakness is; we have the tool, we just need to use it appropriately!
We can do this!
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