Thanksgiving challenge - one month to go...

Reminer to all - if you have not join yet - it is still time...


how do I do so far - as good as I can - lol  - read below...

So, how did I do?
I know I want to lose 5 lbs. Do not need to, but I want to. Yea, crazy head.
I hate when the scale shows more than 150 lbs. And it does for me now. So I need to get a grip on myself and my not-eating lately, and lack of exercise (too tired) and not so good with all my supplements.

My Thanksgiving goals:

1.Make sure I take ALL supplements (not only the minimum) Not there yet... but working on that
2. Eat good - real meals at least 2 x day- Not there yet... but working on that
3. Lose 5 lbs - Actually I may reexamine that one. I may to choose to GAIN 5 lbs. And be 150-155 range - why? I can eat carbs without RH kicking my butt, and I look less tired...
4. Drink enough water. - Working on that - doing OK in this area
5. Get my house in order. Working on that - doing OK in this area
6. Start socializing more (attend at least one meeting a week) Not there yet... but working on that
7. Get back into exercises (3-6 x a week) - Not there yet... but working on that
8. Read at least one fiction book a month. Working on that - doing OK in this area
9. Try to be happy... (LOL) Not there yet... but working on that


Except that my RH responded nicely to me gaining some weight - I have no more to report. I am still size 6, and 4's are a bit snag... but - maybe that is the good thing? My top is 8 anyway, no ass, and thick legs... so not really balanced at size 4....
iIsaw some pictures of me when I was 145 lbs and size 4 needed a good belt to hold them, and it didn't look that good. Maybe I should be a full size 6... with an extra belly and butt, when eating an apple does not send me into RH mode? When my face do not need to much extra fillers for me to look 50 and not 60?
So maybe (as hard as it is to admit) I should be 150-155 on a scale... ? who knows...

My Thanksgiving goals:

1.  Stay under 1600 calories everyday. Today is day 4 and I am on track so far.
2. Go to my health club 5 days a week.  I am getting my butt out the door next thing...really!
3. Log my food on OH health tracker.  I haven't cheated yet so logging is good.  As the month passes let's hope I will log my mistakes rather than not logging that day.  You know the routine!

I have lost 2 pounds (I know it is water weight..but I'll take any pound...)  For me I will need encouragement when I follow the plan and hit a plateau.  That is when I get frustrated. 

I just found my blood sugar meter from fall of 2008.  That is when the RH for me was the worst.  27, 29, 52 ton's of 60s.  Now I eat every couple hours and carry a pure protein bar and glucose tabs with me at all times.  I eat a meal before bed.  No sugar, white flour, rice or russet potatoes.  I bake with whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, old fashioned oatmeal only.  I limit fruit and forget milk.  Alcohol sends me into a major spin and crash.  I can only drink with meals.  I am just grateful to have a dietitian that works with an endocrinologist.  She has really helped me keep it together.  I am not sure most health care people understand the rapidly rising and falling blood sugars.   Fun...hey!   Just me

Great job.  My RH is bad also.  But funny is how different we can be.  For me - even oatmeal - unless it is inside meatloaf, or inside protein cookies (just a little bit) is a no-no.   For the best sugar stabilizing food are raw nuts or natural nut butters.  

Good luck on your progress.

That is because protein and fat don't produce the insulin surge like carbs do.  I am ok as long as I eat according to the glycemic index.  Have you tried old fashioned oats?  I don't tolerate instant or quick oats but old fashioned are ok.  I make pancakes and waffles with cottage cheese, eggbeaters and buckwheat flour (cinnamon and baking powder too).  That works for me and I feel like I am eating a pancake.  Just me

Hello Ladies!!!

     I would LOVE to join your group.  It's been so long since I've been on OH !!

I have been REALLY bad with my supplements and I suffer horribly from anemia.  I have neglected myself so much due to lack of $$.  My husband was layed off and if now in school full time and he works 20 hours per week.  I work also but only part time in the evenings.  So $$ is a bit tight and I've but myself on the back burner.  Last week I had enough and went out and spent the extra $ on the things that I needed !!!  It was GREAT getting those things..foods and supplements and a new water bottle...LOL!!  So I had some great foods last week and took my vitamins and I am feeling great already!! 

     I still have weight that I'd like to shed.  I have at least 20 pounds.  I did loose over 150 pounds and I've done well in maintaining that.  I am now looking into plastics but still I will try to shed the extra weight.  My tummy is what I really need fixed.  I get awful rashes and I'm tired of the extra weight from the skin pulling on my back.  I have checked into it and my ins. will cover it if it's deemed medically necessary.  I probably won't persue anything until after the holidays are over and I can concentrate on what I need to do. 

     These are the things that I promise myself:

1.  I want to shed at least five pounds by Thanksgiving

2.  I will continue to take my vitamins EVERYDAY!!!

3.  I will make my appointment for my blood work (this is VERY important)

4.  I will log my foods

5.  I will have a protein shake every morning BEFORE I drink my coffee....this will be hard!! 

6.  NO LATE NIGHT SNACKS!!!!

     Like both of the ladies that posted before me I also have trouble with my blood sugar.  I have never visited a Dr. about it but I really am going to mention it the next time I visit him.  I have had levels down in the 30's and I know it's not normal...I have passed out two times....I am thankful that I can feel it coming on.  But I need to learn how to control it.  It doesn't happen all of the time..usually when I eat something that it sweet...wethere it's natural sugar from fruits or something sweet like cake...and it doesn't take much....So I need to learn to work with this. 

Looking forward to posting with you ladies!!!

Unfortunately - there is not many meds the doc can give you for RH - low blood sugar.
Just proper diet.  And frequent meals - snacks. Finding out what works and what does not  work for you.  What food would  cause your BS to drop.  and in what combination.  For me it is still trial and errors times.  Some days - the food (carbs ) would cause RH - other time - not so much, or maybe it does and my body deals with that? not sure. 

The big challenge with RH is that unless is very closely controlled- it may prevent weight loss and actually cause weight gain.  That sucks, - if you ask me.
I noticed that if I allow for RH episode one day - then next 3-5 days my body is supper sensitive to carbs - and I have to be very careful. 

MY GOALS:

1) Excersice - at least 3 days a week

2) Eat what I am suppose to - doing Atkins with DH, means quit cheating!

3) Clean my house - then keep it clean, doing something daily

4) Quit spending money I dont have

5) Drink all my water everyday

6) Try to improve my attitude -  be a more positive and happier person

Thanks, Raynetta

6) Try to improve my attitude -  be a more positive and happier person

Yah, me too... now how exactly do you do that? do they have a pill for that?  BTW, when my BS drops - I get so panicky, and frantic... and *****y at the ame time...so for me - making sure I have food when I need it  - is really important. And getting enough sleep...

Goals until Thanksgiving-

Track everything - the good, the bad the ugly
Stay within range - 1200-1500 calories
Exercise - at least 30 minutes a day - elliptical, a walk, dancing around, a fitness DVD, anything but take 30 minutes a day for myself and for my health to move.
Vitamins - take them all, daily
Water - At least 48 ounces, try for more

Weight loss goal by Thanksgiving - Lose 8 pounds.