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Post by moretoys4you on Sept 21, 2008 13:08:36 GMT -5
Well, weekends are easier for me as I don;t wake up til noon. So, it is now 1 pm and I haven't ate yet. I honestly didn't do to good yesterday....cheesburger than Culver's custard. That damn sweet tooth!! I feel bad...that was not a good day! I will do better today though....I started this so I better follow through! And I am glad to see your onboard Judy (with the big fat boodie)!
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Post by irishseashell on Sept 21, 2008 19:30:37 GMT -5
Here is a small tip... My aunt is on Weight watchers and keeps trying to get me to go with her and told me that if you like sweets and eat your sweet earlier in the day it has all day to burn off if you eat right the rest of the day(as long as it isn't a whole chocolate cake lol).
I have trouble with the night eating as well(I stay up pretty late watching movies and tend to snack while watching,if I could cut that out totally I would lose some weight),so trying eating several smaller meals during the day instead of saving everything up for dinner and skipping a meal actually hurts you for losing weight. You have to fool your metabolism into thinking we are eating more so it burns thing quicker!
I have no trouble sticking to water (I only drink water,milk,or juice).
Today so far I have had a small bowl of Cheerios(Breaakfast)...2 eggs and 1 toast with real butter(Lunch)...piece of pizza and salad (dinner).I forgot my snack earlier was a 100 calorie snack pack. Do you know how hard it is to eat 1 piece of pizza? VERY!
My goal tomorrow is to walk the 2 miles all the way around my subdivision...I want to do this every day.Just need motivation!
Sounds like everyone is off to a good start.
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Post by mrs"e" on Sept 21, 2008 19:38:28 GMT -5
For lunch I had 3 inches of a 6 inch sub from Subway. Wheat bread, tuna, and every vegetable they had. Except for jalapenos. And about 12 ounces of Dr. Pepper. (I kept thinking about having to post this weakness with each sip.)
Still, a HUGE improvement on my normal intake.
Good job everyone. Keep it up.
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Post by Beetle Bailey on Sept 21, 2008 19:49:59 GMT -5
Dana:
I'm so glad you brought this up. I never struggled with my weight until the last few years. I'm 5' 8" and 210lbs. I was 120 lbs when I got married :-( It is so bad now that family & friends who haven't seen me in a while don't even reconize me. I stay so down about it. The biggest thing for me is accountability. I have a friend whose doctor is more into a holistic approach to problems with weight. I'm going to try and get an appt. with him and will let you know what he says. I have found I do better in making little goals instead of great big ones. Such as no soft drinks for a week. Or walk at least 30 minutes for 3 days this week. I also think all things should be in moderation. Instead of cutting out all sweets just cut back portions. If you are very overweight like me, just a few minor cutbacks get results.
I'm sorry to hear about you dad Dana. My skinny DH (it's depressing when you weigh more than your own husband) just had a physical and his cholestrol was a little high. This surprised me because he is so disciplined and exercises. But we both need to make changes. We tried ground chicken that I made into burgers on the grill today. We both loved them!
This is a great idea because I love being able to talk to others that are struggling with the same thing.
Jen
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Post by mrs"e" on Sept 21, 2008 21:58:39 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing, Jen. I, too, look way different than I did just 4 years ago. It causes a lot of anxiety when I'm in public. I never want to see someone I knew in high school and have them think negatively of how I've "let myself go".
I just want to be healthy again.
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Post by Beetle Bailey on Sept 21, 2008 23:00:16 GMT -5
I just want to be healthy again.[/quote]
I know what you mean. At this weight I can't do what I use to do. My kids don't say anything but I know the miss the old me.
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Post by moretoys4you on Sept 22, 2008 3:26:23 GMT -5
I have depression and anxiety and am on medication from both. That was actually the kick off for me on the weight...gained 80 pounds in 6 months on the depression and anxiety meds. I was 124 in and out of high school until the meds. I have tried to go off very slowly but unfortunately I think I am a lifer! Dependent on meds STILL!
I am not very familiar with PTSD though, and I am sure that is a struggle. I used to have problems leaving the house and being in crowds. I had to drive seperate to everywhere and sit by the doors. It was horrible! I even painted my room black and put up blacklights everywhere! I was not myself at all. Panic attacks can control your life.....
At that time in my "illness" my mom bought me a book that I read and it helped me in SOO many ways. It is a great workbook and I still have it for reference when I need it. It talks about the different ways to cope and for me it made the difference of not wanting to go places to living a much more normal life! I am just finishing unpacking and will let you know the name and author once I get to it!
I also found and still find it great to talk to others that have the same problems. makes me feel like I am not so strange and alone! So, if you ever want to pm me please feel free. And I would encourage you to see if there might be a support group in your area.
Anyways, glad you have joined in our fight against the fat! I am going to start keeping track of my eating on Tuesday (I am going to find my book and do some grocery shopping tomorrow).
And Jen (Beetle Bailey)...glad to see you are joining us as well!!
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Post by mrs"e" on Sept 22, 2008 10:53:00 GMT -5
I used to suffer from social anxiety attacks, but it's way better now. I really think it has to do with my weight. When I was thin, I loved being in the spotlight. Not now. I really love this thread. I've tried so many times to eat and drink better, but now, with you all, it seems easier. Thanks!
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Post by moretoys4you on Sept 22, 2008 12:23:42 GMT -5
Yeah, thanks everyone for joining in....I needed an extra boost to get going! I am already doing better today...and I plan on keeping that up for sure! I am hoping next week I can add in doing one of my exercise tapes a few times a week!
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Post by mrsclean987 on Sept 22, 2008 15:46:58 GMT -5
Yeah, thanks everyone for joining in....I needed an extra boost to get going! I am already doing better today...and I plan on keeping that up for sure! I am hoping next week I can add in doing one of my exercise tapes a few times a week! So are we going to start posting what we eat everyday? I think that would be a great idea! If so, can we start tomorrow? I've ate a lot of crap today. It's not my fault though! Someone brought cookies to work! Not the yukky kind either! They were HOMEMADE chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips in them and peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center of them. I hate peanut butter cookies, but since I was thinking that I'm going to start watching what I eat soon, I ate them. I'm so bad. I promise I will do better tomorrow!
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Post by liquid07 on Sept 22, 2008 16:15:16 GMT -5
Yeah, thanks everyone for joining in....I needed an extra boost to get going! I am already doing better today...and I plan on keeping that up for sure! I am hoping next week I can add in doing one of my exercise tapes a few times a week! So are we going to start posting what we eat everyday? I think that would be a great idea! If so, can we start tomorrow? I've ate a lot of crap today. It's not my fault though! Someone brought cookies to work! Not the yukky kind either! They were HOMEMADE chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips in them and peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center of them. I hate peanut butter cookies, but since I was thinking that I'm going to start watching what I eat soon, I ate them. I'm so bad. I promise I will do better tomorrow! You are funny Judy. Is there such a thing as a Yukky Cookie )
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Post by moretoys4you on Sept 22, 2008 17:20:38 GMT -5
That would be great...I just had some oreos....oops!
I need to go shopping and get some healthy snacks!
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Post by mrsvalden on Sept 22, 2008 17:45:24 GMT -5
I too suffer from bad anxiety. And that's why I went on medication. And that's when I gained weight. Numerous times I've tried to go off the meds, and I lose a little weight, but I start going crazy with the anxiety again. So I have to go back on meds. That's frustrating, because you really have to work extra hard to try to lose weight when on these meds. They mess up your metabolism so badly. I hate it. And then I get more anxious and depressed about it.
I found out some pretty disappointing news today, and I'm feeling pretty awful. I'm not going to karate, so I won't get any exersice, but I don't really care right now.
I mentioned in another thread that Richard has an arachnoid cyst on his brain...and it's in the mood portion of his brain, so we were wondering if it causes his recurrent major depressive disorder that he's suffered horribly with for over 14 years. So we went to see a neurosurgeon today about it. I fully expected the reaction that we got, but it was still so disappoingting and hurtful. Surgeons can be such @ssholes. He was very dismissive of us. He just said, "There is no way this cyst is causing your depression." That's that. No, I'm sorry for all you're going through, Richard, and I wish I could help. Nope...just, the cyst isn't causing it, good-bye.
He said that the cyst is on the edge of the brain. To cause depression, he says it needs to have enough pressure on the brain to cause some sort of distortion. And he said there is none. The rest of his brain looks perfect. So he said the cyst can't be causing anything.
Richard isn't as disspointed as me, because he didn't really think it was causing it either. He just had a feeling. And I figured that it wasn't...but I had hope. And now my hope is dashed. I have nothing left to hope for, except some new treatment, I guess. That makes me cry. I cried some in the car, but I'll get over it. Just many in a series of disappointments when it comes to his treatment and the hope of him becoming well.
Yesterday, my eating went to crap. After my cereal, I had 2 turkey franks (no bun), and a bag of microwave popcorn. Then some grapes. Then at my in-laws, I had a Dr. Pepper and at least 4 glasses of water. I had a small Italian Beef sandwich, 2 handfuls of potato chips, 4 little sweet pickles, some cole slaw, and 2 small pieces of cheese pizza. Then later a small piece of birthday cake, and a piece of lemon pound cake. See...I eat a lot.
Then last night after I got home I had an Edy's Strawberry Bar.
Now today I didn't take time to eat until about 12:00 when I had a Slim-Fast Vanilla drink. And then I had about a cup of grapes.
Then after his appt. we went to Dairy Queen and I had comfort food. I had a cheeseburger, water, and a Peanut Buster Pafait. At least I had water and not a soda. I'll probably have one tonight though. Soda is my biggest comfort "food."
Sounds like you all are doing great. I would've done the same thing with the cookies, Judy. I'm awful when there is cake or something else at work. I graze all day!
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Post by Beetle Bailey on Sept 22, 2008 19:01:27 GMT -5
Oh Carol. I so feel for you. You guys are in my prayers. I know some docs are great but some have no bedside manner. That's not right.
I was taking effexor (sp?) for a few years. I gained a large amount of weight and almost never got off that medicine. It was horrible. But I'm completely med. free now!! My emotional/depression started when I had a severe case of postpartum depression after the birth of my daughter and it went undiagnosed for a long time. And I'm right with you on the eating. I'm going through a family thing (nothing major but just continuous) and I ate like crap today. Soda tends to be my comfort too. When I say I need a drink, I'm talking coke, pepsi, Dr. P! But don't focus on the bad, you had water not soda. Keep taking those baby steps! I know we can all do this!!
Jen
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Post by mrsclean987 on Sept 22, 2008 20:11:30 GMT -5
I too suffer from bad anxiety. And that's why I went on medication. And that's when I gained weight. Numerous times I've tried to go off the meds, and I lose a little weight, but I start going crazy with the anxiety again. So I have to go back on meds. That's frustrating, because you really have to work extra hard to try to lose weight when on these meds. They mess up your metabolism so badly. I hate it. And then I get more anxious and depressed about it. I found out some pretty disappointing news today, and I'm feeling pretty awful. I'm not going to karate, so I won't get any exersice, but I don't really care right now. I mentioned in another thread that Richard has an arachnoid cyst on his brain...and it's in the mood portion of his brain, so we were wondering if it causes his recurrent major depressive disorder that he's suffered horribly with for over 14 years. So we went to see a neurosurgeon today about it. I fully expected the reaction that we got, but it was still so disappoingting and hurtful. Surgeons can be such @ssholes. He was very dismissive of us. He just said, "There is no way this cyst is causing your depression." That's that. No, I'm sorry for all you're going through, Richard, and I wish I could help. Nope...just, the cyst isn't causing it, good-bye. He said that the cyst is on the edge of the brain. To cause depression, he says it needs to have enough pressure on the brain to cause some sort of distortion. And he said there is none. The rest of his brain looks perfect. So he said the cyst can't be causing anything. Richard isn't as disspointed as me, because he didn't really think it was causing it either. He just had a feeling. And I figured that it wasn't...but I had hope. And now my hope is dashed. I have nothing left to hope for, except some new treatment, I guess. That makes me cry. I cried some in the car, but I'll get over it. Just many in a series of disappointments when it comes to his treatment and the hope of him becoming well. Yesterday, my eating went to crap. After my cereal, I had 2 turkey franks (no bun), and a bag of microwave popcorn. Then some grapes. Then at my in-laws, I had a Dr. Pepper and at least 4 glasses of water. I had a small Italian Beef sandwich, 2 handfuls of potato chips, 4 little sweet pickles, some cole slaw, and 2 small pieces of cheese pizza. Then later a small piece of birthday cake, and a piece of lemon pound cake. See...I eat a lot. Then last night after I got home I had an Edy's Strawberry Bar. Now today I didn't take time to eat until about 12:00 when I had a Slim-Fast Vanilla drink. And then I had about a cup of grapes. Then after his appt. we went to Dairy Queen and I had comfort food. I had a cheeseburger, water, and a Peanut Buster Pafait. At least I had water and not a soda. I'll probably have one tonight though. Soda is my biggest comfort "food." Sounds like you all are doing great. I would've done the same thing with the cookies, Judy. I'm awful when there is cake or something else at work. I graze all day!
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