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Posted by MidnightBlue on October 3, 2005, at 20:39:25
In reply to Dinah, I was DOWN today! » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on August 29, 2005, at 16:06:04
Dinah,
Hope you are well. I haven't had time to read recently or post, but I'm still losing weight. 43 total so far! I'll try to read a bit in the next few days. I feel like I've been gone forever!
MidnightBlue
Posted by MidnightBlue on November 2, 2005, at 12:48:44
In reply to Dinah, I am still losing!, posted by MidnightBlue on October 3, 2005, at 20:39:25
Dinah,
In spite of very difficult and stressful circumstances I am still losing a bit. I usually turn to food when I am stressed out.
Hope you are at least "okay." I know you are on new meds and under a lot of stress. Please know I really care about how you are doing.
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on November 2, 2005, at 13:20:44
In reply to Re: Dinah, I am still losing!, posted by MidnightBlue on November 2, 2005, at 12:48:44
I'm so pleased for you. :)
I've been afraid to weigh myself. I dropped the Risperdal by a third and am still eating too much, but I'm no longer devouring everything in sight.
But I am reluctant to see what that big month long binge did to me.
Posted by Deneb on November 15, 2005, at 0:42:06
In reply to That's great!!! » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on November 2, 2005, at 13:20:44
I'm 5 feet tall and last week I hit my highest weight ever...121. It's right on the cusp of being overweight. That's when I decided once and for all to do something about it.
I signed up at http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/Index.html and am using their little online diet and fitness manager to keep track of calories. I find it very helpful. I've lost 4 pounds since I started on Nov. 7th. My goal weight is 100 pounds.
Try keeping track of the foods you eat...post them, it might help.
For me, counting calories is the way to go.
Deneb
Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:46:27
In reply to Starting weight. 186. Target weight. 136., posted by Dinah on March 30, 2005, at 22:32:01
Now I'm close to 200.
I think I might have self indulgent personality disorder. Or maybe I just have a lot of deadly sins.
It's my day for disliking me.
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 23, 2006, at 17:59:34
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Target weight. 136., posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:46:27
It is okay Dinah! I'm right here for you and SO glad on posted on this. I now feel that I can admit to being 225 pounds. But, that is down from 285.
I am EVER so slowly losing weight. Maybe a half a pound a week. And I am here for you.
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on March 24, 2006, at 8:58:58
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Target weight. 136., posted by MidnightBlue on March 23, 2006, at 17:59:34
Admit to it? You should be bragging everywhere you can!!! What a terrific accomplishment! And to continue losing steadily... Well, I know how hard that is.
Many many pats on the back.
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 27, 2006, at 12:56:48
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Target weight. 136. » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on March 24, 2006, at 8:58:58
Aughhhhh stayed the same. BUT considering what I ate (company) I'm happy. Sort of! LOL
MB
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 3, 2006, at 10:07:32
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in, posted by MidnightBlue on March 27, 2006, at 12:56:48
Dinah how are you doing? I am down to 222.5 and I am thrilled. But I am exhausted and hurting. Are you at least holding your own? Even that is victory!
I gave up drinking my favorite soda once a day. So very hard to do.....
MidnightBlue
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 3, 2006, at 10:08:05
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in, posted by MidnightBlue on March 27, 2006, at 12:56:48
Dinah how are you doing? I am down to 222.5 and I am thrilled. But I am exhausted and hurting. Are you at least holding your own? Even that is victory!
I gave up drinking my favorite soda once a day. So very hard to do.....
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on April 3, 2006, at 10:44:49
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah?, posted by MidnightBlue on April 3, 2006, at 10:08:05
I'm so proud of you! That's wonderful.
I seem to be holding steady at 198. Not sure what's up. My new dose of glucophage has me constantly nauseated so I'm not eating much. I am having one sugary drink a day because it seems to settle my stomach, but still...
Sigh.
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 3, 2006, at 10:49:25
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on April 3, 2006, at 10:44:49
Dinah,
I SOOOOOOOOO understand. Trying to give up my one sugar soda a day (a real comfort to me) is HARD and a daily battle. Holding steady can be good! I did that for months. I was 230 ish forever!
I'm looking at a lot of stress in the next two months. Just hoping I make it okay.....
MB
> I'm so proud of you! That's wonderful.
>
> I seem to be holding steady at 198. Not sure what's up. My new dose of glucophage has me constantly nauseated so I'm not eating much. I am having one sugary drink a day because it seems to settle my stomach, but still...
>
> Sigh.
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 10, 2006, at 21:21:52
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah?, posted by MidnightBlue on April 3, 2006, at 10:49:25
Down a little bit more! Another 1.5 pounds. I think I just got lucky. Hang in there Dinah!
MB
Posted by Dinah on April 10, 2006, at 22:59:33
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah?, posted by MidnightBlue on April 10, 2006, at 21:21:52
Fabulous!! I didn't even dare. I think I'm retaining fluid. Or so my sock lines tell me.
I think your progress is so wonderful.
Dinah
Posted by Deneb on April 11, 2006, at 22:25:40
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on April 10, 2006, at 22:59:33
I found a really great tool for losing weight. It's called FitDay.
It's free. It keeps track of your calories. I'm using it right now.
I find that counting exactly how many calories I'm eating really helps me.
Deneb*
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 17, 2006, at 14:51:08
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on April 10, 2006, at 22:59:33
Dinah,
Stayed the same this week and this is fine with me with Easter and all. I so know that bloated feeling. My rings so from tight to almost falling off. I think Celebrex makes you retain fluid........ The heat and humidity doesn't help either!
Hang in there! I'm pulling for you!
Midnightblue
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 1, 2006, at 14:30:32
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in--down a bit more! Dinah? » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on April 17, 2006, at 14:51:08
Dinah,
I wonder how you are doing? I'm trying to start counting calories again today after two weeks of "freedom." I was under a lot of stress and thought it best to just TRY to eat healthy without obsessing. I'm holding at 221.
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on May 4, 2006, at 8:44:24
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in after two weeks -- Dinah?, posted by MidnightBlue on May 1, 2006, at 14:30:32
I'm up six pounds to 204. To my knowledge I haven't been eating more. In fact I'm pretty sure I'm eating less because I constantly feel rather unwell.
Well, except for the last two days when I've been seriously binging. But that was *after* my weigh in.
I think it's natural to hold steady now and again. Especially under stress. Your steady weight loss is something you should be proud of. :)
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 4, 2006, at 13:17:19
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in after two weeks -- Dinah? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on May 4, 2006, at 8:44:24
Thank you so much Dinah! Your encouragement helps me so much! Up six pounds isn't bad! It really isn't! Probably at least half of that is water weight. I want you to know you are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
> I'm up six pounds to 204. To my knowledge I haven't been eating more. In fact I'm pretty sure I'm eating less because I constantly feel rather unwell.
>
> Well, except for the last two days when I've been seriously binging. But that was *after* my weigh in.
>
> I think it's natural to hold steady now and again. Especially under stress. Your steady weight loss is something you should be proud of. :)
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 8, 2006, at 15:03:01
In reply to Re: Monday weigh in after two weeks -- Dinah? » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on May 4, 2006, at 13:17:19
Dinah,
You shamed me into posting today! Yes, this is the right day. I just don't want to do it! I am 222. I think that is up a pound. I'm still not keeping track of things and I'm not eating careful.
I'm stressed, and I want to eat. I'm "hungry" when I shouldn't be! I'm tired all the time and that always makes me want to eat. I think if I eat I'll have more energy. SIGH
We are going out of town Mother's Day weekend so I won't be eating real careful then either! It is so hard to eat carefully sometimes! And I have a tendency to just give up if I can't be "perfect."
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on May 8, 2006, at 16:48:09
In reply to checking in-- Dinah?, posted by MidnightBlue on May 8, 2006, at 15:03:01
I have the same relationship with food that you do. I expect it to give me energy, and it does, at least short term. And I get hungry under stress.
A pound isn't bad at all you know. Statistical variance even.
I went back to 198. I'm guessing there was some problem with the scale last week.
Posted by Deneb on May 9, 2006, at 17:34:06
In reply to Re: checking in-- Dinah? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on May 8, 2006, at 16:48:09
My diet hasn't gone well since exams ended. I've been eating all the time...chips, cookies, junk. I've gained everything back, about 4 pounds. :-(
I'm still eating like a maniac. At this rate, I will continue to gain.
I think maybe I'm bored. I'm not even hungry when I eat. Tomorrow I'm going to try eating nothing but yogurt.
No more food for me today, I've eaten enough.
I'm going to close my mouth.
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on May 10, 2006, at 8:48:33
In reply to Re: checking in-- Dinah? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on May 8, 2006, at 16:48:09
I told my husband's he's going to have to send me to one of those places where no food is available and they know what they're doing. Where they'll treat me like an army recruit. Hopefully someplace cool that knows about how to treat diabetic reactions.
Because I don't really eat all that much 99.9% of the time. Sometimes I binge in order to more or less pass out from high sugar. Very very rarely though. Maybe once every month or two. I've given up sugarfilled drinks entirely.
I see no way to lose weight from food reduction without becoming a terrible horrible person to be around.
Which leaves exercise. I have no time or energy to do that either, and of course it would have to be indoors becouse our fifth season, h*ll, seems to have started early this year. It's not due till July.
I've lost all hope. And with my foot problems starting, I've really lost all hope.
I don't want to be my mother.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 10, 2006, at 14:25:33
In reply to Re: checking in-- Dinah?, posted by Dinah on May 10, 2006, at 8:48:33
Dinah,
I know just what you mean, only I thought there were only THREE seasons! Less hot, more hot, and you know what! I didn't think there was any spring or fall! And there sure isn't any winter!
I think your hubby should send you to a spa up in the mountains somewhere where it is cool! Let them cook gourmet healthy food and engage you in an exercise program where you can get a nice massage or facial as a reward! Tell him you simply must go to that sort of place for medicinal purposes! LOL
Well I have good news of sorts! I'm back down to 220.5. Must have been a bad scale day. Whew! And my blood pressure is so low we are going to try cutting the pills in half.
But true confessions, here is my secret vice. When I get all jittery or stressed or tired or whatever and can't cope I drink a full sugar cream soda. I don't pass out in a sugar coma, but I'm sure I'm sending my system into shock. So I'm sort of doing what you do only on a lesser scale. I've also been known to sit down and eat most of a loaf of french bread!
Don't forget I can't exercise either. I walk with a cane. Hang in there! Things, WILL get better!
Hugs,
MidnightBlue> I told my husband's he's going to have to send me to one of those places where no food is available and they know what they're doing. Where they'll treat me like an army recruit. Hopefully someplace cool that knows about how to treat diabetic reactions.
>
> Because I don't really eat all that much 99.9% of the time. Sometimes I binge in order to more or less pass out from high sugar. Very very rarely though. Maybe once every month or two. I've given up sugarfilled drinks entirely.
>
> I see no way to lose weight from food reduction without becoming a terrible horrible person to be around.
>
> Which leaves exercise. I have no time or energy to do that either, and of course it would have to be indoors becouse our fifth season, h*ll, seems to have started early this year. It's not due till July.
>
> I've lost all hope. And with my foot problems starting, I've really lost all hope.
>
> I don't want to be my mother.
Posted by Dinah on May 10, 2006, at 14:31:59
In reply to Re: checking in-- Dinah? » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on May 10, 2006, at 14:25:33
I looove cream soda. I haven't had it in years though.
I've got the place already picked out and bookmarked. Now to convince my husband that I should get the time to go. Maybe the fact that it's tax deductible?
http://www.hhhealth.com/about/history.asp
ah well. I can dream I guess.
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