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Posted by Deneb on September 13, 2006, at 20:46:56
In reply to Re: Food Journal Sept. 10, posted by Deneb on September 10, 2006, at 23:56:11
I found another place to post my food journal. I'm still writing down everything I eat. It's been 13 days now. I hope to do this for many months.
When I reach my first mini goal of 110 lbs, I'll post it here.
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on October 13, 2006, at 8:16:23
In reply to Re: I found a new place to post, posted by Deneb on September 13, 2006, at 20:46:56
Posted by Deneb on October 16, 2006, at 1:34:14
In reply to Re: I found a new place to post, posted by Deneb on September 13, 2006, at 20:46:56
I posted that I was 110 lbs more than 2 weeks ago. Now I'm 112-113 lbs and have been for more than 2 weeks. I think the 110 lbs was a result of dehydration.
I'm averaging a bit over 1200 kcal/day right now. I have my binge days where I eat over 2000 kcal.
My weight loss has stalled. I'm going to try to reduce my intake to 1100 kcal/day. I really have to do this. My BMI is nearly 23 and for Asians anything over 23 is considered overweight. We actually start developing health problems above 23. I'm aiming for a BMI of about 19. 95 pounds would be just one pound underweight for me. It would be the perfect weight for me.
I'm going to try to go two whole weeks eating 1100 kcal or less per day. If I succeed I will reward myself by taking a bubble bath.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on October 16, 2006, at 18:43:01
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by Deneb on October 16, 2006, at 1:34:14
I ate too much again today. So far I've eaten 1344 kcal and I've yet to eat dinner. I think I'll eat a hard boiled egg for dinner.
I've decided to go on a 14 day 700 kcal low carb diet to hopefully get rid of my cravings and binges. Hopefully I will lose 5 pounds after the two weeks, with 3 pounds being fat.
I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow to buy some lean protein.
After the 14 days I plan to go back to my regular 1200 kcal/day way of eating that allows all foods.
I can do this! I must do this. I'm going to do this.
Starting right now, no more than 20 g of carbs per day.
I'm going to burn some fat!
I'm going to try to exercise 30 mins everyday.
Must burn fat!
Deneb*
Posted by ClearSkies on October 18, 2006, at 8:49:01
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by Deneb on October 16, 2006, at 1:34:14
> I'm going to try to go two whole weeks eating 1100 kcal or less per day. If I succeed I will reward myself by taking a bubble bath.
>
> Deneb*Deneb, have you consulted your doctor about such a restricive caloric intake? From everything I've read, 1100 calories a day are not enough to sustain a healthy lifestyle. And I think that it's recommended that you increase your daily activities, are you exercising regularly?
ClearSkies
Posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2006, at 11:26:48
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by ClearSkies on October 18, 2006, at 8:49:01
Deneb 1200 calories is the minimum Asian or any other race. Love Phillipa
Posted by Adrift on October 18, 2006, at 12:53:34
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by Deneb on October 16, 2006, at 18:43:01
> I must do this. I'm going to do this.
> I'm going to burn some fat!
>
> I'm going to try to exercise 30 mins everyday.
>
> Must burn fat!
>
> Deneb*
You must also enjoy life. Going on the way you are is setting yourself up for major dissapointment, binges and no enjoyment from food at all.
Try to eat fruits and veggies throughout the day and allow yourself whatever treat you like in the day. The approach you are describing is not known to be a successful one. It might be that you just need to get to a gym and focus on toning, with weights, and not so much fat removal. Maybe you could go for a consult at a gym!
Posted by Deneb on October 19, 2006, at 20:35:55
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by ClearSkies on October 18, 2006, at 8:49:01
I should exercise more. I haven't really been exercising.
I don't feel hungry eating 1100 kcal a day. I'm not sure I need to eat more. Maybe if I take vitamins it will be OK?
When people are trying to lose weight, they usually eat 8X to 10X calories their weight. I weigh 112 lbs, so I should eat 1120 kcal/day. 8x would be too low for me.
No, I haven't consulted a doctor because I think my way of eating is pretty safe. My pdoc told me not to diet, but she doesn't realize how overweight I am. Plus she's a pdoc, not a GP.
Deneb*
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on October 19, 2006, at 20:38:20
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by Adrift on October 18, 2006, at 12:53:34
> Maybe you could go for a consult at a gym!
That sounds like an excellant idea.
Deneb*
Posted by ClearSkies on October 19, 2006, at 21:45:09
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » ClearSkies, posted by Deneb on October 19, 2006, at 20:35:55
>
> No, I haven't consulted a doctor because I think my way of eating is pretty safe. My pdoc told me not to diet, but she doesn't realize how overweight I am. Plus she's a pdoc, not a GP.
>
> Deneb*
>
> Deneb*
You yourself have said that your pdoc doesn't think you should diet... why would you dismiss her opinion? Do you have a primary healthcare provider?I guess I see it as self-medicating; you have decided how many calories you should take in, and what BMI you should be - even though, I noticed, you are actually below the top end of the healthy range you quoted.
It would safer and better for your health if you would consult with a GP, or even better, a nutritionist on this, to prevent you developing a problem of any kind because of your drasticly changed eating behaviours.
CS
Posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2006, at 21:54:25
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on October 19, 2006, at 21:45:09
Deneb I agree l00% with Clear Skies used to be l00lbs at 5feet for every inch above in height add 5lbs. Love Phillipa
Posted by Adrift on October 19, 2006, at 22:50:26
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » Adrift, posted by Deneb on October 19, 2006, at 20:38:20
> > Maybe you could go for a consult at a gym!
>
> That sounds like an excellant idea.
>
> Deneb*
>
>:-)
I took my own advice and booked an appointment for myself monday. I dropped my membership a few years ago. Im going to meet with a trainer to put together a plan.
Posted by Dinah on October 20, 2006, at 9:59:26
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » ClearSkies, posted by Deneb on October 19, 2006, at 20:35:55
I'm not that familiar with the ideal weight charts, but you sound far from overweight.
You might feel better overall if you cut out junk food and balanced your diet between proteins and carbohydrates, with lots of fruits and veggies and plenty of hydration. Combined with some exercise. I bet your skin would glow and you would be beautiful in good health, and you would naturally fall into a weight that is attractive on you. And it might help other aspects of your functioning.
I can't imagine that an extremely low calorie diet is helping your study habits. If I tried to live on that many calories a day, I wouldn't be able to concentrate on work for ten minutes at a time.
I think it would be not only healthier, but lead to a more beautiful Deneb, to try to be rounded in your diet and in your lifestyle.
I know. Do as I say, not as I do. :) But I'm going to try. Really. I'd kind of like to be prettier myself.
Posted by Dinah on October 20, 2006, at 10:01:47
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » Deneb, posted by Dinah on October 20, 2006, at 9:59:26
P.S.
Not that I'm saying you aren't lovely just as you are. Because you are. You're quite lovely from your pictures, and look neither under nor over weight. But at your weight, you can't be trying to lose for health reasons, so I imagine your goal is to look as attractive as you possibly can be.
I often try to look as unattractive as possible. :(
Posted by Phillipa on October 20, 2006, at 20:14:42
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled - Deneb, posted by Dinah on October 20, 2006, at 10:01:47
Diana why? You're a beauty inside. I have no idea what you look like IRL. love Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on October 22, 2006, at 16:51:05
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on October 19, 2006, at 21:45:09
> You yourself have said that your pdoc doesn't think you should diet... why would you dismiss her opinion?
She only sees me with clothes on, she doesn't see all the fat I have. I see a LOT of fat on my body.
> Do you have a primary healthcare provider?
Actually I don't. My doc retired.
> I guess I see it as self-medicating; you have decided how many calories you should take in, and what BMI you should be - even though, I noticed, you are actually below the top end of the healthy range you quoted.
I'm at the top end if you consider healthy Asian BMI's which is 18.5-23. Right now I'm 108.8 lbs. (Woohoo! I got below 110! But I think it's mostly water weight.) My BMI is 22. I'm aiming for 19.
> It would safer and better for your health if you would consult with a GP, or even better, a nutritionist on this, to prevent you developing a problem of any kind because of your drasticly changed eating behaviours.
>
> CSThanks for the concern CS. I haven't drastically changed my eating at all. I just eat a little less and healthier.
>Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on October 22, 2006, at 16:52:35
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2006, at 21:54:25
> Deneb I agree l00% with Clear Skies used to be l00lbs at 5feet for every inch above in height add 5lbs. Love Phillipa
I'm 4'11" so my ideal weight is indeed 95 lbs.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on October 22, 2006, at 16:53:46
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » Deneb, posted by Adrift on October 19, 2006, at 22:50:26
> :-)
>
> I took my own advice and booked an appointment for myself monday. I dropped my membership a few years ago. Im going to meet with a trainer to put together a plan.That's great! I don't yet have the courage to do that.
Way to go!
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on October 22, 2006, at 16:58:44
In reply to Re: My weight loss has stalled » Deneb, posted by Dinah on October 20, 2006, at 9:59:26
> You might feel better overall if you cut out junk food and balanced your diet between proteins and carbohydrates, with lots of fruits and veggies and plenty of hydration. Combined with some exercise. I bet your skin would glow and you would be beautiful in good health, and you would naturally fall into a weight that is attractive on you. And it might help other aspects of your functioning.
Very good advice Dinah. I will try to eat more fruits and veggies. I definitely need more exercise.
> I can't imagine that an extremely low calorie diet is helping your study habits. If I tried to live on that many calories a day, I wouldn't be able to concentrate on work for ten minutes at a time.
It's sustainable for me. I'm not hungry at all.
> I know. Do as I say, not as I do. :) But I'm going to try. Really. I'd kind of like to be prettier myself.Aw, you already glow Dinah. :-)
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 11:31:02
In reply to 202 1/2 (nm), posted by Dinah on October 13, 2006, at 8:16:23
Never thought I'd hear myself say that.
:)
Feeling sick is great for dieting.
Posted by Deneb on October 29, 2006, at 19:12:51
In reply to 200. Yippee., posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 11:31:02
Congrats Dinah, but sorry you felt sick.
I wish we could all reach our healthy weights without becoming sick.
Deneb*
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2006, at 19:52:32
In reply to Re: 200. Yippee. » Dinah, posted by Deneb on October 29, 2006, at 19:12:51
You're both doing well. Hang in there. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2006, at 1:32:42
In reply to Re: 200. Yippee., posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2006, at 19:52:32
I really need to do something about my weight. Not only for my health but for my horrible self image.
Posted by Jost on November 4, 2006, at 11:48:40
In reply to Re: 200. Yippee., posted by Dinah on November 4, 2006, at 1:32:42
Um okay, you've come to the right place.
first of all, what crunchy vegetables do you like. cause you're gonna be eating a LOT of 'em for a while. Forever, to be exact.
so: carrots are good-- I don't like the ones in the little bags, but some (eg SigO) do- but you don't have to peel those
or celery-- sometimes good, if a little sweet-- if not, yeccch-- but very very low calorie (so low calorie, I've heard claims that you burn more calories eating them, than you eat-- not true but....)
tomatoes? not crunchy, but good--
broccoli? great for you, a little heavy on the cellulose, but...
and then your exercise regimen. Have to go over that later.
Please let me know if there are any fruits you like a lot. We can go over your preferences before I input my nagging program.
And remember, your weight has been stable for a long time. So it can be done.
Jost
Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2006, at 15:48:25
In reply to Re: 200. Yippee., posted by Jost on November 4, 2006, at 11:48:40
Well, at the risk of sounding like my father, who was well known for announcing that from here on out all he'd eat was canned peaches (or that he'd never eat out again, or never eat in again, or whatever has struck his mood), I am trying a mostly oatmeal diet. Oatmeal with artificial sweetener of course.
And V-8 juice. Oatmeal and V-8 juice. :)
I don't know how sustainable it is. (I already cheated today with a handful of pickles.) But oatmeal sure is filling. One serving of oatmeal and I'm not hungry for half a day.
Ok, I know I'm being silly. But oatmeal is one of the few things that appeals to me at the moment.
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