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Posted by Dinah on July 6, 2006, at 9:26:12
In reply to Re: Monday check in again! » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on June 26, 2006, at 10:22:41
It seems like everything I've read or seen lately has to do with complications from diabetes. Kidney failure, retinopathy, etc.
And not only do I have a mild infection in one big toe from what must have been an ingrown toenail, but my middle two toes are numbish.
Soooo....
Time to bite the bullet. My weight right now is 206 1/2. I'm due to start my period any day, and I've got water retention problems month round, probably due to my salt intake. So water weight probably accounts for a few pounds.
My doctors have told me that if I get to 175-180, my diabetes and triglycerides should be good enough to be without meds. Of course that was a while ago and possibly no longer true.
I'm also in such bad physical shape that there are times when day to day walking leaves me out of breath.
So... I have to start a modest exercise program that I can do without shoes, because I hesitate to think what will happen to my feet in shoes, exercising. I've got an exercise bike. Maybe I'll start slowly with that. I don't think there's a big enough space in the house to do yoga...
And... I must cut out complex carbohydrates, which are probably my downfall. I've asked my husband and son to eat up everything I like in the house. And I'll stock the house with White Wheat bread and brown rice and things like that.
I'll not worry about pickles and such right now, since at least they're low in calories.
And I hope Dr. Bob will consider this an exception to the three post rule if I post every day about how I did that day. I hope everyone will pile shame on me if I do badly, as an added deterrant. :)
I'm scared. I frankly use food for mood regulation. Particularly energy and calmness. I get horrendously irritable on a low carbohydrate diet, and I find it hard to work as I get very restless. I think of a life ahead like this, and I'm not very sanguine about its worth.
But I have to live at least another nine years, and they need to be good years, out of the hospital. I owe that to my son.
I'm sorry to sound so dramatic. But life with low carbohydrates has been very very bad to me in the past. So bad that my husband has begged me to go back and eat the way I usually do.
Sigh.
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 7, 2006, at 0:20:03
In reply to Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 6, 2006, at 9:26:12
Dinah,
Just a short post to keep you from three in a row! I've got to go to the store and buy more good for you food!
MB
Posted by Dinah on July 7, 2006, at 13:44:01
In reply to Re: Time to get serious » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on July 7, 2006, at 0:20:03
So far so good. I'm working with limited supplies, because I had two deadlines in a row and just haven't had time to get to the store.
I can't forego carbs altogether, so I'm sticking with the ones that Sugarbusters say are ok. In fact, I'm using Sugarbusters as my diet template. My doctor recommended it, so it must be ok.
Energy and mood still seem to be ok.
I'm not going to weigh myself every day, because that would just be too depressing.
And I haven't started exercising. Maybe this weekend since I finished the most urgent deadlines.
I haven't started drinking enough either. I need to get to the store and find something I don't really hate drinking. I lived on Evian during my pregnancy because it was the only water that didn't make me feel really really sick.
Posted by sleepygirl on July 7, 2006, at 21:49:18
In reply to Re: Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 7, 2006, at 13:44:01
OK Now, I'm starting now too....
enough is enough...
sleepygirl gets serious!!!...really something's got to change
it's nice to find this thread :-)
thanks and best of luck to you,
sg
Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2006, at 22:28:07
In reply to wow..I hadn't noticed this thread before... » Dinah, posted by sleepygirl on July 7, 2006, at 21:49:18
Darn all of you!!!! Now I have to stop eating vanilla , vanilla with chocolate, and chocolate truffles on the computer. I've gained l0lbs since November. Everytime I say I will buy no more I think of an excuse and do it anyway. And since I started riding my bike for around 2 hours almost everyday I justify it that way. Now I have to stop. The whole world knows about my secret. Love Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on July 8, 2006, at 16:49:03
In reply to wow..I hadn't noticed this thread before... » Dinah, posted by sleepygirl on July 7, 2006, at 21:49:18
Can I join in? As of right now, I want to lose 17 pounds. It's really difficult for me to lose more than 5 pounds. I'm going to start counting calories again. I'm going to avoid sugar and I'm going to report my weight every Sun. to keep me on track.
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on July 9, 2006, at 9:55:10
In reply to Re: Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 7, 2006, at 13:44:01
The more the merrier!
I really understand the seriousness of this. My infection has cleared up, but one toe on each foot is definitely numb, so peripheral neuropathy is starting to set in. I think I'll fail the pin test this time.
Day three is usually where I quit. It was encouraging to see that I'm down to 204, although I realize it was probably water weight loss. But depression and anxiety are skyrocketing, and I'm having day three doubts that a low carb life is really worth living.
Still, I was reasonably good. Dinner included brown rice chinese food, and I'm not sure if the brown rice was really really brown rice, so I might have slipped. And I cheated a little earlier in the day when I got really shaky. I've been working around the house and more active than I usually am.
I guess the next stage is spitting nails, but I haven't gotten there yet, perhaps because of yesterday's minor cheating.
I found my old sugarbusters books, so I guess I'll look for some recipes.
Posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2006, at 11:59:18
In reply to Re: Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 9, 2006, at 9:55:10
Dinah you're not the only one who cheated. I ate at least l0 truffles last night. I put a deposit on a new puppy and the thought of taking care of another dog and I don't do a good job of taking care of myself scares me so I ate them comfort food I guess. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on July 9, 2006, at 14:47:30
In reply to Re: Time to get serious » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2006, at 11:59:18
One dog isn't much less trouble than two, but puppies can be a handful I admit.
Eating when I need comfort is a habit for me, too. Maybe we should think of other ways to comfort ourselves when we're overwhelmed or distressed ahead of time, so that we don't reach for food (pasta or bread for me).
Posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2006, at 14:54:33
In reply to Re: Time to get serious » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2006, at 11:59:18
Darn you had to write that now I was getting ready to go to the Ritzy Mall and get a Haagandaz Belgium chocholate shake. Maybe it cause I've gone through menopause but the others my age haven't put on wt. Shoot now I suppose I have to excercise. Can I finish the bags of truffles I bought. Three large bags . If I eat l0 a day they'll be gone in a week. Bad timing ugggg. Love Jan
Posted by Deneb on July 9, 2006, at 20:17:54
In reply to Re: Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 9, 2006, at 9:55:10
How's everyone doing? I didn't start off my diet very well. I went to a waterpark today and ate out. Naturally I had fast food. When I came home I did make myself a nutritious smoothie, with yogurt, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and milk. I'm determined to find just the right recipe and substitute breakfast or lunch with it.
Having no job and sleeping in is really causing me to gain weight. I've gained about 4 pounds since May.
I just weighed myself, I'm 117.4 lbs (at 4'11").
I want to lose 20 pounds. This is going to be hard. Maintaining my weight loss is going to be even harder.
Should we have daily updates to keep each other on track? I think daily updates would hold us accountable.
Deneb*
Posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2006, at 21:02:04
In reply to Re: Time to get serious » Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2006, at 14:54:33
I did it didn't have the ice cream milk shake and rode l2 miles on my bike. But did eat tuffles. Love Phillipa. Deneb I don't have a scale and don't want one as I'd be on it constantly and water wt shifts.
Posted by sleepygirl on July 9, 2006, at 21:38:09
In reply to Re: Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 9, 2006, at 9:55:10
I hear people say that it is possible to break one's carb addiction although it can be very uncomfortable....keep the faith Dinah
Are you abstaining from some usually high sugar foods? I know you've got the health issues so you might have a lower carb diet than me already...
I'm a sugar junkie. I'm addicted to soda, the real thing, not diet, keeps the headaches away and gives me a more comfortable/in control feeling. I relate to the shakiness without the carbs..it sucks
You know this reminds me of a TV show where some teenagers had to go to a "brat camp" (their words),
camping in the middle of nowhere, and one of the things they had to adapt to was the lack of high sugar stuff, and it was uncomfortable
that day 3 theory sounds familiar...I remember years ago doing some Atkins thing that I kicked to the curb at about that pointI'm starting slowly, cutting down on breads, opting for healthier options, dreading the withdrawals, one step at a time, but I'm fairly determined
I know you can do it!! Go DINAH!
Posted by sleepygirl on July 9, 2006, at 21:42:19
In reply to Re: How's everyone doing?, posted by Deneb on July 9, 2006, at 20:17:54
I've got a food guide and a whole bunch of recipes from the time I joined last year....
It seems however that I started to resent them for trying to limit my food..yeah it's not rational ;-)
I've got to find a workable way to do this, although it might be uncomfortable at times...there has to be a wayI had whole grain bread today instead of white
an apple instead of more bread
I took a long walk
Posted by cloudydaze on July 10, 2006, at 14:00:45
In reply to Re: Time to get serious, posted by Dinah on July 7, 2006, at 13:44:01
I've been at it for about 7 or 8 weeks now, on a 1400 calorie diet (suggested by my dietician).
My starting weight was 214, current weight is 198, and target weight is 130. I've got a long way to go!
I haven't lost anything really in a few weeks. The first 6 weeks, I lost 14 pounds. The 4th of july weekend kinda set me back a bit. I went to visit my aunt for a few days, and it's just about IMPOSSIBLE to diet there, plus it broke my routine, and that screwed me up a bit. Actually, the day after I came back the scale said I had gained 3 pounds, but it must have been water weight because it was gone in a day or two...
I'm trying to get over this plateau...it's been hard to force myself to excercise lately because i've been having other problems (pain in the legs that is either shin splints or a circulation problem...doc's not sure yet). Exercising through blinding pain is not easy. It's pretty depressing actually. I think i could do well with some encouragement.
Posted by Dinah on July 10, 2006, at 17:09:59
In reply to can i join your club?, posted by cloudydaze on July 10, 2006, at 14:00:45
Of course!
You're doing great you know. Success stories like yours and Midnight Blue's inspire me. I hope you're focusing on how far you've already come as well as on your ultimate goal. :)
Posted by Dinah on July 10, 2006, at 17:25:27
In reply to GO Dinah GO!! You can do it! :-), posted by sleepygirl on July 9, 2006, at 21:38:09
Yeah, I did Atkins several times in my younger higher metabolism days and usually lost everything I wanted to lose in a week. But Day 3 was the killer. Half the time I didn't get past that.
My previous diet wasn't low carb. Just the opposite in fact. It's not like I ate a whole lot. Nowhere what I used to eat as a youngster. And I had given up sugary drinks. But what I did eat was white bread, or pasta, or rice, or potatoes. I might add something to that, but the base was carbs.
So this is a huge thing for me. :( My therapist was outraged that I wasn't sure if good health was worth giving up white bread and pasta.
At least the Sugarbusters diet allows you carbs, whole wheat, brown rice, that sort of thing. Low glycemic index. So it should be better than Atkins.
Sigh.
I've been pretty good. And I think my stomach might be shrinking. I'm getting full much faster. Now to add some exercise.
Posted by Dinah on July 11, 2006, at 15:55:59
In reply to Re: GO Dinah GO!! You can do it! :-) » sleepygirl, posted by Dinah on July 10, 2006, at 17:25:27
I'm tearful, restless, and I cheated. Yes, I ate a biscuit.
I don't think this is worth it. I really don't. Food is just too much a part of what makes life worth living.
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 11, 2006, at 16:31:09
In reply to Not such a good day, posted by Dinah on July 11, 2006, at 15:55:59
Dinah,
I'm in no shape to diet right now. I'm not even getting on the scale. Not sleeping, lots of stress. And of course stuffing my face.
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
Posted by Deneb on July 11, 2006, at 19:13:04
In reply to Not such a good day, posted by Dinah on July 11, 2006, at 15:55:59
I know what you mean about food making life better. Food is such a comfort. It's hard to limit something that makes us feel better.
I think it's all about moderation. I think it's ok to have some cake, as long as it's two bites of cake and not a whole slice.
I didn't do so well today. Boredom makes me eat. I eat when I'm not hungry. I have nothing to do, so I reach for food. I'm going to have to do other things. I'm determined to lose at least 1 pound before Sun. Instead of eating when bored, I'm going to drink green tea instead. Green tea is an appetite suppressant, I think. It's also full of antioxidants.
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on July 13, 2006, at 13:47:45
In reply to Re: Not such a good day » Dinah, posted by Deneb on July 11, 2006, at 19:13:04
If not the actual rules.
I'm allowed to eat wheat bread and brown rice. But I'm not sure I'm allowed to eat quite so much wheat bread and brown rice. :)
It's a bit embarassing to admit that I'm rebelling against my very own self.
Posted by Deneb on July 13, 2006, at 19:01:55
In reply to Violating the spirit of the diet, posted by Dinah on July 13, 2006, at 13:47:45
You can do it Dinah! I believe in you. Try eating with smaller plates to trick yourself into thinking you're eating more than you are.
I'm going to try that starting today.
Deneb*
Posted by cloudydaze on July 16, 2006, at 22:10:37
In reply to Re: Not such a good day » Dinah, posted by Deneb on July 11, 2006, at 19:13:04
I have the problem of eating when i'm bored too. One remedy is to try to find something to keep you busy. I get really bored and depressed over the summer, so i'm suseptable to overeating.
Earlier in the summer, I did arts and craft stuff...I made clay beads (with bakeable clay - you can buy it at craft stores) and made jewelry out of them, and when I got bored with that, I got a library card and decided to do some reading. I imagine I'll be back to the arts & crafts sooner or later.
It's also fun to try something new. If you don't have a hobby, find one! For me, making things (whether its jewelry, paintings, sculptures, clothing, anything...)is one way to find satisfaction without unecessary eating.
> I know what you mean about food making life better. Food is such a comfort. It's hard to limit something that makes us feel better.
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> I think it's all about moderation. I think it's ok to have some cake, as long as it's two bites of cake and not a whole slice.
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> I didn't do so well today. Boredom makes me eat. I eat when I'm not hungry. I have nothing to do, so I reach for food. I'm going to have to do other things. I'm determined to lose at least 1 pound before Sun. Instead of eating when bored, I'm going to drink green tea instead. Green tea is an appetite suppressant, I think. It's also full of antioxidants.
>
> Deneb*
Posted by cloudydaze on July 16, 2006, at 22:16:10
In reply to Re: Violating the spirit of the diet » Dinah, posted by Deneb on July 13, 2006, at 19:01:55
I've recently discovered whole grain pasta....it's not so bad :) It seems to fill me up faster than regular pasta.
Eating on smaller plates does help. Also, eating healthy snacks throughout the day helps you to not overeat at major meals. I've read that you're supposed to eat something every four hours. I like fresh fruit (apples are good, and have fiber), veggies with fat free dip, or light yogurt for snacks. Also, water helps you feel full.
> You can do it Dinah! I believe in you. Try eating with smaller plates to trick yourself into thinking you're eating more than you are.
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> I'm going to try that starting today.
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> Deneb*
Posted by cloudydaze on July 16, 2006, at 22:21:38
In reply to Re: can i join your club? » cloudydaze, posted by Dinah on July 10, 2006, at 17:09:59
Thanks!
Right now I'm having trouble though...it seems I am struggling with the same few pounds over and over. I think I'm becoming lazy again. The temperature in Southern Illinois lately has been up over 100 and with swamplike humidity that this area is famous for. In that kind of heat, I don't even want to step outside, let alone go for a walk in it....on the days that it's cooler than 100 degrees, it's raining....
So probably the reason i'm struggling is because i've fallen out of my walking routine. I've tried doing other excercise routines indoors, but i must not be burning enough calories.
I just can't make myself go out in the sweltering heat...
> Of course!
>
> You're doing great you know. Success stories like yours and Midnight Blue's inspire me. I hope you're focusing on how far you've already come as well as on your ultimate goal. :)
>
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