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Posted by MidnightBlue on January 19, 2008, at 12:03:29
In reply to Re: Diet tips, posted by Dinah on January 19, 2008, at 9:14:28
Dinah,
I so get where you are coming from. I'm still trying to get into the counting/writing down mode. Still a lot of hand pain and that limits my ability to type or take on the extra stress of carefully watching what I eat.
MB
Posted by Deneb on January 19, 2008, at 13:19:28
In reply to Re: Diet tips, posted by Dinah on January 19, 2008, at 9:14:28
Yeah, it makes eating very complicated. I say do all those things, but I've only done those things for 2 months and then stopped. My electronic balance is crappy and takes really expensive batteries that die really quickly. LOL
I'm probably not the best person to go for diet advice, I haven't lost anything. Although, when I was doing all that measuring, I did lose weight consistently.
Maybe do the measuring stuff for a while, like one month so you can learn how to guesstimate. After that just guessitmate your servings. I find the measuring stuff is a real eye opener.
I just prefer obsessively measuring everything, but I think there are other methods. I've heard of the portion control method, where you learn what a portion is by comparing food to a deck of cards, a tennis ball, etc.
I've found that Weight Watchers really works. You just have to make sure to count points. If you don't want to pay tons of money, I suggest you pay for the membership and for one meeting, get all the info and materials you need to start and then do it on your own. You can pay for other meetings to get more help.
Posted by Dinah on January 19, 2008, at 18:26:00
In reply to Re: Diet tips, posted by Deneb on January 19, 2008, at 13:19:28
I think I can't really think of it as dieting or it's bound to fail. And really it's not. It's more eating in a way that's good for a person with diabetes.
But right now I feel so awful that eating too much isn't really a problem. It's hard to eat at all.
So I'll think about it when I feel a bit better.
Posted by Phillipa on January 19, 2008, at 19:03:45
In reply to Re: Diet tips, posted by Dinah on January 19, 2008, at 18:26:00
Dinah sorry your're feeling badly and I agree it has to be a way of life and forget the word diet. That's just my thought. Phillipa
Posted by MidnightBlue on January 31, 2008, at 14:28:03
In reply to Re: three words, posted by Dinah on January 17, 2008, at 18:11:06
Eating a bit better or at least lower cal because half sick. Let's hear it for tea, toast, and chicken noodle soup!
MB
Posted by Dinah on January 31, 2008, at 20:09:15
In reply to Re: three words » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on January 31, 2008, at 14:28:03
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. :(
But I do often find it's a way to lose weight.
I've let my awareness of what I am eating slip. Heck, I've let my awareness of everything slip. I'm not at all present in the moment.
I'll try to start again.
On the plus side, I've been a lot more careful about not forgetting to eat before I leave home. On the minus side, I've been trying to cook well balanced homemade meals for my family. Sure, that sounds good. But the serving sizes rarely fit my family exactly, and guess who cleans the plate?
Posted by Dinah on May 16, 2008, at 19:27:05
In reply to Re: three words » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on January 31, 2008, at 20:09:15
What a shock.
It makes me want to eat nothing but broth until I lose eighty pounds.
But I know that won't last.
Still, for the record.
Starting weight 186, holding steady at just shy of 200.
Gack.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 16, 2008, at 21:36:40
In reply to I ran across a picture of my back on the internet, posted by Dinah on May 16, 2008, at 19:27:05
Dinah,
I was so hoping you would find this thread and post on it! I am very close to doing something myself. Maybe after Memorial Day? Had some tests last week and probably more to come. Take care friend!
MB
Posted by Midnightblue on June 14, 2008, at 23:49:37
In reply to Re: I ran across a picture of my back on the internet » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on May 16, 2008, at 21:36:40
Dinah,
Didn't want this to disappear again. Still trying to get up enough courage to give up ice cream. It is so hot and it is one of my few vices....
MB
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2008, at 17:10:47
In reply to Re: I ran across a picture of my back on the internet » MidnightBlue, posted by Midnightblue on June 14, 2008, at 23:49:37
I need to think about it myself. But I feel so darn rotten that it's hard to think of eating as anything but a way to keep putting one foot after another.
The vertigo is at least almost all gone. Maybe all gone. It's hard to tell since what remains might be all in my mind. It's certainly not as extreme as it was. But I've had migraines every single day for what feels like weeks, but probably hasn't been.
I am so tired of feeling bad, and worried because this kind of feeling bad really affects my ability to work and to do the things I enjoy. I know I've been eating a fair amount, although I really don't recall doing it.
Sigh. It's such a vicious cycle. I know I'd likely feel better if I lost weight. But in order to lose weight I have to feel worse short term, and I never feel well enough to do that.
Posted by Dinah on August 8, 2008, at 10:15:33
In reply to Re: I ran across a picture of my back on the inter » Midnightblue, posted by Dinah on June 15, 2008, at 17:10:47
Since I'm actually feeling ok for the past few days, I've been walking. Twenty minutes the first day, thirty minutes yesterday. Even with thirty minutes of walking, I only got 5000 steps for the day, which is pretty discouraging.
It's frustrating that when I'm feeling well I can do these things with no problem. But when I'm not feeling well, when my brain is all full of sludge, I can't make myself do it.
I haven't made any extreme changes in my eating. It's hard to balance eating with my family and cooking with my family and dieting.
It's too early to see any results, except that my dog is very happy.
Posted by Midnightblue on August 9, 2008, at 0:06:20
In reply to I started walking, posted by Dinah on August 8, 2008, at 10:15:33
Hang in there Dinah. With all the heat and humidity you'll probably sweat the pounds off!
MB
Posted by Dinah on August 9, 2008, at 11:28:51
In reply to Re: I started walking » Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on August 9, 2008, at 0:06:20
Not always a good thing. I have to make sure I drink enough.
Posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2008, at 12:16:38
In reply to Re: I started walking, posted by Dinah on August 9, 2008, at 11:28:51
Dinah carry a water bottle with you and wait til it's cool as that's when I ride my bike after 6pm. Have you considered bike riding? Breeze makes it much cooler. And it's kind of fun. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on August 9, 2008, at 13:46:38
In reply to Re: I started walking » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2008, at 12:16:38
We're starting out closer to seven than six, because it really is hot. I double it with obedience practice, so half the way we do heeling and the other half she can walk at the end of the lead, as she prefers.
This sounds stupid, but I have always been afraid of riding a bike. I only did it when forced. In biking and skating both, you're safer the faster you go. I have trouble with that concept. :)
Posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2008, at 19:13:58
In reply to Re: I started walking » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 9, 2008, at 13:46:38
Dinah who says faster is better never heard that one. So the dog is the reason. I ride a beach bike with a wide seat and no gears so up and down hills don't go fast. Phillipa
Posted by Midnightblue on August 22, 2008, at 0:23:39
In reply to Re: I started walking » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2008, at 19:13:58
Can help you lose weight.
MB
Posted by Phillipa on August 22, 2008, at 19:33:50
In reply to The side effects of an antibiotic » Phillipa, posted by Midnightblue on August 22, 2008, at 0:23:39
MB seriously which ones? Not that I'm looking to lose more now. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on August 23, 2008, at 10:07:32
In reply to Re: I started walking » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 9, 2008, at 13:46:38
No idea how. I've been feeling sick more often than not. Between my migraines and the weather I haven't been walking much, but still...
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2008, at 19:08:00
In reply to I'm actually gaining weight. :(, posted by Dinah on August 23, 2008, at 10:07:32
Dinah I honestly don't know what's wrong with me as the pounds just keep disappearing and I've never in my life felt so horrible. Back aches, no energy, falling asleep could probably cold turkey the benzos that's how bad it is. I do worry about some disease. It's since the surgery. And this horrible fear won't even go to a doc. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on September 21, 2008, at 16:48:33
In reply to I'm actually gaining weight. :(, posted by Dinah on August 23, 2008, at 10:07:32
To my surprise, I haven't gained weight at all. I've lost four pounds. I couldn't believe it when my doctor's scale registered that, but so did my own scale.
I hadn't had the nerve to look before.
So why on earth are my clothes tighter than they were before? Some sort of weird weight redistribution?
It's only four pounds, but I'm feeling pretty positive. Since I thought I'd gained about five pounds, I'm nearly ten pounds less than I thought. :)
Posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2008, at 19:27:42
In reply to Actually not gaining weight!, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2008, at 16:48:33
Dinah that is great to hear congrat!!!. Phillipa
Posted by Midnightblue on October 3, 2008, at 22:30:51
In reply to Actually not gaining weight!, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2008, at 16:48:33
Dinah,
I think a lot of it has to do with bloating. Some days I'm down a bit more. I never know by the way my clothes fit.
MB
Posted by Midnightblue on October 21, 2008, at 0:17:52
In reply to Actually not gaining weight!, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2008, at 16:48:33
I'm still losing....
MB
Posted by Dinah on October 21, 2008, at 21:54:36
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on October 21, 2008, at 0:17:52
You're losing weight? That's great!
I saw my doctor and he says I need to lose weight by next quarter, or he'll put me on more meds. I was actually sort of looking forward to Byetta until I read that there has been some trouble with pancreatitis. So I suppose I should lose weight.
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