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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.
Posted by Midnightblue on October 26, 2008, at 11:24:47
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Midnightblue, posted by Dinah on October 21, 2008, at 21:54:36
Dinah,
I'm still holding, but hope to lose 8 more pounds by Thanksgiving. Probably won't, but I'm hoping! I'm down about 18 pounds.
MB
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2008, at 13:05:40
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on October 26, 2008, at 11:24:47
Congratulations you guys. I know how hard you're both trying and see you're succeeding. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on October 26, 2008, at 14:21:22
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on October 26, 2008, at 11:24:47
I'm so impressed. And a bit envious. I can't seem to manage self control long term.
Posted by Midnightblue on November 12, 2008, at 22:53:51
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Midnightblue, posted by Dinah on October 26, 2008, at 14:21:22
Dinah,
I'm down a bit more, but not as much as I want! Why does it have to be so hard?
MB
Posted by Midnightblue on November 24, 2008, at 13:27:45
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on November 12, 2008, at 22:53:51
Didn't make my "magic number" I was hoping for. Oh well, I'm sure there will even be more to lose after Thanksgiving!
MB
Posted by Dinah on November 24, 2008, at 13:40:24
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight!/Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on November 24, 2008, at 13:27:45
I am so impressed. What do you think made the difference?
I seem to be holding steady at where I've been forever.
Posted by Midnightblue on November 25, 2008, at 13:15:50
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Midnightblue, posted by Dinah on November 24, 2008, at 13:40:24
Dinah,
I went down another half a pound just when I was about ready to give up!
MB
Posted by Midnightblue on January 14, 2009, at 16:40:40
In reply to Re: Actually not gaining weight! » Midnightblue, posted by Dinah on November 24, 2008, at 13:40:24
I'm hanging in there. I'm at least not gaining and almost losing. LOL
MB
Posted by Dinah on January 15, 2009, at 22:17:53
In reply to How are you doing Dinah? » Dinah, posted by Midnightblue on January 14, 2009, at 16:40:40
I gained some, I think. But I just got back my quarterly A1c numbers and they've apparently gone from nearly eight for the last two quarters to 7 this time. So it looks like I've dodged the Byetta bullet for the moment.
I do notice that the range of food I enjoy eating has gone way way down. I went from cutting back to just a bite of dessert to for the most part not wanting to eat them at all. And even my beloved carbs are sometimes too much for me.
So why I keep gaining weight I'm not really sure.
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