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Topic: Happy Thanksgiving!!
I live in Canada so it is Thanksgiving weekend. Monday is the actual holiday.
Is it any special weekend for you in the states?
Wishing everyone all the best!!
Is it any special weekend for you in the states?
Wishing everyone all the best!!
Topic: RE: has anyone ever tried
I've never heard of it either, but good luck and let us know how it's working for you.
Topic: RE: Calling out to those in the 300 range...
The day I started a MEDICALLY supervised fast - Oct 1997 - I was 407 pounds. In seven months of seeing a doctor, blood draws, and group therapy (required to stay in that program), I lost 135 pounds in seven months. I was ingesting 650 calories of MEAL REPLACEMENT, which was extreme - hence why they did blood work & weekly check ins. Gall bladder disease is usually what you are at risk for (gall stones - eventual removal of the gall bladder - there are meds you can take to help curb this) and liver enzymes need to be monitored.
My daughter started meal replacement when she was 14, she is now 20, still does ONE meal replacement a day for maintenance, and she has kept off OVER 100 pounds! My daughter lives at home, is in college, walks to & from her bus stop (at least a mile a day, five days a week), and that is her main source of exercise. Being consistent is what she found works.
Now, to also admit that I ended up going a surgical route, you may ask why I am on this board, I BELIEVE weight control CAN be achieved in a non-surgical manner. I think surgery is NOT the easiest route, and it isn't a guaranty you will keep the weight off. Start looking at meal replacement products - have an exercise PLAN - and be consistent.
Brenda : )~
My daughter started meal replacement when she was 14, she is now 20, still does ONE meal replacement a day for maintenance, and she has kept off OVER 100 pounds! My daughter lives at home, is in college, walks to & from her bus stop (at least a mile a day, five days a week), and that is her main source of exercise. Being consistent is what she found works.
Now, to also admit that I ended up going a surgical route, you may ask why I am on this board, I BELIEVE weight control CAN be achieved in a non-surgical manner. I think surgery is NOT the easiest route, and it isn't a guaranty you will keep the weight off. Start looking at meal replacement products - have an exercise PLAN - and be consistent.
Brenda : )~
Topic: RE: Dieting vs. bypass, confused!
I can answer this...
Back in 1997-98 I did a medically supervised fast (meal replacement diet - i.e. shakes) where I had 650 calories & 5 grams of fat a day. I lost 135 pounds in seven months - kept it off for almost 5 years, so after an injury and gaining it all back, I thought I could just do "it" again. I wasn't seeing the same loses this time around, so I actually decided I needed the malabsorptive surgery, Roux-en-Y (RNY).
The basics behind RNY is that you are combining restriction & malabsorption - by moving a large section of the small intestine & branching it (the Y) to the large intestine. The small intestine is where the majority of your absorption is done -- and in MY case, my body was way too efficient. I actually went round & round before commiting to the surgery, as I kept saying, "If I could only stick to a diet & exercise plan..."
My opinion about ANY Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) is that you really need to exhaust EVERY effort to get your weight under control. Whether you are comfortable at 250, 150, or whatever weight, IF you are healthy, exercising regularly, then you don't need medical intervention. I also think unless a patient is REALLY morbidly obese (I was a 74.4 BMI), then don't just say, "WLS is the way to go". WLS is SEVERE, and you have to commit to a life change that you may or may not be able to follow. I had 17 friends go under the knife before me, so I had a clue what I was about to do to myself.
Meal Replacement is a GREAT option. Why not just use a protein drink? Think of a meal - chicken, veggies & a starch as opposed to just eating the chicken. Same calories (or close to it), but it is COMPLETE. I drink at least ONE meal replacement a day -- 28 grams of protein, a third of my daily nutritents, as my goal is 100 grams of protein a day -- I have to be choosey with what to eat. If you want to know what brand I like - I am a Chike Fanatic! The flavor & texture is what I like, I have options with flavors (including mixing them together), and I even have recipes that call for Chike.
Having a DAILY exercise routine will also make you burn more calories - calories in - calories out, for non-surgical weight loss is really what you have to consider. I have lost over 150 pounds, but it has NOT been easy. I have swam 359 miles just this year alone -- so the surgery did NOT cure the problem, but is is helping me. Each person has to look at what they can & will do, and what they won't do.
Before surgery, I have lost 90 pounds, 135 pounds at various times in my life, but I have been battling weight issues since childhood (was a TOPS member at the age of 10). As I said, you CAN lose weight non-surgically, I even have proof -- my 20 year old daughter! She was 286 in her freshman year in high school, by just drinking a meal replacement shake EVERY MORNING (she SKIPPED breakfast until that point), she was down to 170's her Sophomore year -- and is STILL NOW in the 170 - 180 range (standing 5' 10") and in just the overweight BMI range (I disagree that she is overweight). It can be done, if you are willing to commit to lifestyle changes & stick with them.
Hope that helps!!!
Brenda -- who actually BELIEVES in Non-Surgical Weight Loss!!!
On August 31, 2011 at 8:36 PM Pacific Time, savedjen wrote:
Ok, this has confused me for some time now. Why is it when someone has weight loss surgery and they can only eat a few bites at a time they lose wt super mega fast, but if a person without surgery cuts calories that low, their body goes into "starvation mode" and they stop losing wt, or even gain some back, even though they're barely eating? Just doesn't make sense to me...Thanks!!Back in 1997-98 I did a medically supervised fast (meal replacement diet - i.e. shakes) where I had 650 calories & 5 grams of fat a day. I lost 135 pounds in seven months - kept it off for almost 5 years, so after an injury and gaining it all back, I thought I could just do "it" again. I wasn't seeing the same loses this time around, so I actually decided I needed the malabsorptive surgery, Roux-en-Y (RNY).
The basics behind RNY is that you are combining restriction & malabsorption - by moving a large section of the small intestine & branching it (the Y) to the large intestine. The small intestine is where the majority of your absorption is done -- and in MY case, my body was way too efficient. I actually went round & round before commiting to the surgery, as I kept saying, "If I could only stick to a diet & exercise plan..."
My opinion about ANY Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) is that you really need to exhaust EVERY effort to get your weight under control. Whether you are comfortable at 250, 150, or whatever weight, IF you are healthy, exercising regularly, then you don't need medical intervention. I also think unless a patient is REALLY morbidly obese (I was a 74.4 BMI), then don't just say, "WLS is the way to go". WLS is SEVERE, and you have to commit to a life change that you may or may not be able to follow. I had 17 friends go under the knife before me, so I had a clue what I was about to do to myself.
Meal Replacement is a GREAT option. Why not just use a protein drink? Think of a meal - chicken, veggies & a starch as opposed to just eating the chicken. Same calories (or close to it), but it is COMPLETE. I drink at least ONE meal replacement a day -- 28 grams of protein, a third of my daily nutritents, as my goal is 100 grams of protein a day -- I have to be choosey with what to eat. If you want to know what brand I like - I am a Chike Fanatic! The flavor & texture is what I like, I have options with flavors (including mixing them together), and I even have recipes that call for Chike.
Having a DAILY exercise routine will also make you burn more calories - calories in - calories out, for non-surgical weight loss is really what you have to consider. I have lost over 150 pounds, but it has NOT been easy. I have swam 359 miles just this year alone -- so the surgery did NOT cure the problem, but is is helping me. Each person has to look at what they can & will do, and what they won't do.
Before surgery, I have lost 90 pounds, 135 pounds at various times in my life, but I have been battling weight issues since childhood (was a TOPS member at the age of 10). As I said, you CAN lose weight non-surgically, I even have proof -- my 20 year old daughter! She was 286 in her freshman year in high school, by just drinking a meal replacement shake EVERY MORNING (she SKIPPED breakfast until that point), she was down to 170's her Sophomore year -- and is STILL NOW in the 170 - 180 range (standing 5' 10") and in just the overweight BMI range (I disagree that she is overweight). It can be done, if you are willing to commit to lifestyle changes & stick with them.
Hope that helps!!!
Brenda -- who actually BELIEVES in Non-Surgical Weight Loss!!!
Topic: RE: has anyone ever tried
its a weight loss medication. i took it in 2009 and lost 70 lbs in 3 months, I gained it back due to some other medications I had to be on, and I am about to start it again. I was just wondering if anybody has ever tried this or any diet pill as a matter of fact....
Topic: RE: Just found this forum!!
My workouts have all been on my elliptical. I don't have a gym membership, and this seems to be working for me right now anyway. I'm thinking at some point I may get a personal trainer, but I'm not there just yet. Good luck with your 2 pound a week plan. I sounds like a good one.
Topic: RE: Metformin Weight Loss??
I just wanted to share my story with Met. I was put on Met in 2007 for PCOS. I was at my biggest weight and wanted to lose weight before TTC. Eating a lower calorie diet and taking Met helped me drop 20 in no time. The only problem was that I had a bad side effect to Met. I had all the GI issues, but could handle that. The problem I had was the feeling like my heart was racing. I remember one night I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. I went back tot he doctor and she took me off it because I was having such a bad reaction to it.
Since I was able to control my eating at that time and lose weight my insulin levels came down and my body started to heal itself without the medication. Since I had that problem I looked into health supplements to help my PCOS. Cinnamon is good as someone already said, but also look into taking Chromium Picolinate. This can also help lower insulin levels and keep blood sugar level more stable. My body seemed to really respond well to the Chromium Picolinate. I've been on it since 2008 expect while I was pregnant.
This year I read a very interesting study on Vitamin C research done at the Univ of Arizona. Their studies have shown that taking at least 500mg of Vitamin C per day can help aid in burning fat. I seem to be having some good results from taking that as well.
I think PCOS is a epidemic among young women in our country. Infertility issues at such a young age is a devastating thing to go through. The sad thing is that so much of it can be prevented with keeping a normal weight and seeking medical help early when the problems start. Ok... I'm stepping off my soap box now! LOL!
Since I was able to control my eating at that time and lose weight my insulin levels came down and my body started to heal itself without the medication. Since I had that problem I looked into health supplements to help my PCOS. Cinnamon is good as someone already said, but also look into taking Chromium Picolinate. This can also help lower insulin levels and keep blood sugar level more stable. My body seemed to really respond well to the Chromium Picolinate. I've been on it since 2008 expect while I was pregnant.
This year I read a very interesting study on Vitamin C research done at the Univ of Arizona. Their studies have shown that taking at least 500mg of Vitamin C per day can help aid in burning fat. I seem to be having some good results from taking that as well.
I think PCOS is a epidemic among young women in our country. Infertility issues at such a young age is a devastating thing to go through. The sad thing is that so much of it can be prevented with keeping a normal weight and seeking medical help early when the problems start. Ok... I'm stepping off my soap box now! LOL!
285/204/199 starting/current/goal weight
Topic: RE: Just found this forum!!
This is such good advice. My goal right now is to lose 2 pounds per wee****il I get to 199. I plan to do that by New Years day 2012. yeah, it's a ways off and it seems like it will never get here. BUT just keep in mind that little by little you can get there and when next year rolls around you are going to be so close to your goal of 200! 
What type of workouts do you enjoy? Start with some of those!
On September 24, 2011 at 11:23 AM Pacific Time, DeeAnnM wrote:
Looking / thinking about the big number is discouraging to me. I try to just end each week 1, 2 or 3 pounds lighter. That really helps me.
What type of workouts do you enjoy? Start with some of those!
285/204/199 starting/current/goal weight
Topic: RE: has anyone ever tried
also, never heard of it. what is it?
285/204/199 starting/current/goal weight
FleurDeLis
on 9/25/11 9:58 am
on 9/25/11 9:58 am
Topic: RE: Metformin Weight Loss??
GI issues do not have to be a side effect. Have your doctor prescribe the extended release version if you are pre-op.
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