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Topic: RE: Time for a reset
Good for you for catching it early, and not letting it get out of hand. 
Those 3# will be gone before you know it. I'm doing something really similar to what you're doing and it has worked wonders for me. Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.
Those 3# will be gone before you know it. I'm doing something really similar to what you're doing and it has worked wonders for me. Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.
Topic: RE: Metformin Weight Loss??
My daughter was put on Metformin a few years back. She had a lot of problems w/ diarrhea. She lost 12 lbs in 4 days. She started experiencing a lot of muscle aches & pains. It got to the point where she could barely walk she hurt so bad. I had to rush her to the ER. They said she was dehydrated & started into lactic acidosis. That is rare, but is a possibility w/ this drug. So, be careful & watch for any side effects. They took her off of it immediately. She eventually started taking cinnamon supplements & a couple of B vitamins, along w/ watching her diet. She's been able to control her sugar better w/ less side effects that way.
Topic: RE: Meal Replacement Chike - Travel Pack
Here's one you should check out. It comes in 1 flavor & you have almost a limitless way to change up your flavors. No need to spend all this money on different flavor shakes. I've been seeing amazing results. It's a meal replacement shake.It's amazing. The company even has a 90 day challenge. They are giving away tons of prizes to the winners. You can check it out at http://randers.bodybyvi.com/ You don't have to fill out your info just to see what it's about. Click Join the challenge & then click join as a customer. It gives you the info on the different kits & allows you to choose which is right for you. I bought the kit & mix in what I want. I've had 1 that tastes like strawberry cheesecake, pecan pie, banana nut muffin, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry shortcake, pineapple mango, & others I've even forgotten the flavors..hehe really just too many ways to mix it up. There are some pretty amazing success stories on that site as well.
Topic: RE: Time for a reset
I only drink 2 cups of leaded coffee per day and my Dr is fine with me drinking as much unleaded as I like. (whew!) It came up with the dietitian as well with the same response.
I'd love to drink more leaded since it comes in more flavours, but I'm finding more flavours of unleaded at the stores these days, so bring them home, grind them fresh and use a reusable kcup.
Funny thing about the diuretic aspect is I have to take a diuretic in pill form every day. I'd gladly drink more coffee... lol
I'd love to drink more leaded since it comes in more flavours, but I'm finding more flavours of unleaded at the stores these days, so bring them home, grind them fresh and use a reusable kcup.
Funny thing about the diuretic aspect is I have to take a diuretic in pill form every day. I'd gladly drink more coffee... lol
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
Topic: RE: Time for a reset
watch out calling coffee "water" i think i read somewhere that the caffeen negates the intake of water from coffee... or thats all Id drink (expresso addict here!)
as far as the shakes, I blend them with some ice for a frizen treat when i miss ice cream...
as far as the shakes, I blend them with some ice for a frizen treat when i miss ice cream...
Topic: Time for a reset
My bad eating habits have been sneaking back - along with 3#. I refuse to go back to life I led at 303#, so have drawn my line in the sand and rebooted. I'm having shakes for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, with a "lean & green" supper, then fruit for my evening snack. Once those 3# (and perhaps a few of their friends) are gone I'll add back regular food 1 meal at a time 'till I'm back on track.
I'm not starving myself by any means - just cutting back to about 12-1300 calories a day for a few days, then building back up to my normal 14-1500 a day. The shakes take the thinking out of the equation, so I can get through these few days of being HUNGRY without having to be in the kitchen much.
I've discovered a way to make the shakes more palatable and filling. I pour the shake into my biggest mug, nuke it for a minute, then add a serving of strong coffee or tea. (we have a Keureg brewer) It's much tastier than the shakes on their own and gets an extra cup of "water" into me each time. So far the vanilla shakes are working best, with additions of chai or flavored coffees, but chocolate with espresso is also pretty tasty.
I've done the shakes before, but found them revolting on their own - maybe my discovery will help someone else get them down.
I'm not starving myself by any means - just cutting back to about 12-1300 calories a day for a few days, then building back up to my normal 14-1500 a day. The shakes take the thinking out of the equation, so I can get through these few days of being HUNGRY without having to be in the kitchen much.
I've discovered a way to make the shakes more palatable and filling. I pour the shake into my biggest mug, nuke it for a minute, then add a serving of strong coffee or tea. (we have a Keureg brewer) It's much tastier than the shakes on their own and gets an extra cup of "water" into me each time. So far the vanilla shakes are working best, with additions of chai or flavored coffees, but chocolate with espresso is also pretty tasty.
I've done the shakes before, but found them revolting on their own - maybe my discovery will help someone else get them down.
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
Topic: RE: Methodist Non-Surgical Weight Loss Program ( Houston, TX)
I used it last year and had a lot of success with it. Then I got too busy with work and had to travel too much and fell off of the program and stopped going to the support meetings.
I started up again in June, but have not been able to find the motivation to do the program, so I have not lost any weight yet. (i joined the board forum today to see if I can find the support and motivation to get going).
My thoughts on the program. If you follow it, it really works. It can be very difficult getting started, but once you are in the groove, and the pounds start melting away, it really pushes you forward. My experiences from the groups show that the long term results are mixed. The counselors will tell you that the key to success is following through with the program for about a year to change your habits.
There are a lot of people in the program that are repeaters like me. They had success but then went back to the old ways and gained it all back.
My opinion: I know it works which is why I am trying to get myself back in the groove.
I started up again in June, but have not been able to find the motivation to do the program, so I have not lost any weight yet. (i joined the board forum today to see if I can find the support and motivation to get going).
My thoughts on the program. If you follow it, it really works. It can be very difficult getting started, but once you are in the groove, and the pounds start melting away, it really pushes you forward. My experiences from the groups show that the long term results are mixed. The counselors will tell you that the key to success is following through with the program for about a year to change your habits.
There are a lot of people in the program that are repeaters like me. They had success but then went back to the old ways and gained it all back.
My opinion: I know it works which is why I am trying to get myself back in the groove.
Topic: RE: I hate reality TV
Thanks for all the comments. I've realized that I can't do it on my own, I've tried far too many times. My doctor says I would have to workout 4-5 hours a day and restrict calories to make it on my own. I've already changed my eating habits and make better choices now, but still eat too much. I'm going through with the surgery because I know it is a tool and not magic and I will have to work just as hard on that path as well. Nothing is easy but I am allowing myself the benefit of WLS to help me get to where I want to go and I no longer feel like it's taking the easy way out. Nothing easy about it so far.
Elle
Elle
Topic: RE: I hate reality TV
i too almost had WLS, for me.... please read this as I am only saying it was my CASE only... FOR ME WLS was giving up on myself. I was admitting I could not do it. I didnt give weightloss any prior attempts that lasted more than 20 lbs, 40 max and would platue then give up. gain it back and then some... this time, if you can call it a "this time" I have had to reevaluate WHY i wanted to lose weight, was it for a person, situation or was it for ME! I have platued 3 times in the past year, given up 2x and am back on track, am i perfect...NO, am i done trying to live a healthier life...NO. will i give WLS a try if I can not susceed? still NO, again that is because for ME that would be giving up....
WLS is a tool, as many post op people will tell you if you do not utilize that tool AND fix the mental issue that got you fat in the first place... you will fail your tool and it will be harder to lose the weight!
Good luck on your journey and I wish you all the best of luck whatever you decide!!!
WLS is a tool, as many post op people will tell you if you do not utilize that tool AND fix the mental issue that got you fat in the first place... you will fail your tool and it will be harder to lose the weight!
Good luck on your journey and I wish you all the best of luck whatever you decide!!!
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