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Topic: Gloop and Skylar Blew My Mind!
Yanno ya'll, I thought that I have had just about every issue that a chubby girl could ever have. I've binged, craved, drove my wagon into the ditch (too many times to mention), felt bad that I had lost weight when those around me hadn't, have serious body dysmorphia, and a whole host of other fat in the head girl issues. But Skylar and Gloop were discussing something that I ain't nevva evva heard of in my life! So ladies, please explain the rationale behind this statement: If you've been good and lost a little weight, then you deserve the right to cheat a little bit.
Just how does one come by this way of thinking? Please 'splain!!! ;-)
Mary
Just how does one come by this way of thinking? Please 'splain!!! ;-)
Mary
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on 5/1/10 11:18 am
on 5/1/10 11:18 am
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
OOOOh, I can't wait to hear what you are working on.
We drove over to one of our local farms (well local but not that close) to buy some local produce - they opened up today for the season. Not much yet but we did get the best asparagas, some lettuce and radishes. I can't wait till later in this month when raspberries and strawberries will become available. Nothing like local produce.
They had some kind of fundraiser in the mall that we walk in - tons of people. I like when the mall is lively but today it was a little hard to walk too briskly because we kept having to weave in and out of the slow moving crowd. Still got our 5 miles in, but not as fast as usual.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
We drove over to one of our local farms (well local but not that close) to buy some local produce - they opened up today for the season. Not much yet but we did get the best asparagas, some lettuce and radishes. I can't wait till later in this month when raspberries and strawberries will become available. Nothing like local produce.
They had some kind of fundraiser in the mall that we walk in - tons of people. I like when the mall is lively but today it was a little hard to walk too briskly because we kept having to weave in and out of the slow moving crowd. Still got our 5 miles in, but not as fast as usual.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
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on 5/1/10 11:09 am
on 5/1/10 11:09 am
Topic: RE: Amino Acid
I love all the responses you got - so true. It's great that you joined a gym because exercise is important - however I wouldn't buy any diet junk from them - save your money for new clothes as you lose weight.
It is so important to make a huge shift in your thinking - the diet you need to be on now must be healthy and help you lose weight - but also one that you will continue to follow to keep the weight off and and maintain being a success. You need a diet like WW or McDougall or another one that focuses on whole foods. The bottom line - we all need to avoid those simple carbohydrate junk foods. They got us fat, keep us sick and are addictive and they are everywhere from the drug store, to the gas station to the vending machines to ads everywhere - we are surrounded by them. Diet BTW just means what we eat and a healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Did your PCP suggest a diet for you?
It is so important to make a huge shift in your thinking - the diet you need to be on now must be healthy and help you lose weight - but also one that you will continue to follow to keep the weight off and and maintain being a success. You need a diet like WW or McDougall or another one that focuses on whole foods. The bottom line - we all need to avoid those simple carbohydrate junk foods. They got us fat, keep us sick and are addictive and they are everywhere from the drug store, to the gas station to the vending machines to ads everywhere - we are surrounded by them. Diet BTW just means what we eat and a healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Did your PCP suggest a diet for you?
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on 5/1/10 10:40 am
on 5/1/10 10:40 am
Topic: RE: Steroids Suck
I'm like Gloop - I weight daily - it's part of my routine and I miss it when I'm not home. I'm certified OCD but I have learned to accept the reality that your weight goes up and down all day long and from day to day which is completely normal. So I'm not upset to find a couple of pounds swing up as I'm working my way down - it's not what it does day to day, but the overall pattern should be heading downward. I know so many people get so upset when they see it jump up that it ruins their day and they fall off the wagon. I used to feel that when I first started daily weighing many years ago, but not now. I've also kicked Gloops problem of thinking that I could cheat today because I dropped a pound - doesn't work, you fall off the wagon. I find it just sets me up to do well with my eating all day. If I do lose weight, for a minute or two I enjoy the feel the warmth of joy and accomplishment and then I go about the rest of my day.
I see that you did weigh - and it wasn't as bad as you thought which is good.
I've had long bouts of steroids - and the wonderful bonus of weight gain afterward - not fun. But sometimes we need to take them and we should be thankful. And you're lucky, you didn't gain too much so it will drop off quickly too.
I'm wondering about your short term goal, today is May 1 and you weigh 210.3 (208.3 before steroids) and you want to be under 200 - which means a lose of approximately 8-10 pounds in 2 weeks? Hmmmm, I don't know about that. I think it's better to set a goal which is very easy to meet, one that you could potentially meet even earlier so you really feel good about it. Setting a goal which may be unattainable will just make you upset and frustrated. Food for thought...
I see that you did weigh - and it wasn't as bad as you thought which is good.
I've had long bouts of steroids - and the wonderful bonus of weight gain afterward - not fun. But sometimes we need to take them and we should be thankful. And you're lucky, you didn't gain too much so it will drop off quickly too.I'm wondering about your short term goal, today is May 1 and you weigh 210.3 (208.3 before steroids) and you want to be under 200 - which means a lose of approximately 8-10 pounds in 2 weeks? Hmmmm, I don't know about that. I think it's better to set a goal which is very easy to meet, one that you could potentially meet even earlier so you really feel good about it. Setting a goal which may be unattainable will just make you upset and frustrated. Food for thought...
gloop
on 5/1/10 4:44 am
on 5/1/10 4:44 am
Topic: RE: Amino Acid
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
I agree with Moosie...the only thing those fad diets caused permanent weight loss in was my bank account 
could have probably had an early retirement on all the money I've spent on weight loss gimmicks. Crazy thing is I kept trying them even though I knew somewhere in the back of my mind they wouldn't work and I was wasting my money, guess I was just deperate. I'm just grateful all those pills and potions didn't cause me permanent health damage.
could have probably had an early retirement on all the money I've spent on weight loss gimmicks. Crazy thing is I kept trying them even though I knew somewhere in the back of my mind they wouldn't work and I was wasting my money, guess I was just deperate. I'm just grateful all those pills and potions didn't cause me permanent health damage. I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
gloop
on 5/1/10 4:36 am
on 5/1/10 4:36 am
Topic: RE: Steroids Suck
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
You know you can do it. Looking forward to your post when you get to onederland. 
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
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on 5/1/10 4:15 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/1/10 4:15 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: Amino Acid
I've never heard of an "amino acid diet" but I know amino acids are essential to good health. I eat plenty of protein and take vitamins so I'm sure I'm getting plenty.
I personally am not a big fan of fade diets or gimmicks. I've tried so many over the past 20 or 25 years. They worked temporarily and then I always re-gained the weight. The only thing that has worked for me is sensible eating....not cutting out any food groups, eating healthy, everything in moderation and of course exercise
I know it can be done because I did it......It never felt like a "diet" because I could (and did) eat anything and everything....I eat 6 or 7 meals a day....rarely felt hungry when I was losing weight.
Let me know if you have questions...
Best wishes on your journey!!
I personally am not a big fan of fade diets or gimmicks. I've tried so many over the past 20 or 25 years. They worked temporarily and then I always re-gained the weight. The only thing that has worked for me is sensible eating....not cutting out any food groups, eating healthy, everything in moderation and of course exercise
I know it can be done because I did it......It never felt like a "diet" because I could (and did) eat anything and everything....I eat 6 or 7 meals a day....rarely felt hungry when I was losing weight.
Let me know if you have questions...
Best wishes on your journey!!
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Wow - I'm amazed that you're doing something that is so scary! Of course I don't know what it is yet, but if it's something that has been so strongly affecting you it's very impressive that you're taking steps to conquor it. Good for you!
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on 4/30/10 11:20 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 4/30/10 11:20 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Good Morning fellow losers...........
(you know I say that with lots of affection!)
So today I'm celebrating and proud that I am very actively facing one of the biggest fears in my live. It's hindered me, tortured me and held me back for the past 12 or more years. I'm taking steps to face it head on I'll fill you in on more details in a couple of days but I am so proud that I am not just sitting here accepting this limitation without a fight. I am giving it my all trying to overcome it. I realize I may not be successful but I am optimistic.
Facing our fears is part of conquering the battle of the bulge too. Most often our food issues really have nothing to do with food, it's something much deeper that we use food to cover up.
So what are you celebrating and proud of today??
(you know I say that with lots of affection!)So today I'm celebrating and proud that I am very actively facing one of the biggest fears in my live. It's hindered me, tortured me and held me back for the past 12 or more years. I'm taking steps to face it head on I'll fill you in on more details in a couple of days but I am so proud that I am not just sitting here accepting this limitation without a fight. I am giving it my all trying to overcome it. I realize I may not be successful but I am optimistic.
Facing our fears is part of conquering the battle of the bulge too. Most often our food issues really have nothing to do with food, it's something much deeper that we use food to cover up.
So what are you celebrating and proud of today??
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