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i can't use ali because i have no gallbladder and i won't get into the problems that can cause!! but regarding the full bar- i compared it to a regular protein bar and this is what i came up with:
the fullbar has less calories, sodium and fat than the protein bar and is 1 point less (ww) than the protein bar. however, it has more sugar, carbs and less protein than the protein bar, so i choose to eat the protein bar because it keeps me full longer. i normally eat one either mid morning or mid afternoon when i get hungry but don't want to waste points something non-nutritional, the protein bar has 20 grams of protein and only 2g of sugar, so, for me, it's a good replacement to my habitual candy bar at that time and normally keeps me satisfied until dinner. hope that helped!!
on 4/29/10 1:28 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Offerings of the Day
Finding Gifts In All
When we have good days, we often find ourselves going over the details later, enjoying them a second and third time as we feel the joy of our good fortune. When we have bad days, we may find ourselves poring over the details of our misfortunes. However, we can reframe those bad days by making it a daily practice to spend some time before going to bed each night to review the gifts we received that day. Regardless of our evaluation of the day—good, bad, mediocre—we can call forth the many blessings that were present. This practice transforms our consciousness as it reveals the fullness at the heart of our lives.
Some days it’s easy to recount the gifts we’ve received; on other days, we have to look harder for the offerings of the day, but once we do, we will find there are always quite a few. We can keep it simple and be grateful for the fact that we have a roof over our head, nature, food, and our health. Once we have fully experienced these gifts, we can move outward to the gifts that may require a little more thought such as the gifts of forgiveness, tolerance and acceptance that we may have learned that day. We can also always be grateful for the people in our lives who support us, no matter how bad our day may have been.
Just reviewing the many positive offerings in our lives provides a context for our difficulties that puts them in proper perspective, but we can also make an effort to see the gifts even in adverse cir****tances. This can be challenging and may require some practice before it feels authentic, but we have all had the experience of a disappointment or loss leading to a surprising gain. Just remembering this and trusting the give and take of life can help us to remember that sometimes the best gifts of all are the ones we don’t recognize right away. In addition, the lessons we learn in the face of adversity are offerings in their own right, allowing us to count patience, wisdom, and fortitude alongside the other gifts of the day.
on 4/29/10 1:19 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
I never took care of myself. I never loved myself enough to make me a priority....Until I was close to turning 51 and I decided I wanted to live and I knew to live I needed to get healthy. I went to the point of telling my family and friends that I was going to be selfish and make me my priority by taking the time I need to get healthy.
on 4/29/10 1:06 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
CONGRATS on taking control.
I asked my Dr about Ali a few years ago (before I started my own journey). He discouraged me from using it. He actually said, if I didn't mind soiling my pants I could use it...... I asked him to clarify and he did....
Since Ali stops the absorption of fat it slides through the body quickly and easily and often times with little warning, ergo, the pants soiling.
I once ate a Full Bar as a snack meal when on the road but didn't look into it as a serious weight loss plan.
I just want to toss out a couple thoughts..........
"You mentioned you don't think you have willpower or self discipline to stick with something to lose weight." I have a number of friends who had WLS...in order to lose the weight and keep it off you still need will power and self control.
I lost my weight by eating healthy and exercising. Bottom line its all about calories in and calories out. I did not starve myself. I ate all day (and still do). I finally learned that I can't lose weight by eating only 800 cals a day. Yes, I would lose temporarily but I would crack and go back to old/bad habits and regain the 40 or 50 lbs I lost......PLUS MORE. When I started on my journey I started out by eating about 1,800 cals a day (hey, I was almost 300 lbs at that point so I need more food to keep the body working), PLUS I worked out 6 days a week.
The difference for me this time and the hundreds of times in the past I failed was this........ I finally realized I would die very young if I didn't take control and I I wanted to live. I hoped it was not too late for me but I decided to take control. I looked into WLS but decided I would give it one more try. I sort of sat down and talked to myself and decided to make me my priority for the first time in my life. I told my friends and family I was going to be selfish but I had to take the time to focus on me. I tried to select healthy foods for every meal and snack.
Hope you post often and share with us...
Best Wishes on your decisions and journey!
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on 4/28/10 11:13 pm - Rochester, NY
I have to agree whole heartedly with Mary...for me it is all about an addiction to the white stuff....sugar and flour. I swear if you can get through 3-4 days without any of it, the cravings disappear and you will feel much more in control. I know my ticker doesn't show any success in this realm (once again trying WW as that seems to help me with portion control), but my only real success at losing weight was when I did just that...give up the flour and sugar.
This time I'm doing WW making healthy choices within my points range. Only eating lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and veggies and allowing myself one of those Skinny Cow low fat ice cream treats at the end of the day (makes me not feel deprived and something to look forward to).
However you choose to lose the weight, make it something you can do for a lifetime, it has to be a lifestyle change. I have sabotaged myself many a time and I think the key to success is also loving yourself, like Mary said, so that you feel you really DESERVE to make these healthy choices and experience the increased energy and self esteem they provide. I'm just starting out on my journey this week too....let's do it together!! This is a great board and you will find all kinds of support and encouragement here.
on 4/28/10 11:00 pm - Rochester, NY
