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Topic: RE: Hump Day Weigh In - Oct 3
Hi all congrats on your loss Tammy. This is my PMS week so according to my scale I have gained 5lbs grr
Last week 245.2
This week 250.2
I haven't been following my plan the best this wk and no exercise because of back issues. I think a lot the gain is water. Back to basics for me.
Last week 245.2
This week 250.2
I haven't been following my plan the best this wk and no exercise because of back issues. I think a lot the gain is water. Back to basics for me.
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on 10/2/12 8:25 pm - Canada
on 10/2/12 8:25 pm - Canada
Topic: Hump Day Weigh In - Oct 3
It's that time of the week again!
LW = 178
TW = 176
I hope everyone is having a good week.
Tammy
LW = 178
TW = 176
I hope everyone is having a good week.
Tammy
Topic: New member looking for encouragement
Hello. I am new to the Obesity Help site, but hoping to find some support from any of you on a weight loss journey. If nothing else, just someone to talk to when I am fighting the urge to grab a Coca-Cola. I am only on Day 2, and wow so much harder than Day 1. I am doing ok with the food part (I think). I have started a Weight Loss Challenge on my facebook and have a blog, but not a lot of support coming in.
I have gained 62 lbs since a medical issue started last October, and after thousands in DR appts including the Mayo Clinic, no answers were found. Now i am on my own!
Tips are appreciated!!!
I have gained 62 lbs since a medical issue started last October, and after thousands in DR appts including the Mayo Clinic, no answers were found. Now i am on my own!
Tips are appreciated!!!
Topic: RE: what is it about weekend?
Hi Win, I have my most difficult times in the weekends too. Seems I get hungrier on Fridays and it sticks around until Mondays. I think it's head hunger, change
In routine & sometimes boredom for me. Or it's the I'll start my diet on Monday mentality. Also most social activities are on weekends and time with others usually = food. I had to shop today and I swear I could hear the pumpkin pies calling out take me home and eat me. Lol lol I left those pies on their shelf and treated myself to a pricey bag if cortland apples (my fav) instead. Hang in there Blue I will be thinking of you! Treat yourself to a fav healthy item. Deb
In routine & sometimes boredom for me. Or it's the I'll start my diet on Monday mentality. Also most social activities are on weekends and time with others usually = food. I had to shop today and I swear I could hear the pumpkin pies calling out take me home and eat me. Lol lol I left those pies on their shelf and treated myself to a pricey bag if cortland apples (my fav) instead. Hang in there Blue I will be thinking of you! Treat yourself to a fav healthy item. Deb
Topic: what is it about weekend?
Why are weekends so much harder than during the week? I've been busy doing things but it seems everytime I pass by the kitchen all I can think about is something to snack on. I don't think I can drink anymore water.
I have to cook this afternoon because I have meals planned for next week that need to be done today. My schedule for next week is pretty busy not to mention next weekend is Thanksgiving. I sometimes think the shorter days and cooler weather send my body into hibernation mode.
I have some shopping to do too but I don't want to go the mall because of all the temptations (given the current mood I'm in).
arrrrgghhhh
Winifred
I have to cook this afternoon because I have meals planned for next week that need to be done today. My schedule for next week is pretty busy not to mention next weekend is Thanksgiving. I sometimes think the shorter days and cooler weather send my body into hibernation mode.
I have some shopping to do too but I don't want to go the mall because of all the temptations (given the current mood I'm in).
arrrrgghhhh
Winifred
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on 9/26/12 10:42 pm - Canada
on 9/26/12 10:42 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Hump Day Weigh-In - Sept 26
We just hit week 23. We still have the weekly weigh-ins and classes until week 26. Then we have 6 sessions between week 27 and full year mark. If we want to attend more (if we feel we need the support) then we can purchase additional sessions. Like you, we can make appointments to see the doctor or dietititan if required.
Good luck at rheumatologist on Monday. It's good that you've identified foods that cause flare-ups...I'm sure that will be helpful to both you and doctor. (Tracking and journaling really do work. Are you using My Fitness Pal?)
Good luck at rheumatologist on Monday. It's good that you've identified foods that cause flare-ups...I'm sure that will be helpful to both you and doctor. (Tracking and journaling really do work. Are you using My Fitness Pal?)
Topic: RE: Hump Day Weigh-In - Sept 26
I understand the pain flares, it's hard to even think about exercise when it happens. It's too bad that they can't do the optfast program online using skype I think a lot of people could benefit from it. I know that some people use the shakes from Costco with a little food to match the nutrition from the optifast or as an alternative.
Winifred
Winifred
Topic: RE: Hump Day Weigh-In - Sept 26
Hi Win, it looks like you had a very good week too. Given your RA pain and eating out I agree you prob had a loss. I too deal with chronic pain. Currently dealing with sciatica and live with fibromyalgia. When my pain flares or I am on pain meds like now I tend to hold onto weight too. I also decided against WLS for a number of reason and Opti program not an option for me. Nearest clinc is over 2 hrs away. And we don't own a car. I find the OH forum really helpful! I have had a great month even though there is just a few here to share, I feel supported. And recipes have been helpful. Please stay with us and keep posting. I would love to see this board a little more active. Congrats again on another good week. Hope you get your RA pain under control. Deb
Topic: RE: Hump Day Weigh-In - Sept 26
We did have classes as we cut back on the shakes but next Tuesday we hit week 19. We then have to go every week for 7 weeks to get weighed. Then it's once a month for 6 months. We can make appointments to see any of the staff at any time if we need to.
I see the Rhuematologist on Monday and I'm hoping he'll change some of my meds to stop the flair-ups. I've tried to use the time since the shake to monitor which foods I'm eating to see if they cause a reaction. I've found a couple such as tomatoes, grapefruits and banans, so now I stay away from them.
How far along are you, in terms of your clases?
Winifred
I see the Rhuematologist on Monday and I'm hoping he'll change some of my meds to stop the flair-ups. I've tried to use the time since the shake to monitor which foods I'm eating to see if they cause a reaction. I've found a couple such as tomatoes, grapefruits and banans, so now I stay away from them.
How far along are you, in terms of your clases?
Winifred
(deactivated member)
on 9/26/12 11:34 am, edited 9/26/12 11:34 am - Canada
on 9/26/12 11:34 am, edited 9/26/12 11:34 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Hump Day Weigh-In - Sept 26
Hi Win,
I think you had a good week. Going out for 2 meals to restaurants and having wine will happen. And going up less than a pound is pretty good all things considered. I hope your RA settles down so you can get rid of any excess fluid. (My guess is you probably had a weight loss but sodium in the restaurant food is what has you bloated).
I like that you have some supportive people from your class there to support each other. Do you not have classes once you are done your shakes and back on food?
Have a great week as well.
Tammy
I think you had a good week. Going out for 2 meals to restaurants and having wine will happen. And going up less than a pound is pretty good all things considered. I hope your RA settles down so you can get rid of any excess fluid. (My guess is you probably had a weight loss but sodium in the restaurant food is what has you bloated).
I like that you have some supportive people from your class there to support each other. Do you not have classes once you are done your shakes and back on food?
Have a great week as well.
Tammy
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