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I have big problem with acid reflux and take nexium daily,i'm also on the Atkins diet cause it's the only thing that works for me.For the last couple of days I have had the belchies and chest pain cause of the stuff that hits me at mid chest and feels liek a heart problem.This happend at my doctors office last week and she gave me an on the spot full ekg with lab work..I told her what it was but she had to see for her self,she agrees with me about feeling like my gaull bladder is fixing to pull a nasty bender wich is gonna make me real sick till it runns it corse.I have had gaull stones before so the old doctor I had said just let it pass then it will be ok,this doctos said if it dose blow this time it comes out,I have been so ready for it to be taken out so I wont have to deal with it.
Anyway with this adkins food plan the only thing that has been a problem is feeling like im gonna wipe out after a hard work out,i'm keeping my carbs around 35 oe 40 I tryed to go on a zero carb thing but I couldnt handle it like I could when I was 40yro.So im keeping baked chicken in the fridge,boied eggs,pnb,cheese to use as a pick up.What use to work was fruit but most have a prob with to many carbs...an small apple has 29 and an orange has 40 so what else can I do? if anyone has a sugestion I would be thakfull for it. |
Few of my thoughts!
Most people who know me, know that I am very athletic and tend to eat very healthy for the most part. I have my share of cheats here and there.
I am following a modified Paleo Diet, but let me say something diet is not something that should be considered temporary. A diet is what you eat. I have dairy in my diet due to health reasons I need it. I was recently introduced to a product by my coach / nutritionist. It is called Generation UCAN. http://generationucan.com/home.html That is the website it gives you in depth details of what makes their products unique. This is a great product if you are diabetic or are Gluten Free. They carry a protein powder as well as an electrolyte replacement. |
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I've been using an app on my phone to track everything I eat.
It's probably not very different than WW online, but it's free. I suspect that the data I use for calories, etc isn't as accurate as it would be on WW, but that's okay for me. I've lost about ten pounds a month since January 2. I've done a lot of personal work, and I am able to be rigorously honest about what I eat. I'm very uncomfortable with the way women are socialized to hate their bodies. I stay away from conversations where women talk about how bad they are for eating or drinking. I'm not interesting in dieting or manipulating my food choices in a compulsive way. So it's been hard for me to get support for the choices I make that are healthy for me. |
Holly ~ Was that Quorn Products? Never heard of them, I will check it out. Thanks.
Wayha, I have given up sugar completely and I feel good too! Very excited!! |
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Just finished fighting off a cold
I wanted to write a quick note about another thing I noticed recently, and I believe it has to do with the increased protein intake and lack of wheat and sugar and that is the severity of my cold.
I just finished fighting off a cold and usually when I get hot by a cold I am out for the count for a few days. This time however was so different. I was still achey and congested but I didn't feel anywhere near as played out or sick as usual. I kept waiting for the cold to get really bad yet it never did. This has never happened to me before. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks again Holly, will check it out :) |
Has anyone been through something like this?
There are times that my weight loss feels less like a blessing and more like a "curse"...This morning I am having some old me/new me issues. I was looking at pics taken yesterday and cannot wrap my brain around the fact that it's really me. It just doesn't seem possible. The old me, the pre-weight loss me of 5 years ago is clouding things. My WL doc assures me that, while it may never stop completely, in time this will happen less frequently. But it's very unsettling nonetheless... I still have "fat days"...the ones where I feel like I'm still in that old body...getting in my own way...sometimes that's who is looking back at me from the mirror. There are also my "thin days"...the ones where I feel so small. I look down at myself and marvel at the narrowness of my lower body...the distance between me and the steering wheel or the fact that there's so much "give" in my seat belt. And I remind myself that 5 years ago there was no such distance or "give." And it's more than just getting used to my appearance. There are the hunger issues. The old me seldom felt hungry so I'm having to get used to the feeling and that it means I need to eat. Oddly enough recognizing when I'm full (as in satisfied not stuffed) was never a problem when I started the diet and exercise program prescribed for me. In fact, that's been really easy. According to my WL doc this feeling of being hungry, recognizing it as hunger, is an indication of being in a healthy body...that I'm "thinking like a healthy person." When he asked me if I remembered being thin I reminded him that at that point in my life I was a former athlete who was struggling with an eating disorder so I'm at a disadvantage. And while I am no longer "practicing" the disorder will always be with me every moment of every day and with every bite of food. Perhaps that's why this is so difficult... Despite this disconnect I am determined to keep moving forward because I know that I am far healthier now than 5 years ago. And I refuse to ever do that to myself again. And while I am having these current struggles, I haven't lost faith in myself and in the end I WILL win! |
To lift myself out of the blue mood I was in earlier today (when I made my previous post), I went shopping with absolutely no intention of buying anything because my budget is super tight right now.
I decided to try on jeans because I can pull my current ones on and off without undoing them. Figured either it was because they're so well broken in or maybe there was the slightest chance that I just might be able to fit into the next size down. OMG, I'm down 2 jeans sizes!!!!!!! WooHoo!!!! Budget thrown to the wind, those jeans came home with me!!!!!!! (Actually, I could have gone down a third size but they were tighter than my budget...lol) |
Had an awesome appointment this morning with my WL doctor. Since I'm approaching maintenance and the number of pounds lost each month is getting smaller, we're no longer measuring my progress by the number of pounds lost. Instead we're looking at percentage of my weight from the prior visit. He said I have been losing at least 11% since day one and is extremely pleased, as am I.
He also strongly recommends that I eat 3 meals/day,rather than my usual two or one, and that I get no less than 20g of lean protein at every meal. Then there was the leg cramp discussion...he frowned on potassium and calcium supplements and prefers that I get this from food. The potassium supplements don't deliver as much as foods will. And he wants me to avoid calcium supplements because they can cause kidney stones as calcium tends to collect there. Also, the area I live in is called the " Stone Belt" because of high mineral content in the soil and ground water. BTW - while I'm not supposed to eat bananas, he approved my eating them as long as I continue with the small jar of Gerber baby food bananas because they are portion controlled... 90 cal/jar and have 350+ mg of potassium. We compromised (as always) and I need to keep a log of frequency and duration this month. That will determine whether or not he sends me for a work-up. |
I'm not looking for advice or suggestions; I just want to share how I feel today.
I have lost almost 15% of my body weight, lowered my cholesterol more than 40 points, and I am no longer pre diabetic. I feel great about my success, but I still don't feel like fat is bad and thin is good and I still don't believe in unhealthy unbalanced diets. I am having a lot of feelings about the changes in my body. More people are noticing me in public places, mostly men. I am middle aged, and it's middle aged men who look over and look away. Nobody's been aggressive, but I am aware of the attention. I'm also feeling sad. I've had to get rid of a lot of clothing, and I miss my pretty things. I only wore my pretty bathing suit once or twice, and It's way too baggy on me. I can hardly lift the contractor's black plastic bag of clothing that I have to bring to a thrift store. I've always loved clothing, and I have always worn stylish outfits, my own style, I mean. I have never been shy about wearing miniskirts and sleeveless tops and beautiful underthings. I have spent a lot of time looking for clothing I like online, and Now, I don't even know what size I wear. |
I am up almost 30lbs from my lowest weight. ugh... its so frustrating! I have been going through stress, eating horribly and not moving, so I know why this has happened. I also know exactly what to do to get this weight off, and keep it off. I just need that switch to turn on again.
My friend is a Beachbody coach, and we have a group of 10 friends who are starting the Shakeology and Hip Hop Abs DVD for a 30 day challenge group. It was kinda expensive, $150 for the Shakeology and DVD, but i wanted to support my friend, and also be part of a group to be accountable. I got my goods today, and made a shake for lunch. I accidentally ordered the vegan chocolate instead of the regular chocolate Shakeology, but it tasted good! Justin hated it though, lol. So, June 1st, I'm gonna be "hip hoping" (scary) in my living room, and moving my body again and starting their 6 day cleanse. I can do this!! I'm looking forward to posting regularly on this thread again! |
I know most folks don't want this much detail, but it keeps getting easier to find.
"Google just added nutrition info for over 1,000 fruits, vegetables, meats, and full dishes to its search results. It's designed to work well with voice search too, so you can just ask it "how much protein is in an egg?" and get your answer. The feature will begin rolling out today." Wolfram Alpha also has extensive breakdowns, I have used it for a couple of years. This with google is set to work with voice search also. Google post with details |
I guess I'm posting to fess up that I have had a rough couple of weeks of poor food choices.
I kept tracking my food, and paying attention to how much protein, carbs, and fat I was eating, but For whatever reason, I was self sabotaging. I did agree to let my doctor's medical assistant weigh me; I've always politely refused before. We are nearing the end of the school year, and I am tired and stressed. It seems easier to eat out, or buy food at school, because I don't have to grocery shop, or cook, or clean up afterwards. My neighbor and I used to joke that we needed wives, but what we really meant was that we needed someone to take care of us. I can take care of myself by eating healthy delicious food. |
After two weeks of travel, stress, and not being totally conscious of what I was eating, I finally stepped on the scale. Wow! It wasn't the disaster I had been worrying about. I can live with that.
I assume I am making healthier choices without really thinking about it and that is a good thing. Now I am dreaming of what the scale would show if I paid attention AND got my patootie to the gym. Healthy living to all!!! |
I have also gained weight. 10 pounds but since I had lost 50 originally, I know that I can gain it all back in the blink of an eye.
Dating= thin (for me) must look good for the butches... Relationship= weight gain (for me) ah...comfortable and in love I have tons of excuses: My GF loves to eat out My job is horribly demanding so I don't walk 30 minutes twice a day now (meeting after meeting, project after project and they all need it tomorrow! Truth: Just because we eat out all of the time does not mean I have to make unhealthy choices (but it tastes so good). I can set better limits with people that make unrealistic demands of me at work (very, very hard for me-you need 600 behavioral health codes reviewed to ensure that nothing is left out, with a 24-hour turn-around time? But, of course I can do that). I need to get a grip. Right now. |
Instant weight loss + Hamburger helper= a totaly wrecked guts...if u can't keep the food in u wont gain weight.I do not recomend this .
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I am a fellow diabetic, and have recently had to lose a little bit of weight. About 15kgs.
For me, I follow a plan set by Dr Fuhrman - his book is called Eat To Live and his diet is centered around eating foods that are of high nutrient density. Since I've switched, the sugar binges have stopped, the weight has come off, my eyes have cleared, I think better, I have more energy. It's definitely not for everyone - it's essentially plant-based Vegan, to most people that doesn't seem the most exciting. But for me it worked. Love and light. AuB. |
Ok time to get back on the wagon....
Out with the carbs and in with the protein.. |
Yesterday I got on the scale for the first time in over a week and, to my delight, found that I'd lost about 8 lbs since my last WL doctor's visit!
This morning I was down by another 2.1 which is even better! Have an appointment with my WL doc this Friday and I'd like to be down another 3 (which would be a total of 13 since last month) but I'll be happy with this current number! Another thing...this has me super excited too! Yesterday I was wearing those smaller jeans I bought last month. When I was changing clothes I decided to see if I could take them off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. And I could! Today I wore a top to work that was given to me by my stepsister and which I was unable to wear until yesterday when I decided to try it on. (It's the raspberry one I'm wearing in my latest gallery photo.) This has been quite a journey for me and it hasn't always been easy. But it has definitely been worth it and I AM worth it! ALL of us are worth it!!!!! |
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Veggies are way lower in carbs, avacado and egg whites on a salad, celery goes well with pnb. Carrots, cabbage, cauliflower are all higher carbs, but cabbage can be used to make a meat/cheese roll up. For portability, celery stuffed with pnb, or broccoli pieces might be easier for after a workout. Concentrate on timing...2 hours before a workout, eat a protein, and drink water. Avoid sugar AND sugar substitutes...new studies are painting a picture of Splenda/Equal/Spireva all adding to abdominal fat (worse for cardiac health) and rebound cravings/'drops' in serum glucose secondary to low blood sugars---which are actually caused by the body neurologically being aware that although a 'sweet' was consumed, the expected physiological change didn't occur...so your brain tells you to consume more. Vicious cycle if you answer that with more substitutes.... Good luck!!! |
Saw my WL doctor yesterday...I'm down another 11.3 lbs since last month!
I'm thrilled with this but at the same time there's confusion stemming from internal conflict and a high level of insecurity and lack of confidence. Last weekend I had a long conversation with a former boss who is also one of my most cherished friends, big brother and mentor. He told me "Don't let the opinions of others determine who you are or how you see yourself." He went on to suggest that I write this on my mirror and leave it there "until it sinks in." I haven't done that yet and may not but it's sound advice and some I need to follow... To steal from a friend's song..."There's so much left to do but there's so much you've (I've) already done..." I never expected there would be any conflict/confusion over the positive results of this journey. He asked me if had I known would I have started much less stayed with it? At the moment I don't really know...I did this for me...for my health...I was slowly dying from the excess weight...digging my own grave with my knife and fork. Thankfully that is no longer the case, so mission accomplished. But this unsteady feeling from the collateral damage of my success is difficult for me...there's no "wall" for me to hide behind even if it was killing me there was a comfort there and sense of consistency... There's a part of me, the "grown up," who knows I will overcome this and that gives me hope but at the same time little comfort. Because the other part of me is a very frightened "little girl" who feels lost, alone, abandoned, adrift, isolated... Despite this I am determined to keep moving forward on this journey. Interesting though, the weight seems like just a battle to be easily won while the rest is all out war. But a war that I am determined to win! Sorry for rambling but this is some necessary venting... Has anyone else experienced this or something similar? And if so, what did you do to help you overcome it? |
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I have a rare genetic defect that controls my life no matter what I do. When I say control it controls essentially how my body works. But there is a choice to make, do I allow it to control what I do for fun or my life in general absolutely not. In the past when I was younger it nearly caused me to commit suicide a few times. This is how overpowering it is. So far out of all the people I know with this disease, I am the most physically fit and active person. At one point 6 years ago, I realized I had a choice. That choice was to continue eating the garbage and junk food I ate and gain weight till I had diabetes. Or start to make changes in my life to make me live longer and have fun doing it. I chose the second. Since that happened I went from 185lbs down to about 130lbs and now I am back up to 140lbs. Now my goal is to drop my body fat down to 12%. Something I want to share with you, is the disease I have doesn't make me who I am, nor does the fact I am a sports fanatic now. I am still that guy who loves to make others laugh. Who is there for my friends and family. If you are struggling to figure out who you are ask your friends when they think of you what comes to mind. Work from that. You as a person as a whole will never change regardless of your weight. |
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When I am at a healthy weight, I have gone through periods of feeling more exposed, and vulnerable. At one time, after being assaulted, I think I even made a decision (subconsciously) to make myself an unhealthy size, to avoid men finding me attractive. Believe me, I was more than successful at achieving this. Having been raised by a family who's main career choices center on mental health, I have never found therapists, or group therapy to be helpful, at all. Eventually, I just began having positive inner-monologues with myself, whenever I have feelings of vulnerability, or negative thoughts about my weight, or other peoples' weight. I have to do this, nearly every day, regardless of my size, or current health conditions. Because, regardless of what my current weight/size is, my brain tells me that I am grossly overweight, so it is important that I the take time to remind myself daily, that my body shape/size does not reflect who I am as a person, and that the most important thing I can do for my body, is to keep trying to stay healthy. I also have to ignore the outside influence of others, who's idea of what is a healthy diet/weight, is very different from what is healthy for me. If I have a conversation about my diet with someone who thinks differently (something I avoid), I find that a lot of people can be utterly and completely negative. |
Having been the skinny person for 45 of my now 60 yrs on this planet, it has been very difficult for me to adapt to the bigger me...but alas I adapted rather well, and I can give u hundreds of excuses/reasons fro having gotten to the weight of 285 pounds....(actually i tipped 300 but whose counting).
For the past 4 months I have been following a rather strict diet, (Joel Fuhrmans Eat to Live), I am now at 238 (depending on the time of day) and I must admit Scarlet, it is really weird. I would have thought I would be overjoyed by the body changes, and reducation in weight...I am BUt....I have discovered eating was something I did out of boredom, lonleliness, laziness and..damn...I am addicted to sugary crap...One little smidgen and my entire being is craving for more more more.... I quit smoking over 5 years ago...I thought that was difficult, : O The Eat to live diet is wonderful, I have more energy than I have had in years, I am never hungry and for me when I follow it religiouly, I am never hungry nor do I crave crap food, and I have not missed a single animal product. I have met with Dr. fhurman, since he happens to practice in my hometown, I also checked him out with a bunch of folks...all I can say is, if it were not for Joel I would not have lost the weight..I have 65 pounds more to go... One thing a diet can not help me with is..the way the body is loosing the weight..... this chest hasnt gone down at all...i no longer get mistaken for a guy. ..cause there is no way u can miss these puppies....but that is also an issue for me...I like being rather androgynous, (except when i need to use a bathroom) and I am rather butch....and now that...i am loosing weight everywhere but THERE....I feel like I am loosing part of me.... I sometimes wonder if that is why I allowed myself to gain so much weight,,,so my gut would stick out as much as my chest ..and all the psychological issues that went with that. Well anyway, I am on this diet, it is working...and when I am on the roof of my house, wearing shorts, beater and work boots....old men come over and holler up to me " hey lady you need some help...." first time it happened i looked around to see if there was a lady in distress somewhere.... |
Yeaterday I spent nearly all day either on the road or in at the pool hall,I did eat before I left home but after near eight hours of barely anything I felt like crap.I did a big nono on the way home cause I was to tired to fix anything when I finaly got home.Yes I sined and sined big time cause I stoped at churchies chicken for a box of my fave fried chicken and bisquits,I only had one bisquit plus three small peices of chicken over an hour so it wouldnt hit me stomach like a rock,today the poor things is on revolt kinda.Mostly all I wanted was a cool shower then a nap.The plus being I won a spopt to Vegas for the nationals in August,im still tired from yesterday.I still am watching what I eat even though the steroid shots I have gotten fro my back and shoulder are not helping to foght the weight gain thats going right to my gut.I wish I could find something that works in reduceig it but nothing seems to be working nomater how I work out...i'm not goveig up just wish something would woke even a little.
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Well, this should be a hot kettle of fish...
AMA declares obesity a disease Los Angeles Times If Obesity Is a Disease, Who's Going to Treat It? Huffington Post Obesity disease status could hurt insurance, help pharma NBC News I was going to take a Coursera course on "Obesity and Economics" this summer. I had to push it off until next summer. Something tells me it is going to be a lot more interesting a year from now. :glasses: |
I'm struggling today, just completely impatient with my body, and the way it works (my gastric issues). I need more sleep, because sleep is a very important part (for me) of losing the unhealthy extra weight. I just can't seem to catch more than 5 hours of sleep at a time, this is making exercise a real challenge.
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Well, the time has come when I MUST tackle the weight loss goal with sincerity. I saw a weight loss doc last Monday and she has informed me that she feels the BPD/DS surgery is the best choice for me although the ultimate decision must be made by me. I have gained and lost over the years but each time increasing until at my current weight. Most people don't have to hit the bottom of the barrel with their weight issues, but for me it had to be all the way to the bottom. Soooo...over the last week I have read the entire folder of information they gave to me, began keeping a daily log of intake and exercise (honestly the exercise must be seated because it has gotten that bad for me). I say that in shame, but know there is still hope to improve or I would not even be posting here. I also bought 3 books from OA and have started a daily journal of my thoughts and emotions about my journey. I figure it can definitely help me to get both feet up on the wagon and be willing to make this work.
For some reason in past attempts when trying to lose this excess weight, I would get off say 30 to 60 pounds and all of a sudden I would feel like I were starving or something would happen in my life and I can honestly say I made a mental choice to throw it away. I really want it to be different this time. I really want this monkey off of my back so hope to gain support here as well as who I have in my real life with the support groups and docs, etc... The foreword of the OA text had a statement that hit me today. It stated "I feel that eating binges are often displaced temper tantrums or rage reactions." How many times when I go for food is it because of something I am feeling emotionally that I dislike?? This also ties in with a quote from a friend of mine that I met on Facebook. A while back she posted "Life is a feast - do not feed your appetite; choose your hunger." To me this has great meaning. Life has so much to offer and instead of compulsively overeating think of the long term. The real hunger is for life...to live fully again. Therefore, each time when encountering food it is possible for me to think of my ultimate goal which is life and doing the things that I can no longer do instead of feeding to relieve the emotional discomfort I am experiencing. I don't know if this resonates with anyone else, but I have found for today those have been some of my thoughts about my current journey....AND I feel like I have just rambled incessantly and really said not much of anything. LOL!! |
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I have decided to use July 4th as the start of my independence from my unhealthy habits. I am going to start moving more and making better food choices. I would like to lose weight but more important to me is to feel better - to have more energy and more desire to do things I enjoy. |
I started getting earnest again with regular exercise and eating better a few weeks ago. Just after my birthday, actually. There's nothing like another candle in your cupcake to make you start thinking about things, right?
There's a certain amount of leeway we have to give ourselves. Most of us have full time jobs and/or other commitments that make devoting time to plan healthy meals and time to go to the gym/for a walk/run, etc very difficult. The last time I began, seriously, a workout regimine and put more thought into what went into my mouth (and tended to stick around a little farther South) I had recently moved from WA to TX and was....temporarily.....unemployed. Granted, I spent a certain amount of the day online doing applications and making calls and going to interviews, but for the most part, I had all the time in the world. And I made it count. I dropped 40 lbs and looked and felt better and was happier. Then I got a physically demanding full time job and I couldn't go to the gym every day and spend 1-3 hours there. The exercise petered off to nothing and my eating eventually went back to whatever I craved at that moment instead of what my body needed. So, I've been easing back into it and trying to be more forgiving towards myself. I don't go to the gym every day. I can't. I would burn out and then nothing would get accomplished. I do try to make the time that I am able to devote to the gym count. I don't dawdle too much and I do push myself every time, depending on what I can give that day. Some days, I am on fire and run as if my life depended on it (for brief periods of time, but you know what I mean) and some days it's a victory just to show up and walk for half an hour at a 'normal' pace. I am the tortoise. First, the tortoise. Then the hare. Then the eagle. Center myself and find my path. Check. Learn how to walk it. In progress. Learn how to run it. Soon. Learn how to soar above it. When the time is right. Yesterday, I just didn't feel up to it. I have a couple of very minor injuries that make running uncomfortable. I could have still gone and walked the treadmill or walked around the neighborhood, but I didn't. Today I had to cut my workout short due to an appointment, but I pushed myself the hardest I could in the time that I had. I win some, I hold steady sometimes and sometimes I fall behind a little. Ideally, it all comes out in the wash. I think my main motivation is that I am still trying and things are starting to click into place. Even though I may have eaten something I "shouldn't" have (meaning that moderation is a nifty idea, but only if it's put into practice) or I skip a workout when there's not a medical reason for doing so, I still try. Less soda and more water. Less meat and more beans. More veggies and less pre-packaged junk. More grilled and sauted and less fried. More workouts and less excuses. I've started to see results and that's always exciting. I am the tortoise and I'm okay with that. For now. |
Yesterday while reading I ran across a statement that has had me deep in thought analyzing my compulsions. It was this:
"I feel that eating binges are displaced temper tantrums or rage reactions." I think this may be true of emotional eaters in general. Food has become a coping strategy to numb the emotions being felt. I know this is true for me. Does anyone else care to discuss their thoughts on this topic or how they feel it is for them? |
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I gotta get some shuteye for my day tomorrow, but want to chime in on this briefly. I'm an emotional eater. Any emotion will do. Stressed? Eat something. Hurt feelings? Eat something. Hurt body? As long as it's not a stomach ache, eat something. Angry? Eat something and eat it fast. Bored? Eat something and take my time. The sweeter or creamier or more 'comforting', the better. Don't forget to plunk myself down in front of the computer or TV while doing it. Emotions: disengage. Face stuffing autopilot: engage. Food is love until it's not. Too much love smothers the spirit and too much food kills the body. I just read a story about a 7 year old boy who volunteers for an organization that trains dogs to signal when someone's blood sugar rises too high or falls too low. One of the dogs signaled at him. His parents had him checked and he's at the tippy top edge of diabetes. SEVEN! Back on track.... *****possibly triggering****** It...emotional eating...started early for me and has always been a coping method. I haven't been shy about my history. I spent 10 years under the thumb of a controlling, manipulative child rapist as well as experiencing a one time molestation by one of my first cousins at age 5 (he was 14). I think that, subconsciously, I wanted to make myself less attractive in the hopes that it would stop. I know that's a normal response now. Then, it just felt like a failed attempt and thus began the cycle of punishing and rewarding myself with food that I still have to work on to this very day. |
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I just want to share where I'm at; I'm not looking for any advice or suggestions. I'm still tracking my food, and I've lost about 50 pounds. I still have plenty of weight to lose but my blood pressure's lower, my cholesterol's gone down, and I'm no longer pre diabetic. I'm much more physically comfortable and I just started exercising. I'm taking water aerobics five mornings a week, and I joined the Y so I can take group exercise classes. I've been doing great, and I am very proud of myself. My weight loss seems to be stalled since I started exercising. Maybe I'm not drinking enough water; maybe I'm not eating enough calories for my level of exertion. I should have taken some body measurements so I can assess my progress that way. I know that it took exactly this many years and personal work on myself to get me here, to this place where I can pay enough attention to my body. |
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It examines a lot of the current chemical tinkering that is going on in the processed food industries right now. There is very targeted manipulation of sugars, fats, and salt, along with texture and mouth feel. It is strikingly similar to what was going on in the tobacco industry 30 – 40 years ago. These foods are being specifically engineered to trigger opiate and dopamine receptors in our brains. Heroin anyone? This emotional connection that we have to certain foods is most certainly being exploited, only making it worse. For me, knowledge is power, and this is helping. Understanding how it works, and that I am not the only button-pusher involved here somehow makes me feel a little more in control. Not a fix, just another tool in the toolbox. |
Happy 4th of July everyone!
For me, today is the kick off day of my healthier habits. (My independence day!) In the past its been about taking things away ... ie. taking things out of my diet or severely limiting them. I tended to feel like I was missing something or would feel rebellious against the rules. This time I decided to focus on the positives - on what I'm going to add in to my diet or my lifestyle. The first steps I decided on was to have a piece of fruit every day, drink 8 glasses of water a day, and move more often. I've been slowly reading through this thread and have been very inspired. Thank you to everyone who has posted! |
I am the same way and I am trying to curb my emotional eating habits. When I found out that I was losing my job in May, I would normally go home and find any form of sweets we had. Instead, I took my dog out for a nice walk around our apartment complex and enjoyed it. Each day is a struggle for me since my job has been extended and knowing that I might lose my job at the end of July.
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Growing up in a dysfunctional home as a child and being homeless at 16, means that I still struggle with rejection and other emotions. When I am stressed and bored, I will eat more junk food to healthy food. When I am done eating this junk food, I feel bad and mentally berate myself over this. When something is said about the junk food missing, I become embarrassed and really berate myself mentally. When I started my weight loss journey six years ago, I found keeping my emotional eating was easier than now. I thought getting braces would help me loose weight, but it hasn't.
Zimmeh Quote:
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It's interesting isn't it? This close connection between our emotions and eating.
There's a flip side to stress eating and I haven't seen it mentioned here...stress not-eating. Has anyone experienced this? |
I can totally understand the "food is love" and "food is comforting" concept. I lived with it for a long time.
Food didn't care that I was/am gay/trans. Food didn't tell me I was stupid like my mom did. Food didn't make fun of me. Food was comforting. It was pleasure in terms of taste. It took me a very long time to appreciate that food is fuel and that I need to treat it as such. Crap in, crap out. Just like if I use watered-down gas for my car, the performance fails, if I feed myself crap, my body, the machine that it is, will pay for it. For some people, moderation works. For some, it doesn't. Geneen Roth is a wonderful author and has written many pieces on breaking away from emotional eating. |
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