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This is true for me also. When my ex and I broke up, I texted a friend about how ugly I was. Even though, I am maintaining my weight at 162lbs, I still feel horrible and I don't like the person looking at me in the mirror. This time of year is the hardest for me and on Tuesday, I broke. I started crying and really really hating myself. I went to work, where a co-worker saw me, and asked what was wrong. I told her what was up and that if I had a container of 2 dozen cookies from Publix, I would eat them all. She nearly fell over and said, "It is a good thing you don't have them". When I got home from work on Tuesday, I went to bed and cried some more. I also told her that I cannot wait until my birthday when I can hang out with friends.
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My friend, yes you should be posting here! Like Jo said, negative self talk in our own heads is a freakin' HARD obstacle to hurdle. Honestly for me, it's something that I battle with every. single. day. We want you to share your journey, the good, bad & the ugly. For me, it's when I say things (or type them here) that it becomes a reality that I have to face. Problem is, I've bottled things up for sooooo long, becoming the Queen of Denial, that things got so out of control. I learned that lovely trick from my mother ~ ignore it till it goes away or if you don't have to face things till you talk about them. Our journeys, yes even the struggles, have taught me to be thankful for the good days and learn from the hard days. We are all human and will have bumps along the way. Luckily for us, we have an amazing support system here, with people that are always willing to offer words of encouragement, wisdom & support. |
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Isn't it amazing that we can't remember what we may have done over the weekend, but can remember WORD FOR WORD an insult that someone has said about our weight 10+ years ago?! My childhood best friend... telling me, I needed to go on a diet because I couldn't wear a BANDANA as a belt (at the age of 10). My high school principle... when I reported harrassment by a male student, telling me a "girl of my size" should be thankful for the attention & to take it as a compliment. (yeah, I wore a size 12) My grandmother... when I was 19, smacking me on the ass and tellling me my ass was bigger than hers. If I kept it up, I'ld never find a husband. (yep, still a size 12) A former male co-worker last year... "I see you are still putting on weight". And the list can go on... How do we turn off this crap?! |
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Sweet girl, I am so very sorry that you had a rough day. I am sure that we have all been there, and felt that pain. This time of year is tough for a lot of people... "holiday cheer" is not universal for everyone. I don't know about you, but for me, a good cry is cleansing. It's like I'm finally able to let all the pain & negativity out. The next day I usually wake up with a sense of starting over with all the bad stuff gone. I hope that you are having a better day. You are making amazing strides on your journey... keep your chin up! |
I did feel better afterwards and I am not going to stop myself. I am making damn good strides with my life and I am looking forward to turning 38 in two weeks.
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I had the same experience. When I was in 6th grade, I thought of myself as this huge, monstrous, immensely fat thing....and it made sense given all the messages I was getting from family. A few years ago, coincidentally in the middle of counseling, I found an old newspaper clipping with a picture of me (and other girls) representing our school's drill team (yes, I was a dork :) ). I had ponytails, and breasts, and I was as tall as the teacher who led us. There was also nothing at all "fat" about me. I was my full height....and probably weighed 135-140.....and I looked like a perfectly normal developing girl. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself, at that age, what I really looked like...because frankly, I was cute. |
I am having potato casserole for dinner.
It has: Four baking potatoes Veggies of your choice -Frozen veggies are better EVOO -Used to coat the veggies -I add about a tablespoon to the pan and drizzle the tops of the veggies Seasonings -I used -Crushed Red Pepper -Italian seasonings -Garlic salt -dash Shredded cheese :) Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 1.5 hours Enjoy! :) |
Last summer I ran into someone I had dated in high school,he thought he was a real lady killer then,once one of is friends told him I would end up just a fat old italian momma with a passel of kids.I realy tryed hard to not have a good laugh when I saw him cause he weighs nearly 350 if its an ounce,is bald as a que ball and paying allimoney to 3 wives and 4 kids.I wasnt laughing at his weight but the situation and how its backlashed on him.If he only had any idea at all how life has changed for me over the years,I got the best end of it.
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Thanks for sharing all of this hard stuff about what family and friends can do to sabotage us, even though they don't mean to.
Yes the things that stick in our minds, no matter how much people tell us we are perfect and beautiful, those negative comments linger. I can't ever remember not feeling like I needed to be on a diet, even at a size kids 14. (I was an adult) I felt I should have been in a 12. Now at a size women's 8, I struggle to feel that this acceptable and I should be in a 6. Everyday a struggle to feel right. I am trying to be so very good because my trip to New Orleans is near and I want to be in a good headspace around all that yummy food. I don't want to have to go through detox like I do after each trip there, the salt alone is a killer. I weighed in after a month of counting calories and I've lost 6 pounds. 6 pounds on a 5"1 frame is a good amount! My skirt felt a little looser today so I am happy, I am also finding some days I can't even get to 1,000 calories. I am replacing the carbs with more fruit. It sure does keep the hunger pangs away. The iphone app has been a lifesaver. It's so easy and tracks everything, and it's quite a reality check. It's called My Fitness Pal if anyone is interested. (I call it the "fitness bitch" but that's just me) Good luck to all, this time of y is a tough one, but it's TOO dang hard to lose it once you find it! |
i get seriously emotional about this stuff... damn tapes... Took me a bit to be able to respond myself. but here i'll try.. (((((Anya))))) first of all, like they all said, this thread is for the good & bad, and that's what makes this thread so motivating & inspiring.. When we can come in here and shake off the hard & challenging thoughts we have, or share the hurtful & angering things which holds us back sometimes.. That's where our growth comes from - sharing, usually.. So thank you everyone for sharing.. i can certainly relate.. As a child, i began obsessing food and remember thinking how fat i was and hating how people looked at me then.. Being so uncomfortable in my own skin, yet when i look at pictures of me then, i look almost flawless and wonder why on earth i was so hard on myself then... Oh, i remember... my mother was one of the hardest people on me about my body image.. She consistently reminded me that every bit of food i was putting in my mouth would make me fatter and would pinch skin on certain parts of my body to tell me constantly she was going to put me on a diet.. i can remember this back as far as when i was 7 & 8 years old.. i remember her telling OTHER people she was shameful of my eating habits and weight gain.. i also remember one day (i was about 10 years old), i asked for 50 cents to go to the corner store with my friends, and she threw me on a weight scale demanding me to look at the number on that scale (i cant remember what the number was) and telling me that all the junkfood i was eating would give me a fat ass and high numbers and people would laugh at me.. i remember from that point on, i would sneak change every so often, and i would then hide and eat junkfood away from her sight.. i was devastated, but angry i couldn't fit in with my friends.. (i also remember this was how she taught me about smoking, when i was 8 she stuck a cigarette in my mouth and made me inhale til i coughed myself ill..) i've never touched a cigarette since, which i'm thankful for not smoking but her approach, gawd.. i remember developing some obsessive behaviours back as a child, through my teenage years also because i struggled with bullying from grade 7 on.. i remember trying to fit in, and doing extreme things , even foodwise.. Bringing your own lunch was unheard of, and growing up poor i didn't have money to spend.. So often went without a meal at lunch and then would be starving once the time i was home.. Regardless of what i did to try and fit in, i didn't.. i felt socially challenged, constantly and although i wasn't overweight or obese (yet), i certainly wasn't tiny at that time and girls would always pick at certain things on me or make fun of things i was wearing, or the way things fit me or something about my appearance.. The teasing, the laughing, the lonely feeling always got to me, more & more each day... & with that, i always turned to food. (secretly) my mother & stepfather, would always get mad when i ate food, snacked ... i wasnt allowed friends over when they were home, everything had to be secret.. They were always out, whether working or at the bars at night.. food comforted me, and i remember binging on foods i craved so much because they wouldnt allow me them through the week.. And the hell i would go through after for having eaten whatever i did.. As an early adult, after having children, my weight of course increased while pregnant.. i gained 79 lbs with my son, & 68 with my daughter, without losing weight in between.. i obsessed the weight loss and it's been an uphill, downhill battle constantly with me, and the negative comments, the teasing, the harsh words from my mother (and ridicule from my constantly drunk father) it ALWAYS stays in my head.. At my heaviest i stopped looking in a mirror at myself fully.. i would focus on one area that needed to be looked at and go on with my day.. i loathed clothes shopping, and eventually got to a point in my life that i stopped even leaving my house until absolutely necessary.. i pushed people out of my life, for fear they would see my fat body at my highest weight and just now i am trying to get some of my friendships and family back in my life.. Just now, after 71 lbs lost, i feel the confidence of being able to show myself ... But at 244 lbs (right now) i still have a way's to go and i look in that mirror today and be damned if i see a 244 lb woman looking back at her.. i see the 315 lb woman, i obsess my problem areas and i hear allllll the negative words said to me by any and every person t hrough life.. The laughing, the pointing, the embarrassing feelings when i couldn't do something someone else could.. While i do get so damn angry that society paints a picture of what is beautiful for a woman, and it's usually something completely unachievable, i still get stuck in the negative tapes in my head and i'm not sure i will ever break out of that.. i have done a tremendous amount of self work over this year and i have gained some self esteem and some confidence and i can say, i am a beautiful woman.. But ask me what's REALLY going on in this head of mine, guaranteed i am looking in that mirror and those words aren't what is in my head as i look at myself.. my body image makes me terribly sad.. i suffer a lot in the way of making friends too, i tend to try and reach out for friendships and i feel i fail that often too, i crave actual girlfriends to laugh with and talk girl talk and all of the ways i try and make friendships, i am so super hard on myself when it doesn't happen and then i go back to all of this undeserving "well look at me" kind of stuff.. It's a vicious circle.. Thank you all for sharing, and thank you for this space once again.. i'm all teared up and boohoo'ing as i type this, and i got super emotional last night with all of this in mind too.. It's a real challenge sharing the hard stuff for me, so i gather it must be for all of you as well and the fact we can step out of ourselves and offer the support & show we know the feelings much, is such a comfort to me... This thread always feels like a huge warm hug to me... (((((group hugs)))))) This is the stuff that makes us want to do better today for ourselves.. & coincidentally, my mother today is well overweight herself, and is one of my biggest cheerleaders now, or tries to be .. i distance her, a lot...Our relationship has always been strained, i have a lot of anger issues from my past, and things i'm not sure i can forgive.. However, she's my mother and i have allowed her in my life, but have set a lot of rules, and i distance the negativity..When she told my daughter that she had fat rolls on her tummy and that her butt was a bit big and started picking on her eating habits, i made sure i stepped up on that one.. No way! But today she is much more sensitive to how i was feeling back then and how i am feeling today.. Interesting how things change.. |
Good morning healthy friends...
Weigh in day and I've lost one pound...in 2 weeks since I didn't weigh last week. My first reaction was noooooo.....and then I reminded myself that... :rrose: I've been losing at the rate of 2 and 3 lbs a week for the last few weeks :rrose: I've been under amazing stress and, despite crying a lot and not sleeping as much as I need, I have not resorted to food to get through this...a major achievement :rrose: I received a gift of delicious chocolate covered peanut brittle...and have been successfully enjoying a small amount periodically...without over-doing it. I'm proud of that :rrose: My weight is lower right now than it has been in a couple years...and maybe my body is just readjusting to the change I'm working hard at being gentle with myself about now...and not harassing myself to do "better" is a huge part of it. Hugs to you all.... |
Made it to the gym this morning. Between being crazy busy at work, and being sick havent been to the gym in a few days. Despite all, I am holding my own though.
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The pounds u lost I shurly have found,where and how I dont know.This weekend and next thursday I have parties to go to I have fixed dishes for the ones today to take,I have been very careful to not do much eating or tasting while cooking also ive been really watching what I eat at meals..this morning I got on the scales I gained 1 pound.The biggest reason I dont like this season is its so hard for me to not gain weight,in testing every day to keep track of my numbers wich are fine,so I dont see where the weight is comeing from.Gone is the day I could just eat less to shake it off now I need to eat enough to keep my diabetis in check..a lettus leaf and carrot stick wont work any more.
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For me, I gave up drinking good dark beers and got back into working out (3 times a week aerobic and weights). I went from 38" to 32" waist in a year and a half.
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i'm at 1350 calories daily for now... diet is going to change again soon. my jeans dont fit me anymore... all i wear are sweats...
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I have been remiss in excersizing, and it is due to my hip med wearing off. I can't have another shot for a month, have to wait 4 months in between shots. So I'm eating healthy foods in an attempt to keep my body from having apoplexy over not excersizing.
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Christmas party last night, diet parameters maintained, and I feel good today. No weight loss this week, but somehow, I'm getting into some clothes that had been too tight. How does that work? Are the cells juggling/jiggling themselves around or something? Would love some of the ones on my hips to migrate to the chest area!!!!! Another party tomorrow afternoon....plan is to wear something I couldn't last week, just as a reminder not to put anything in my mouth that could sabotage what I've accomplished. Still can't believe how much weight I gained, in such a short period of time! Losing it just isn't as easy as it was when I was younger, and that part really stinks. |
I weighed in Friday and am down a pound. I am sooooo close to 50 lbs lost. I am not sure if I am going to make my Jan 6 goal. But, I have to let it go. I won't torture myself for not living up to my own view of perfection. Perfection.... easy to spell but... how do I wear that?
I talked myself out of going to the gym this morning. And I can live with that. I went four out of five days this week and will go tomorrow. If I go out dancing tonite, I will certainly get my exercise. One of the nicest things about going out to a bar at 45 is no one is trying to pick me up. I can dance to my hearts content... and dancing makes my heart content. And sweaty dancing makes my legs and lungs content. One day someone asked me what it was that caused my smile while dancing... I responded (not sure where this came from) "Music is the tongue that licks my soul, and dance is the expression of my ecstasy". And that is true. I am grateful to the meaningful messages that I read here. I am grateful for the honesty. For the sharing of heartache . For the memories of the beginnings of negative relationships with food. And for our successes. A Jungian analyst I quite admire was anorexic for 25 years. In her healing, and work since, she has come to see food as the Mother. Not a mother, but rather an aspect of the archetype of Mother. The Negative Mother. Food is what comforts us when we are not comforted by our real world mother. Our soul still needs nourishing, so we take it from food. Well, some of us do. I did. If I did not work so hard this year to understand my relationship with the MOTHER I don't think I would have kept up with my journey. I would have given up... like always. But this time.... this time I wanted to heal. Not just lose weight. So, this time of Christmas is loaded with triggers for me. I am not overeating. I am exercising. But the trauma, the unconscious (unaware) me is still holding onto weight this season. I am not surprised. I am, surprisingly, not worried. I have patience with my process. I have to, what other choice is there? I was asked earlier this week if I had set a weight loss goal for 2011. I looked quite quizzical and said "No". Then I pondered that. This is the first time in my weight loss journey that I have not set a goal. I decided this time I would be public with my shame and body. First time ever. I decided that my body would do what it would do, and I would NOT beat myself up for it. So far so good. Today I am especially grateful. Today I am grateful for the witnesses. Today I am grateful I can read similar stories of triumph, heartbreak and honesty. You make me feel brave. You make it okay to be vulnerable. |
Ugh!I just got back from a Christmas party a bit ago,I didnt eat any bread or starches,no candy or sweets(lord there were so many ) just a diet coke then some brisquit with veggies then some roasted nuts to snack on.Would love to have had some pie.
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It's making me crazy not weighing in today... i really have to wait until Jan 5th? oy! LOL so, since i can't weigh in today.. i will celebrate other things.. - considerable difference in how my clothes fit today.. love when that happens. Put my work uniform on and it's much looser than usual. i remember when this shirt first started fitting a couple of months ago and it was snug around my belly still, but i was so happy i could get it on, and now, it's actually loose.. *happy dances* - last night, i sat on my computer chair with my feet on the chair and my knees up in front of me, and thought to myself - 'i've never been able to do this, omg..' ahh the small things *smiles* - i can also cross my legs comfortably now, and love that i can..my legs are much more comfortable , no pains in them anymore, no swelling & even when i work long work shifts, i don't come home in tears and pain.. that's a great feeling! - i have ankles now.. (sounds strange) but my ankles at one time seemed so swollen and big all the time, but now, my ankles feel ankle'ish! (laughing at my lack of words) i just finished working my morning shift & walked home the long way.. i live 10 mins from work but i take another route which gives me a good brisk 30 min walk.. i'll take that way back to work this evening too. Getting ready to do my SparkPeople workouts , just need to get changed and get at it.. May do the Jillian workout DVD a lil after lunch as well! =) feeling energetic like crazy today! Preplanning my day's meals, if i do, i stick to them! =) breakfast: 1/2 cup of cheerios & 1/2 cup skim milk 4 orange sections 1/2 cup of red grapes 1 blueberry yogurt 4 glasses of water during my 3 hour shift morning snack: 2 clementines & 1/8 cup of raisins 2 glasses of water lunch: tuna salad (tuna, 1Tbsp light Mayo, chopped celery, dill & onion) 8 whole wheat crackers, unsalted 1 medium apple, sliced afternoon snack: 1/8 cup almonds 1/2 large banana supper: haddock (3oz) 1/2 cup brown basmati rice steamed asparagus (8 of 'em) |
Part of my mother's cancer/chemo struggle right now is with dehydration...she went from 111 to 106 this morning...in part because the TPN pump didn't flow last night...and in part because she is resisting drinking or eating.
Even when she was younger and healthier, she never really drank water. So...I know this is the healthy weight loss thread and not the cancer thread...but please...do yourselves a favor and drink your water....every day...a few glasses. It's amazing what a difference it makes. The nurse is here this morning, trying to do a blood draw on her. Halfway through, the flow simply stopped. He had to switch arms to fill one vial. Her blood pressure is down....she aches all over. It's dehydration....just the lack of fluid to keep things working as they should. Please....drink your water. Chug it if you don't like it. But drink it. :end nag: :rrose: |
((((Jo)))) Whether the cancer support thread or here in the Weight Loss thread, you of course have our support here, just as much as anywhere else.. You are going through so much right now, wish we lived closer to one another, i'd soo give you the biggest hug.. Always sending you positive thoughts your way for you, Rooster & your mother everyday♥ .. Mtn and i were just discussing the other day how much we feel for you right now with all you've got going on..He, of course sends positive thoughts your way each day too.. Remember to take care of you, too.. xx Here anytime you need a shoulder. And such an important message, i soo agree.. All i drink is water now, and the difference i feel is amazing...Sometimes i need to remind myself to get drinking if i get busy with things around the house or at work and i realize i've gone awhile without it. |
I found this Ebook for my kindle called "Running Sucks! For Busy Women Who Hate Running" and it has some good stuff I'm gonna try. I do hate running, lol, so it caught my eye. I will outline what it says so if you are interested you don't have to buy it.
Run-walk stairs Run up 1-3 flights or stairs and walk down. Repeat as many time as you an in 5 minutes. Start slow and build yourself up to the full 5 min. This causes you to breathe heavier. More oxygen in your blood releases more fat. She says you will lose 5 lbs in 2 weeks if you do this 5x a week for 2 weeks. HIIT running Sprint as fast as you can for 10 seconds. Walk for 50 seconds. Repeat 15 times. Increase to sprinting as fast as you can for as long as our can, and walking until you recover. Also, she had food tips. Put a 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon on every meal.. No matter what. This helps regulate blood sugar and helps with weight loss. Leucine Powder 5 grams before meals or before working out. Will help with muscle retention and recovery after workouts. Apparently it tastes horrible but just swig it down with some water. I thought its worth a try! I am going to do it all week while on my cruise (lots of stairs) and see if I don't come back lighter! Have a great week everyone!! Starry |
As i sit here munching on some grapes for my morning snack.. i got to wondering why it is i've grown to love grapes so much, & then i realized.. They've seriously become one of my comfort foods lately.. When i crave something crunchy, grapes work well to curb that craving.. i can wash up grapes and keep them in a bowl in my fridge - & when i crave just about ANYthing i shouldn't have, i can open my fridge and grab a handful of grapes.. And then, the craving for whatever i want passes.. i know they say too much fruit isn't good, and most days i do great with that.. But if there is a day i am crazy with cravings, i figure it's better to overeat the grapes a lil than the chips or chocolate or whatever my cravings are that day.. So, i keep a bunch washed up, and in my fridge right on the top shelf at the front, easy access.. and it's my pickin' food, my grazin' food, whatever i need at that moment.. And it's not a fruit that'll turn brown, or go bad or anything which is fab.. yaaaaaaay grapes! |
Sylvie,
You are still kicking ass and taking names! I agree with you about overeating grapes instead of junk food. I haven't had more than two cookies in five weeks since I went to the dentist. I have had other soft sweets, but I am doing good. I went to dinner with a friend on Saturday night and had two pieces of my Quesadilla and took the rest home. I really don't have an appetite anymore but I am eating. I am still having yogurt with SoyMilk for breakfast, even though I am not hungry and I have been eating peanut butter sandwiches with about 1.5Tbsp's of peanut butter on the sandwich round bread. Dinner, has been mainly pasta, rice and veggies. I am really enjoying the potato casserole and been making different variations of it. The other night, I added broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans and Southwestern corn. It came out delicious. Hugs and have a great day, Zimmeh Quote:
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Dear Jo,
I am sending you and your family warm hugs and to also let you know, that I am here if you need me. I can tell a difference in my body when I don't drink enough water and I try to have a minimum of eight glasses a day. I know what it is like to watch a parent struggle to hold onto their life, and almost ten years after I lost my dad, I have my good days and my bad days. I am thankful for my friends who can see that I am having a bad day, and they make me go out and have fun...You have all of us here to support you, Rooster and your mom.. Hugs, Zimmeh Quote:
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I found this interesting....
The 14 Worst Health Trends of 2011 Posted by abornstein | December 20, 2011 Do you know what’s affecting your health? It might seem like a ridiculous question. After all, you control what you eat, how much you exercise, and all the other behaviors that influence your overall health. But if you’re like most people, your actions are oftentimes influenced by the information you receive. And a lot of that information—too much, in fact—is diluted with mistruths, inaccuracies, or in some instances, ridiculousness (yeah, it’s a word) and false promises. How else would you describe these staggering statistics: Right now 35 percent of all adults are obese and 62 percent are overweight. And as I’ve mentioned before, the future doesn’t look so good, either. Recent estimates show that by the year, 2020 80 percent of the country will be obese. The simple answer: Eat better and exercise more. The real answer: Remove the misleading ideas and increase awareness about the bad habits that make it harder for you to be healthy. With that in mind, we’ve put together a guide of the worst trends of 2011. Avoiding these mistakes will give you a better chance of improving your health in 2012. LACK OF SLEEP When the National Sleep Foundation announced that Americans were sleeping less with each passing year—and spiking in 2011—it ignited an immediate red flag. For one, it made me focus more on my own sleep struggles. (yes, I’m guilty too) But more importantly, it highlighted a strong potential underlying cause of the obesity battle in adults. Sleep isn’t just important for creating mental clarity, reducing the risk of diabetes and heart problems, and fighting off depression. The amount of sleep you get is directly linked to the ease with which you lose weight and build muscle. Consider the following facts: Just three consecutive nights of bad sleep can increase insulin resistance, says researchers. Translation: you're more likely to store fat. People who sleep less than 6 hours per night also eat an ADDITIONAL 220 calories per day. Sleeping less alters your hormones, forcing you to experience great and more intense feelings of hunger. See the trend? Sleep might be the most under-rated aspect of living a healthy life. And that’s exactly why we should all make it a bigger priority in the upcoming year. No excuses. THE "BEST" DIETS Diets are nothing new. Every year it seems like there’s a new “fat loss” breakthrough that will help everyone finally reach their goals—and 2011 was no exception. But this past year saw a rise in diets that highlighted the most unsuspecting of suggestions. Among the specialty diets: The HCG Diet (which features human placenta), The Cookie Diet (cookies that include meat protein—yes, meat protein), The Dukan Diet (no carbs and a limit on vegetables) and the Donut Diet (scones and croissants sold separately). All of these diets have two things in common: They claim to help you lose weight, and all of them lack any substantive research to prove that their approach is actually effective. While any super low calorie diet can lead to weight loss (regardless of what foods you eat), and there’s nothing wrong with the occasional snack or indulgence, none of these options are sustainable or a suggested way to eat. If it seems too good to be true (all snacks all the time) or too odd (no veggies) to be healthy it probably is. PIZZA IS NOW HEALTHY Everyone should add more vegetables to their diet. They’re healthy, keep you full, and offer micronutrients that offer endless health benefits. And while it’s rare that I’ll ever argue against eating any vegetable (I consider them free foods and eat them in large quantities), The United States Congress tried to declare in November that frozen pizza qualifies as a vegetable. The reason had nothing to do with nutrition: It was a financial decision that related to foods in schools (and an attempt to avoid upsetting large food companies). Nevertheless, I wanted to take this chance to clarify the subject: Pizza is not a vegetable. It tastes good, but it’s not a vegetable. Let’s move on. FAT MAKES YOU FAT I’ve been trying to fight this debate for the last 10 years, but the issue persists. Whether it’s the virtue of eating whole eggs (and not just the yolk) or enjoying the fat in steaks and nut butter, people still have a hard time believing that fat DOESN’T make them fat. So I’m here to share it again: It doesn’t. In fact, fat is an essential part of your diet and a vital nutrient that helps balance your hormones in your favor. To prove the importance of fat as a weight loss agent, researchers compared a higher fat diet to one higher in carbs (the typical replacement on low-fat diets). The result: Dieters who ate more fat lost 10 pounds in 25 FEWER days than those who used a high-carb approach. That’s not to say that you should go fat crazy. There still are some fats that are bad (mainly the evil trans-fats), and overeating is still overeating no matter what you’re consuming. But you should keep in mind that the low-fat fad that started in the 1980s was a gross misunderstanding of the foods you need in your diet. THE ANTI-COFFEE PUSH There were several initiatives in the early parts of 2011 to have people kick the coffee habit and replace the old cup of Jo with other energy sources. And while I don’t drink coffee (I don’t like the taste and probably don’t need the caffeine), the benefits of coffee are nothing short of amazing. Recent research has linked coffee to reducing fatigue and helping your workout, fighting diabetes, lowering cholesterol, increasing brain activity, and having more antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables. I’d say that’s reason enough to enjoy your morning…or afternoon…or evening cup of coffee, assuming you can handle the buzz. And if you can’t, most the benefits still exist for those who prefer the decaf version. DROWNING IN CALORIES I was shocked when I found out that the average American drinks 550 cans of soda per year. That needs to stop. Now. THE SHAKE WEIGHT Need I say more? I think this video says enough. SNACK ATTACK A recent analysis found that the average snack is 580 calories. While I now prefer eating 3 large meals per day, I have no problem with the grazing method and eating 4 to 6 smaller meals per day. But if you choose that option make sure your snacks are really snacks, and not just well disguised meals. If you’re trying to lose weight, the grazing method won’t work if you’re overeating. No matter how much some people might believe that eating more means constantly boosting metabolism or keeping insulin levels in check, that’s not really an accurate interpretation of how your body works. Choose the eating plan that’s right for YOU, but understand portion sizes and meal profiles (balancing protein, carbs, and fats) to make the most of your eating plan and see the results you want. POWER BALANCE These bracelets seemed like a hoax waiting to happen. And sure enough, it was. The makers of the bracelet, which was supposed to help balance and athletic performance, admitted earlier this year that there was no scientific evidence to back their claims. Unfortunately, that didn’t stop more than 2.5 million people from buying the piece of rubber. I guess Shake Weight owners are in good company. THE SITUATION Yeah, I’m talking about that Situation. Apparently he has a “fitness” video. Watch at your own risk. TONING SHOES If I told you that simply wearing shoes would give you the body you desired, would you believe me? My guess is no. But that didn’t stop millions of people from buying several varieties of “toning” shoes. The situation became so egregious that Reebok had to pay $25 million to settle a FTC lawsuit that the marketing claims didn’t transform people’s bodies as advertised. If you want to get back in shape (or in better shape), the same principles still apply: Exercise and eat well. There are many ways to achieve these goals, but there’s no use trying to beat the system. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING The same functional training that was once popular has become the downfall of current fitness practices. That’s because what is “functional” is now more of a gimmick than a solution to make you move and feel better. Real functional training is designed to improve your movement patterns and fix weakness that are created by sedentary lifestyles and exercise programs that are short-sighted and flawed (they lack a balanced approach, which increases the likelihood of injury). That is not what is practiced in many commerical gyms. Instead it's a mix of hybrid exercises that trick you into thinking you're doing your body a favor. While it might look cool, standing on balance balls for every exercise does not make your muscles work harder or improve your core strength. Just the opposite. Research in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that when you performed exercises on a stable surface you worked your core more than when on a balance board or ball. That’s because the stable surface allows you to use more weight, which forces you to engage more muscles (and stabilizers) and works you harder. The balance craze is just one example of an industry that now focuses more on creating fun-looking exercises rather than emphasizing what’s really important: RESULTS. The hope is that through continuing education we can spread the word on what really works, and help ensure that the workouts you perform will help you look and feel good, rather than offer a few moves that do little more than provide a cool party trick. SUPPLEMENT OVERDOSE The supplement industry brings in about $30 billion per year. I’m not in finance, but that’s a lot of supplements. I’m not saying that supplements are bad. I use them, believe in them, and for many people they can fill nutritional gaps. But, they are called supplements for a reason. Unfortunately, too many people have become over-reliant on supplements and are looking for the next magic pill or powder to answer their health needs. Here’s what you need to know: The majority of your nutrition should come from real food. Eat more fruits and vegetables and you will be better off. For protein, whole food sources are superior to powders. Again, the problem is not using supplements, but instead developing unrealistic expectations or becoming dependent on them. (of course, unless use is specified by your doctor) BONUS: ARE WE STILL CRUNCHING? At least three studies came out this year that showed doing crunches and situps don’t give you a flat, toned stomach and don’t burn belly fat. In one study, one group performed crunches 5 days a week while another group did nothing. At the end of the study, there was no difference in belly fat between the two groups. The lesson: You still can’t out-exercise a bad diet, and you can’t spot reduce. So stop crunching away and focus on the bigger picture with your workouts. Do full body exercises, push yourself hard, eat better and you’ll see the type of changes that hundreds of crunches would never provide. - Adam Bornstein Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/blog/blog/...#ixzz1hEm6pq40 |
Well I de-freaking-railed on the weight loss train ride this week. For three days. Holy Mackinoli triggers can run deep. The way I stopped... I *noticed* I was unconsciously eating yesterday. I have worked hard on being conscious. Very hard.
So, here I am today; present, aware and working on my "behaviour tables" to recognize the trigger. Abandonment - check. Not feeling safe - check. And then taking ownership of the part I CONSCIOUSLY TOOK in participating in a situation that would trigger me. Silly little fox. Today, is a good day. As part of my spiritual preparation I am fasting. That is not uncommon in shamanic work. Empty vessel to be filled. Fasting has always been a wonderful event for me. I have been fasting for almost twenty years (not like every day :)). Now, please do not send me links or articles telling me the downside to fasting... I have read them. Fasting for spiritual reasons is fulfilling. Ironic, but true. My first ten day fast gave me epiphany after epiphany regarding my addiction to food. Apparently those epiphanies were short lived or I just re-buried the truths. <insert rueful grin here>. However, I feel those realizations deeply within myself and have drawn upon them repeatedly in the last year. Today my fast is one of ABSOLUTE GRATITUDE. I offer my body as the empty vessel to be filled with spirit, love, grace, compassion, Eros, my song and my drum. I am safe. I am not abandoned. I am loved. I am okay. (and repeat) Thanks for listening. :rrose: |
Well I made it to the gym this morning, 1st time since monday night. Between work and being sick, it has been a hella week.
Couldnt do as much as I wanted, just can't get enough oxygen due to congestion. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend!!! |
Has anyone used the website www.stickk.com?
I read about it in one of my doctor's offices. It is a website you can join and use to stay committed to a goal (weight loss, debt reduction, etc.) They have a function on there that you can set up so that if you don't make a goal, a "charitable" contribution is made directly from your checking account to a charity you would never give money to. Ever. :| Just wondering if anyone's tried it, or if you have thoughts on it. Jake |
I've been meaning to come in and post all day, but we treated today like Christmas Day since Rooster travels to his father tomorrow....
Anyway, after a 3 week plateau I jumped on the scale this morning to see a 3 lb. weight loss. :cheesy: So...my Christmas gift to myself was the loss of 10% of my total body weight....from 230 lbs on the day I said "enough" to 207 this morning. I'm looking forward to the first big milestone....getting under 200. Today however...is Christmas for us...and there are no rules about eating. :) Hope you all have happy holidays! |
I arrived in New Orleans 5 days ago. I have been on track for the past month and lost a few pounds. I vowed to stay on track until my family reunion Christmas Day.
I lasted 30 minutes. It's so very hard when you are in a place that only serves veggies if they are breaded and fried. :| I will regroup when i get back to Canada. Thanks for this thread and all of your support. |
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I had someone ask me to post what is working for me, as I have lost 47 lbs in approximately 4 months.
In an effort to get my Diabetes under control and to improve my heart health/life span we are following the same eating plan as discussed in Dr, Sanjay Guptas TV special with President Clinton "The last heart attack" which replays periodically and is worth a view if you get the chance. I have to work so I'll be back leater to post more.:bunchflowers: |
In a nutshell the eating plan is a Vegan, no oils plan that is supposed to clear the fat and build up from your arteries allowing even someone that can no longer be helped surgically to live for many more years.
I have found the by-product of this eating plan to be a pretty steady weight loss, and a decreasing Insulin resistance. I have a lot of body (belly) fat, as do most diabetics, and the fat is melting off because I am not eating any fat. I mean NO fat. This is probably the biggest roadblock for most people, becausde I basically have to cook from scratch everything I eat. What I can eat off the shelf requires every label to be read. You wouldn't think vegatable stock would have oil, but most brands do. When I say no oil/no fat, I mean no oil, margarine, nuts, avocados, olives, no bread with oil...etc... No added oil. A vegan diet is hard enough, without having no oils....but for *ME*, it is the only way I am going to see 60 without more heart issues. I had a triple by-pass in 2007 with a heart attack and stent in 2002. My father dropped dead of a heart attack at 59, which was nearly 10 years to the day he had a 4 way by-pass. I will only make it to 57 or so unless I change the way I live my live right now. We go out to eat occasionally at a Vegan place in Long Beach that let's us special order, but otherwise I cook 3 meals a day, every day. In order to sautee vegatables I have to do it in veggie stock, which takes 3x's as long. Until I found veggie stock without oil I had to make my own and freeze it. There are several good Vegan blogs out there with some great receipes, some are even fat free vegan blogs. I substitute applesauce where I can for oil in some receipes, I use egg replacer...I have a Lentil Loaf receipe that is to die for it is so good. Getting the right combinations and amounts of protein is a challange, but most Vegans do okay...Tofu, beans, grains...even quite a few vegatables (cauliflower) are a good source of protein. We also supplement with Protein shakes when we feel the day just wasn't balanced well. Neither one of us are getting any younger, and as you age your need for protein increases. If you have any questions ask, or you can PM me. |
We have less than a week left in this year,I will be glad the party season is over cause its been a near train wreck trying to watch what I eat and still injoy the party.Except for the last one at the pool hall..I did eat a fue things I shouldnt have as spareingly as possable.Now this morning I should have been thrashed for doing what I did,I ate my useal breakfast but a couple of hours later I got the wanna munch but was out of my kind of munchies..for the last fue days I have had a homemade lemon marangue pie in the fridge..there was a peice left...I ate it...am I sorry??? Nope it was sooooo good,I ate it slow so it wouldnt hit my system like a bomb.For lunch I had a bowl of chicken noodle soup and tonight I am haveing a salad...have to pay the price some how.Im not shure if we are gonna party on new years eve but I will cross that one when I get to it.
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I eat lentils everyday as a core carb in my diet, one of my "human rocket fuel" foods. I would really like to get a great lentil loaf recipe as I am always looking for new or better ways to use them. If it's not too much trouble, could you please post or pm the recipe for me? Thanks :theisland: |
Lentil Loaf
A moist, delicious and easy to slice lentil loaf. Nutritional Facts Servings 6 Serving Size 3/4 Inch Slice Calories 225 Fat 7.5g Carbohydrates 30g Protein 10 Fiber 6.5g Sugar 8g Sodium mg Tomato Topping Mixture 1 6oz Can Tomato Paste 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1/2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Onion Flakes 1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt Lentil Loaf 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu 1 Cup Chopped Onion 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Pepper 1/2 Cup Chopped Red Pepper 1 Tablespoon Tomato Topping Mixture 3 Tablespoons Plain Yellow Corn Meal 3/4 Cup Cooked & Drained Lentils 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/4 Teaspoon Thyme 1/4 Teaspoon Cumin 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Mustard Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix the tomato topping mixture together first because you will need a tablespoon to mix into the lentil loaf. The rest will be set aside to coat the loaf when completed. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a skillet on medium heat, add chopped onions, red and green bell pepper and let cook until onions are transparent (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently. In a food processor chop oats for 5 quick pulses. Drain tofu well and press with hands until all excess water comes out. In a mixing bowl mash tofu with a fork or use grater to coarsely grate. In the same mixing bowl combine, cooked onions and peppers, 1 tablespoon of tomato mixture, oats, corn meal, lentils, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, cumin, chili powder, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic and onion salt, dried mustard and mix until well combined. Spray a large sheet of tin foil with cooking spray to form loaf on, place on cookie sheet. On top and in the middle of tin foil form loaf mixture into loaf that is 2 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches square. Coat top and sides with tomato mixture (you will probably have some left over to spoon on later). Cook loaf for 20 minutes, then cover with tin foil and cook for another 10 minutes. After cooking let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into it. |
I do not use the oil in the receipe. I saute the veggies in veggie stock, and substitute vegggie stock in the loaf. It only calls for 1 TBSP in the loaf as a binder, so if you are not oil restricted it adds very little calories over all.
The receipe also doubles well, and it is very similar in taste and texture to regular meatloaf. |
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