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I'm so proud of BB. After a long, hard day's work hy biked while we watched Judge Judy and then had a blueberry health shake. I told hym that if hy keeps up the good work, hy's going to live to be 107 (at which point he noted that I would still be a youthful 90). |
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You can do it, Matt! I had three German chocolate cupcakes lastnight as a reward to myself for passing my panel interview!
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08-09-2011, 07:37 PM
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Thank you, my friend! I am feeling much better; I took two aleve when I got home and my pb&j sandwich helped! I went walking for half an hour and the fresh cool air helped with my migraine.
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08-09-2011, 07:52 PM
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Just a suggestion. Have you ever tried writing down in a notebook everything you eat and drink in a day and why you are feeling the need to eat/drink it? This is what I did and it opened my eyes so much. I was taking in calories that, at the weight I was, would make me gain...rapidly. Its really amazing how much we can eat and not know it. I was drinking iced coffee also twice a day, that added about 300 calories to my day. If you need anyone to talk to feel free to PM me. I've been to hell and back with my weight since I was 8 yrs old. Been almost 400 pounds once, when I was 18. Its tough and I understand. |
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08-09-2011, 07:58 PM
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I am proud of myself today for going to the gym even though I'm having my TOM and felt like crap!
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08-09-2011, 09:16 PM
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I'm just about at 400 lbs now and it just seems crazy hard to try and lose the weight especially when I'm stuck in the house all summer watching My sister (not that I mind). Its just hard to lose weight or even concentrate on Myself when I see the same four walls all of the time and can't get out during the day when I want to. I could easily go out in the evening but after watching chey all day, once My parents are home about 6pm or so I just watch tv and then soon its bedtime again. Its a rut that I'm stuck in and I can't seem to get out ~ I wanna be able to afford atleast buying a treadmill or something I can do at home but I don't have the cash right now so I just gonna learn how to deal with everything. Some days I'm so gung ho to get things, and other days I don't have the motivation and My energy is non-existent. I bought a journal about two weeks ago and was going to start doing just that, writing down what I eat/drink and how much but I never did it ............ I am going to pull that out tomorrow, start writing down things and then review it in say a week or so to see what I come up with. I know sometimes I eat because I'm bored or because I'm very much an emotional eater (especially eating chocolate and potato chips). I'll get there, its just one step at time 
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08-09-2011, 10:08 PM
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Walked 3 miles yesterday and 3.5 today. I carry a 15lb bar with me and do exercises with it while walking. Now if I could just learn to enjoy drinking water. Even with the different tricks to spruce up the water, it's still water. lol But I will do better.
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08-09-2011, 10:11 PM
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08-10-2011, 07:57 AM
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Got it now.  I have always enjoyed watering lawns/soil because I see the ground soak up the water. Seeing that process reinforces to me just how much it was needed. I know it sounds all woo-woo and shit, but it really is (to me) such a beautiful process. Thinking through all of that is what got me to start drinking water some years back. I've never enjoyed water, but I have always been very aware of how it hydrates my organs and flushes gross shit out of my body. That's definitely something I can get behind! I still go through periods when I don't drink as much as I should; I am not a 64-ounces every-single-day champ!! But because I paid attention to all of the good it has done for me, I am way more aware of when my body needs it. The frequent peeing can be mighty inconvenient, but I shift my thinking to "getting rid of useless stuff" and feel better about it. I wish I could "love water", but I don't. Thinking of it as watering my organs and cleansing my systems does the trick though. Seeing pictures like the ones linked below always reinforced to me why I just couldn't continue drinking certain beverages on any sort of regular basis. I hope this doesn't sound "preachy"; I don't mean for it to. This is the sort of thing that helped me; I'm just sharing in case it is able to help anyone else. http://www.sugarstacks.com/beverages.htm
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08-10-2011, 08:16 AM
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Once you start drinking a lot of water you'll start craving it. I bought one of those 2 gallon igloo coolers, fill with ice and filtered water. I keep it with me wherever I go even next to the bed. It makes it easy to drink water. Drink 16 oz when you first wake up to start up your metabolism and then drink 16 oz before you put anything in your mouth.
I've been juicing the past few weeks every single day at least 30 oz of leafy organic greens, carrots, cabbage, apple, celery, spinach, pears, sweet potatoes. whatever I can get my hands on thats organic. I didn't stop eating, in fact I started eating more in addition to juicing. I did stop dairy, which was hard and eat a lot of salads. I was also eating pasta & rice but cut back on meats. I have been losing weight, my clothes loose and I don't feel bloated. My body seems to be detoxing though and strange things happening. But I'm coming out of that now, lol thank goodness. My skin looks incredible lately and my concentration much better.
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08-10-2011, 08:19 AM
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One thing i've learned lately is be easy on yourself.. Reshaping your whole attitude and frame of thinking towards better health is very difficult..The things we're used to eating and drinking and the people around us makes it hard to break out of bad habits.. Falling off the wagon will happen sometimes and as long as you are recognizing and wanting change, that's the first and hardest step .. And admitting our wrong choices and dealing with our own inner demons about it sometimes is so difficult..But you really are on your way.. It's a gradual process getting yourself to the point you are ready to just go at it full force.. i'm proud of you for recognizing the things that you eat and drink and for the changes you want to make, and believe in you much like the others here in this thread do.. i keep coming back here too, because everyone here is going through a similar journey and it's so motivating.. if you need a buddy i'm here for you too, because this journey is also new to me and there are good days/difficult days, i can use the buddy system myself.. it's nice to have a few buddy systems going, so there is always someplace to turn.. And you know where to find me. Keep it up my friend, you're doing great. But just remember to be easy on yourself, and just keep jumping back ON the wagon, because for everytime you fall off, its all the moments you hang on that count!
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08-10-2011, 08:34 AM
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I think that:
A) as we change and make changes which are kind to, supportive of, and with the intention to be more loving to ourselves which Include out bodies, we are on the right track and have much to be thankful for... II) some people "like" water and some do not...as long as we do the best we can, and keep finding ways to do it, we are on track...sometimes we all do things 'cuz it's 'best' and that is the beginning, middle, and end of the process...and that is good, too... 3) spending years being disconnected to our physical selves is not unusual...the process of reconnecting is not linear nor is it predictable and it is unique to each one of us... 4) as we move along on this path things 'come up' which we didn't expect...there is joyfulness and feelings of positive achievement...I believe there are moments of mourning and self-discovery which can startle us...and, sometimes we can be most kind to ourselves to sit with it, to see it and understand, and then we find we can gather ourselves and move along as we desire... this may be, or seem to be, or Be be, a load of nonsense and/or NinaBabble.. I hope not, and I am confident in the 'delete' feature, and the choice not to read posters who annoy...I feel it's worthwhile to not only focus on the pragmatic aspects of changing our bodies and ourselves (not unintentional)... I admire you all...the ones who post here, and the ones whom I suspect may be in greater number, who come and read and take something which is of support to them... as always, I wish all the best be well and strong... xxx Nina |
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08-10-2011, 08:36 AM
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Water... such a necessary evil!
Just a lil' tid bit of info to remind yourself whether you are getting enough water intake, is by urine color (yep, I went there). If your urine is clear, you are hydrated. If your urine is dark, you are dehydrated. I know we all struggle with getting the 64+ ounces a day... but our bodies need it! For me, my body is sluggish, my joints ache & my skin breaks out if I don't drink enough water. If you have tried the flavored drink mixes and have become bored with them, try making a slushee. Just mix the water & drink mix together, add a bunch of ice and throw in the blend... voila SLUSHEE! Hey, your body is getting water from the mix & the ice
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mmm, water!
i, too, wasn't a lover of water.. i was a Diet Pepsi fan, and admit i drank ONLY that lots of times... A few tips which helped me along to start drinking more water.. 1. A way to trick my brain was appearance - i'm all about "pretty" lol.. a funky glass, ice, water, a slice of something on the side with a cute lil straw - it got me drinking the water - at first..Now i can drink bottles of water with no problem, i don't need the appearance but it worked for me.. MY pretty vs YOUR pretty may be different, it's whatever helps it seem appealing to you.. Maybe even filling your pepsi bottle with the water might help at first.. 2. i have little signs around the house in a few areas (mostly kitchen, here at computer desk and in living room by the tv) reminding me to drink water..when i see the sign "sylly, drink water" it encourages me to do that.. i was more apt to crave something i shouldnt be drinking when here on the computer, watching tv, or simply in the kitchen cooking a meal..i bulked up on sodapop and sugary juices.. 3. Write down what you drink in the run of a day.. For me, it was surprising to realize what i drank in the run of a day was more calories than what i ate, not to m ention the amounts of sugar in the juices and sodapop.. It was a real eye opener for me.. At work, i would work just a 3 hour shift one day and consumed 6 glasses of orange juice, really more by habit.. The juice was making me more thirsty, and so i kept going back every half hour for more - and when i added just those calories up, along with what i drank in the run of a day... wow..So that pushed me to drink more water. 4. My water has to be cold, my fridge doesnt keep my bottled or filtered water cold enough, so i always pop in the freezer about 15-30 mins before drinking.. For me, that helps me enjoy it more. Some people dont like it cold, my mother prefers it warm and not even in the fridge.. Its whatever you prefer. And lastly, i try to remind myself often of the other reasons i need to drink water.. - i feel healthier overall, and not sluggish like the juice and sodapop made me. - its great for the complexion, my skin feels so much more fantastic for it now. (and when i was drinking sodapop everyday, my complexion was an issue for me..) - great to curb the appetite as well.. - i feel so much more hydrated, like Tonya said below, having clear pee rocks! LOL So for a girl who never liked water much - now i find myself craving water.. nothing quenches my thirst like water anymore, and although i still have days where i do crave sodapop and juices, i go back to all these things and usually will grab a bottle of water and get at it again.. Proudly, i haven't touched sodapop since beginning of April.. And sugary juices, like the one at work - since end of April.. i have drank Crystal Lite but even drink that rarely, i feel an absolute NEED for something other than water ill have a glass of that.. i dont feel as guilty that way.. thats what worked for me, but i know everyone's journey is different in things they like & dislike!
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I feel bad for you Water. I just want to stand apart from the "don't like water" people and say:
Water - I love you  Water - my body loves you  Water - I will be your bestie  (see water in glass not beer) I just feel bad for you Water, I wanted you to know that someone in here loves you. Without you I would be... well... sick. Signed the loving little fox
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Dear Diet Coke Drinkers (and you know who you are!),
Let me tell you a little story 'bout a girl named "Ang" She drank lots of Diet Coke and it had her feelin' BAD When up one day, she drank some H20 And figured out that water was the way she wanted to GO! /Cheeserific! Seriously, aspartame is not only addictive but is banned in almost every country except for the United States. The caffeine in Diet Cokes is also a no-no for folks with blood pressure issues. When I decided to go cold turkey off of Diet Coke, the withdrawal was worse than when I quit smoking. Not even kidding. I was bitchy and moody for about a month, had headaches, didn't sleep well, and alllll kinds of other issues. I craved it almost every day and realized that my 12 Diet-Coke-a-day habit was way more serious than I had thought if the withdrawals were that bad. I am now 5.5 months "clean" off of Diet Coke and feel a lot better. No more shooting pains in the kidneys, no more dehydrated skin and hair, no more heart palpatations from too much caffeine. Now, I drink water, unsweetened tea (usually only when we go out to eat), some fruit juice, 1/2 cup coffee every morning, and the occasional Fuze or diet Vitamin Water. That's it. No sodas. Water is worth it! Get it down however you can. Add Lemon or lime, try it with ice and without, use straws, drink it in bottles. Figure out how you will best be able to stomach it and get it done!
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Actually sipping diet coke as I am reading this thread (I'm not a fan of it) but it's what I have in my little fridge under my desk!
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