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Posted by Racer on June 24, 2006, at 15:45:52
I hate this. I want to lose some weight, and can't seem to do it. Partly, I am having trouble controlling my eating, but I think some of it is drugs, too. I think it's as much that the drugs are sapping my motivation to move, as that they're causing the weight to begin with, but whatever it is -- I hate it. I just want to get a bit of weight off, and it's NOT happening.
I know. So don't bother telling me. I still hate being so huge, and I still want to get just a bit off.
Posted by cloudydaze on June 24, 2006, at 22:42:53
In reply to (trigger) I can't seem to lose weight, posted by Racer on June 24, 2006, at 15:45:52
have you been to a dietitian? It made a world of difference for me.
Posted by llrrrpp on June 25, 2006, at 11:23:59
In reply to (trigger) I can't seem to lose weight, posted by Racer on June 24, 2006, at 15:45:52
Hi Racer,
maybe instead of focusing on restriction, you think about adding. Making postive additions to your diet.Here's what I'm doing- I'm trying to eat dairy and fiber for breakfast, and a vegetable for lunch and protein for dinner, and a healthy afternoon snack.
And at least one (small) treat a day, like a scoop of sorbet or square of chocolate.
See, nothing about taking away stuff- but if I'm full on apples and fiber and protein, then my body's less likely to go into panic mode (panic being binge mode)
And you don't need to move a whole lot. I'm having a lot of problems getting my booty off the computer chair, so I completely understand where you're coming from. My meds are making me sluggish and lethargic for the first 2-8 hours of the day. Oh well. I try to walk to do my errands, and ride my bike to work (when anxiety and weather permit!). Take the stairs rather than the elevator.
The other thing that helps me get more activity is when I'm watching TV, I try to get up every commercial break and DO something- pick up the living room, 25 push-ups (girly push-ups) wash my pots and pans. Then I go back to couch potato for 8 minutes. think of it as an "interval workout" haha, but it's better than nothing!
your friend,
-ll
p.s. dietician could be helpful, I never have seen one, let met know if it is! i've got some extra blubber and some bad eating habits (too much sugar, for example)
Posted by cloudydaze on June 25, 2006, at 19:58:53
In reply to Re: (trigger) I can't seem to lose weight » Racer, posted by llrrrpp on June 25, 2006, at 11:23:59
> Hi Racer,
> maybe instead of focusing on restriction, you think about adding. Making postive additions to your diet.
>
> Here's what I'm doing- I'm trying to eat dairy and fiber for breakfast, and a vegetable for lunch and protein for dinner, and a healthy afternoon snack.
>
> And at least one (small) treat a day, like a scoop of sorbet or square of chocolate.
>
> See, nothing about taking away stuff- but if I'm full on apples and fiber and protein, then my body's less likely to go into panic mode (panic being binge mode)
>
> And you don't need to move a whole lot. I'm having a lot of problems getting my booty off the computer chair, so I completely understand where you're coming from. My meds are making me sluggish and lethargic for the first 2-8 hours of the day. Oh well. I try to walk to do my errands, and ride my bike to work (when anxiety and weather permit!). Take the stairs rather than the elevator.
>
> The other thing that helps me get more activity is when I'm watching TV, I try to get up every commercial break and DO something- pick up the living room, 25 push-ups (girly push-ups) wash my pots and pans. Then I go back to couch potato for 8 minutes. think of it as an "interval workout" haha, but it's better than nothing!
>
> your friend,
> -ll
> p.s. dietician could be helpful, I never have seen one, let met know if it is! i've got some extra blubber and some bad eating habits (too much sugar, for example)Good suggestions :)
My dietitian just taught me how to eat healthy. I am on an approximated 1400 calorie diet (with no need to count calories, thanks to her help). It's all about making healthy food choices. I eat 3-5 servings of veggies a day, 3 fruit, 6 grain (including starchy veggies like potatoes, corn & peas), 3 protien (meat, eggs, cheese, fish), 3 milk or yogurt, and i'm allowed 3 fat servings (oils, sweets, alcohol, etc). If I keep within my servings everyday, it works. I've lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks. My dietitian also gave me information on serving sizes, because us Americans tend to eat more than we need (restaurants tend to give you enough food to feed at least 2 people!).
This has all really helped me, but my plan may not work for others. A dietitian can help you figure out how many calories you need to cut to lose weight SAFELY and EFFECTIVELY.
good luck,
cloudy
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