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@CheezWhiz88 welcome back you were missed!!1
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I met with my dietician on Monday for the 2-week followup. I had provided her with a few printouts from my MFP food diary. I also gave her my user name on MFP and told her that I have an open diary, so she was able to poke around in my food plan. First, she complimented me on a nutritious plan and the plethora of vegetables I eat every day, then she made two suggestions for me to consider implementing:
- add more protein to my breakfast - this should help me with evening munchies
- add 2 servings of grain, root vegetable, or starch to my day, and one of these specifically at lunch - and journal any effect it has on my energy level in the later afternoon and gym workouts
Yesterday I added the extra protein to my breakfast (2 hb eggs), and as I was going to bed last night I realized I had not had a single craving to snack in the evening. One day's experience is too early to tell, but this is promising.
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@PloddingTurtle : That’s great! That was really smart to give her access to your food diary so you could have a professional’s opinion on your diet.1
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Hi, @CheezWhiz88.
The dietician I'm seeing is one in my doctor's network, and she was tasked with assessing me for a formal report and referral to the obesity clinic. I'm happy to be interviewed for that in order to get her professional feedback on the food plan I designed by myself.
My doctor originally thought I was on a runaway track that would require eventual bariatric surgery. It was this initial discussion in February that scared me to attention and that was my catalyst to get some positive traction in getting healthy. My doctor is very pleased with my progress to date and my positive attitude, but she still wants to refer me because there is a very long wait list (as much as two years) and things can go very differently from planned, and the clinic won't take patients past the age of 60 (I'm currently 56), and because there are a lot of good resources at the obesity clinic (not just surgery) that could help me in my efforts to get healthy and fit.
I decided to not be stubborn about doing it on my own, to keep all my options open just in case, and to leverage in all the supportive assistance I can get. That said, I fully expect I will have lost 100 lbs before my name pops up to the top on the clinic's new patient intake list.
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Hey everyone just wanted to let you know that I am going to be a little out of the loop in the near future. As some of you know been going through a lot of dental procedures and complications arose. Supposed to have last procedure on Thursday. Well haven't been feeling well for the past few days so went to the Dr today. She ran a EKG and seemed concerned with the outcome. She is sending me for an angiogram and to a cardiologist specialist to have a heart monitor put on me. I also been having a lot of stomach issues she checked my abdomen and said there is a lump and that my stomach is swollen. So need to get an ultrasound for that. Not to mention all the blood urine and stool tests she has ordered. Finally she put me on another round of antibiotics. So anyway as I have already cried my eyes out just letting you know what's going on with me. I just am saddened because I have come along way not to be sick and dependant again on my family. I don't want to be a burden to them. So I ask for more prayers please. Thank you for listening. I have to vent somewhere as I don't want my kids to see me weak. Much love Melanie2
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Awe Melanie your post makes me so sad. You are such a sweet person, and literally the best cheerleader here. I understand your fears, but I am glad that you are under doctors care. Please know that you will definitely be in my prayers. I pray you have answers soon, and can move forward with the healing part. Please keep us in the loop. Hugs!!!2
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@bigghunny
Now listen to me, Miss Hunny. All that healthy eating and physical activity you've been doing has made you a healthier and stronger individual, so a much stronger and more resilient patient. You have a lot on your side in addition to a healthier physical you. You have built up a fighting spirit of determination, discipline, and optimism. That makes you strong in the head too, and we are definitely rooting for you. Find something to laugh about every single day.
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Thanks guys for all the support and prayers. Yes I am down at the moment but definitely not out for the count. Gonna keep going forward and deal with things at hand. You make it possible to do that. So very appreciative of all of you3
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Saw my doctor on Friday and we had a nice long discussion on the results of my thyroid bloodwork and depression. She doesn't think I'm dealing with dysthymia (chronic depression) though I still kind of think I'm in that boat simply because I'm been feeling this way for 20 years now with a slow, downhill trend and periods of deep holes - she considered it to be major depression (though I did notice that it didn't show up as a diagnosis on the print out I received after the visit was over).
We discussed Contrave and in the end, decided to just go with the Welbutrin by itself. I picked it up today and will start it in the morning. She thinks that it will help with the lack of energy, the brain fog, and the inability to concentrate and did suggest taking it of a morning so it doesn't interfere with my sleep. She said I would probably experience a temporary giant boost in energy for a while before things leveled off, which is kind of funny because the pharmacist recommended taking it of an evening because ti could cause drowsiness.......
Anyway, the pharmacist also warned that Welubtrin curbs appetite, and I told her that's a secondary reason for why I'm taking it in the first place - I WANT it to curb appetite and help me get my willpower back so I can start losing weight again and not have these dab-blamed food cravings when I know I'm not hungry!
I admit I'm still really nervous about starting the medication, primarily because I come from a background and subculture that believes that needing medication for depression is a weakness that is frowned upon, so it hurts that part of me that wants to believe myself to be strong. That and I still have relatives and go to church with folks that think that all medication for mental issues is wrong and that we just need to repent or "count our blessings". But I've finally come to the realization that its true that you can't separate your spiritual self from your physical self - the spiritual/mental affects the physical and vice versa, and letting myself live in a depressed mood can have very well caused physical abnormalities in my brain that medication can help me break free from.
I'm still searching for a counselor and am determined to find one as I have no intention of using medication as a crutch for the rest of my life. I have physical issues yes, and my doctor pointed out the problems with my thyroid bloodwork and said that its possible that my body has changed how it responds to the medication and so we need to adjust my medication to account for that, which unfortunately takes time to find an optimal level. She also asked what time of day I take it and suggested that switching back to taking my synthroid of a morning may help.
And I can acknowledge that I have unrealistic thought patterns and expectations and a completely unhealthy view of myself that needs corrected if I'm ever going to break free of this mental prison I have myself in. Worse yet, the depression itself has created a barrier between me and God as well, which just leaves me feeling abandoned, unworthy of love, guilty, and judged, which I know are false feelings but which have me pretty locked down right now, and I need help to get free of that web I'm trapped in.
I do feel a little better this week, I admit - perhaps the decision to finally try to get help has provided a temporary boost. In any case, I'm really hoping this helps and I can start being able to think again and find some energy to actually get stuff done, rather than procrastinating because the very though of housework is exhausting in and of itself, or procrastinating at work because its exhausting trying to get my brain to function and understand the complexity of the issues I am supposed to be working with. I hate how this funk has affected my productivity at work, so I'm really hoping that the next few weeks will show improvement on that front!
I need to have a 3rd quarter check-in conversation with my supervisor, and I'm debating on whether just coasting along with the status quo and hope things improve without putting attention on my problems, or telling her about the depression diagnosis and treatment to explain things that might have already come to her attention. That, and I'm afraid that telling her might lead to expectations from her, considering her personality type, that I may still not be able to reach, but at the same time, it may also give her some understanding as to my struggles to meet her deadlines and might open up some dialogue in getting some of my grievances with this job answered, especially as I know that my job is a major source of my depression problems in the first place.......
It would be really nice if I could finally figure out what I really wanted to be when I grow up! *crooked smile*
Meanwhile, I've picked up a new hobby - cold process soap making! My first try was a grand success, and I'm using those bars now. I've since made 5 more batches of various recipes, and have plans for at least 3 more. The problem with this hobby is that I end up with a TON of soap
So guess what people are getting from me for Christmas! 
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I just joined this group. Seems like a great group. Looking forward to being a member.2
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@bmeadows380 I stopped in because it's overdue. I am working on some things and I don't know if I am quite ready to get back to work yet. But I know step one is coming back here and man did this make me smile. I have been making cold process for about 4 years. I love soaping!!1
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bullchifrench123 wrote: »I just joined this group. Seems like a great group. Looking forward to being a member.
Welcome. It's a supportive and safe environment here in this group. I think you'll fit right in.
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@bmeadows380 I stopped in because it's overdue. I am working on some things and I don't know if I am quite ready to get back to work yet. But I know step one is coming back here and man did this make me smile. I have been making cold process for about 4 years. I love soaping!!
@MzCara148 Welcome back!
I'm really enjoying the soap making, though it's an expensive hobby on the front end The problem I'm running into is that to experiment with different types and oils and colors, its takes practice - I still haven't gotten a standard size yet, and have just barely started exploring natural ways of scenting and coloring and all the styles and methods - but practice means I end up with a TON of soap! And there are so many other recipes I want to try and methods to perfect! I'm going to have to get creative in figuring out how to offload all these extra bars 1 -
Hello... feel like I am calling out to an empty cavern. Been really quiet this last week or so. I keep hoping a challenge will post in the challenges tab, but no such luck this month yet. How’s everyone doing?
I am yo-yo-ing with insomnia and health concerns... sometimes I am on top of the water drinking and others I am way under. Have a lot to work on. And I am trying to really get one thing at a time down before integrating another so that it all sticks a lot better. We’ll see how that idea goes.
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Haloooooooo.
Yep. You're right, @RunaMarti, there's definitely a lonely echo in here.
I kind of miss having a challenge to check in with everyone this month. I've also been trying to catch my breath. In the summer I was working 3-day weeks (using up some banked overtime), but I'm back to more normal hours now in September, so fitting in fitness and food prep along with a full-time schedule, plus social and family events is proving to be a little more challenging than I anticipated. And it's gotten really cold, so I'm feeling whiny. It snowed here last night, and I had to scrape 2 inches of ice and snow off my car this morning, so I think summer is over for us. (this is really unusual, and it should warm up again in a couple of days....I hope)0 -
Just checking in. I hit a 20 lb loss this morning. I was very excited to see that. Hopefully I can keep up with what I'm doing.
California weather is still in the 80's this week. I should be out tending to the garden instead of sitting here twiddling my thumbs 😁
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I do not miss the snow ... at all! I think I am going to sign up for a virtual race if I can start getting myself out and moving more. Need to start using that Y membership I keep paying for.... 🏊🏽♀️🚶🏽♀️0
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So, I signed up for and started a virtual race!! I was thinking of posting updates in a discussion within the group, but don’t know if folks would be interested or maybe they think it goes somewhere else. I could do check in, updates, or start a discussion for virtual race updates. What do you think? Do folks still check in here? I miss the activity that used to be here. I know it’s busy and people are gearing up for holidays, but since I don’t have any of that... I might have to get involved in something else to do.
Hope everyone is doing well and keeping on the wagon... it gets harder this time of year for a lot of folks!!1 -
I know, I've been logging in every morning and it's sad to see the conversations have just dwindled away. I think we need another challenge for October. I promise I am still here and just as motivated to change my life!2
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Started back at 385lbs at the start of July and this week finally broke 350lb coming in at 347lb at my weigh-in yesterday. Still a long way to go but good to beat one milestone!3
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@jst1986 Way to go! That is awesome progress!
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cnavarro002 wrote: »I know, I've been logging in every morning and it's sad to see the conversations have just dwindled away. I think we need another challenge for October. I promise I am still here and just as motivated to change my life!
Yes. Agree. A new challenge would be good. And maybe we can all post some discussion topics as well or more frequently. You know? I like the people in this group. I've grown to care about most of you and am interested in your challenges and your successes. I dare say that our feeds are fairly active (at least mine seems to be). Maybe we should post some of these observances in the group here to stir up the energy a bit.0 -
I'm not adding a progress report update for this week - I just got back from vacation and I know I over ate then and am still dealing with a lot of water retention because of the eating-out. I'm trying to get back on track and even turned down my mom's homemade pizza yesterday and opted for roasted veggies and trout instead for supper. Not quite as good as the pizza, but I know exactly what my calories were in the fish and I was able to keep my dinner calories reasonable. My mom's pizza is to die for, but definitely a calorie bomb considering the amount of ground beef and cheese she puts on the sucker.....
Meanwhile, yesterday, for the first time in months, I actually managed to eat under my calorie goal!
AND I managed to NOT stop at Arby's on my way home for a turkey slider with no cheese (I've been addicted to those things recently and was stopping about every evening on the way home for one. 160 calories per slider, which isn't much calories, true, and has 16g protein, but they still didn't really fill me up that much and they bit into my dinner calorie alotment pretty badly, so I know I need to stop getting them.0 -
Hello hi there....since no one did or suggested a September challenge...I'm asking who would actually participate in a new one for October?....Just saying...lol1
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Hey all! Just icing from my next walk towards my virtual race!! I am so sore and stiff, but I have to do this!! I would LOVE an October challenge!! Been checking the challenges tab every day practically for one from MFP. Decided to push myself with the virtual race when I realized I was starting to get close to jumping off the wagon.
Doing pretty good. Lost some weight this week. Got some good food from the pantry. Many protein bars and health food donations to pick from. My diamond art painting is coming along, too.
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last 4 days have just been awful , I have eaten things I shouldn't (cake and stuff like that) I have broken my fast 2 days in a row , my morning blood sugars are crazy high 151 and 140 ..so bad ... I got to get back on to it . I do not want to gain back the 60 I have lost . I don't know what is wrong with me , The fasting is weird I only do 18 hours but then I only eat 2 meals a day . some people do 24 hours or even 3 days 5 day 7 days ..I am not that good at it . I get hungry . I think I am just going back to Keto diet and try to eat 3 meals a day and just no snacks , it's the smacks and sweet stuff that is killing me . I have stopped drinking diet soda , which is good only have stevia in the morning in my coffee . I will check in more . I think that is what happened I stopped talking to you all , and went off on my own . which is never good . Thanks everyone for being here .2
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I’m still here too and keeping on keeping on. I had a bad cold and spent two weeks going up and down on the scale which was so frustrating. Plus it’s the craziest time of year with my kids after school stuff and my job. I’ve had to white knuckle more than a few dinners, snacks, and treats lately. Friday I ate all of my calories for the day at a birthday lunch. I wasn’t hungry for the rest of the day and wound up just under my calories, but I felt like a failure.
I finally saw a loss yesterday. Yay!! I’m down 109.9 today. Three more pounds and I’ll be in the 200s! Hopefully it won’t come off as slowly as the last three did!
And I’ll participate in the October group challenge. I love this group too!2 -
my weight was up this morning compared to yesterday, but I know its water weight - a person doesn't gain 2 lbs in 24 hours lol
I actually had about 3 good days last week where I was actually right at or slightly under my calorie goal, but Saturday wasn't good - my mother and I went out shopping and ate out 2 meals. However, I think I had to have accounted for some of those excess calories with all the walking I did that day, too - I know I was tired and my legs were hurting by the time the day was done!
Yesterday wasn't very good either, but I still at least ate under maintenance, even if it was way over my goal.
I think the weight problems is that I'm still coming down from the sodium from the out to eating food, and I wasn't wearing my constriction stockings this weekend, either. Not to mention that ever since my vacation last weekend, I've been bloated....1 -
Had a very emotionally draining weekend. Out of home eating 3 days in a row. 2 days at a buffet. Tracked everything as best I could. Need to increase water intake again. Been lacking. Need to get back on track with walking virtual race. Behind in goal this week. Time to push through. Seems like walking and protein intake has helped. Jumped on scale to gauge damage of the last several days. Was down over a pound from Saturday weigh in. Have to tighten the reigns for awhile now.
What kind of October challenge do we want to do? I don’t know where everyone is located, but stores have been flooded with fun size candy in preparation for Halloween. Glad I live in an apartment building... no need to worry about traffic at my door!!
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Saw this on my thread and liked it!!
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