Downsizers Team Chat - DECEMBER 2021
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Okies time for my into:
I'm 43yr old female (about to turn 44 end of Dec). I live in South Australia with my partner and 4 British Bulldogs (I breed them). I've struggled with my weight and self esteem all my life, I went from the skinny rake who got teased for having no boobs in high school, to always feeling like the fat one in my group of friends. I've never felt beautiful or comfortable in my own skin, though looking back at photos now I weep to think how good I looked in my early 20s and I didn't know it.
I have chronic depression and have suffered from migraines since my late teens, I comfort eat and drink because it was always the easiest way to get a quick fix and feel good. At my heaviest I was 115kg (253.5 lbs), and in desperation I ended up getting a lap band. This helped me get down to 95kg (209.4lbs) but I didn't really change any of my eating habits and continued to binge on chips, chocolate and booze.
In late Oct this year, one night I had a horrible burning pain near my sternum which just wouldn't go away, I thought it might be trapped gas from the band, and because I'd had a similar incident about 6 month prior I thought I'd just have to breathe/walk it out. As time went on though it got to a completely unbearable level of pain. At 3am I woke up my partner and said "I don't know what this is, but it isn't stopping you have to take me to hospital". Several hours later doped up on pain meds they sent me home saying I probably passed a gallstone and needed to go to my doctor for an ultrasound. Well the ultrasound discovered that gallstones weren't the issue but I have fatty liver disease and basically my liver is so enlarged from the fat that it's causing me pain. My blood tests came back with normal liver functions (which is why it hadn't been picked up until now), which thankfully means that so far I haven't done any permanent damage and I should be able to 100% reverse this with a lot of hard work.
I was 93kg (205 lbs) when I had the pain attack, and started turning my diet around straight away, I never want to feel that level of pain again! Soon after I joined Downsizers and got a book dedicated to diets that reverse fatty liver disease. I'm now 87 kg (191.8 lbs) and my ultimate goal is to get to 70kg (154.3 lbs). Though you can be skinny and still have fatty liver disease so I'm hoping to get another ultrasound in about 6 months time and see some improvement.
I find healthy eating really challenging because I really don't like vegetables and I constantly crave fatty foods. However I've found being a part of this group very motivating and really appreciate all the encouragement that our group motivators give us. I don't have a weight goal for the month, just want to keep inching my way towards my final goal.
Thanks guys and here's to another good month!5 -
Went diving today. I always forget how much I love to dive. The water was 58*f which is cold but with proper gear it was great. 45min swimming. I have been starving ever since 😜. What is it about water that makes the appetite grow!3
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Went diving today. I always forget how much I love to dive. The water was 58*f which is cold but with proper gear it was great. 45min swimming. I have been starving ever since 😜. What is it about water that makes the appetite grow!
OMG I'm so jealous, only been diving a couple of times in my life but I loved it! Also terrifying because I have a phobia about deep water and sharks but still love it!!3 -
@Pippin20206
I have problems with deep drop offs and yes sharks. I actually volunteered at the local aquarium as a diver and got over some of my fear as the tank I dove had 10 sharks in it. Just staying calm and keeping your heart rate steady they ignore you. Like a dog they sense fear. I have been diving for 30+ years and am married to someone who is a commercial diver... We get wet anytime we have the chance. Remember it is winter here in the United States and I am diving. Although kayaking is a second favorite thing. I can't wait to combine the two in Florida this spring.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 12/4 steps 5804.
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Good evening everyone.
Check in for 12/5:
Steps - 7233.
Calories - 1655 or so.
Exercise - went for a short walk after dinner to check my back. It is better but not good enough for Disneyland. We changed the date. Bummer.
I will do my intro when I get on the laptop so I can type faster.2 -
Hi all - Sorry ...I am still getting the hang of things...didn't realize we check in on here daily... I'll try to do that going forward. My WI day is Monday - so I'll see you all then.2
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Evening Check in
✅Steps: 6500
✅Tracked
I won’t say the day has been easy, but I am so happy that I am sticking to my little goals. I went caroling to the city fire station with my Cub Scout pack today and picked up steps as a side benefit!4 -
dsgoingtodoit wrote: »Hi all - Sorry ...I am still getting the hang of things...didn't realize we check in on here daily... I'll try to do that going forward. My WI day is Monday - so I'll see you all then.
It's up to you if you want to checkin daily and if you do, it's up to you what you want to post about.
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So part of my book about fatty liver is a section written by a Dr who has a food addiction and was diagnosed with fatty liver and it's all about his struggles to get healthy etc. But I just read a sentence that really struck me. While he says he would never try to say what kind of addiction is the hardest to break, he notes that having a food addiction is the one addiction where you actually have to partake of that addiction (food) every day whilst still trying to maintain control. He said imagine if an alcoholic was told they HAD to drink a couple of mls of alcohol every day but never have more than that!
An honestly I wanted to have a little cry. It was so good to hear an acknowledgement of how hard it is to constantly be watching everything I eat and try to make good judgements when every time I get hungry I just want to belly flop face first into a buffet trough!4 -
Pippin20206 wrote: »Okies time for my into:
I'm 43yr old female (about to turn 44 end of Dec). I live in South Australia with my partner and 4 British Bulldogs (I breed them). I've struggled with my weight and self esteem all my life, I went from the skinny rake who got teased for having no boobs in high school, to always feeling like the fat one in my group of friends. I've never felt beautiful or comfortable in my own skin, though looking back at photos now I weep to think how good I looked in my early 20s and I didn't know it.
I have chronic depression and have suffered from migraines since my late teens, I comfort eat and drink because it was always the easiest way to get a quick fix and feel good. At my heaviest I was 115kg (253.5 lbs), and in desperation I ended up getting a lap band. This helped me get down to 95kg (209.4lbs) but I didn't really change any of my eating habits and continued to binge on chips, chocolate and booze.
In late Oct this year, one night I had a horrible burning pain near my sternum which just wouldn't go away, I thought it might be trapped gas from the band, and because I'd had a similar incident about 6 month prior I thought I'd just have to breathe/walk it out. As time went on though it got to a completely unbearable level of pain. At 3am I woke up my partner and said "I don't know what this is, but it isn't stopping you have to take me to hospital". Several hours later doped up on pain meds they sent me home saying I probably passed a gallstone and needed to go to my doctor for an ultrasound. Well the ultrasound discovered that gallstones weren't the issue but I have fatty liver disease and basically my liver is so enlarged from the fat that it's causing me pain. My blood tests came back with normal liver functions (which is why it hadn't been picked up until now), which thankfully means that so far I haven't done any permanent damage and I should be able to 100% reverse this with a lot of hard work.
I was 93kg (205 lbs) when I had the pain attack, and started turning my diet around straight away, I never want to feel that level of pain again! Soon after I joined Downsizers and got a book dedicated to diets that reverse fatty liver disease. I'm now 87 kg (191.8 lbs) and my ultimate goal is to get to 70kg (154.3 lbs). Though you can be skinny and still have fatty liver disease so I'm hoping to get another ultrasound in about 6 months time and see some improvement.
I find healthy eating really challenging because I really don't like vegetables and I constantly crave fatty foods. However I've found being a part of this group very motivating and really appreciate all the encouragement that our group motivators give us. I don't have a weight goal for the month, just want to keep inching my way towards my final goal.
Thanks guys and here's to another good month!
I swear you are my twin ... Same birthday .... I have fatty liver... I am diabetic (type 2)....I suffer from migraines4 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Pippin20206 wrote: »
I swear you are my twin ... Same birthday .... I have fatty liver... I am diabetic (type 2)....I suffer from migraines
Do we need to ask our parents some difficult questions?
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Good morning, Downsizers! Here is my check-in for the day:
12/5:
Calories: 1,184
Exercise: 79 minutes on elliptical
Steps: 14,350
I had a great day yesterday - looking forward to another one today! Have a great Monday everyone!5 -
Daily check-in
Calories 1058
Steps 75573 -
Let’s give some applause 👏👏👏 to:
@Pippin20206
@rwood566
@Megan_smartiepants1970
They are our biggest losers for week 5 and the grand finale.
Also, a big shoutout 📣 📣📣 to the entire Downsizers team. You worked hard this month. We are #1 for the month of November.5 -
Went diving today. I always forget how much I love to dive. The water was 58*f which is cold but with proper gear it was great. 45min swimming. I have been starving ever since 😜. What is it about water that makes the appetite grow!
You are so adventurous! When I first started swimming I was so hungry for a few weeks. I find even when I go home to the beautiful island of Newfoundland, the salt air from the ocean makes me hungry. 🤷♀️Good evening everyone.
Check in for 12/5:
Steps - 7233.
Calories - 1655 or so.
Exercise - went for a short walk after dinner to check my back. It is better but not good enough for Disneyland. We changed the date. Bummer.
I will do my intro when I get on the laptop so I can type faster.
That’s too bad when will you go now. I am just curious, do you have to show proof of vaccinations to get in Disney. My daughter is going in Feb and I keep forgetting to ask her. I look forward to reading your introduction as you have a very inspiring journey.dsgoingtodoit wrote: »Hi all - Sorry ...I am still getting the hang of things...didn't realize we check in on here daily... I'll try to do that going forward. My WI day is Monday - so I'll see you all then.
You don’t have to check in daily. It can help you stay connected to the team but it is a personal choice. I find it helps me push to stick with my goals.
Evening Check in
✅Steps: 6500
✅Tracked
I won’t say the day has been easy, but I am so happy that I am sticking to my little goals. I went caroling to the city fire station with my Cub Scout pack today and picked up steps as a side benefit!
Great day! Meeting those little goals adds up to success in the long run. I was laughing with my son last night about when he was in beavers (part of scouting in Canada). We went to a fire station for a tour. They asked what does a smoke detector do. My son piped up and said it tells Mom that supper is done. I guess I burnt supper a lot back then. 😂Good morning, Downsizers! Here is my check-in for the day:
12/5:
Calories: 1,184
Exercise: 79 minutes on elliptical
Steps: 14,350
I had a great day yesterday - looking forward to another one today! Have a great Monday everyone!
I love your dedication to exercise. Is the elliptical your favourite form of exercise?Pippin20206 wrote: »Daily check-in
Calories 1058
Steps 7557
Awesome step day!2 -
✅ Steps
✅ Closed rings
✅ Calories
I didn’t do as long swim and pool workout as I usually do. I spent a lot of time stretching after my workout. I gave myself a check for calories but I can’t be sure if it is totally accurate. My son brought some yummy desserts from a local bakery and there was no calorie information on them. I did track though. Today I am going to do mini walks for my exercise. I have one done and I will do a few more in between my chores around the apartment today.
Happy Monday!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
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Question
What time of day do you exercise and why?
Please don’t forget to do an introduction.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
What time of day do you exercise and why?
Please don’t forget to do an introduction.
@lindamtuck2018 I try to get my exercise out of the way first thing in the morning because then I don't have to worry about fitting it into my schedule if things get busy later in the day. I mainly do the elliptical because I have one in my home so it's easy - and I do enjoy it. I used to run quite a bit and I might go back to that once I've lost a little more weight. The pounding on the pavement is rough on my body - LOL!2
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