Thanks Paula!

Thanks EVERYBODY! Your experience and candour are a great deal of help.

Nurse Girlfriend and I have had a long and sometimes difficult discussion. We looked at logs and reports and calendars.

And some horrifying things were discovered.


I shared those same treats with NG during this period of plateau. But I walked the dog many times a day. Everyday. NG did not. (Not her fault...career, family, community, etc all demand her time...)

I fended off twenty pounds of holiday cheers and New Year's regrets and Valentine indulgences and dropped a pant size while poor NG accidentally, however so artfully and beautifully as to not be noticed, did not. Also I finally broke the 288 barrier--after months of trying--so my frustration is greatly reduced.

Anyway, thanks to you folks and a couple of reality checks, and an attitude adjustment I am feeling MUCH better.

NG and I have set some goals and posted some rewards. We are going to sort to the rationalizations, exceptions, indulgences, and treats. And spring will be here SOON. That's going to help too. I just know it.

Thanks again to EVERYBODY who posted and PM'd. I am a little overwhelmed by the kindness and support.

But very very grateful.

Mark

@m23prime,

Over the years, I have had numerous swings back and forth, from the low 220’th the high 280’s. I did all the fad diets, both homemade and commercial. I did the best on WW, and of the commercial, the worst on JC. When I retired in ‘99, I was 332. I was on WW on and off for several years and I went from 291 down to 254 and up to 281, then down to 271, then up and down several more times before I quit doing WW at 280. I was off and on WW so often that I get tired of it and tired of counting points. It didn’t seem like I was really in control, plus I didn’t like buying their products.

In Feb. 2011 at 276, unbeknown to me at that time, I began a change of lifestyle, starting with a series of cooking classes that was based on fresh food and the proper way to cook them. We started shopping at farmers markets. In July of 2011 at 267, I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and put on a restricted diet. I found MFP to help me log my food. In Sep. of 2011, at 249, I started eating Paleo for about 8 months which was good for learning how to use healthy foods, but, for me, not sustainable. Mid December of 2011 at 239, I stopped logging on MFP (stupid, stupid, stupid). July of 2012, at 255, I started back on MFP and started exercising at a gym. By the end of August 2012, I was down to 231, but ended up in the hospital with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome which is a name they give something that they don’t have the slightest idea what you have. In Oct. 2012 at 232, I was diagnosed with Invasive Malignant Melanoma tumors on the bottom of my foot. The resulting surgery left a hole about the size of a deck of cards 1/2 “ deep in my foot, and I couldn’t walk for four months. I popped back up to 250 pounds.

With this behind me (for a while) my Afib was acting up. My heart was functioning at 38% and not supplying enough blood to my heart, to the point that I couldn’t climb any stairs or even walk across the room without becoming exhausted. I had a series of cardioversions that eventually got my heart back in normal rhythm and my heart function started improving.

Then, at 264, I was again diagnosed with another Malignant Melanoma tumor on my foot, which required two surgeries to remove, and more convalescent time.

Then, in Jan of this year, at 277, hopefully with most of my problems behind me, I started again on MFP, seriously, because I don’t want to die and want to have the best life I can before I do go. Today, I am at 262.

I guess the point of this whole diatribe, is that for me, my successes have always been logging regularly on MFP and using the forums here, talking about my strength and weaknesses, eating healthy food and exercising. But you already know this.

@dward59 “Yes, fresh fruits are wretched this time of year.” Come to California, the fruit is wonderful. I have had a lot of the feelings you express. You have come a long way and are very positive. I’m glad to have come to this site to read your positive, helpful messages.

Chuck

smacvicar86, I totally know how you feel. I lost my fitbit last night and felt terrible about it.... Thank goodness I found it in the grass by my condo this morning, and thank goodness its rain proof because the sprinklers got it nice and wet, lol! I have the fitbit one if you are looking for a good replacement for your force, this one has about them same features...

I've been in this plateau for a month. Apparently this week I will see results, but my hopes are not to high. My trainer is very positive but I was so frustrated last week. Good thing is that my eating habits have changed sooo much that I didn't let that frustration sabotage and although I didn't meet my macros (was over or under the whole week) my food choices were still the same. So, it wasn't all so bad.

Ignaura, Dan is right. If you keep making good choices, you will get the results. I keep having to reminding myself that it's a journey and not a race. I want to reach my goal and I want it yesterday!

I'm sorry Holly! I know how much you were looking forward to a little help.

ALL I WANT TO DO IS WEAR MY WEDDING RINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got married weighing in at 245 and I could wear them, so why cant I now?!?!?!?! I weigh the same!

It's been over 2 years since I could wear them, the OB said due to my swelling while pregnant, my fingers and feet may never be the same - well fooie!

the only sizing I plan on doing with my wedding band is lowering it. If that means I have to wait a little longer to put them back on, so be it! I refuse to size up, just to have to size down a few months later (I'm feeling a bit optimistic as my rant comes to a close)

ALL I WANT TO DO IS WEAR MY WEDDING RINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got married weighing in at 245 and I could wear them, so why cant I now?!?!?!?! I weigh the same!

It's been over 2 years since I could wear them, the OB said due to my swelling while pregnant, my fingers and feet may never be the same - well fooie!

the only sizing I plan on doing with my wedding band is lowering it. If that means I have to wait a little longer to put them back on, so be it! I refuse to size up, just to have to size down a few months later (I'm feeling a bit optimistic as my rant comes to a close)

Sounds like you talked yourself out of your frustrations! Your ring time will come!


Pixy I said in the other thread too I'm sorry about you ring

Dan, I just go back to the list and try another.

Chuck

It's so great to hear that

In also said to talk to your doctor. I don't know if I was not supposed to do that because the knee will pop out of the bone, or it will just prolong the knee. Right now, you say you can do nothing that you used to do. I can do much more than nothing.

This is my reality. Yours ma ybe different. I saw a man on u-tube power lifting with two replaced knees. So it can be done.

Chuck

Paula,

Please trust me. I am trying to be the bearer of good news, not bad! Six months after your surgery you will be able to do so much more than you are doing now, without pain. I'm doing the No Impact challenge over at Pick Your Poison, and after three days of two a day, I am going down lower on my squats and lunges quite a few more degrees than when I first started, with no pain (at least my knee, my crotch is killing me from the sumo squats, TMI?). I think that the lack of muscle strength is restricting me more than the knee. My knee was replaced almost five years ago, and because of other health issues, I have done little leg exercise, so if you exercise regularly after surgery, you will be miles ahead of where I am.

Chuck

smacvicar86, I have that same cough/ no voice chest cold that you talk about! Really sux!!! My doctor said its going around right now... I got some antibiotics and I'm starting to feel better now. Hope you feel better soon!

I'm sorry I missed this!!

Paula I am sure you will have improvement and each person sets their own limitations! You are a fighter!

For my sick friends I hope you feel better quickly!