What nobody tells you about losing weight
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sashayoung72 wrote: »That I would become somewhat (a lot) judgemental about others food choices. I'm so sorry!!! I just want to help (i don't say anything out loud) But when the lady at work is cramming a 1000+ calorie meal in her piehole (yes I looked it up on mfp) and complaining about HOW SHE CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE WEIGHT it's so hard to not say then put that down.
I want to lead everyone to MFP but it's the horse to water thing right?!
I have tried to get at least three more people to sign up and they like the idea and want to use it but never do. I think my mom might use it, I opened up an account for her on her phone, but she has no idea how to log things and such, she is too timid to just click on the links to see what they do. Anyway, I agree.1 -
mcornall88 wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »mcornall88 wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »caroldavison332 wrote: »mrsfitzyv8 wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »You will be hungry pretty much all the time unless you have a cheat day.
Everyone says you will get used to it or if you eat different types of foods (more protein, more "whole" foods, more fiber, etc.), you will feel satiated. They are lying. It will be a constant struggle to decide whether you want to feel hungry for the rest of your life or whether you will be fat for the rest of your life. I'm approaching nearly 2 years, and I'm just over 50% to my goal. It hasn't gotten any easier with time nor with different types of foods. There have been times I stuck with it only because I didn't want to leave my MFP friends.
I must be weird because I'm finding that I'm not constantly starving all the time. When I was eating crappy food and sugary drinks I was always hungry. And grumpy and bloated.
sugar and crap food which quickly converts to it makes your body release insulin which tells you that you are hungry.
Insulin doesn't tell your body that you are hungry. Insulin removes glucose from the blood and converts it to useable energy for use (by muscles and organs) and storage (mostly as fat, though glucose also goes to replenish glycogen stores).
Also, nothing makes my body release insulin. I have type 1 diabetes, so my body is incapable of producing insulin. I take artificial insulin.
Mostly right, however high blood sugar does trigger the release of insulin into the bloodstream by stimulating your pancreas, this converts sugars to glycogen for storage as fats in the liver and fatty tissue (it doesn't change it to a "usable energy" as you say, as glucose is already usable there would be no point).
"Useable energy" for muscles and organs. Without insulin, you cannot use glucose from the blood as an energy source. The glucose just accumulates in blood, causing high BG. High BG puts extra strain on kidneys of course, but the real issue with high BG is a lack of energy.
In laymen's terms, for type 1 diabetics who are not taking insulin, this is what begins the process that kills them. In order to access energy, you make ketones to break down fat for energy... type 1's (and some extreme cases of type 2) can go into a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), where they are subsisting on a fat energy. Someone experiencing this will feel very lethargic and eventually the body will start shutting things down. Next comes a coma and then death. Also, high levels of ketones are toxic and cause a pH imbalance... your kidneys are not only stressed because of high BG, but also trying to clean up ketones. It is common to experience frequent urination, vomiting, and extreme thirst.
I have first-hand experience with serious DKA, during which I lost around 50 lbs. in about a day (towards the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd day without insulin). While a majority of that was water weight that I regained within a week after stabilizing, I lost a significant amount of fat because that is the only thing that my body could use for energy without insulin. So insulin is absolutely necessary to get energy to muscles and organs.
Hi Midwestern,
Don't want to sound argumentative, but this is completely incorrect. Insulin is not required for muscles or organs to uptake and use glucose, please see this link for further information with a plethora of cited medical studies and peer reviews: http://nadeem.no/2012/10/07/glucose-uptake-is-not-insulin-dependant/
The reason you take insulin when you blood sugar is high is to initiate glycogen storage, which reduces your blood sugar and prevents hyperglycemia. Because a type 1 diabetic can't produce insulin means they must start this process themselves. The muscles and organs will naturally uptake what they need via active diffusion, the rest needs storing somewhere, and that's why you take insulin.
This is not a peer reviewed article. In fact, it looks like this person is pulling a lot of other research, combining in way that may not be logical or proper, and then writing a blog post in a format similar to what you might find in an academic journal. Since I can't find this in a scholarly journal, it was probably rejected if submitted at all. In fact, the author starts out by acknowledging he has been taught differently.
Here's what I know: I've been in DKA and had very very little energy. Glucose was clearly not being transported to muscles and organs... it was staying in the blood. Insulin is necessary for glucose uptake.-8 -
Not everyone will support your effort-some, even friends and family, will sabotage your efforts! My father-in-law asked me if I was sick! I lost 30 lbs in 12 weeks by eating right and exercising regularly. I didn't follow any fads. My final goal weight was on the higher end of the recommendation for my sex, age, and height, so I didn't go overboard-he is just used to larger, unhealthy people in the family.4
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Igotthatcake wrote: »This thread is amazing!
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Recently, I've discovered, as I've lost 91 lbs in nearly 7 months, with 76 lbs left to go-
That after a lifetime of being overweight, and after a lifetime of shopping in the women's section, having super sized breasts, and having to dress in certain ways because of your weight-
When those things no longer become true, well it's exciting, of course it is. But it's a little overwhelming, as well. For a few moments you realize you never knew how much you used those things as markers to identify yourself.
In all of the ways that I pictured myself losing weight, and all of the things I pictured happening, I never pictured myself crying because clothes were too BIG for me, rather than too small, for once.
So that's something that no one ever told me about losing weight.15 -
SaraSinsation wrote: »Recently, I've discovered, as I've lost 91 lbs in nearly 7 months, with 76 lbs left to go-
That after a lifetime of being overweight, and after a lifetime of shopping in the women's section, having super sized breasts, and having to dress in certain ways because of your weight-
When those things no longer become true, well it's exciting, of course it is. But it's a little overwhelming, as well. For a few moments you realize you never knew how much you used those things as markers to identify yourself.
In all of the ways that I pictured myself losing weight, and all of the things I pictured happening, I never pictured myself crying because clothes were too BIG for me, rather than too small, for once.
So that's something that no one ever told me about losing weight.
This is so profound and already a little bit true for me!
I've only lost 13lbs over 2 months but I'm already starting to worry about what being "slim" could mean for me. I've always been "the big girl" and I'm not sure what would be left if I do succeed in losing a lot of weight. Obviously, I know that I'll still be the same person, perhaps even a "better" person from completing such an awesome journey but.... Well.. Who would I be?! I'm sure I'm not making much sense lol...
I've just had to order some new clothes that are 3 sizes smaller than I was wearing (I wasn't actually 3 sizes bigger, just a bit delusional) and I feel a bit lost that everything I own is too big for me now. Though maybe the fact I'm buying off of EBay so I am literally wearing other people's clothes is contributing to my silly little freak out!
Feeling like this is definately not something I had expected whilst losing weight!4 -
HappyCampr1 - don't pay any attention to sizes- it's all vanity sizing now and means nothing. When I was 17 years old I was a size 7 and you know what I weighed then? 117 pounds! That was 31 years ago. Times have changed and sizes have changed with it.5
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You suddenly realize the dryer really wasn't shrinking all your clothes.
It's hard to believe this is actually a thing. I always knew I was getting fatter and it had nothing to do with my dryer.
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SaraSinsation wrote: »Recently, I've discovered, as I've lost 91 lbs in nearly 7 months, with 76 lbs left to go-
That after a lifetime of being overweight, and after a lifetime of shopping in the women's section, having super sized breasts, and having to dress in certain ways because of your weight-
When those things no longer become true, well it's exciting, of course it is. But it's a little overwhelming, as well. For a few moments you realize you never knew how much you used those things as markers to identify yourself.
In all of the ways that I pictured myself losing weight, and all of the things I pictured happening, I never pictured myself crying because clothes were too BIG for me, rather than too small, for once.
So that's something that no one ever told me about losing weight.
I have heard that when you eat to suppress emotions, when you start to lose the weight those emotions can finally be released. It sort of sounds like "woo" to me, but a lot of people experience this and that could explain it.
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sashayoung72 wrote: »That I would become somewhat (a lot) judgemental about others food choices. I'm so sorry!!! I just want to help (i don't say anything out loud) But when the lady at work is cramming a 1000+ calorie meal in her piehole (yes I looked it up on mfp) and complaining about HOW SHE CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE WEIGHT it's so hard to not say then put that down.
I want to lead everyone to MFP but it's the horse to water thing right?!
Maybe you could gently point out to her that the meal she is eating is probably half of her daily calories? That way you aren't saying "put that down" but you are giving a wake up call3 -
JessiBelleW wrote: »sashayoung72 wrote: »That I would become somewhat (a lot) judgemental about others food choices. I'm so sorry!!! I just want to help (i don't say anything out loud) But when the lady at work is cramming a 1000+ calorie meal in her piehole (yes I looked it up on mfp) and complaining about HOW SHE CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE WEIGHT it's so hard to not say then put that down.
I want to lead everyone to MFP but it's the horse to water thing right?!
Maybe you could gently point out to her that the meal she is eating is probably half of her daily calories? That way you aren't saying "put that down" but you are giving a wake up call
I've said some "gentle" suggestions, like setting myself as the example, "i can't believe I could eat 2 cupcakes from this store they were 750 EACH" but the specific lady that can't seem to lose weight also tells me how chia seeds have ALL THESE HEALTH BENEFITS.....and then, she poured them in her milkshake......
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That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.6
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I find it really hard to compliment people back when they proudly say 'you've done so well, I've been dieting for the last few weeks and lost 4lb' etc. Sometimes you just can't see it yet but I don't want to mess with their confidence, but equally I don't want to lie! I didn't have to deal with people confiding in me before!2
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silverarcheress wrote: »I find it really hard to compliment people back when they proudly say 'you've done so well, I've been dieting for the last few weeks and lost 4lb' etc. Sometimes you just can't see it yet but I don't want to mess with their confidence, but equally I don't want to lie! I didn't have to deal with people confiding in me before!
How about "Good for you! Are you feeling more energetic too?"
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I've said some "gentle" suggestions, like setting myself as the example, "i can't believe I could eat 2 cupcakes from this store they were 750 EACH" but the specific lady that can't seem to lose weight also tells me how chia seeds have ALL THESE HEALTH BENEFITS.....and then, she poured them in her milkshake......
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I had lunch with my BFF and her sister. Sister bragged about how healthy she had been eating for the last 6 months, she had completely given up French Fries. Then she ordered fried onion rings...
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thereshegoesagain wrote: »[quote
I've said some "gentle" suggestions, like setting myself as the example, "i can't believe I could eat 2 cupcakes from this store they were 750 EACH" but the specific lady that can't seem to lose weight also tells me how chia seeds have ALL THESE HEALTH BENEFITS.....and then, she poured them in her milkshake......I had lunch with my BFF and her sister. Sister bragged about how healthy she had been eating for the last 6 months, she had completely given up French Fries. Then she ordered fried onion rings...
But but onion rings are full of onion! Less carbs than chips (French fries )
Bahahaahahaha total sarcasm there in case you missed that 3 -
goldthistime wrote: »silverarcheress wrote: »I find it really hard to compliment people back when they proudly say 'you've done so well, I've been dieting for the last few weeks and lost 4lb' etc. Sometimes you just can't see it yet but I don't want to mess with their confidence, but equally I don't want to lie! I didn't have to deal with people confiding in me before!
How about "Good for you! Are you feeling more energetic too?"
That's brilliant! I'll definitely try that, thank you 2 -
How when you come home from working out, and part of you just wants to sit down and have a drink, but part of you wants to hurry up and get in the shower so you don't have to smell your sweaty self any longer.3
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How you no longer snore
How easily / comfortably you can cross your legs and sit in other positions
How the same mundane things now seem so different when you start the day off feeling better about yourself3 -
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One thing I have found is that I am less argumentative. I often felt the need to call someone up online if i saw that they posted something stupid or racist or just plain crazy. Now when I see something I disagree with I think "that guy/girl is dumb...but pointing it out won't make me happy."8
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aliciasilfies wrote: »That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.
Not for me; potato chips are my kryptonite. Lol!5 -
Angelfire365 wrote: »aliciasilfies wrote: »That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.
Not for me; potato chips are my kryptonite. Lol!
Yes! I love chips and ice cream!!!! I think I will always love them. Now, there are other "junk" foods that I take one bite and don't want it anymore, like cookies and pastries. I'm happy to leave those be, even though in the past I would have still eaten the whole thing.1 -
silverarcheress wrote: »I find it really hard to compliment people back when they proudly say 'you've done so well, I've been dieting for the last few weeks and lost 4lb' etc. Sometimes you just can't see it yet but I don't want to mess with their confidence, but equally I don't want to lie! I didn't have to deal with people confiding in me before!
How about: "that's awesome! starting can often be the hardest part--keep it up and you'll get to your goal." 7 -
LeslieB042812 wrote: »silverarcheress wrote: »I find it really hard to compliment people back when they proudly say 'you've done so well, I've been dieting for the last few weeks and lost 4lb' etc. Sometimes you just can't see it yet but I don't want to mess with their confidence, but equally I don't want to lie! I didn't have to deal with people confiding in me before!
How about: "that's awesome! starting can often be the hardest part--keep it up and you'll get to your goal."
I like that suggestion. Thank you guys all for being awesome on this thread!1 -
Yes to this, I just don't have time for that in my life anymore! I was horrid about posting on all the fakey fake things people share on facebook, now i usually let it all go. I think the exercising has those endorphins flowing and happier feelings going on!One thing I have found is that I am less argumentative. I often felt the need to call someone up online if i saw that they posted something stupid or racist or just plain crazy. Now when I see something I disagree with I think "that guy/girl is dumb...but pointing it out won't make me happy."
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Yes! but now if I do eat them it's not oh lord the whole world ended and i'll have to start all over, I just shrug and try not to buy them anymoreLeslieB042812 wrote: »Angelfire365 wrote: »aliciasilfies wrote: »That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.
Not for me; potato chips are my kryptonite. Lol!
Yes! I love chips and ice cream!!!! I think I will always love them. Now, there are other "junk" foods that I take one bite and don't want it anymore, like cookies and pastries. I'm happy to leave those be, even though in the past I would have still eaten the whole thing.
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aliciasilfies wrote: »That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.aliciasilfies wrote: »That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.aliciasilfies wrote: »That even when you let yourself get the unhealthy side of potato chips over fruit, you realize 3 chips in that you just don't want anymore.
I did that this past weekend. I was so proud of myself; I just simply didn't like the taste and I didn't want to finish them, and threw them away. Usually I'd not want to "waste" anything!1 -
HappyCampr1 Keep on focusing on your own health and give yourself time to get used to this new body/weight. It seems the mind takes a lot longer to get there than the scale does...
After a lot of debate with myself (a lot!) I decided to set my goal weigh smack-dab in the middle of the "normal" BMI range, which for me is 143 (I guesstimate I'll be size 6 botton/4 top). I already know that I'll want to stop when I reach 160 because then my collarbone and shoulder blades will show (I am the very definition of a pear and I have been at that weight)
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That you want to see a lower number of the scale the following day more than you want more food today15
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