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Restarting my Journey
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livinwith3boys wrote: »Add me!! I could use friends for accountability. I am restarting but forget soo often by the end of the day to track dinner etc. I have a 1st goal of losing 33 lbs
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JoenDeb1958 wrote: »
It's that intermittent fasting?
Where are you located that the chiropractor offers a weight loss program?
The shakes are from a company called pure vitality and I buy them at the chiros office along with the drops.
I'm in Pa.
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The shakes are from a company called pure vitality and I buy them at the chiros office along with the drops.
I'm in Pa.
I will look on internet to see if I can find they.
Thanks for info. I live in Alabama and my chiropractor doesn't offer that.0 -
JoenDeb1958 wrote: »
I will look on internet to see if I can find they.
Thanks for info. I live in Alabama and my chiropractor doesn't offer that.
And they shouldn't. Really... don't do that. At best, weight loss shakes may provide some extra nutrition, but you are better off saving your money & having actual food. Don't do anything in the weight loss phase that you don't want to be doing for the rest of your life.
How did you lose weight before, @JoenDeb1958 ?2 -
I only have 10 lbs to deal with but I am having serious trouble getting myself under control and restarting. I lost the 10-12 lbs over the fall. The holiday came, the bad weather came, my eating went into overdrive. It seems the more I eat the hungrier I am. Tried to start it today. Had 2 eggs with some turkey sausage at 8:30AM. By 11:15 my stomach was actually growling and I felt "starving." That's not right. That's how I know I'm deep in my carb addiction. I don't think I was that hungry when I was doing 1500 calories a day.
Uuugghh...but I can't get off this binge I'm on.
Sorry, no help!! Just know you're not alone.1 -
I talk to my bestie in California and we've decided to.
I have high blood, type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis.
We are set for next Thursday to start our life plan.
Because we both have knee problems we are going to get the sitting exercises off YouTube. We will call each other and workout twice daily. I am going to buy Our meal plan will be what ever works for ourselves.
We will note no, sugars, and weight daily. I am offer this to all of you. I want to lose 50lbs in 7 months.
I know I can do it, and I know my bff can to.....1 -
Please know I'm not trying to be a pain! I originally bookmarked this thread because I could relate to the struggles of depression & regain, but have since seen some comments that lead me to think you & others have some mistaken ideas that could hinder your weight loss/maintenance journey. I'll make a couple more points and then leave you alone!
First off, in regards to you last comment, is there a reason you plan on eliminating sugar (if I read that correctly)? Losing weight is the single biggest thing a person can do to improve the conditions you mention, but that doesn't require cutting out sugar. There are many on MFP who have eliminated type 2 diabetes by eating a balanced diet that includes occasional treats. And that can make a person's diet more sustainable in the long run (and thus lead to greater weight loss success), because you aren't depriving yourself of the things you love, becoming discouraged, and wanting to quit. Now, a person may find that many of their excess calories come from sugary treats (that would be me
), in which case it would be an obvious place to look for calorie savings, but a person will lose weight when they stick to their calorie allowance, period, sugar or not. If sugary foods are particularly tempting to a person, it's perfectly reasonable not to keep them in the house, but telling yourself you *can't* have something can create a psychological burden.
You also may want to consider your goal. 50 lbs in 7 months is basically 2 lbs/week. A 2 lb/week goal is really only recommended for those who are 75+ lbs overweight, and even then it can present a challenge because it requires a 1000 calorie/day deficit. Again, going back to sustainability, comfort is important, especially for those of us who struggle with depression. It may be better to lose 1 lb/week over a longer period in comfort than 2 lbs/week in misery. A slower rate of loss also helps preserve a person's lean muscle mass. However, if you choose to be more aggressive, be aware that as you lose, your deficit shrinks, so weight loss slows as you get closer to goal.
Finally, I'll leave this here in case you haven't had an opportunity to see it before:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1:
You may also want to check out the other "most helpful posts" at the top of the "diet & weight loss" forum.
I'll be quiet now! Wish you the best 2 -
Please know I'm not trying to be a pain! I originally bookmarked this thread because I could relate to the struggles of depression & regain, but have since seen some comments that lead me to think you & others have some mistaken ideas that could hinder your weight loss/maintenance journey. I'll make a couple more points and then leave you alone!
First off, in regards to you last comment, is there a reason you plan on eliminating sugar (if I read that correctly)? Losing weight is the single biggest thing a person can do to improve the conditions you mention, but that doesn't require cutting out sugar. There are many on MFP who have eliminated type 2 diabetes by eating a balanced diet that includes occasional treats. And that can make a person's diet more sustainable in the long run (and thus lead to greater weight loss success), because you aren't depriving yourself of the things you love, becoming discouraged, and wanting to quit. Now, a person may find that many of their excess calories come from sugary treats (that would be me ), in which case it would be an obvious place to look for calorie savings, but a person will lose weight when they stick to their calorie allowance, period, sugar or not. If sugary foods are particularly tempting to a person, it's perfectly reasonable not to keep them in the house, but telling yourself you *can't* have something can create a psychological burden.
You also may want to consider your goal. 50 lbs in 7 months is basically 2 lbs/week. A 2 lb/week goal is really only recommended for those who are 75+ lbs overweight, and even then it can present a challenge because it requires a 1000 calorie/day deficit. Again, going back to sustainability, comfort is important, especially for those of us who struggle with depression. It may be better to lose 1 lb/week over a longer period in comfort than 2 lbs/week in misery. A slower rate of loss also helps preserve a person's lean muscle mass. However, if you choose to be more aggressive, be aware that as you lose, your deficit shrinks, so weight loss slows as you get closer to goal.
Finally, I'll leave this here in case you haven't had an opportunity to see it before:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1:
You may also want to check out the other "most helpful posts" at the top of the "diet & weight loss" forum.
I'll be quiet now! Wish you the best
I didn't say I was eliminating sugar from my diet I said we were going to monitor our sugars.
My BFF is a type 1 diabetic and I'm a type 2, we've known each other 28 years.
We are both overweight, I'm 340 and I haven't asked her current weight.
I can lose It because I've done it before with an M.D. and NAP overseeing me. It's not a heavy deficit due to the fact I am fat.
When you are fat it tends to come off quicker and especially if I'm monitoring my sugars and making sure that I'm eating correctly.
This isn't the first go-around on here for her and I but I feel that we both need to do this! We turn 60 this year and I know we can DO this because like I said we've done it before.
I'm sorry to hear you are leaving. I wish you the best in your journey.0 -
JoenDeb1958 wrote: »
I didn't say I was eliminating sugar from my diet I said we were going to monitor our sugars.
My BFF is a type 1 diabetic and I'm a type 2, we've known each other 28 years.
We are both overweight, I'm 340 and I haven't asked her current weight.
I can lose It because I've done it before with an M.D. and NAP overseeing me. It's not a heavy deficit due to the fact I am fat.
When you are fat it tends to come off quicker and especially if I'm monitoring my sugars and making sure that I'm eating correctly.
This isn't the first go-around on here for her and I but I feel that we both need to do this! We turn 60 this year and I know we can DO this because like I said we've done it before.
I'm sorry to hear you are leaving. I wish you the best in your journey.
Ah... that clears up a lot! Your comment read "note no, sugars", and though I figured it was a typo, took it to mean "no sugars"... sorry! And you're right- at 340, you can support 2 lbs/week.
It's definitely a lifelong challenge to manage our weight with depression, so we have to hang in there! I hope you and the other posters enjoy lots of success on your journey 1 -
I only have 10 lbs to deal with but I am having serious trouble getting myself under control and restarting. I lost the 10-12 lbs over the fall. The holiday came, the bad weather came, my eating went into overdrive. It seems the more I eat the hungrier I am. Tried to start it today. Had 2 eggs with some turkey sausage at 8:30AM. By 11:15 my stomach was actually growling and I felt "starving." That's not right. That's how I know I'm deep in my carb addiction. I don't think I was that hungry when I was doing 1500 calories a day.
Uuugghh...but I can't get off this binge I'm on.
Sorry, no help!! Just know you're not alone.
I understand binges. CARBS are mine in a bad way...
You have to find the mindset that will push you thru your journey right now. You need to lose 10-12lbs...why...now list the why's and choose the reason that will make you walk away from the doughnut, bagel with cream cheese, cake....the reason that makes you hold fast to your resolve.
You can do it. It's a meal at a time process.0 -
Hello all...how was your day today?
It's been gray and foggy here today. After getting up this AM I decided to put myself on time out After taking my meds and something for my osteoarthritis, scooped up my 4lb shadow(Harley) and crawled into bed.
Exercise-none done
Weight- same
Bp-none taken
Sugars-non taken
I decided not to Adult today...wish you a great day
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Im starting over again and also suffer from depression. Desperately need new friends lol. Accountability, support, and advice would all be great, please feel free to add me. I have over 100 lbs to lose.3
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JoenDeb1958 wrote: »Yesterday started out with me doing great sticking to my meal plan.
Then life happens my Millennium child has a meltdown calls and I start to spiral down the rabbit hole.
I needed carbs warm, tasty, buttery cinnamon rolls filled that spot.
I'm an emotional eater. How do I change that? I tried exercising, that doesn't work. I tried hobbies and it doesn't work.
Does anybody have any ideas that would work?
I'm willing to try anything....
Have you tried journaling? And by journaling I mean stream-of-consciousness rage-writing. If I sit down with a notebook or at a computer and rage-write everything I'm feeling for a good 2-3 pages, I feel much better and can make better decisions. I have full on conversations with myself like "what are you doing?? why do you want to eat? i want to eat because that's what I do when I'm sad/happy/stressed/bored! well quit it! you're better than that!" etc. etc. etc...
It really helps me. But then again, I just ate chips and queso at dinner with my mom cause I was too worried to tell her I'm trying to eat better........ 1 -
You may add me, I’m looking for more friends on here1
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Im starting over from last year, i lost 10pounds and gained 201
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It all sounds familiar! Please add me if you want.1
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Feel free to add me too looking for all the help i can get I've got 6 stone to lose xx 1
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I would like to join and ask for friends too, please. I am fighting depression like I have never fought before and it has affected me and my weight so badly that I have regained 30 of the 70 LBS I lost. Suddenly, I am only 15 LBS from 200 LBS and I am scared. I now have a desk job so I don't get as much exercise as when I was losing it before and I am that much older( I turn 55 next month). I can't go back to being as big as I was before. I start being motivated and then something happens and the motivation just switches off and I am back to overeating and laying on the couch. I could use friends who understand and will push me to keep moving.3
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I love your attitude. I have been down this road at least three times in my life, so I know I can do it again, but would welcome any support I can get. I would love to help cheer you on as well. Feel free to add me.1
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jigglypuff_wigglytuff wrote: »
Have you tried journaling? And by journaling I mean stream-of-consciousness rage-writing. If I sit down with a notebook or at a computer and rage-write everything I'm feeling for a good 2-3 pages, I feel much better and can make better decisions. I have full on conversations with myself like "what are you doing?? why do you want to eat? i want to eat because that's what I do when I'm sad/happy/stressed/bored! well quit it! you're better than that!" etc. etc. etc... It really helps me. But then again, I just ate chips and queso at dinner with my mom cause I was too worried to tell her I'm trying to eat better........
Never tried writing. I'll have to think about that.
Thanks for the idea.0 -
rhondajoco wrote: »I love your attitude. I have been down this road at least three times in my life, so I know I can do it again, but would welcome any support I can get. I would love to help cheer you on as well. Feel free to add me.
Thank you for the compliment. The hardest part of this road is trying to get started again. You can get your mind set ready then something gets thrown into the mix and messy it up.
I will add you friend.
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twinteensmom wrote: »I would like to join and ask for friends too, please. I am fighting depression like I have never fought before and it has affected me and my weight so badly that I have regained 30 of the 70 LBS I lost. Suddenly, I am only 15 LBS from 200 LBS and I am scared. I now have a desk job so I don't get as much exercise as when I was losing it before and I am that much older( I turn 55 next month). I can't go back to being as big as I was before. I start being motivated and then something happens and the motivation just switches off and I am back to overeating and laying on the couch. I could use friends who understand and will push me to keep moving.
Gurl I get you. I awake with good intentions and then crap happens.
I'm not looking for crap to happen and it gets thrown at me.
Tomorrow is Thursday my best friend and I are getting together and exercising on face time. I expect her and I to work out and to watch our carb intake, we're both diabetics(her type 1 and me 2) so we'll watch our sugar levels, and blood pressure. Not so much our weight at this moment.
We both have bad knees so we're going to do sitting exercises I found them on YouTube.
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Feel free to ad me. I restarted this journey as well in January. We are here to help each other and keep one inspired and motivated.1
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I'm restarting as well. I was doing so well, then got hit by health issues and a prescription medication, Prednisone, that just packs on weight fast. I'm finally getting my health back on track, I'm off Prednisone after 2 years, and now I need to get the weight off.
I'm also a stress eater, and find that going for a walk when I'm craving is both relaxing and gets me out of that "must have food" place. I also tend to get cravings at night, still looking for a good remedy for that.
Feel free to add me. We all need the support!1
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