shel80kg Member

Most of us "experienced" dieters, fall off the wagon sooner or later. It is not just a lack of discipline but a disjointed, dissociated and (almost) automatic return to old patterns of behaviour. Our brain is a plethora of neurological patterns and programs and it is so easy to activate the most established and cemented…

103.4 kg today. Yahoo!. Thank you body for going through this (again) with me. I cannot imagine how much stress I have put you through over the years. Making you huge with massive layers of fat and all of the physiological pressure on the heart, joints, muscles etc. Trying to hide the stomach by wearing larger shirts than…

Hi Folks Sorry for the long absence. I'm still a card caring member of Ketosis (although I am taking noticeable breaks as I do not want to be a zealout without a cause). My research has convinced me that our bodies ought to be allowed to operate in a multi-facetted way and metabolsing carbs and managing sugar intakes…

Over the past two weeks, I chose to read the words of others who struggle with weight loss and food management. One of the consistent concerns expressed by writers is the frustration with how their bodies are responding (or NOT responding) to the (alleged) changes to food intake and the apparent resistance to loosing…

I need to do more reading regarding the impact of weight-loss medication on food selection and consumption. I am reasonably convinced that even the most effective weight-loss drug cannot improve the general diet of humans without sufficient education and encouragement (through incentives and affordable prices). I do not…

Thank you ddsb1111. I think it is so important that we find ways to tell our stories and create spaces in our lives for the narratives of others. Perhaps this is how we truly grow and develop and assist others in feeling validated and listened to. I know there is a detailed science to health management and weight control…

Today,for the first time ever, I measured neck, waist, arms, and thighs which was so revealing. I know this may sound weird but fat is stored every where. under skin, around organs, around muscles....and places I probably can't even imagine. Again, as I am learning about my body I am discovering what has happenned to it…

What a beautiful quote Solly and thanks for givng me another chance. Shel

I must apologize for my "wall of words" and for making my blog hard to read. If I could simplify my overarching reason for creating this thread it would be this: I submit that there is merit in identifying the perceptions, beliefs, and values we carry towards our own bodies and what factors may influence how connected we…

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It was good to be able to work through what was bugging me the other day. I think I turned a corner. It's about moderation not deprivation and just working through our own individual issues. This platform is good for that. I had a "normal" eating day yesterday. 3 meals of really nice healthy food and it felt great. I guess…

I have to be honest. I am obsessed with Brendan Fraser's depiction of Charlie in "The Whale". He weaponized his body after his partner died (quite possibly suicide) and becomes an eating machine. Yet, he shaves every day, keeps his place relatively neat and tide, surrounds himself with books and memories, and commits to…

Feeling much better this morning. A close friend asked me if I might be setting my expectations too high. Is there a danger with regards to being too strict and creating something unsustainable. I was defensive at first but now I’m sitting with the discomfort of the challenge that I may be demanding quick results and not…

Struggling today although I pushed through and completed the 5k walk (with some stairs). I felt somewhat dispondent with regards to food and found it difficult to eat anything at all. I am sure my issues are not common so please forgive today's submission. I wonder if my mind is fighting against the new "regime" of…

Really terrific comments, insights and facts. That is what I love about this platform and many of the individuals who have not just learned but internalized the pieces of information that merge with our goals, expectations and choices. Thanks Neanderthin and well done with your success. Seems like you have the right…

Thanks for the links N*thin. I think we all have to pick and choose our battles and diet drinks have assisted me in the past in my quest for changing appetitie etc so I hear you. I had a chat with me ol" body during my stroll this morning and I asked him how he is enjoying the change of diet and the world of Keto. He…

Ok. Great. Back on track. I was learing about preservatives this morning during my beautiful walk (far too early for a Monday if I am honest) and realized that I am consuming far too much of sodium benzoate as I have been using diet drinks and snack food forever. Even my celebrated pickles and sour crout foods contain this…

Dear Sollyn I am aware that in your two responses to my posts, you have felt a need to correct me and demonstrate your broad knowledge of Mexican food and psychological constructs. Doritos are not Mexican and Learned Helplessness has not been debunked in psychological studies post the original writings of Seligman,…

Hi again, It’s important to clarify that the original concept of “learned helplessness “ has been debunked over and over again in peer/reviewed clinical studies. Helplessness is now seen in conventional Psychology as instinctual that can be overcome with learning and choosing more (contextually) acceptable responses. I…

Thanks fortheinsight Neanderthin (love the name).I know it may seem futile and we are at the mercy of the food multinationals who are holding our palets hostage. I am sure they have chemists and researchers who work around the clock to determine the fastest and most successful ways of creating addictive substances that we…

Sorry Sollyn2312 re: "Honor mexican culture by having fajitas without the tortillas. Doritos aren't Mexican anyway... they were created in the US because they couldn't get people to eat enough regular tortilla chips, and they wanted to make more money".I suppose in the wake of "woke" one has to be careul of mixng up…

Watching a movie which has references to Mexican food so of course I stepped out to honour the show by contemplating Doritos. So tempted. But my body is in Ketoland after 5 days of bidding farewell to sugary foods and most starchy carbs. I asked myself…. is it really that important? Could I imagine myself snacking on…

I appreciate the comments and encouragements. Hi Kshama. It is lovely to hear from you again. Yes...I am back as I am still on the journey and imagine that will be true for some time to come. I suspect that the early learning patterns that we establish "way back" continue to compete with all of the new patterns and habits…

I feel a sense of relief as I have loosened my self-imposes restrictions and have chosen to be a bit more open minded with food and quantity. My body is an older body and needs gradual and gentle care and support and I don’t want to punish it for being large. It got there honestly, doing it’s best to digest and cope with…

Actually, recording in an accurate manner our food and alcohol consumption is an excellent cognitive strategy and brings us face to face with truth. I know I lull myself into a false sense of comfort and fulfilment in those moments of indulgence and impulsivity. Thank you for reminding me of this tool which I will…

Oh dear.. I am concerned that I hurt your feelings Ann and I am really sorry. You write beautifully and it was me who overthought your comments and advice. Chickenkillerpuppy (what a name!) said it well when she was reminding me that nothing is simple or linear in the quest for the lifestyle choices that will work over…

Hi Ann I have appreciated all of your comments and suggestions and you are a sincere, kind and knowledgable person. I just find myself getting frustrated and disillusioned with the daunting process and I know I amplify my complaints when I am not careful. Please keep posting on this thread as you have a great deal to…

Obviously, the "frequent responders" to most of the posts are extremely enthusiastic in reminding us of the"fun" of food selection and the advantages of certain foods rather than assuming some foods are good or bad. Look, I appreciate the suggestions and positive spins offered by those who have found their way. It just…