Hollycat

Here's another twist to this. Sometimes we don't behave much differently after becoming slim, but others perceive our behaviour as being different...they're looking for the changes they expect and find them whether they're there or not... Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Uhhh....how's your thyroid? I found out I was hypothyroid when I started eating olives by the jar for the salt... Research hypothyroidism. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

I asked for that. Black bean chicken on fried rice. My fave. I didn't eat all of it, but I sure ate enough. I'm drinking water like crazy already because the salt has made me thirsty. It's been an hour and I've had 3 glasses already...OGAWD. :tongue: Oh yeah. And in case you don't feel sorry for me yet, I have a cold.…

Right with you today! Had chinese at lunch. OMG did I have chinese. It's killing me right now. Going to have to work out 2 or 3 times today, just to be able to sleep without fretting over it. But the neat thing is, I now know I have a 'way out' of this. I just have to burn off the calories over the next couple of days.…

Once. With psyllium fibre added. Yum! Not. Alas, "tis a necessary evil. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Before you consider surgery as the only option, make sure you give yourself at least 2 years at goal weight, while working out with weights to tone and strengthen. You might be surprised. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Yeah. I missed it...sorry. :embarassed: This issue is obviously a trigger for me. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Do a search on this topic. There's a lot of info out there. Cravings are not unusual and there is some argument for satisfying them within reason... Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Are you kidding? Look at your face man! Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Counselling is something I'd recommend for anyone, particularly young folks. Research your counsellor first. Make sure your values and theirs are in alignment. Beware of advice freely given. Counsellors are supposed to listen and guide you in a healthy, respectful way, not offer advice. Going through counselling can be…

Sorry if this sounds harsh, but what goes in my mouth is, quite frankly, nobody's business. Period. I don't peruse other people's food diaries either. If I want someone to see my food diary, I will verify their reasons first. Basically the only reason I would let anyone see my diary is if they were completely clueless as…

So awesome! Those numbers can be very worrying. :frown: Most people don't know what a silent killer high Bp can be. I'm hoping that by losing the weight my BP and heartrate will be that low naturally too. Right now, I take meds for BP, not because it was particularly high, but becauase the weight I'm carrying has caused my…

Don't know if meals are an issue for you, but my kids loved homemade pureed beef soup [they never knew what veggies they were eating because they couldn't identify them individually. That way, they never developed a yuck! response. Beef stock, pan fried ground beef, sauteed onion [gives them more flavour], carrots, a…

Be glad it's not 50? :wink: That's what's coming up for me...YIKES! Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Don't know if I'd say I'm addicted, but I plan to take a photo every 10 pounds down in the same swimsuit....:blushing: Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Rumour has it aspertame was originally manufactured as a chemical weapon. They discovered by accident that in a diluted form it's sweet...your body, your science experiment. Despite that 'truth', I drink Diet Coke. It's often my morning coffee, probably 4 days a week. I think I'd shy away from drinking more than that...…

Depending on how young your little ones are....my daughter always loved "Rabbit Rolls". I'd make up some deviled egg with fat free mayo and give her the bowl and some romaine lettuce leaves and toothpicks. She'd put some on a lettuce leaf, roll it up and stick it together with a toothpick. We talked about how much little…

Can't help you with the running, but do suggest you get custom orthotics. And by custom orthotics, I mean go to a podiatrist who takes a plaster mold of your feet, not an over the counter pair. It will make a HUGE difference. I fractured the navicular bone in my left foot 2 years ago, thought it was a sprain, so never got…

After pushing out two items the size of coffee cans, my bladder has serious limits when suddenly in the vertical position [standing up]. :blushing: I plan my outings around bathroom availability. It's either that or Depends :grumble: and I'm not there yet. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Big factor: Is your wife overweight? If so...all the guesses about insecurity and wondering if you'll still love her could apply. If she is overweight, she needs YOUR reassurance that SHE's still attractive to you. In other words, this might not be about you... Hollycat :flowerforyou:

1. Yes, most of the time. 2. Yes Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Homemade soup - prepared chicken stock, cooked diced chicken [buy a BBQ chicken in the deli section], carrots, celery, sauteed onion, handful of barley or rice. Voila! Takes about 15 minutes to prepare veggies and another 30-35 minutes while you help with homework and read all the news from school and it's done. It can be…

Until I figure out [and can afford to buy] a reliable method for measuring bodyfat%, the scale is my god. I'm also not within 20 pounds of my ideal weight, by a long shot. Once I'm there, I intend to rely solely on BF%. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Ahhhh. Office saboteurs. One of my favourite topics. I'm surrounded by them. Be proactive in your offense. Start a "Walking Club" at lunch. Map out routes of various lengths. A 35 minute 3.5mph walk can burn about 200+ calories. Put up a notice with a section to add your name to and just see what happens...it takes a long…

Often depends how much you have to lose. Once you get to within 20 pounds or so of your 'ideal' weight, it's going to slow down. I"m down 11 pounds since May 1st. That's 9.5 weeks, so averaging about a pound a week. Also, it's the first 11 pounds, so...probably some water. The first person who tells me it's all water gets…

I haven't lost all my weight, but I have noticed that while I am 'losing' I am constantly cold in winter, but not nearly as hot in summer...yay! Hollycat :flowerforyou:

Geez Louise, people. Quit whipping yourself and letting others whip you with an oft repeated 'rule' that by virtue of repetition has somehow become part of the invisible dieting law, spouted most by the rule-bound, perfectionists and saboteurs. Plan for your evening snacks. Reserve 300-500 calories for them. Include them…

Take pictures every 10 pounds down. You'll be amazed... Hollycat :flowerforyou:

fat free veggie dip: 1 cup fat free sour cream 1 cup fat free mayo [I use a bit less...more like 1/2 cup] 2 T dry dillweed minced garlic [or powder] minced onion [the dried kind, or onion powder] salt mix and dip veggies into it. If there's any left over [my family loves it], refrigerate covered. Hollycat :flowerforyou:

McDonald's chicken fajita.