Lisa's Final Countdown, The Good Days, the Bad, & the Ugly

nc_bmac08 said:
You may not want this advice, but I'd advise against the low-carb thing. In my opinion it's not the healthiest way to drop pounds, and I think that type of diet really encourages binge eating. I've done it and lost 30-40lbs at a time, then gained it right back and then some.

My advice would be a healthy balanced diet. Stuff like whole grain carbs, lean meats like turkey/chiken/fish, lowfat dairy, fruits and veggies, nuts, beans, evoo, etc. I think it's easier to stay on for a prolonged period of time, and doesnt really encourage binge eating as much.

Just my advice, take it with a grain of salt! ;)
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And what is evoo? Cuz if its anything along the lines of Alta's poo baby shakes I'm not touchin it!
 
douknowjello said:
And what is evoo? Cuz if its anything along the lines of Alta's poo baby shakes I'm not touchin it!
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(evoo stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil.)
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Hey Lisa,
Just dropping by :waving:

You sound busy with all of your moving going on! I know this is a stressful time...keep your head up and think: I will not be packing and unpacking forever! You will soon be settled into your new HOUSE!! and things will become normal again!
 
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Wow, it sounds like you have a fairly shocking reaction to carbs (above them merely making you chubby, lol). I heard something quite fascinating on the radio the other day: they had a fellow on who reckoned that as many as ten or fifteen percent of people could be gluten intolerant. He gave a shocking list of nasty symptoms, and told some stories about how much improved his patients were after going gluten free. He reckoned that there's a quick and easy test that your doctor won't give you unless you hassle them for it, but everyone should get tested...

I don't know about this doctor man (alright, I was doing the washing up while he was talking, and only listening with half an ear), but he wrote a book, and maybe if my mangled paragraph sounds logical to you, that could be the sort of thing to look up.

Or you could ditch low carb entirely and try low GI. That worked pretty well for me until I stalled! Either way, I hope your move goes/has gone well, and that you can destress!
 
Pancake Batter said:
He reckoned that there's a quick and easy test that your doctor won't give you unless you hassle them for it
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My mother, sister, BIL, and niece all have celiac, and AFAIK, there's no definitive test, other than eliminate and reintroduce. You could probably get an intestinal biopsy if you lobbied long and hard for it, but that's neither cheap nor easy. You could do IgG testing, except that there's no widespread acceptance for that as a legitimate means of testing for anything, plus you have to be currently consuming gluten regularly - which for the folks in my family (who have all diagnosed by elimination diet) would be totally unacceptable, since they have intolerable symptoms.
 
douknowjello said:
And what is evoo? Cuz if its anything along the lines of Alta's poo baby shakes I'm not touchin it!
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Haha, Pastel was on the money with that one. Theres fats out there that are good for you, like the ones in fish/lean meats and in evoo. The nice thing is, on my diet... if you want carbs, you eat them. It just has to be the brown kind, which I've grown accustomed to. No matter what kind of diet, carbs should be kept in check though. Out of protien/carbs/fat I do about 35%/55%/10%, or thats what I shoot for anyways. Most of my carbs are in the morning or afternoon as well. Carbs around bedtime can be bad. The GI is something I pay attention to as well.
 
How's the swimming going? I hope you're going. I need to to tell me what to do. LOL. I haven't looked very hard, but I haven't found a pool near me though. There is a lake though. I'm thinking about going this weekend. What do you do when you go?
 
Sorry I was gone so long everyone. The move was chaotic and we didn't get internet right away. Then after it got set up the cable was too low and the garbage truck took it out the next day and we had to wait again, lol.

I'm on my hubbies computer though and still haven't set mine up. On top of working alot of overtime at work I was sick for almost two weeks after we moved. I got a severe ear infection in my right ear and it had started in my left ear as well. I went to the doctor and she started me off on too mild of an antibiotic at first that wasn't helping and then kicked it up when I called her and was worse. So that explains some things though. Apparently the whole week before the move when I didn't feel right I was fighting off being sick. The doctor said she thinks my immune system is low and I need to dose up on some extra vitamin C.

So as far as the diet and exercise go there hasn't been any :X We've been pretty active trying to unpack but thats not the same as some good cardio. I haven't really been overeating but definitely we have not been eating healthy. And yea I can definitely feel it. I've been back to aching all over and waking up hurting...as well as just generally feeling tired and crappy. Of course being sick can account for some of that, lol.

But yay we're moved in and my kitchen is finally in order. One good shopping trip and we should be back on track and I'll be posting again.
 
Hi Lisa, I totally missed you! I hope you're feeling better. But I'm glad to hear you guys are settled in. I look foward to read about your progress! See ya!

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douknowjello said:
Sorry I was gone so long everyone. The move was chaotic and we didn't get internet right away. Then after it got set up the cable was too low and the garbage truck took it out the next day and we had to wait again, lol.

I'm on my hubbies computer though and still haven't set mine up. On top of working alot of overtime at work I was sick for almost two weeks after we moved. I got a severe ear infection in my right ear and it had started in my left ear as well. I went to the doctor and she started me off on too mild of an antibiotic at first that wasn't helping and then kicked it up when I called her and was worse. So that explains some things though. Apparently the whole week before the move when I didn't feel right I was fighting off being sick. The doctor said she thinks my immune system is low and I need to dose up on some extra vitamin C.

So as far as the diet and exercise go there hasn't been any :X We've been pretty active trying to unpack but thats not the same as some good cardio. I haven't really been overeating but definitely we have not been eating healthy. And yea I can definitely feel it. I've been back to aching all over and waking up hurting...as well as just generally feeling tired and crappy. Of course being sick can account for some of that, lol.

But yay we're moved in and my kitchen is finally in order. One good shopping trip and we should be back on track and I'll be posting again.
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Hey Lisa :D Glad you're back!!! I just returned to the message board too. I was on a week long vacation and came back on Saturday. I just started back up again posting on here tonight with my food journal. We can jump back on the wagon together! A good grocery shop is in order for me too. Well, I bet you are so excited to be in your house! YAY! ~Kristi~
 
glad your back hun!!! I know you've been missed! Sorry the move was so hard on you, I hope the vit-c will help!!
 
Hey thanks everyone for coming by and checking on me :) Glad to be back.

Oh and Korrie, I went by your diary and saw it was closed. I understand because I know what its like to be short on time and lose track on the computer, in this forum in fact, lol. But I really appreciate that you still took the time to come by and say hi :) Hope I still get to talk to you on occasion.
 
hi lisa :)

Thanx for your lovely message in my diary - very sweet of you! Im so glad that the move is over and u can relax abit now....and ur connected to the net which means u can post here again!

Hope all is going well xx
 
Hey Lisa!

Did you and your hubby start on the painting and steam cleaning this weekend or is that a project for later? I still have a closet of boxes to sort through....and we've lived here for almost 3 years! It's like an out of sight, out of mind thing, I guess.

So have you jumped back on the wagon since the move?
 
Hey Kristi :) Unfortunately no painting yet. I'm still unpacking and cleaning but getting there. Hubby and I are on opposite shifts so I finally had to just stop stressing and figure we'll get it done eventually, lol.

And I haven't started back up on any kind of diet but I did buy a recombent exercise bike yesterday :D It has to be assembled still so my husband is going to help me tomorrow. I'm also going to grocery shop tomorrow and start keeping track of what I'm eating even if I don't go back to low carb yet.

Honestly this starting and then stopping for months at a time is what keeps me from making progress but at least this time I'll be getting back on track in a bit over a month instead of waiting over 5. Tomorrow I'll have to face the music and step on the scale...I'm scared, lol :willy_nilly:
 
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Hey, it's cool that you're starting back in right as I'm starting. I've got your diary bookmarked and I can say "woo!" a whole bunch. I hear such things work. Plus, if you keep going, I'll keep going.

I read over a couple of your earlier entries, and I'm no expert, but in my opinion a rigid diet adhered to according to someone else's standards is no good. If eating low carb feel good to you, and you feel healthy, then I think that's a good sign. As long as you aren't in ketosis, then who cares? Diet experts change their minds all the time, and I'm sick of it to the point where I'd rather listen to my body than to them. (My body knows. It doles out the punishment for fast food very swiftly.) Body wisdom and common sense - huh, we may trump them all!

Recumbent bikes feel so good! I'm jealous.

And finally, if the number on the scale is scary, get mad and scare it back!

Thanks for reaching out!
 
Good morning :D How are you??? How'd weigh in go??

I hope you have a good day, try not to work so hard!! lol
 
Ferocity, thanks for the support :) And you are so funny...I had this image of me roaring at my scale from now on, lol.


Korrie weigh in didn't go so well but I guess it could have been worse. I've not given a thought to my weight or exercise in about 7 weeks and I've gained 11lbs...average of 1.5 pounds a week. It took me 3 months to lose that 11lbs in the first place and only half that to gain it back ;/.
On the upside I realize that I lost it by dieting alone and that it always comes back easier.
 
I assembled my new exercise bike yesterday. I had purchased the ones you sit on a seat and peddle in front of you because I'm so big now that the other style have such small seats that its painful being the size that I am now. Last time I tried my butt and the inside of my legs had gone completely numb in a really bad way.

The problem is this one is awkward as well because I gain all my weight in my stomach so trying to ride it with my stomach in my lap my legs bow outward funny. I was debating taking the bike back considering I also noticed that it said only a 250lb capacity. Problem is I don't know what I'd get instead so I figure I'll just have to tough it out until I lose enough weight it gets easier. I can't do 30 min on the bike or 30 min on the treadmill but I bet I could split between the two and be ok.

Being fat is nothing new to me but I've always been able to do something about it in the past with exercise and diet. It's really a hard pill to swallow to be so friggin fat now that I can't just take the bull by the horns with exercise is near impossible and risking injury with everything I do.

I start classes next week and my college is set up a huge hill from the parking lots and last semester it was a struggle just to walk to class at this weight. Last week I was having trouble just making it around the grocery s tore again. Then there's the awkwardness everytime we go somewhere of wondering if I'm going to fit in a chair or booth, which again will be an issue come monday with my classes. I was supposed to have had my weight down by now so while I haven't given up, I am seriously depressed about it.

I'm at the point where if I don't do something and I gain anymore weight I'm going to end up back in a wheelchair. You'd think that'd motivate me but it just makes it worse. I'm going to have to drop 50lbs just to be able to move around normally and function again. Anyway enough of my whining but I just needed to vent this somewhere and this is the perfect place.
 
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