T2 Trucker
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Tamara's Diary
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tamnix
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M2M: Thanks, and I haven't gotten the chance to go to the store to look for the fenugreek capsules. I've been feeding him for about 10-15mins each side before giving him a bottle, but he's still eating about a 4oz bottle afterward, I'm going to pump tonight to find out about how much he's getting.
Trucker: Thanks!
Trucker: Thanks!
M2M
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Pumping is no indication of how much he's getting - you can not pump as much as they're able to get.
The more he nurses, the more you'll produce - it's the body's way of filling a supply & demand issue.
If you have to supplement with a bottle always nurse first and if he ever gets a bottle when you're not there, be sure to pump or hand express.
If you don't, your body will think it doesn't need to produce as much as it really does.
The more he nurses, the more you'll produce - it's the body's way of filling a supply & demand issue.
If you have to supplement with a bottle always nurse first and if he ever gets a bottle when you're not there, be sure to pump or hand express.
If you don't, your body will think it doesn't need to produce as much as it really does.
tamnix
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Photos...
I think it was last week when I finally got around to taking photos of myself for my "before" photos (which I'll post when I get some "durings"), and today I was looking at a wedding photo of me compared to a photo of me now, and I was wondering if anyone else sees a small difference in my face, or if it's just wishful thinking? It's probably just wishful thinking... lol
I think it was last week when I finally got around to taking photos of myself for my "before" photos (which I'll post when I get some "durings"), and today I was looking at a wedding photo of me compared to a photo of me now, and I was wondering if anyone else sees a small difference in my face, or if it's just wishful thinking? It's probably just wishful thinking... lol
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shadowboxing
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I looked at your photos and your cheeks are slightly thinner in the latest picture. With all the excercise that you're doing you should be feeling less tired after you walk to work.
tamnix
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Unfourtunately, I'm not working anymore, and my life is way less active now then it was before. I'm not getting any exercise other then a little bit here and there... then again, I still haven't recooped fully from surgery, my doctor would probably yell at me if she knew I was overworking myself at all! Example: After my half hour of dancing and my bikeride, I had pains in my lower stomach area, where I was cut open from my csection. I'm not meaning to overwork myself though. And thanks! I know if there is any difference in the photos that it's not much of one at all.
tamnix
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My stomach is in knots this morning, and my diarrhea is back
I know what causes it... yet I can't stay away!
Soda + too much dairy consumed + eggs (sometimes)= ickyness!
None of the above today, or at all until I'm feeling 100% better, and I really, really do need to keep an eye on how much dairy I consume daily.
I know what causes it... yet I can't stay away!
Soda + too much dairy consumed + eggs (sometimes)= ickyness!
None of the above today, or at all until I'm feeling 100% better, and I really, really do need to keep an eye on how much dairy I consume daily.
ashy
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OK OK OK
TAM!!!!
Now...... I told you.... NO NO NO MORE SODA.
We're gonna do this together right?
K tomorrow is a clean slate and we're on the road to success!!!
Remember what deepgreen said about the 10 tablespoons of sugar?
Anywho, I really hope you get to feeling better. Don't exert yourself. Treat yourself good!
TAM!!!!
Now...... I told you.... NO NO NO MORE SODA.
We're gonna do this together right?
K tomorrow is a clean slate and we're on the road to success!!!
Remember what deepgreen said about the 10 tablespoons of sugar?
Anywho, I really hope you get to feeling better. Don't exert yourself. Treat yourself good!
tamnix
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Ashy and M2M: Why does it seem so much harder than that?
I didn't count any calories at all this weekend, and I refuse to step on the scale in fear that I gained like 5-10lbs over this weekend... is it even possible to gain 10lbs in one weekend? *sighs* I feel like I've just completely given up all hope... but... tomorrows another day... I guess...but that's what I said all this weekend...
I took another look at what I ate over the weekend, and figured the extimated calories for the weekend...
Friday: Slice of toast w/ jam, 2.5 slices turkey bacon, 18oz oj through the day, chicken fajita, and turkey wrap... 1506 calories.
Saturday: About 4 servings of cereal w/ 2c. milk (2 meals), 2 double cheese burgers from mcdonalds, 2 serv powerade, and 2.5 pepsi's... 2135 calories..
Sunday: Yogurt, string cheese, 1/2 a turkey wrap w/ cream cheese, 2 servings of stuffed chicken w/ cheese ontop and 1c total of corn and peas. 4 rice krispies treats... throughout the day... 2 pieces of battered fish in the middle of the night...3 pepsi's... calories?? No idea!
Monday: 2 bowls of chicken pasta w/ tomato sauce, motzerella, and parmeasan, 1.5 servings of honey bunches of oats, 1/2c milk, 1c. chocolate milk, 1 1/2 slices pizza hut meatlovers pizza... calories? I'm too depressed to think about it.
I feel like a fat pig! and I think I eat too many carbs....
I really let myself go this weekend...
I didn't count any calories at all this weekend, and I refuse to step on the scale in fear that I gained like 5-10lbs over this weekend... is it even possible to gain 10lbs in one weekend? *sighs* I feel like I've just completely given up all hope... but... tomorrows another day... I guess...but that's what I said all this weekend...
I took another look at what I ate over the weekend, and figured the extimated calories for the weekend...
Friday: Slice of toast w/ jam, 2.5 slices turkey bacon, 18oz oj through the day, chicken fajita, and turkey wrap... 1506 calories.
Saturday: About 4 servings of cereal w/ 2c. milk (2 meals), 2 double cheese burgers from mcdonalds, 2 serv powerade, and 2.5 pepsi's... 2135 calories..
Sunday: Yogurt, string cheese, 1/2 a turkey wrap w/ cream cheese, 2 servings of stuffed chicken w/ cheese ontop and 1c total of corn and peas. 4 rice krispies treats
... throughout the day... 2 pieces of battered fish in the middle of the night...3 pepsi's... calories?? No idea!Monday: 2 bowls of chicken pasta w/ tomato sauce, motzerella, and parmeasan, 1.5 servings of honey bunches of oats, 1/2c milk, 1c. chocolate milk, 1 1/2 slices pizza hut meatlovers pizza... calories? I'm too depressed to think about it.
I feel like a fat pig!
and I think I eat too many carbs....I really let myself go this weekend...
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tamnix
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Depression + Bordeom = Temptation!
I'm sooooo tempted to go eat something...anything... but I won't damnit!
*sighs*
Is there anyone on these forums who also has a military hubby? And if so, how on earth do you deal with it!? Mines leaving for the next 5 whole months!!! I'm so scared about how hard it'll be taking care of baby Michael (his Dad's name is Michael too, it's stll sooo confusing)... and how I'm going to lose weight while he's gone? Damn, depression mixed with boredom, when your a comfort eater is horrible!
But I was thinking that him being gone may help me with changing my eating habits. I use the excuse "Michael would like some soda", or "Michael would like some oreos"... etc.. when I buy things at the store (even though I tend to eat most of whatever it is)...so, with him gone, I shouldn't purchase the junk food and junk drink as much! *does a tiny happy dance*... I'm sad to see him go... but I'm just trying to think of any positive things I can.
I'm wondering if 10lbs per month is a realisitc goal? I heard 2lbs per week, but 10lbs per month is only 2lbs more a month 50lbs in 5 months? That'd make me 230lbs! Ooo... I'd be sexy! Hehe... at least my hubby will think so... oh, he already does! He wouldn't care either way if I lost any weight (but, he does care a lot about my health! so, if I wasen't unhealthy. He loves me just the same though, was my point!). Little goals though, right?
Ok, so just for the hell of it, let's look at my goals and reasons for losing weight, since I don't think I ever posted them in my diary (and I'm trying my hardest not to go binge eat!)...
Weight when I started: 313lbs
Since last time I weighed in: 280lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 140lbs
Why do I want to lose weight? (In no specific order!)
*Because I want to be able to wear the clothes I like!
*Because I want to be healthy, andf not become a diabetic, like my Mom!
*Because I want to be able to run and play with my Son as he gets older!
*Because I want to teach my Son healthy eating habits!
*Because I want to turn peoples heads, and have them know I'm taken!
*Because I don't want to look in the mirror and cry!
*Because I want to feel beautiful, and not be told "you'd be beautiful, if only..."
*Because I want to be more confident in my appearance!
*Because I want to add years to my life!
Who am I losing weight for?
*Ultimately me! (Because I deserve to be happy!)
*My Hubby and Son! (Because Mommy will be around longer!)
What are my current goals to work toward?
*Remembering it won't happen over night, and taking it 10lbs at a time!
*Stop drinking soda! Drink 64oz of water daily.
*Choose healthier snacks at the grocery store... if it doesn't make it in the cart, it won't make it in the house, or in my mouth!
*Exercising for at least 20 minutes a day!
*When bored, find something else, anything else to do, except eat!
Posting really has helped...
Ooo... a nice relaxing bath is calling my name... and sleep! That'll keep me occupied. Goodnight!
I'm sooooo tempted to go eat something...anything...
but I won't damnit!*sighs*
Is there anyone on these forums who also has a military hubby? And if so, how on earth do you deal with it!? Mines leaving for the next 5 whole months!!!
I'm so scared about how hard it'll be taking care of baby Michael (his Dad's name is Michael too, it's stll sooo confusing)... and how I'm going to lose weight while he's gone? Damn, depression mixed with boredom, when your a comfort eater is horrible!But I was thinking that him being gone may help me with changing my eating habits. I use the excuse "Michael would like some soda", or "Michael would like some oreos"... etc.. when I buy things at the store (even though I tend to eat most of whatever it is
)...so, with him gone, I shouldn't purchase the junk food and junk drink as much! *does a tiny happy dance*... I'm sad to see him go... but I'm just trying to think of any positive things I can.I'm wondering if 10lbs per month is a realisitc goal? I heard 2lbs per week, but 10lbs per month is only 2lbs more a month
50lbs in 5 months? That'd make me 230lbs! Ooo... I'd be sexy! Hehe... at least my hubby will think so... oh, he already does! He wouldn't care either way if I lost any weight (but, he does care a lot about my health! so, if I wasen't unhealthy. He loves me just the same though, was my point!). Little goals though, right?Ok, so just for the hell of it, let's look at my goals and reasons for losing weight, since I don't think I ever posted them in my diary (and I'm trying my hardest not to go binge eat!)...
Weight when I started: 313lbs
Since last time I weighed in: 280lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 140lbs
Why do I want to lose weight? (In no specific order!)
*Because I want to be able to wear the clothes I like!
*Because I want to be healthy, andf not become a diabetic, like my Mom!
*Because I want to be able to run and play with my Son as he gets older!
*Because I want to teach my Son healthy eating habits!
*Because I want to turn peoples heads, and have them know I'm taken!
*Because I don't want to look in the mirror and cry!
*Because I want to feel beautiful, and not be told "you'd be beautiful, if only..."
*Because I want to be more confident in my appearance!
*Because I want to add years to my life!
Who am I losing weight for?
*Ultimately me! (Because I deserve to be happy!)
*My Hubby and Son! (Because Mommy will be around longer!)
What are my current goals to work toward?
*Remembering it won't happen over night, and taking it 10lbs at a time!
*Stop drinking soda! Drink 64oz of water daily.
*Choose healthier snacks at the grocery store... if it doesn't make it in the cart, it won't make it in the house, or in my mouth!
*Exercising for at least 20 minutes a day!
*When bored, find something else, anything else to do, except eat!
Posting really has helped...
Ooo... a nice relaxing bath is calling my name... and sleep! That'll keep me occupied.
Goodnight!
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wishes
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heya tam, i lost 130lb in 9 months so yeah you outta be able to do it
Just remeber, the smaller you are the slower it goes :O
I was lookin at your fitday, shame on you for eating McDs! lol
btw i think you have the calories wrong for the Double Cheeseburger. Yours says 880 for 2, but says they are 460 each.
Mmmm damn between your food and M2Ms im starving now though. And ive been craving chili fries all week! lol
Keep up the good work!
Just remeber, the smaller you are the slower it goes :O
I was lookin at your fitday, shame on you for eating McDs! lol
btw i think you have the calories wrong for the Double Cheeseburger. Yours says 880 for 2, but says they are 460 each.
Mmmm damn between your food and M2Ms im starving now though. And ive been craving chili fries all week! lol
Keep up the good work!
tamnix
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Thanks Wishes! I just didn't want to be too unrealistic, you know?
I looked the calories up on , it said 440 per burger... and I just looked it up on McDonalds website and it says the same *shrugs*...however, they also seem to leave out one of the slices of cheese?
I looked the calories up on , it said 440 per burger... and I just looked it up on McDonalds website and it says the same *shrugs*...however, they also seem to leave out one of the slices of cheese?
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ashy
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I have to type fast, break is almost up!!
Woman, take it day by day. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones and it will become a part of your normal thinking pattern. Learn the links of your eating behaviors.
Something I would suggest to you is this.... Only if you're having a real hard time that is....
Go 1 week without doing anything special. Just eat like you normally would. AND WRITE IT ALL DOWN!!! Write what you're feeling, how much time you had to eat, what part of town you were in, did you have a craving. Then at the end of the week look at it and see if you had enough to eat in the morning. Did you back yourself in a corner to feel like you had to go through the drive through because you didnt eat enough before (this is me) you left your house, or work, and you just HAD to have something. Do you eat to feel better.. And once you learn those patterns it becomes a lot a lot a lot easier to change them. At least I think so.. Hope this helps and doesn't sound too jumbled. I gotta run!
Woman, take it day by day. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones and it will become a part of your normal thinking pattern. Learn the links of your eating behaviors.
Something I would suggest to you is this.... Only if you're having a real hard time that is....
Go 1 week without doing anything special. Just eat like you normally would. AND WRITE IT ALL DOWN!!! Write what you're feeling, how much time you had to eat, what part of town you were in, did you have a craving. Then at the end of the week look at it and see if you had enough to eat in the morning. Did you back yourself in a corner to feel like you had to go through the drive through because you didnt eat enough before (this is me) you left your house, or work, and you just HAD to have something. Do you eat to feel better.. And once you learn those patterns it becomes a lot a lot a lot easier to change them. At least I think so.. Hope this helps and doesn't sound too jumbled. I gotta run!
tamnix
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Thanks Ashy!
I DO eat to feel better... and that's one of my major problems. I just have to work a little harder... and, for me, when I'm at Walmart, it kills me, because they always have good deals on soda... I will not go looking for soda no more! Also, Walmart has a McD's in it here
I DO eat to feel better... and that's one of my major problems. I just have to work a little harder... and, for me, when I'm at Walmart, it kills me, because they always have good deals on soda
... I will not go looking for soda no more! Also, Walmart has a McD's in it here
M2M
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Hi Tam,
I went from drinking diet soda to drinking the real thing - especially after hearing the high rate of increased weight gain linked to diet soda.
Then, when I started counting calories, it got to where I just did not want to devote that many calories in my day to something that didn't fill my tummy.
Now, I can go through the grocery store and not even think of getting a cold one while in the check out line.
You can give it up - it's not a drug, it's a habit. It does *nothing* good for you though, so really, what's the point?
Kick it - you'll be happy you did!
I went from drinking diet soda to drinking the real thing - especially after hearing the high rate of increased weight gain linked to diet soda.
Then, when I started counting calories, it got to where I just did not want to devote that many calories in my day to something that didn't fill my tummy.
Now, I can go through the grocery store and not even think of getting a cold one while in the check out line.
You can give it up - it's not a drug, it's a habit. It does *nothing* good for you though, so really, what's the point?
Kick it - you'll be happy you did!