Originally Posted By Tandelothien From one lumpy bumpy to another, I knew what you meant I had my gall bladder removed when I was 14 and they stapled me back together. Now I have a whopping keloid scar running from above my right hip to the bottom of my breast bone so I ain't gonna be runnin' round in no string bikini either. Plus I inherited the dreaded ice cream scoop belly
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Vertical C section here plus inherited no waist and lumpy belly. I haven't had a flat tummy since I was 18! I love the "ice cream scoop" description Tand! Yesterday I took my water for a ride to the grocery store and back I got home, looked at the water, felt smedley's eyes looking at me and chugged the whole 16oz before entering the house I also drank 6 glasses throughout the day. Still not enough but I'm trying
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney It is wonderful to read eveything here..I am just chugging along, neither succeeding or failing...just chugging along..lol I thought I should post something before I talked myself out of it again.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt i just had a horrific stomach virus! good for about a 5 pound loss! although i thought i was going to die! gotta look on the bright side anyway!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney What does that gal in The Devil wears Prada say? Oh yes..I am just a stomach flu away from my goal weight....Although no fun, if you view it in those terms....smile~~
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt No lie...as a was laying curled in the fetal position shivering on the bathroom floor, the thought of "oh well, at least I'll loose some weight" did cross my mind!
Originally Posted By smedley AHH!! I both LOL'd at the second comment and am sending you a big hug, still doing great here, drinking the water, eating all the right foods <Yesterday I took my water for a ride to the grocery store and back I got home, looked at the water, felt smedley's eyes looking at me and chugged the whole 16oz before entering the house I also drank 6 glasses throughout the day. Still not enough but I'm trying > LOL, it's nice to know I have my uses
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Out of curiosity, does anyone else think of over-eating as an addiction? I need to lose weight and have some health issues because of my weight, so you would think it a guy like me would have no problem just following a sensible diet and exercise program. Nope. I gotta have the Nutter Butters, the Twinkies, The Triple Whopper with cheese (fries and onion rings)....I will eat even when I'm not hungry. Don't want it to go to waste, right? So, instead I let it go to waist. ;o)
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Unfortunately you're right MP! Anything can be addicting. We have to figure out the underlaying issue & overcome! I used to be on the other side of eating disorders...I felt my life was out of my control but I could control what I put in my mouth! Or maybe you just like junk food! If it becomes a health issue remember moderation is key!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I think over eating is absolutely an addiction. There is a group over eaters anonymous just like alcoholics anonymous. The "experts" say that over eating or under eating is a harder habit to kick than smoking or drinking as you HAVE to deal with your food issues, there is no way to go "cold turkey" with food. I have just been given a swift kick in the rear! I am up 1.5lbs and I thought "what the heck???" Then I really thought about what I've eaten this week and man oh man I was NOT anywhere near on the plan I thought I was on. I pulled out my journal from last year and I realize that one of the problems is portion size. I've been eating double the amount of proteins than I thought and well, I could go on all day with what I've been doing wrong. I just thought I should post and say "SHOOT!" Journaling is starting right now!........
Originally Posted By smedley At least you've nipped it in the bud Amazed! Good luck with the journalling. MP I think you're totally right. I am still trucking along on plan Hey amazed how much water have you drunk so far today??? ;P
Originally Posted By Tandelothien The problem with food is that the bad stuff tastes so darn good. I'd happily eat salad and veges all the time if they tasted like bacon and chocolate But on a healthy note, it's weight-in day again and I'm down another 900 grams. It's a measly 100g shy of a kilo but considering I ate cake and ice cream on Valentines Day I'm not complaining Although I'm already a big water drinker I've made an effort to drink more this week so I'm wondering if that has helped with the weight loss? Congratulations to everyone who has had a good week and I'm sending some good vibes to all those who need some extra help. We can all do this, it's just one good choice at a time
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ACK!!! smedley is watching me again 8) I'm drinking black coffee right now. I guess that doesn't count as water does it?
Originally Posted By Tandelothien amazedncal2 I'm afraid I have some bad news, I read somewhere that when you drink caffeinated beverages you have to up your water intake as well
Originally Posted By mele I just heard a report that disputes the diuretic effects of caffeine. I'm not sure I believe it, tho. Alright, folks, I'm off to the airport. Wanna wager how many lbs. I will gain while on this all-inclusive cruise (read: BUFFET!)? LOL
Originally Posted By smedley Woo Hoo! Have fun mele, we will see you back on the wagon when you return Amazed, in a word, no, lol! I have to do my water consumption on top of my 3 allowed cups of black coffee a day. I can have green or herbal teas as well, so long as there's no fruit in them, but again no contribution to daily amounts, oh and for some reason sparkling water doesn't count either, strange but it works. Tand Water = Fat Melting Juice I really do seem to find that when my water intake is slightly higher (3 instead of 2 - 2.5lts) that I lose more. I am however having a bit of a nightmare this week, I have been 100% on plan, eaten everything I am supposed to, drank 3 litres of water a day, AND taking these detox pills and drops...... And I have gained half a pound?!?!?! I am blaming the pills, hopefully some time suddenly in the next couple of days a few pounds are going to fall off, or I am going to be *pi$$ed* LOL
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I did really well yesterday. I did discover that I do not like whole wheat high fiber tortillas It might be OK to use it as a wrap but as a quesadilla I admit I didn't journal or drink ALL my water yesterday but I didn't have a "handful" of "healthy" almonds and I revisited carbs, fats, protein and such in some products. I pulled out the nutritionist's paperwork and realized that my protein portions had slipped from "palm of the hand, checkbook and baseball" sized to whatever the heck size I felt like! Maybe yesterday I was mentally preparing myself to fully commit. My foods were spot on so I accomplished that. smedley I am SO sorry and feel your frustration about the weight. Maybe it's water weight J/K!!! tand, I think I've read that too. Shoot! but thanks for the reminder. I really am a caffeine aholic. I drink LOTS of coffee. Hmmmm, something else to think about. When I used to do WW, 3 of your daily cups of water could be juice or decaf drinks. I never quite understood the juice idea. So yesterday I thought I'd switch it up and have a cup of herbal or decaf tea for one of my cups of coffee. Yep, you are right I had NO herbal or decaf tea in the house or office. I had fancy teas, green teas, white tea but none that said decaf or no caffeine on the box. Now I have a question. Since I don't have a sense of smell I need a STRONG flavored tea to give it taste. Something with a lot of lemon or zest or kick. Any recommendations for a decaf/no caffeine version/brand of a bold tasting tea?
Originally Posted By smedley Amazed, rooibos vanilla tea is awesome, a little sweet and quite strong, I highly recommend it... Oh and white and green tea are without caffeine too, so actually you were fine
Originally Posted By smedley Oh and it might be called redbush tea instead of rooibos there, it's decaf too yum yum yum
