Weight maintenance is so much harder than it used to be!
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Hahaha. That was too funny.
Oh good lord. Now I wished I never bought those batteries. I’m 30 pounds over my goal weight.My first step needs to be to put batteries back in my weight scale so I can at least measure my progress.
I thought stress was supposed to burn off calories not add them on
Noooooooo!
THIRTY POUNDS.
That’s like an average dogs weight.
I am now determined to lose this !!!
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Ronni
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Oh good lord. Now I wished I never bought those batteries. I’m 30 pounds over my goal weight.
Noooooooo!
THIRTY POUNDS.
That’s like an average dogs weight.
I am now determined to lose this !!!
I feel ya, sister!
Now that you know, you can’t un-know, right? Now you gotta do something about it, right? Hugs. Stay strong. You got this!!
Absolutely. I had become obsessed with weighing myself so when the batteries ran out I was somewhat relieved BUT I was binge eating due to stress and in complete denial that my pants were getting too tightI feel ya, sister!
Hugs. Stay strong. You got this!!
Now I KNOW and I WILL weigh myself everyday I most certainly WILL lose the weight. When I’m determined to do something I do it.
My plan of action is to be accountable of everything I put in my mouth which will be low carb
Long walks , yoga and a definite exercise plan will be established and done each day
WE can do this Ronni. I KNOW we can. You’ve got that same determination. Let’s do this together.
Ronni
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Absolutely. I had become obsessed with weighing myself so when the batteries ran out I was somewhat relieved BUT I was binge eating due to stress and in complete denial that my pants were getting too tight
Now I KNOW and I WILL weigh myself everyday I most certainly WILL lose the weight. When I’m determined to do something I do it.
My plan of action is to be accountable of everything I put in my mouth which will be low carb
Long walks , yoga and a definite exercise plan will be established and done each day
WE can do this Ronni. I KNOW we can. You’ve got that same determination. Let’s do this together.
Absolutely!! We’ll be Weight Loss Buddies!
My weight has been creeping up as well. Between my California trip and a lot of yummy food and drinks, a glitchy scale, and life being so busy since moving in with Ron (not that it wasn’t busy before, but with all the work on the house it took things to a whole other level of busy) I’ve not been paying as close attention as I usually so!
It continues to shock me how easily I can gain weight and conversely how difficut it is to lose even a slight gain now, compared to my young self! Bummer.
But I’m back on track!! Got me a new smart scale and a solid eating plan (well, the same one I had befor, I’m just actually FOLLOWING it now!
) and I’ve re-implemented logging everything I consume (MyFitnessPal is a great app) which has been proven highly successful. It keeps me accountable! So. This is my Day One.
Thinking I might start another thread for you and me and anyone else who wants to be Weight Loss Buddies. We can keep each other accountable. What do you think @Keesha?
Trade
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I feel ya dude.
200 again this morning. That's six days in a row. And I was stuck at 201 for even longer.
I feel ya dude.
200 again this morning. That's six days in a row. And I was stuck at 201 for even longer.
Well at least you've nailed that 200lb mark. Wish I was there too.
Ronni
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That’s what happened to me. I started helping my parents so much that I ended up temporarily sacrificing my entire life. My morning yoga routine wasn’t possible, my regular walk wasn’t possible and my exercise routine turned non existent.Absolutely!! We’ll be Weight Loss Buddies!
My weight has been creeping up as well. Between my California trip and a lot of yummy food and drinks, a glitchy scale, and life being so busy since moving in with Ron (not that it wasn’t busy before, but with all the work on the house it took things to a whole other level of busy) I’ve not been paying as close attention as I usually so!
It continues to shock me how easily I can gain weight and conversely how difficut it is to lose even a slight gain now, compared to my young self! Bummer.
But I’m back on track!! Got me a new smart scale and a solid eating plan (well, the same one I had befor, I’m just actually FOLLOWING it now!
So. This is my Day One.
Thinking I might start another thread for you and me and anyone else who wants to be Weight Loss Buddies. We can keep each other accountable. What do you think @Keesha?
It’s really note worthy how much regular exercise decreases stress. Since I wasn’t exercising I was super stressed and because I was super stressed I ate comfort food.
I think it’s a great idea to start a new ‘losing weight and keeping on track’ thread. I’m ALL for it.
I was considering starting one concerning this also but I’d rather you start one. I’ll definitely be your number one fan.
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Happy to start one, but I have no problem if you do. Nobody’s jumping in, we’re in this together !
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Jandante
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My weight crept up since retirement, and even though I cut down on food, possibly because of less exercise as my left foot hurt quite often.
Last trip to Dr. (for drivers licence) I was told to come back in three months for another blood test, that I am pre diabetic. Next morning on morning TV I saw a segment on the book "the fast 800" Dr Michael Mosely, and I went straight down town and luckily it was in stock at Target and I got a copy. Dr Mosely was diabetic and got back to normal, and I am not going to succumb to type 2 diabetes.
That was about 5 or 6 weeks ago, and I am very happy, never hungry and have lost around 4 kgs (was up to about 96kg, now in 91kg range) and have had to go through old clothes for something smaller to wear. I know it is a keeper as far as eating for life is concerned. It is not Keto, but has several similarities such as more fat and protein which satisfies us, and less carbs. I have not counted calories though that is what the 800 refers to as I have a fairly good idea, and to start with it I went with only eating within an 8 hour period of the day... 10am to 6pm for me... known as intermittent fasting. Other options were also suggested. My main aim is not to eat wheat or sugar. Another thing I learnt recently is that so many of the gluten free products have a very high sugar content. Good luck to everyone trying to take control of this aspect of life.
Last trip to Dr. (for drivers licence) I was told to come back in three months for another blood test, that I am pre diabetic. Next morning on morning TV I saw a segment on the book "the fast 800" Dr Michael Mosely, and I went straight down town and luckily it was in stock at Target and I got a copy. Dr Mosely was diabetic and got back to normal, and I am not going to succumb to type 2 diabetes.
That was about 5 or 6 weeks ago, and I am very happy, never hungry and have lost around 4 kgs (was up to about 96kg, now in 91kg range) and have had to go through old clothes for something smaller to wear. I know it is a keeper as far as eating for life is concerned. It is not Keto, but has several similarities such as more fat and protein which satisfies us, and less carbs. I have not counted calories though that is what the 800 refers to as I have a fairly good idea, and to start with it I went with only eating within an 8 hour period of the day... 10am to 6pm for me... known as intermittent fasting. Other options were also suggested. My main aim is not to eat wheat or sugar. Another thing I learnt recently is that so many of the gluten free products have a very high sugar content. Good luck to everyone trying to take control of this aspect of life.
Congratulations Jandante.
We were just talking the other day about controlling diabetes through diet and how it really can be done. I know you said you were pre- diabetic but it’s still great.
Paleo has worked well for me as far as shredding off pounds and it’s actually easy to follow and find recipes but once summer comes, my love for ice cream follows. Lol.
Many people suggest to just get rid of white food.
White sugar, white flour, white bread, white grains, white cereal, white milk, cream, ice cream etc.,,,
That’s a great post.
We were just talking the other day about controlling diabetes through diet and how it really can be done. I know you said you were pre- diabetic but it’s still great.
Paleo has worked well for me as far as shredding off pounds and it’s actually easy to follow and find recipes but once summer comes, my love for ice cream follows. Lol.
Many people suggest to just get rid of white food.
White sugar, white flour, white bread, white grains, white cereal, white milk, cream, ice cream etc.,,,
That’s a great post.
Jandante
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Hi Keesha, Yes I have heard of that, good idea. However I have gone with cream as a fat and protein in the occasional tea and coffee.
all cereal grains are supposed to be bad in general, but I have gone with some rice thins lately - sorghum an ancient grain served with avocado. I meant to look for another similar item today. Any ideas? I know which foods not to have if I get fluid retention, like eating out and having wheat.
Sure do. Grain free granola with coconut milk.
It’s quite tasty and I think you’d like it.
https://minimalistbaker.com/simple-grain-free-granola/
If you look for ideas under Paleo diet, you will find all kinds of ideas for main entrees, soups, snacks, desserts, breakfasts,...... you name it that are all grain and gluten free.
https://ultimatepaleoguide.com/recipes/
I found when I stuck with this diet I could maintain my weight easily. Somehow I forgot and let my diet slip and all the weight came back with it.
Surprisingly there are many great dairy free frozen desserts now. Even Hagen Daz has an amazing dairy free chocolate truffle which tastes amazing.
https://www.haagen-dazs.ca/hd-en/non-dairy-chocolate-salted-fudge-truffle
For myself it’s not only gluten but dairy I need to stay away from but I love it so much. The cheeses especially. There really is no substitute for great cheese.
Other delicious dairy free desserts
http://sodeliciousdairyfree.ca/prod...MIz5DhwdeY5AIVdP_jBx3CzwFQEAAYASAAEgJ1GfD_BwE
Here’s a link that gives grain free products and where to purchase them
https://madegoodfoods.com/ca/where-to-buy/
Note: Often it’s going out shopping that’s the hardest thing for me. Now I try and eat something before shopping or bring along some apple slices or some trail mix or something.
Sometimes it fun getting out of the ‘same ole’ routine.
P.S. I tried going vegan but I think that’s one of the reasons why I started gaining the weight. Too many grains. For some reason I don’t digest grains very well. Even the non gluten kind but I’m also not a huge meat eater either.
The cashier at the store the other day told me that her daughter made a delicious pizza and the dough itself was made from zucchini.
I think I’d have to taste that myself to believe it. Lol
The cashier at the store the other day told me that her daughter made a delicious pizza and the dough itself was made from zucchini.
I think I’d have to taste that myself to believe it. Lol
Down a full pound this morning. Added to yesterdays .3lb loss and I'm down to 211.2, a 4.8lb loss for the week. I certainly don't expect this to continue, the weight flies off in the first week for me and after that slows down. I will probably settle into a 1-2lb loss per week average from here on in, but I'll take whatever I can get.
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