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Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Did you watch Dr Phil today? I'm embarrassed to come back and post, I have to get thru Key #1, well, of course a whole lot more than that.

I think (I hope) I'm ready to give up food. I know I've been relying on food lately to give me the things I'm not getting anywhere else. Its really sad. I cant tell you how many times I've tried to start being sensible only to justify the fast food, the pop, the pies and cookies, loving every morsel, and like I said, justifying each bite!! Even when I would eat a bowlful (as opposed to a bagFULL) of chips, I tried to eat slowly and tell myself that its filled with grease and isnt a good flavor - but I wasnt kidding myself, it tasted GREAT!! Salty, crunchy, and oh so satisfying with a can of coke!

So now look at me, this is what I deserve.

I feel like an addict, well, actually I am one! But I mean that I know I'm addicted to the bad habits, and so I must treat it as such, and try, just try one day at a time. I cannot rely on praise, or positive reinforcement (I know I can get those posts) what I dont know is if I can make it through till the end of the month. I hate failing, and I've failed so often. So I need to stop. Just accept. Move forward. Dont look back. I am worthy. I should find a blog, and write instead of posting...

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, Happygal, you have thought about this! It seems like a really helpful environment, it's always difficult when there are things in the fridge/cupboard that need to be used up.

Reader234, I get the impression you were more unloading than asking for a response but I know exactly what you mean. Something I realised about myself once was that whereas I thought I was eating because I was depressed/sad/lonely I was actually eating to make myself more depressed/sad/lonely so that I could continue to feel worthless about myself. Your comment "So now look at me, this is what I deserve" made me think of that. Journaling really might help, even if it's only once in a while, and even if it's just as a distraction from what you're feeling or what you want to eat! You are worthy. But you know that .

Happygal
Member

11-15-2004

Friday, January 07, 2005 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good morning. Well this week was tough and I think my body is in shock without its daily supply of sugar and fat. I can't sleep and I feel like crap! Maybe next week will be better.

Week 1: 1.5 lb. lost
Total: 1.5

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Friday, January 07, 2005 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
reader..just reading your post...been there and doing that. I love food every bit of it. I lost over 20lbs last year and I know that I have gained it all back now :-( Someday...someday

Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Friday, January 07, 2005 - 12:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just remember....
Nothing TASTES as good as THIN FEELS!

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Friday, January 07, 2005 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Morning Happygal! I'm sorry you can't sleep, that's always horrible, and it's bound to make you feel worse the next day even if you weren't dieting. I hope you get time this weekend for a nap or a lie in so you can catch up on some Zzzzs. It'll get easier.

I lost 3.4lb this week. Mostly water weight I'm sure and a lot because when I weighed myself last Friday I had been stuffing myself with Christmas/New Year goodies.

Week 1: 3.4lb lost
Total: 1.5

Happygal
Member

11-15-2004

Monday, January 10, 2005 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kitt, sorry I didn't respond sooner. Congratulations on losing 3.4 lbs. That's impressive!!! I found out on the weekend that two friends of mine have been diagnosed with cancer.... my way of coping with stress is to eat.... so it'll be interesting to see what happens this week. I'm trying to keep on track, but was struggling a bit over the weekend. I'll check in on Friday, regardless.

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks. I'm sorry about your bad news, I stress eat too and I know I'd be buckling under news like that. I hope both your friends have caught their cancer early and it can be removed with the minimum of damage. Technology is really improving so things aren't as bleak as they once were. My best wishes to them, and you.

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi all... sorry to bust in on your conversation, but I could use a TVCH buddy to diet with as well...

I started the SOuth Beach Diet on Dec 29. The first week I lost 8 pounds. I, like you all officially weigh in on Friday's, but here's my chart to date:
tickerfactory.com

I have something that could cure your "I'm bummed and have to eat blues too...

They call it the "SBD Peanut Butter Cup", but I call it "Heaven in a small container" :-) You take 1 No Sugar Fudgesicle, 1 T Peanut (or other nut) butter, and 1 T of Cool Whip Free. Melt the fudgesicle in the microwave for 15 seconds so it comes off the stick, then combine the 3 ingredients. I put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes, then enjoy! It's yummy and has 146 calories, 7 g of fat (depending on the nut butter you use... it's the only fat). Your tummy will think you are cheating and your brain will know better!

Enjoy!

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Happy to have you with us Faerygdds!! (Cute chart by the way!) Well done on your loss so far, you're off to a great start.

The peanut butter cup sounds very tasty, but I'm not sure I could stop at one! I have to ban things from my house when I'm dieting, I couldn't leave a pack of popsicles in the freezer without eating them within a day, if I'm going to have a treat I have to go out and by an individual something. It does sound lovely though.

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I also refuse to buy things that trigger my binge eating!! I try and buy things the kids like but I dont, right now I'm ok with having ice cream for the kids, and those Lil Debbie snack cakes, for some reason, I've been able to resist/ignore those foods!!

I still struggle with the exercise portion, and drinking water! I am trying to drink 64oz, and everytime I have to go to the bathroom, I come out and do 15 situps on the ball!!

Yesterday, I almost passed out. I hate that part of dropping carbs, and portions. I was getting the bad headache, knowing it would pass, to stay o n the healthy food. But the dizziness is driving me to eat a nice roast beef sandwich, I settled for a half sandwich . . .

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi all...count me in! I started Weight Watchers on Monday and I will weigh in each monday.

I tried Atkins last year but didn't lose after my first two weeks on it. I went for 4 months then got fed up with no loss and quit.

I asked for and received weight watchers meetings vouchers for xmas. My mom bought me 8 weeks of meetings. Now the registration fee is waived till March so joining was completely free for me.

When I do something, I become obsessed with is so if anyone has any program questions, fire away. I have researched and bookmarked everything out there regarding WW.

Good luck to all of you on your chosen programs. I will report my losses(fingers crossed) on mondays and will be rooting for you all on fridays!

Knightpatti
Member

12-06-2001

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 10:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab are you counting points or doing the core plan?

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 10:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am counting points, Knightpatti. The one thing that drew me to the program was that I could literally have anything I wanted, as long as it is in the range. When I did Atkins, it killed me not to have McDonalds fries but on WW, I can. I just have to know how to count them in. Mind you, that won't happen very often but at least I know that it is an option someday instead of feeling like I am cheating.





Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab... don't take this the wrong way, but I hate the points thing. I know a woman who is on that who has figured out that she can not eat certain meals and have candy bars instead! I keep telling her that she is only cheating herself, but she refuses to give up chocolate even in the short term.

I've tried to tell her the whole, "It's not forever" and then, "You can have it again, just not right away." She then BLEW up and started ranting about how he wants her chocolate evreyday and she simply cannot accept that she can't! It was a truly scary moment and all I could reply with was, "Well, if you can't accept the reality that having Godiva every single day is not working for you, then you WILL have to accept that you will always struggle with you weight!"

She hung up on me... she'll get over it! :-)

My husband says I'm mean, but HEY! Trading meals for candy is NOT good for you! Then again.. that's what happens when you give a points program to a bean counter!

ok... rant over!

I feel better now! :-)

So Fab.. I have this advice... stick to the spirit of the plan and your little trips off the path will be fine! :-)

I have a lady that I work with who has lost something like 120 pounds on Jenny Craig and then WW. (She got tired of paying for her food!) So I know that it CAN work for you.

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 7:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh and with that PB cup... I don't see how you COULD cheat... it's VERY RICH... I usually eat half, put it back in the fridge and then eat half again later. But I can certainly understand your trepidation. After 2 weeks on SB... I love those sweet things of MY making, but the other stuff is like, "Eh... whatever" and not looking so tasty lately.

I got really frightened the other day when I walked into a coworkers cube and she had bought Arbys, but I went in the to "discover the source of that HORRENDOUS smell". The horrible smell was...... FRENCH FRIES! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA



Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've also done WW, and researched... have you looked at Dotties Website? Its famous in the WW circles!! It has everything points, and new discussions on the core plan... a lot of WW leaders also post there... As well as having points for different rest. etc...

and this is a url for her site map

you can see lots of recipes, one point (etc) snacks, success stories, etc... its truly an amazing site...

(for some reason I was making mistakes with the plain home page, dwlz.com one I have memorized so when I was at work, I just went there to find what I needed!!)



Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Reader, I agree. Dottie's Website is amazing. And, Faery, I am going to try that PB cup.

Today I made my 10% goal on WW! Granted, I did make that 10% once before and gained it all back plus 13 lbs. more, but I'm really trying to make it work this time. The first thing I did was analyze why I ate too much. After all these years, it dawned on me in a nanosecond. It's the only thing in my life I feel I have any control over, unfortunately in the wrong direction. I have the marriage from hell (working on disposing of that problem) and a child with a mental illness. So, at night, after all are in bed, I would eat a bag of Cheetos (my favorite snack) and/or anything chocolate. The more my husband nagged me about my weight, the more I ate.

WW has been scientifically proven to be the best weight reduction program. You don't have to buy their food, you don't have to eat bananas everyday for a week or fast. You can eat whatever you want as long as you don't go over your points for the day. In addition to your daily points, you have 35 additional points for the week. And you would be surprised how few points are in something you would think was sinful and how many points are in something you would think was harmless. For example, I get 24 points a day. Today, I have had a tortilla with melted cheese (3 pts.), a Subway turkey sandwich (6pts.), baked Lays (2 pts.) and 11 Hot Tamales (1 pt.). That's only 12 pts. That doesn't sound like much, but you would be amazed at how often you have days where you can't get to 24. And after practice, it's not that hard to calculate or guesstimate how many points are in a certain food.

Okay, I'll stop preaching what most of you already know. But, WW really does work.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Faerygdds, I hear what you're saying. I know that in order for this to work that I have to actually cut those bad things out. I do like that I can fit them in when the craving is getting to me though. That will alleviate the guilt and shame than normally follows Mcdonalds fries.

Native-Texan, good for you! Thats awesome! I will look to you for inspiration. Unfortunately, my 10% goal is what some others want to lose total so it'll be a while for me.

I just read an article today about WW being the one with the best results in clinical studies. I think they all work but some work best forcertain people.

If anyone has an Entenmanns Bakery outlet store near them, they are now selling the WW brand breads. They were all $1.09 each. I just paid $3 a piece the other day at the grocery store. I stocked up in case they stop carrying them. I have a huge freezer so it was easy. I got 6 loaves of white bread, 4 loaves of wheat, 4 english muffins, and 2 bagels. All for less than $20!


Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What is a PB Cup?

Denecee
Member

09-05-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm joining this thread,,,again!
Congrats to Happygal, Kitt and faerygdds for your loss!
I need to lose 20 lbs by March 23,2005. Is that possible?
I want to weigh in on Monday's because the weekends are hard for me and if I know I am coming here to report, I might be more careful of my calorie intake. Here's my stats:
1/10/2005: weight 155(morning weight)

Please help keep me on track, if you don't see my post reporting my monday weight feel free to post a reminder in my folder. Thanks, I know we can do this!

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 7:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi, new people (although I think it's actually me who's the new one in this thread!).

Someone else wanted to weigh in on Monday, so you'll have company Denecee. I want to lose about 20lb too. I lost about 90lb slowly over the past few years, then had an unproductive year last year and put 10 of them back on, so this year I just really want to get this dieting over a done with, and once and for all get into the "healthy" weight range. I know maintaining weight is difficult too, but right now I'm just concentrating on losing. I'm counting calories, it seems to be the best option for me.


Denecee
Member

09-05-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Kitt! Wow! Losing 90 lbs is amazing and keeping 80 lbs off is also amazing. My weight yo-yo's between 148 and 157 and I know they say not to fixiate(sp) on the weight but I feel much better when I'm at the lower weight. My problem is I eat the wrong foods even though my eating habits could be a lot worse. I think my body has become complacent with the same old exercise routine. I'm so unwilling to change that, but I have to figure out something.
Good to know that I'll have company!

Denise

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 8:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's FRIDAY!!! TGIF!!!

I start Phase 2 of South Beach today!!! I get back whole grains like oatmeal... and fruits... and I get Yogurt!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!

Eating my yogurt now... I'm starting off adding 1 grain, 1 yogurt, and 1 fruit per day. Although I won't get my fruit today as I didn't make it to the store. :-( I was SO looking forward to apples and nut butter! <sigh> There's always tomorrow!

The best thing is that my blood sugars have stabilized out beyond my imagination! I went from being 155 in the morning to 103!!!! YAY ME!
I'm going to take a curve this weekend and see what my blood sugar is REALLY doing throughout the day. I'm kinda psyched about that.

here's my progress for the week.
Starting: 217.5
Last Week: 209.5
This week: 207
Lost his week: 2.5 lbs!

tickerfactory.com

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My weigh-ins are on Thursdays. Here are my stats:

Starting: 207.8 (10/14/04)
Goal: At least 150
Last week: 188.4
This week: 187.0
Lost this week: 1.4

Also, I am going for hypnosis on Monday to quit smoking. I told them I was on WW and worried about gaining weight and would they slip that into my head as well. They assured me that is something that is already taken into consideration. I was also told that my metabolism will actually increase and I should be able to lose weight faster. So, please say a little prayer for me on both counts.