Topic : Diet

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Created on : Friday, July 01, 2005, 12:35:57 pm
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Are you a low-carb disciple? Is low-fat your mantra? What works for you when dieting? Share advice and tips for a healthy diet with others!

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May 23, 2008, 12:37 pm PDT

ADVICE OR SUPPORT PLEASE

My name is Terri and I'm 35yrs old..  I'm a single stay at home mom with two great kids.

I have been struggling with my weight for about the last twelve yrs. I guess that I would say that it started after I was hit by a car when I was pregnant with my daughter and I never really went back down to the weight that I was when I first got pregnant.

 

My weight at the time was 112lbs.

Now I weigh about 180lbs but I don't feel comfortable with my weight.  I have a hard time walking from my house to my neighbor's house which is only two doors away.

I have asthma and diabetes and I really would like advice and or support on losing about 50lbs

Thank you very much

 

 
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May 23, 2008, 3:28 pm PDT

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I am not a professional and I don't know everything, but maybe I can help a little. At fourteen I was 233 pounds.  I have been fighting weight for most of my life and continue today still. It is a hard process! It is something you have to work really hard on. I also have depression and I understand what it is like to have it all piled up on you. It is horrible and people don't understand unless they have been there. You said you have lost 70 pounds. That is amazing! Try lifting a 50 pound bag of dog food and add 20 pounds more to that. I had to do that ( I lost 50 pounds) to really feel what I lost, not just see the numbers.  You also mentioned you were having trouble with sagging skin. You probably lost a lot of weight in a short amount of time. Your skin could not keep up with the loss.  Talk to your doctor about it, maybe they have some ideas.  You also said that your mother is bulimic and that you would purge if you can. I know I cannot stop you from that. It is your personal choice. Before you do, look up bulima and get to know more about it. I think it would hurt you more and you don't need anymore hurt in your life :) Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor! They are there to help you. If you think you are in danger of an eating disorder get some help. Support from others can make you feel a lot better. If you don't like your doctor find one that you do like. I know all of this is not easy at all. To be dealing with this you sound like a very strong person, so don't give up. I wish you the best ! :)

I can never tell you how much your message touched me. This is my 1st time ever to reply  to any  of the message boards. As I read the message before yours and your reply I had tears rolling down my face. I have suffered from blimic for 15+ years, and worn a 0 jean and now I have so many health issues that it is not worth typing it all. But to take me anywhere it is just like getting a baby ready. I have asthma, Copd, all kinds of stomach problems, I can only eat a few things. I am on Steroids alot  for my lungs then I work my Butt off to lose 30 - 40 lbs and in a months time the steroids can put them back on me. I don't know how to stop the battle. I do fight myself to not be blimic...But for 3 yrs I wanted to stop and I couldn't. It was really ugly for me and my kids. So please if you haven't please don't start. I know that world is ugly  I would just like to say  to anyone who has lost 1 to 100 lbs. celebrate your success..... call a friend, go see a movie, send yourself flowers at work, pick your kids up early from school for no reason and make their day. You need to celebrate it..... really...just not with FOOD....lol... Thank you so much
 
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May 23, 2008, 5:18 pm PDT

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Hi how are you I have tried the colon cleaner for 5days and it did not work like the said it would may be  I should have tried it longer It did not work for me but  ever one is different
I HAVE IBS... I have tried the colon cleaners/cleanzerss and everything else that way...But one way I use to abuse my body was I took laxatives everynight. Now I have learned if I drink my water and take some miralax there is no cramping or bloating and most of all NO GAS......good luck with your endever. 
 
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June 4, 2008, 10:46 am PDT

Dieting....

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My name is Terri and I'm 35yrs old..  I'm a single stay at home mom with two great kids.

I have been struggling with my weight for about the last twelve yrs. I guess that I would say that it started after I was hit by a car when I was pregnant with my daughter and I never really went back down to the weight that I was when I first got pregnant.

 

My weight at the time was 112lbs.

Now I weigh about 180lbs but I don't feel comfortable with my weight.  I have a hard time walking from my house to my neighbor's house which is only two doors away.

I have asthma and diabetes and I really would like advice and or support on losing about 50lbs

Thank you very much

 

 

One way I found that works for me is to increase my protein intake in relation to my overall carb/sugar intake.  When I eat protein for breakfast, I found that it makes me feel like a million bucks and I can concentrate better than when I just have cereal. 

 

I don't stop eating carbs/sugar altogether, but I eat more protein as a whole than I eat the other stuff.  I also have more energy for exercise when I've had protein at breakfast, although protein requires more prep time than cereal, but sometimes I put eggs in the microwave (not as good as over the stove, and "pops", but it works and it's quick).

 

If you have time on the weekends, you can hardboil eggs (which takes about 10-12 minutes), which is a fun way to get protein or better yet, make breakfast with the kids.   Drink plenty of water and eat fibery foods, it decreases appetite. 

 

As far as exercising, with your asthma, you might want to talk to your doctor about what kind of aerobic activity you can do without exacerbating your asthma.  When you know how to proceed, then start slow and set small goals that you can build on. 

 

Good luck, I hope you meet your weight loss goal

 

God Bless

 
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June 13, 2008, 5:23 pm PDT

Advice?

I'm 14 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches, and weigh 118 lbs.  I know I'm not exactly overweight, but I am not happy with how much I weigh.  I have struggled with anorexia in the past and would like a healthier alternative so I can lose weight but not be unhealthy or endangering myself.  Any advice?
 
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June 18, 2008, 7:26 am PDT

BMI

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I'm 14 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches, and weigh 118 lbs.  I know I'm not exactly overweight, but I am not happy with how much I weigh.  I have struggled with anorexia in the past and would like a healthier alternative so I can lose weight but not be unhealthy or endangering myself.  Any advice?

 

Your BMI is at 17.9, which puts you in the underweight category.  I don't think you should be on a diet to LOSE weight.  Really, you don't want to buy into extreme dieting right now because not only are you very thin, but you're also still in adolescence, where your body is growing as fast as it did when you were an infant.  You need calories to grow, to maintain your metabolism, menstruate and to be able to have the energy to be a teenager.

 

I'm an RN now, and I've seen girls in your situation stop menstruating, collapse, and have to be fed through an IV.  They're also harder to start and IV on because they are so dehydrated, and you don't want that because it stops your heart, and can cause damage to your liver, kidneys, and brain.  Many anorexics lose the ability to reproduce altogether from decisions they make now. 

 

I know, I went through a milder version of what you're going through now, and believe me, it's not worth screwing up your body because of the obsession.  I was a plump child, and grew out of my shape into a very thin one, and I never wanted to be overweight again.  But starving myself screwed my body up so bad that I was getting constant UTI's (they hurt like hell), I had no ability to focus, I had zero energy, I was passing out because I had a genetic anemia and anorexia exacerbated it, and my periods were always irregular and painful. 

 

Please, eat normally during this time in your life.  Worry about dieting when youre in your early 30's.

 
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June 27, 2008, 9:43 am PDT

Weight Insecurity

I am almost 15, and at about 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weigh on average about 128 pounds. I've actually lost nearly 30 pounds in the last couple of years, unnoticeably, but am still severely insecure about myself. I still want to lose weight and achieve my goal weight of 115 pounds, but am not sure how to exaclty. I tried 'diets' before, but the only way I knew how to lose weight was to just go without hardly anything. I soon realized that this method made me feel dizzy and often irritated. Now with it being summer, and having a family of 4 other people in the house with me who aren't eating as healthy as they should, it is very hard for me eat right, or to understand how to stick to a diet and to lose weight. Im also not involved in any sports, because I dont seem to be very good at anything. Im finding myself to be more and more insecure about myself and often have thoughts such as thinking it would be 'cool' to be annorexic, because i could be skinny! I know that's not a right state of mind, but I practically have a phobia of gaining weight....I just want to be happy, and healthy. I just wish I had a bit of a push, or a word for word "eating plan" because I can't seem to this myself....
 
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June 30, 2008, 8:28 am PDT

miralax

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I HAVE IBS... I have tried the colon cleaners/cleanzerss and everything else that way...But one way I use to abuse my body was I took laxatives everynight. Now I have learned if I drink my water and take some miralax there is no cramping or bloating and most of all NO GAS......good luck with your endever. 
I have recently had an episode of diverticulitis.  And I also suspect I have IBS.  someone said the miralax could help with this but I do not know how much to take.  the bottle says "do not take more than 7 days"  for a full dose.  i was just wondering what your experience has been.
 
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July 16, 2008, 10:55 am PDT

Has anyone had success with Sensa?

Can anyone give me their opinions of Sensa powder for weight loss? It is a powder used on food to suppress appetite. I would appreciate responses from people who have tried it and any recommendations. Thanks!
 
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July 19, 2008, 9:56 pm PDT

Miralax

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I have recently had an episode of diverticulitis.  And I also suspect I have IBS.  someone said the miralax could help with this but I do not know how much to take.  the bottle says "do not take more than 7 days"  for a full dose.  i was just wondering what your experience has been.
I try to take it every morning. I don't pay any  attention to the directions, my  obgyn says if it works don't change it. I hope it works for you. you can try 1/2 a dose..just to see if it helps and then try the other 1/2 if not. I found my Miralax at Sams Club to be the Cheapest, if anyone else has a idea let me know please.   I just no it is heck when we can't go. I hope this helps.
 

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