Who's Trying to Lose Weight?

[bakechef]

Folks, please remember you are not dieting, you are changing your eating habits. I have lost 20-30 lb because I switched up when I ate my biggest meal (breakfast), cut bread out of my diet almost completely, only eat whole grains, and eliminated white sugar. The problem is that now I don't have any jeans that fit. And, my "sweet tooth" doesn't bother me, but the tooth I broke eating popped wild rice does...

Well said!

When I stopped looking at food as the enemy, when I stopped severe restriction, that's when it became much easier. Slow gradual changes make the most sense. For me this approach works. I still eat the bad stuff once in a while, but when you make a habit of not eating much of certain things (like sugar) you crave them much less.

I don't know if I'll ever get to the point of eliminating sugar, but getting it under control works best for me.

 

[simonbaker]

Happy news this morning. I stepped on the scale & lost the weight that I gained over Christmas! Happy Dance!!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Yea! I'm doing well about 2 pounds a week.

 

[simonbaker]

Yea! I'm doing well about 2 pounds a week.

Yipeeee!! We are all doing the happy dance today!!

 

[Addie]

Happy news this morning. I stepped on the scale & lost the weight that I gained over Christmas! Happy Dance!!

You are back on track.

 

[Skittle68]

Happy news this morning. I stepped on the scale & lost the weight that I gained over Christmas! Happy Dance!!

Nice job!! I am getting there as well. Not as quickly as I would like, but just getting rid of all the Christmas chocolate helped.

 

[LPBeier]

Great news, SB and PF! Congratulations.

I unfortunately have gained 2 pounds but I believe that to be because I have been eating more carbs trying to get rid of my cold symptoms. Now I am getting back to normal so should lose them rather quickly - specially since you have both inspired me!

 

[simonbaker]

I was back in the pool today for the first time since last saturday & it felt so wonderful. My second swimming lesson was tonight. I absolutely love it. Need to continue to practice but it's all starting to make sense. Mom in the hospital all week. They plan to discharge her tomorrow, very crowded there. She is still in alot of pain but they say medicare doesn't pay just because you are in pain or have enough strength. I am so discusted with them!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

It's true about Medicare, pain or ability to take care of yourself at home does not count.

 

[simonbaker]

It's true about Medicare, pain or ability to take care of yourself at home does not count.

Frustrateingly acurate.it just seems very wrong!

 

[Kylie1969]

Well done SB and Fi

 

[Dawgluver]

I was back in the pool today for the first time since last saturday & it felt so wonderful. My second swimming lesson was tonight. I absolutely love it. Need to continue to practice but it's all starting to make sense. Mom in the hospital all week. They plan to discharge her tomorrow, very crowded there. She is still in alot of pain but they say medicare doesn't pay just because you are in pain or have enough strength. I am so discusted with them!

Great job, ladies!

SB, I understand your frustration. Would that my mom could have gone into assisted living following her hospital discharge. You are an angel to do so much!

 

[simonbaker]

I had my 4th swimming lesson tonight. All is going well. Still working on the breathing correctly. I was doing better but tonight just seemed to have more anxiety. talked with instructor & she asked what was going on. I told her about mom living here, we did some unique stetches & deep breathing, I was amazed what a difference it made. Taking a break from lessons for a couple of weeks until we get things figured out here. I will continue to practice. Weight at a standstill now. Still exercising & trying to eat right but no change in the weight. To busy making sure everyone's needs are met lately.

 

[Dawgluver]

I had my 4th swimming lesson tonight. All is going well. Still working on the breathing correctly. I was doing better but tonight just seemed to have more anxiety. talked with instructor & she asked what was going on. I told her about mom living here, we did some unique stetches & deep breathing, I was amazed what a difference it made. Taking a break from lessons for a couple of weeks until we get things figured out here. I will continue to practice. Weight at a standstill now. Still exercising & trying to eat right but no change in the weight. To busy making sure everyone's needs are met lately.

Please take care of yourself, SB. Sure hoping for the best for you and your family!

 

[bakechef]

I had my 4th swimming lesson tonight. All is going well. Still working on the breathing correctly. I was doing better but tonight just seemed to have more anxiety. talked with instructor & she asked what was going on. I told her about mom living here, we did some unique stetches & deep breathing, I was amazed what a difference it made. Taking a break from lessons for a couple of weeks until we get things figured out here. I will continue to practice. Weight at a standstill now. Still exercising & trying to eat right but no change in the weight. To busy making sure everyone's needs are met lately.

Maintainin' is better than gainin'!

Do take some time for yourself, you will be better equipped to take care of others!

 

[CWS4322]

I had my 4th swimming lesson tonight. [...]

You done good! Excellent! I learned to swim (and skate) almost about the same time I learned to walk, so I can't really get my head around "pool anxiety." However, the little boy I am teaching to swim has "pool anxiety." He "lost" his suit during swimming lessons and everyone laughed. He's very sensitive. He loves that when we go to D**'s apartment to swim, we have the pool to ourselves. The family has a trip booked for FL the end of February. I hope to get the little lad comfortable in the water so he can enjoy the hotel pool while they are there.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I'm down another 3 pounds on weigh-in yesterday. I need to up my calories, I'm losing too fast for my comfort. I want to stick to 2 pounds a week, at this rate I am having problems with my blood pressure going too low and my body isn't adapting to the lower weight like it should.

 

[Dawgluver]

I'm down another 3 pounds on weigh-in yesterday. I need to up my calories, I'm losing too fast for my comfort. I want to stick to 2 pounds a week, at this rate I am having problems with my blood pressure going too low and my body isn't adapting to the lower weight like it should.

Oh boy. Hope you can get things under control, PF.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Oh boy. Hope you can get things under control, PF.

I have an appointment for medication adjustments tomorrow.

 

[CWS4322]

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I'm down another 3 pounds on weigh-in yesterday. I need to up my calories, I'm losing too fast for my comfort. I want to stick to 2 pounds a week, at this rate I am having problems with my blood pressure going too low and my body isn't adapting to the lower weight like it should.

This is why I don't own a scale and I turn my back when I get weighed at my doctor's office. I go by if my clothes fit/are too tight. I don't want to get fixated on how much I weigh. I have very large bones, I weigh a lot for a person who wears the size of clothes I wear.