| # | Author | Message |
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| MomofPrincess
Wed 4/26/2006 10:31a | I second these:
<<a skinnycow ice cream bar>>
These are truly God's gift to mankind!!! They're huge, they're delicious, and on Weight Watchers they're only like 2 points each.
You could easily have one every evening and feel TOTALLY satisfied, dessert-wise. |
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| t1lersm0m
Wed 4/26/2006 10:40a | <<Why didn't anyone in my family have the decency to tell me how much weight I had gained?? I still see myself as a size 12-14, not as the size 20-22 I have become. I mean I knew I had gained some weight, but absolutely had no idea how horrible I looked. Tiggerbell tried to console me, but to no avail.>>
I feel the same way. Does anyone else think this? You look at yourself in the mirror in your bathroom or bedroom, and you realize you are fat (that's my word aimed at me, and not intended to offend anyone), but that you look OK. Then you see yourself in a mirror in a store, or in pictures, and the REAL you is SO much larger than the you that you see in the mirror at home. |
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| cape cod joe
Wed 4/26/2006 11:02a | Om--throughout the years I've tried but people get angry. I've talked about working out here to help people get motivated and they (some) get angry. It's very difficult to decide (Do I say something or not?) My rule of thumb is let people eat and kill themselves except if someone asks me how I did it or if it's a wife, husband, or especially child, you MORALLY have to speak up. My wife, just now, after 31 years is finally with the program after her sister's husband got the news that if he didn't lose weight, he'd die. Too bad people have to wait for that.
So work those bodies! |
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| t1lersm0m
Wed 4/26/2006 11:20a | My problem is my depression. I've tried avoiding it for a long time, tried thinking happy thoughts, but I guess depression doesn't work that way. You can't just smile and get on with your life.
So I eat. That's my problem. A lot of people do drugs. A lot of people drink. I eat.
Now where is that depression topic when you need it?
:) |
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| 999HAUNTS
Wed 4/26/2006 12:27p | t1lersm0m: That is partly why I am the size I am today.
15 years ago I went through a rough patch and have progressively worsened my eating habits. All because of a little depression. Just needing that little snack or fattening item to help me feel better.
Then finally that little snack does not satisfy, so I ate even worse things for me and *boom* I'm fat.
I appreciate all of the words of encouragement, and the lists of what helps all of you retain a good weight.
I have made notes, and believe it or not, most of the items on your lists are what I bought last night!
So I'm off to a great start.
I have walked the stairs 8 times today.
I think I'm done with that for the day because I really need to get some work done today LOL.
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| 999HAUNTS
Wed 4/26/2006 12:30p | And amazed:
I love the idea of an apple with string cheese - Is string cheese lower in fat usually or just a more healthy type of cheese? |
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| piperlynne
Wed 4/26/2006 12:39p | Oh I totally feel you. I started weight watchers with my mom March 2. So far I'm down 13 lbs. The first few weeks were great. I'm in the less than a lb loss cycle right now. But I'm motivated. I've found that if I snack throughout the day - carrots, 100 calorie packs, radishes, fruit (have something small and healthy about every two hours) and drink lots of water is when I do the best, and feel the best really.
This is a total lifestyle change. But so worth it. I'm excited.
If anyone ever needs some motivation or support with their weight loss. I'm here with you.
It really helps to have people to support you along the way too.
My goal is to be close to my goal weight by Jan 31st (my bday, but I'm setting smaller goals for myself (10 lbs at a time, then a small non-food reward)
Keep with it. I'm behind you!!! |
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| RAM1984
Wed 4/26/2006 1:03p | >>My kick in the gut was a picture from Christmas. YIKES!<<
Me too. But it has taken me awhile to get with it so to speak. I gave up chocolate for lent and was really feeling great, no indigestion, sleeping better etc. Then on Easter I pigged out just like a little kid. And kept on for the next week. And I felt awful. (Why do we tend to give up things that we know are bad for us and then go back?)
Most people think I am thin but I have really learned to hide with sweatpants and baggy shirts. Truth is, I cannot button most of my pants and am determined to keep this up and get back into my clothes. I am on day 3 so this thread came just at the right time. Thank everyone for supporting each other and 999HAUNTS, I wish you the best. I have dieted in one way or another since my early teens. (Did a 10 year stint with anorexia as my food obsession took over.) I have stopped that behavior but eating for comfort has not left me.
My husband and I have gone organic recently so that has cut out one of our staples, Diet Soda. And organic half+half in the coffee is still 13 grams of fat or so. I am having to totally reevaluate my relationship with food (again.) My best to all. |
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| 999HAUNTS
Wed 4/26/2006 1:11p | So for you veteran "food habit changed" folks - IS diet soda ok?
Some say the caffeine messes with your appetite. |
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| 999HAUNTS
Wed 4/26/2006 1:13p | <I feel the same way. Does anyone else think this? You look at yourself in the mirror in your bathroom or bedroom, and you realize you are fat (that's my word aimed at me, and not intended to offend anyone), but that you look OK. Then you see yourself in a mirror in a store, or in pictures, and the REAL you is SO much larger than the you that you see in the mirror at home.
This is exactly what I mean by still seeing myself as a size 14. |
