Anyone on a Diet???

[Hackett]

Let's start a support thread for those of us trying to take off a few pounds. Any one interested?

What have you found most helpful in losing those pounds and in keeping them off?

 

[nanajojo]

my husband just leaving me alone , not reminding me what I am eating.

 

[Larry_Fout]

I started by eliminating fat (not from around my waste) but from my diet. I have lost about 65 pounds. 226 to 160 at my last Dr. appt.

 

[mommysue]

I started by eliminating fat (not from around my waste) but from my diet. I have lost about 65 pounds. 226 to 160 at my last Dr. appt.

Wow!!!! That is incredible! Good for you! Has it been difficult for you?

 

[Larry_Fout]

At first it was very difficult to give up chocolate (no kidding) and some other things but I enjoy the regime now. Had some medical issues that caused me to rethink what my diet should be. My Dr. is amazed!!

 

[sk8Joyful]

> Anyone on a Diet?

Yup, we eat ~
sorta whatever of God's blessings tickle our fancy . and at 5'5", I'm still 110.

What have you found most helpful in losing those pounds and in keeping them off?

a coupla hints:
1, We just make-up our mind, and this part of our soul adjusts the weight for us.
&
2. For Energy , Vitality , Bone-density , Muscle-strength , Joint-flexability , and
a basic healthy fat-layer, I (personally) enjoy practicing my passion... of ice-skating

Well, have Fun !! ya hear

Annie

 

[leytonstones]

Yes. I am on a low fat diet due to my hiatus hernia and GERD. Don't seem to be losing any weight at the moment tho', maybe I need to get more exercise.
Some encouragement would be so welcome.

 

[Larry_Fout]

Try cutting back on most saturated fat and taking a 20 minute walk every night or morning.

 

[Hackett]

I started by eliminating fat (not from around my waste) but from my diet. I have lost about 65 pounds. 226 to 160 at my last Dr. appt.

Congratulations!! How long have you been using that technique?

 

[Larry_Fout]

I Lost the weight in about 6 or 7 months. Coming up on a year now since I changed my eating habits.

 

[Hackett]

Yes. I am on a low fat diet due to my hiatus hernia and GERD. Don't seem to be losing any weight at the moment tho', maybe I need to get more exercise.
Some encouragement would be so welcome.

Exercise does help. How many grams of fat are you allowing each day?

I was on the low fat regime for a year and lost 30 lbs...however I cheated during Christmas and gained some back...now i am at it again.

 

[Larry_Fout]

I like the little South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Carbs guide book by Arthur Agatston. It's only 5 or 6 dollars and is easier to understand than the big book which gos for 20 or more. I use it as a reference and incorporate my own preferences. So far so good

 

[leytonstones]

Unfortunately my dr hasn't given me any real dietary advice, except to avoid spicy foods. I am finding that I get even more uncomfortable if I eat foods with a high fat content such as chocolate, fries etc. Some people have given my advise here in another thread, but I also found this site which may be of use:

http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs03.htm

I am trying to use this as a guide at the moment. It is difficult because I am so uncomfortable when I eat or drink ANYTHING....even tho' I am taking the meds regularly.

 

[Larry_Fout]

I am not a Dr and certainly don't qualify to give medical advise (where are you Flaglady) but since coming to Texas I have been to many of them for similar problems to yours. Was on several meds including Previcid for GERD. I don't take any of those any more. The physicians just didn't seem to do me any good so I researched the symptoms myself and have gone to an all natural regime. I am very thankful to say that I feel better now than I have for a couple of years.

 

[Valentine]

I've been on a diet all my life . I've always eaten very healthy (lots of fish and skinless white meat chicken) and almost no red meat. We eat a lot of organic fruits and veggies and I only use olive oil or smart balance in cooking. We seldom eat starchy things, but occasionally have brown rice or couscous or maybe once/twice a month eat red skin potatoes or have a baked sweet potato. I walk several miles (at least three and usually five) every day. However, I've decided that I'll never be the weight I'd like to be, but my cholesterol is low for my age and I'm very strong and apparently healthy (at least that's what the doctor says), so if there's a plan out there for muscular people who are too heavy, I'd like to give it a try. I'd love to take off about 20 pounds, but really am at a loss as to why I'm even too heavy, since I don't snack, don't eat heavy desserts and stay active. HELP!!!

 

[TreysNana]

I'd love to take off about 20 pounds, but really am at a loss as to why I'm even too heavy, since I don't snack, don't eat heavy desserts and stay active. HELP!!!

Valentine, how many calories do you take in/day on average?

I ask because my hubby eats very healthy and exercises regularly, but he still eats too much (quantity) and as a result, he isn't able to lose any of his excess weight, either. When he gets frustrated because he can't lose the weight even though he's eating healthy and exercising, I remind him that he needs to exercise and to eat healthy -- AND to watch those portion sizes. Too much of even healthy foods will keep the pounds on.

Blessings!

 

[Hackett]

I've been on a diet all my life . I've always eaten very healthy (lots of fish and skinless white meat chicken) and almost no red meat. We eat a lot of organic fruits and veggies and I only use olive oil or smart balance in cooking. We seldom eat starchy things, but occasionally have brown rice or couscous or maybe once/twice a month eat red skin potatoes or have a baked sweet potato. I walk several miles (at least three and usually five) every day. However, I've decided that I'll never be the weight I'd like to be, but my cholesterol is low for my age and I'm very strong and apparently healthy (at least that's what the doctor says), so if there's a plan out there for muscular people who are too heavy, I'd like to give it a try. I'd love to take off about 20 pounds, but really am at a loss as to why I'm even too heavy, since I don't snack, don't eat heavy desserts and stay active. HELP!!!

I can certainly identify. I am sure some of it is genetic. I have the frame of a person 6 inches taller than I am. I usually say I am not as over-weight as much as I am under-tall. As a matter of fact....in Jr High I was known as the little half-back.

 

[Larry_Fout]

My diet was changed because of health reasons. I was sick all the time. Docs weren't helping. If a person is healthy and lab results are good I don't know how great the concern should be for weight loss. Probably a better question in the nutrition field. I just know for me I had to change. Glad I did!!!!

 

[nanajojo]

My diet was changed because of health reasons. I was sick all the time. Docs weren't helping. If a person is healthy and lab results are good I don't know how great the concern should be for weight loss. Probably a better question in the nutrition field. I just know for me I had to change. Glad I did!!!!

Praise the Lord that is just awesome. to do it alone. I always had to go to weight watchers. but now I know I can do it just hard to get on a system.

 

[miggles]

I'd like to lose 10 lbs. That's all I ask. lol. Most of my adult life I weighed between 100 and 110. But being over 50 is a different story. I'm like 130 now. And I'm a shade under 5'2".