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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 2, 2018 8:42:38 GMT
Absolutely...that's why I don't weigh myself I don't get much exercise aside from a 40 - 60 minute brisk walk with the dog every day. I sulk if I have to do two walks...maybe I ought to bite the bullet...
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Post by whatagain on Feb 6, 2018 11:58:33 GMT
You go Cheery ! I put myself seriously on a diet, helped by my blood analysis. Since june (so basically 7 months) I lost 26 US pounds, 12 kgms or 1,9 stones. It would be desirable to lose an additional stone, or 5 kgms, or 11 pounds. How did I do this ? I reduced the quantity I eat, I change my habbits by not eating the same stuff anymore, eating more at breakfast, and no more 'féculents' at supper time (like patatoes, rice etc). Chocolate belongs to the past, as does sugar. Wine has been reduced too, to my greatest displeasure. And I went back to the gym. Which I rediscovered pleased me and I developed some kind of addiction : I want (need ?) to go to the gym ! I feel compelled to go at least 3 times a week for a 45 min run on some machine (like this one : www.zabble.com.au/cardio-equipment
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 6, 2018 17:54:34 GMT
Well done whatagain...I'm too fat (and mean) to join a gym so my daily walks with the dog will have to do. Another 2 lbs off this week.
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Post by rikita on Feb 19, 2018 1:24:39 GMT
i am still hovering a few kg above the weight i set myself as my goal, and i must admit i am lately a bit tired of watching what i eat. i usually allow myself to eat what i want during travel, so i did during my recent skiing trip - i thought the exercise would even it out, but i still gained maybe two kg during the one week ... hopefully in a week or two i will be back to right above the goal weight.
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Post by whatagain on Feb 19, 2018 19:45:25 GMT
Got a kgm back during ski holiday... went to the gym double time ;-)
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Post by mossie on Feb 19, 2018 20:26:33 GMT
have had over 6 weeks of recurring colds, discovered last week I had lost about 13 lbs. But yesterday had gained 2 lbs, so am well on the road to recovery. i tell myself i am too old to worry about weight, good excuse for lack of will power
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 8, 2018 16:35:10 GMT
Now lost a stone, probably the same stone I've lost umpteen times ! The trick is to carry on ! I'm being very good...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2018 16:48:32 GMT
I am currently at the absolute limit weight wise largely due to the level of inactivity during the frigid winter we had here. Too much "comfort food" and sloth. I refuse to go out and purchase any clothing a size greater than what is in my wardrobe. Time to get thee back on the bicycle.
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Post by Kimby on Mar 8, 2018 17:41:22 GMT
Spring is coming (northern hemisphere only). It’ll get easier to be more active.
I have quit drinking wine while making dinner, and substitute a big mug of herb tea instead. No calories, warms me up, AND makes me too full to overeat at dinner time. In theory.
Also helps combat dehydration, a risk for those taking prednisone.
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Post by rikita on May 17, 2018 23:35:42 GMT
still hovering at the same weight. been trying to learn to do some push ups though, so i tell myself i gained muscle, and that's why my weight doesn't go down ...
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Post by whatagain on May 18, 2018 12:56:58 GMT
still at same weight as in feb. No more loss, but nothing gained back.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 5, 2020 18:11:35 GMT
I have piled on the pounds during the 6 months we've been stuck at home. Unfortunately I'm in the obese zone of the BMI chart and therefore at increased risk of all the usual suspects as well as covid19. Jeff was watching breakfast TV the other day and saw Dr Michael Mosely being interviewed. He introduced the 5:2 diet over in the UK (not saying he devised it, but he was behind its development in the uk) Anyway, the latest thing is 'the fast 800' . Research in the USA and here has suggested that individuals with/at risk of type 2 diabetes do really well if they follow a very low calorie diet for a limited period...going on to a time-restricted diet (eat all your food over 8 -12 hours then fast for 12 - 16...which I already do naturally but apparently lots of folk dont) and go onto the 5:2 system (eat very low calorie diet 2 days and more calories on 5 days) Anyway, I talked about it with Jeff and decided to give it a go. I had been eating <1600 calories daily but I've cut that down drastically to </= 800 calories. This us my third day, basically it's what I need, its recommended that you do it for 3 weeks initially then if you want to you can carry on for 12 weeks. Its very low carbohydrate so it's similar to the Atkins diet with the same initial aim of switching the body to metabolizing fat by depriving it of carbohydrate. I got the accompanying book (£6.45 Amazon) which I read from cover to cover. I had worries and questions...surely by severely restricting dietary input my body would go into starvation mode...leading to rapid weight gain when I stopped...? But there is a chapter about how the doctors and scientists decided to use 800 calories as this is considered to be sufficient to prevent too many metabolic problems. By cutting down on CHOs initially you are supposed to switch from glucose metabolism to fat metabolism...its pretty much a Mediterranean diet with oily fish and lots of green leafy vegetables, eggs, berries, apples and pears etc. It wouldn't suit everyone, I love my salad, leafy veg, lean meat and poultry...not keen on fish but I don't mind tuna. It is a temporary measure, I'm supposed to weigh myself at least every other day, which goes against the rules of just about every the other diet I've ever tried...but it's designed to be encouraging...weight loss is expected to be rapid at least initially...and to continue to fall steadily. As I've already said it is designed for the obese or those pre diabetic or suffering from type 2 diabetes. Visceral fat is a target too. So I'm not struggling particularly, after 2 days days I'd lost 1.5 kilos. I didnt weigh myself today...but I'm full, not hungry. No headaches or other problems. I'm not tempted to pinch Jeff's chocolate stash or Russell's crisps...I just look in the mirror and think that this is achievable. The author had a short series on channel 4 here...'Lose a stone in 21 days' and I watched that...the science sounds authentic, and in the long term I stand a good chance of shifting a lot of weight in a relatively short time...months rather than years, with a comprehensive weight maintenance programme to employ WHEN I achieve my goal. I don't usually go in for faddy diets and have always been sceptical of very low calorie ones, but this one does have a lot to recommend it and was not destroyed by the NHS like a lot of others were. Michael Mosely has a sound reputation. Oh and I've increased my exercise too. Sorry to chunter on...gave me something to do...
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Post by mich64 on Sept 5, 2020 18:34:56 GMT
Good for you! That is interesting and I hope it works for you!
I am trying as well as I have gained about 10 pounds since May. I am still recovering from injuring my knee (twice) and that has kept me from my walks which has not helped with my weight gain. Slowly healing and have stopped alcohol and desserts for now until I can resume my exercise routine.
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Post by lagatta on Sept 6, 2020 1:22:07 GMT
I'd been somewhat overweight (but not medically obese) since menopause, but had lost a considerable amount of weight a couple of years ago when I was very ill with a UTI, and never put it back on. Since covid I lost quite a bit more (anxiety?) and some friends are concerned. I'm happy to be much lighter, but sometimes feel lightheaded and have to find ways of recovering my appetite to some extent (for the last couple of years I'd been eating small (tapas) portions but have been careful about nutrition - and taste). I managed to eat some winter squash this evening (roasted with olive oil). It is a balancing act. I have to be careful not to fade away, but certainly don't want to put on weight.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 8, 2020 14:59:38 GMT
LaGatta I'm sorry that you were so poorly, being underweight isn't something I've encountered personally. I've been a chunky monkey my whole life, aside from a brief flash in the space time continuum where I was EXACTLY the ideal weight...that was a flash in the pan tho Anyway...according to the keto stick I used last night I'm starting to metabolise fat WOO HOO....
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Post by bixaorellana on Sept 9, 2020 17:48:26 GMT
The winter squash is undoubtedly packed with vitamins, LaGatta, but I hope your appetite comes on back so that you can start getting enough calories.
Cheery, that 800 diet is interesting, although it seems the things you list such as apples would add up to 800 pretty quickly. I went on Atkins many years ago and it seemed it was all meat and diet drinks. I lost weight for sure, but I swear that the very day you go off Atkins, every single pound pounces back on.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 9, 2020 18:05:23 GMT
Carbs aren't banned completely because that would be difficult to maintain. Apples, pears, raspberries etc are included. I try to keep the carbs down to <50g. Had my 50g today but some days I have barely 25g. I love green leafy veg and would happily eat it at most meals...
I think that they came up with 800 calories because it's enough to satisfy the appetite. I get that gnawing hungry feeling occasionally but I think I need that to prove to myself that I'm ACTUALLY eating less. I am such a bread and potato fiend it's easier to give them up completely than have small portions of them. After I get to my goal...whatever that is...I still have 800 days, with the other days still being 1000 to start with. I'm quite enjoying myself atm. Weighing in tomorrow after a week so it will be interesting to see how my body is coping. A small thing, I wore a blouse today that I've not been able to wear for ages because it was too tight around my arms and chest. Fits a treat now...psychological gains...
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Post by bixaorellana on Sept 9, 2020 18:24:22 GMT
I went back and re-read your initial post on the 800 diet along with your reply to me. Thanks for the great explanation and it is very, very impressive that you're not terribly hungry.
I agree with you about how it's easier to give up some things entirely rather than tormenting yourself with barely a taste.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 10, 2020 17:24:30 GMT
I must be doing something right because I've lost 5lbs this first week. Weighed myself this morning.
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Post by mossie on Sept 10, 2020 19:08:36 GMT
All this has made me weigh myself this morning ----- 12 stone 7, or in Americanese, 175 lbs.
I don't know if that is good or bad and am not too concerned.
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Post by onlyMark on Sept 10, 2020 20:27:51 GMT
mossie, I passed through that weight in my early teens and when fit my normal weight was about thirteen and a half stones. Now I'm a stone or so heavier after stopping full time work.
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Post by whatagain on Sept 11, 2020 3:56:50 GMT
I gsined back 25 kgms since my stay in ER. I feel good, real good but several people have started again looking at me and asking if i am in month 5 or 6 of pregnancy. Being smart i caught ghe subtle message, especially since it is being hammered by my children. I think i ll go for period of fasting. Been hearing it is good. But first thing is to stop my diet coke. I am back being addicted. Otoh, i am supposed to reduce alcohol to minimum, avoid fruit juices, coffee, and there is only that quantity of tea i can drink. So water i guess. Pffffff.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 13, 2020 8:12:09 GMT
Good Lord I couldn't give up coffee...and I allow myself one can of Pepsi Max per day. This 800 calories thing suits me because :- 1. I enjoy writing lists 2. I can 'feel' the diet working.... 3. Rapid results (7lb off in 9 days) 4. Clear guidelines, weigh and count calories, less than 50g carbohydrate. Protein rich meals. Leafy veg. Berries. 5. It makes me feel important
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Post by mickthecactus on Sept 13, 2020 10:59:05 GMT
You don’t need to do that to be important Cheery.
You already are.
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Post by bjd on Sept 13, 2020 14:42:44 GMT
Absolutely, Cheery -- what Mick said.
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Post by lagatta on Sept 14, 2020 18:19:54 GMT
I'm certain that I'm NOT medically underweight. I've always been curvy; with menopause, curvy can easily become porky. My problem is borderline anorexia - food disgusting me. There is some protein in the stock as it is made from poultry. However I'm going to buy a couple of packages of little fish fillets and force myself to eat one daily.
Positive - I tried on forest green jeans yesterday and I'd lost two sizes! I'm probably pretty close to my optimal weight now, but I'm definitely not in an optimal eating pattern.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 14, 2020 19:44:57 GMT
I sympathise LaGatta, even if I can't really relate at the moment. At college I knew a lecturer who had no interest in food at all, much to his wife's frustration. She wanted him to eat family meals of an evening and at weekends and he hated being 'fed' at set times (if at all). He was happy to come with us students to the pub for a pint and a packet of nuts...but said he'd rather just eat when he was hungry..his obvious distaste at the dinner table wasn't good for his marriage and was a bad example to his child...but his wife doggedly prepared evening meals, and big Sunday roasts. It was a terrible source of friction in their relationship. I think his wife saw it as a personal insult. She would organise a lot of dinner parties as well...which he enjoyed, but ate very little. He wasn't skinny...I think that he may have got most of his calories from alcohol tbh...but he really hated set meals.
Close to my optimum weight for my size is what I'm aiming for, you're already almost there...is there any food that you really enjoy? Or is it a general disinterest?
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Post by lagatta on Sept 15, 2020 1:04:51 GMT
Trust me cheery, I never thought I'd have such a problem. I love food (also love wine, though that could provide an unsavoury image). And like you, I love to cook, though don't make many sweets. I'd love to make a black plum clafoutis, but most of us are sheltering to some degree so there is no place to take it to.
Well, in terms of simple food, one thing I like is white fish fillets. These ones seem rather good for frozen food - they were fished in the Arctic ocean, which should be somewhat cleaner than most fisheries, but who knows. I managed to eat half of one, and will eat the rest for breakfast. I also like dark greens, such as mâche, cress and rocket/roquette/rucola/arugula. I love cheese, but am trying not to eat too much of that. I know that as long as I eat as little as I'm eating, I don't really have to worry about calories, but too-rich foods can nauseate me.
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Post by bjd on Sept 15, 2020 6:08:18 GMT
Lagatta, perhaps your appetite will return when it starts getting cold? Your body might recognize the need for fuel in winter.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 16, 2020 20:26:47 GMT
Ooh...in the freezer I have a small fillet of cod, just enough for me I shall bake it with a parmesan crust (maybe) and serve it with steamed broccoli and kale.
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