[Dmom3005]

Mayo

Congrats. Its such a great number. I love that number. I'm rounding up, to 9lbs. And personally I think its Greattttttttttttttttt!!!!.



Donna

[BlueMajo]

Thanks for all the support !!!

And for the info about carbohydrates.... I miss them. Yeah... LOL Im having a huge plate of spaghetti with mom later today... Sorry diet ! just today....

Tomorrow, back to "almost" just protein diet.... Thanks Bizi for it ! It works.

[waves]

Dear Majo,

Durum wheat pasta (the typical kind on the shelves) has a little protein in it and some fiber too. also, the condiment will have a little fat in it typically. the presence of protein and fats in the same meal means that the carbs will be absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream... less of a glucose spike, less insulin response, and the liver doesn't rush to store away "extras" into fat.

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-car...s_and_theories

...
foods influence digestion in complex ways (e.g., both protein and fat delay absorption of glucose from carbohydrates eaten at the same time)
...
the U.S. Institute of Medicine recommends a minimum intake of 130 grams of carbohydrate per day (the FAO and WHO similarly recommend that the majority of dietary energy come from carbohydrates).[55][56]

the ultimate key to losing weight is consuming less energy than you put out. this works even when you reduce in a balanced way, without placing severe restrictions on specific nutrient types like fats or carbs. it comes down to simple arithmetic....

to maintain weight :

energy in = energy out.

to gain weight :

energy in > energy out.

to lose weight :

energy in < energy out.

NB: reducing intake too severely, wrt the amount of energy you put out will throw your body into "starvation mode" - your body will adjust its "output" to the lower intake to "preserve itself." result: rather than weight, you will lose energy, concentration etc... aggressive dieting no good.

I believe that when we diet it is better to aim for a well-balanced diet, possibly trying to improve our eating habits overall. In my case I probably eat too few veggies compared to other foods, so i have been trying to increase my veggie consumption.

Majo, i say, celebrate your food. you can lose weight without making yourself crazy. you have enough in your life that puts pressure on you without adding to that the deprivation of healthy foods you enjoy.

~ waves ~

[BlueMajo]

Hum... I was anorexic until I killed my thyroid... My friends of that time told me they could see my veins in my face all read trying to produce heat for my cold body.... Extreme ?? Me ?? Erm... yes

On the other hand, no doubt why I got bad grades in my metabolism class.... too complicated....

Waves, Im obese.... I dont think Im allowed to celebrate my food anymore Thanks for all the info !!!! You rock !

[ginnie]

Yes blue, you can still celebrate food ya know. I was obese too. I am now fighting not to gain it back, as I ate a chocolate tonight humph! Keep right on trucking along, we can all loose if we try hard enough. I gained back 10 of a 65 pound loss since last thanksgiving, and darn if I am not having a terrible time loosing it. I am having to work at this, and I did eat the chocolate. ginnie

[BlueMajo]

Thanks ginnie !

Everytime I eat my apple, I think about you !

[Dmom3005]

I will find out tomorrow, if I am still on the losing side or
if I've gained some back.

Since my scale decided to start doing weird things, and stop working.

I haven't been able to weigh in quite a while. But I'll be at the doctor
tomorrow and will be weighed.

to bad I think I forgot I was to do blood test.

Donna

[waves]

Dear Donna

i'm sending magnetic vibes to that needle in the scale in your doctor's office...

stayyyy dowwwwwwnn..... dowwwwwwwwwwwnn..... DOWWWWWWWNNN!

Good luck with the weighing and the visit overalll.

~ waves ~

[ginnie]

I am glad you eat the apple, I still do too. I am kinda figuring out just what is happening to me. I still eat modestly, I really try, but my activity level is down to just about nothing. My walking is just terrible...I can't do what I did even 6 months ago, so the weight is starting to creep back up. I was able 6 months ago to do some gardening etc, but now with my feet and ankles I can't get up and down without pain. How do I stop my appetite any more than I am? For sure I learned how to eat, I just can't stop eating all together. I am not sure what to do. Other than the ocassional chocolate, I really do pretty good. Water doesn't do the trick. I just finish cheerios, no sugar, not much milk. Coffee. I just feel hungry all day long. Is this in my head? I am at a loss on how to decrease my appetite, and keep on track. I don't want to slip back to where I was at. HELP...ginnie

[bizi]

Could you eat eggs for breakfast they will keep you more satisfied than cheerios , I am for eating more protein with each meal and remember we need fat in our diet up to 30% is ok...olive oil, avocados, almonds, salmon or tuna in the oil, cheese. The usa food pyramind makes it seem like we don't need fat or that it is bad for us when in fact we need it for our bodies to function properly.
just some ideas for you.
bizi
I think I lost another pound this week.
It is coming off slowly but surely.
WE went to an after concert reception for a guest artist composer, fabulous concert! and There was cheese and fruit to nibble on, I avoided the cookie trays entirely.
bizi