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07-25-2016, 07:33 AM | #71 | |||
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I gained back a pound, but am still having the same BR problems.
I searched online to find info about people plateauing on stage 1 of the South Beach Diet and found a forum and they say: 1. You are not plateauing unless your weight loss is stalled for at least 4 weeks 2. Not to weigh yourself everyday because losing a pound a day, etc is not realistic 3. People can lose a lot of weight initially in phase 1, but people with less weight to lose will lose less, and it will take longer to lose it 4. It's not uncommon for women to lose, gain back, and lose weight again during the initial stages of the diet because of water weight 5. They recommend "shaking up" what you are eating, and 6. They recommend eliminating some of the higher calorie foods such as nuts in your diet (I eat a portion as a snack once a day) It was helpful information. |
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07-26-2016, 06:39 AM | #72 | |||
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I did some more reading on the those forums, and a few people suggested having a "cheat day" to get the weight loss going again. After 2 weeks without any sugar or bread, that was all the excuse I needed to be bad…
I caved easily and ordered a pizza! My husband had pepperoni and sausage on his half, I had my half with no cheese (I don't eat it) and mushrooms and green peppers. I ate my whole half, and enjoyed every bite! Then I ate a chocolate pop tart! Real chocolate with real sugar! I figured if I was going to be bad, I may as well be really bad I do not feel guilty. I'm not weighing myself today. I will give it a couple of days to see if things even out. I planned on extending phase 1. I had already lost 7 lbs, but after binging it will be like starting over. It's back to the strict diet this morning. I made a salad yesterday, and cooked up a batch of turkey bacon. I defrosted a pork tenderloin that we will be having for dinner tonight. I'll likely be having broccoli with it, but there is leftover rice pilaf in the fridge for my husband. |
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07-26-2016, 09:16 AM | #73 | |||
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Wisest Elder Ever
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Hey there! I think a cheat day is fine.
Most of us kill our diets by eating all of that cheese. It sounds like you did not have any cheese so that is a huge plus! I have not had a chocolate pop tart in forever. Bet it was good! I can't keep sweet stuff in the house with out over eating them, will power.... how ever I do have a bag of truffles that are low carb because they have so much fat in them. lindt dark chocolate truffles in the blue balls wrapper. have about 5 carbs for one ball. one ball is satisfying ...so rich. yum they are my favorite. I can have one after dinner and not feel like I cheated. I still think you are doing well. Good luck today with all that you have to do. ((((((HUGS))))) bizi
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. Hattie the black and white one wrestling with hazel, calico. lost hattie to cancer..... Happiness is a decision.... 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night I will not give up in this weight loss journey, nor this need to be AF. 3-19-13=156, 6-7-13=139, 8-19-13=149, 11-12-13=140, 6-28-14=157, 7-24-14=149, 9-24-14=144, 1-12-15=164, 2-28-15=149, 4-21-15=143, 6-26-15=138.5, 7-22-15=146, 8-24-15=151, 9-15-15=145, 11-1-15=137, 11-29-15=143, 1-4-16=152, 1-26-16=144, 2-24-16=150, 8-15-16=163, 1-4-17=169, 9-20-17=174, 11-17-17=185.6, 3-22-18=167.9, 8-31-18= 176.3, 3-6-19=190.8 5-30-20=176, 1-4-21=202, 10-4-21= 200.8,12-10-21=186, 3-26-22=180.3, 7-30-22=188, 10-15-22=180.9, |
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07-27-2016, 06:06 AM | #74 | |||
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Elder
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I am still having problems going to the BR and it's gotten bad.
I don't know if it's a good idea to stay on this diet? Eating all these veggies may be aggravating the situation. Honestly at this point I don't feel like eating at all I'm going to start the day with a smaller portion of my South Beach diet breakfast to see how I tolerate it. If I have problems, I'm going to have to switch to gentler foods like white rice, applesauce, and plain toast. Today is my grocery shopping day… not exactly feeling up to it, and no idea what to buy. I still weigh 161 despite the cheat day and GI problems. |
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07-27-2016, 09:34 AM | #76 | |||
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Wisest Elder Ever
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veggies are fiber which should help you...good luck with the new med.
(((((HUGS))))) bizi
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. Hattie the black and white one wrestling with hazel, calico. lost hattie to cancer..... Happiness is a decision.... 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night I will not give up in this weight loss journey, nor this need to be AF. 3-19-13=156, 6-7-13=139, 8-19-13=149, 11-12-13=140, 6-28-14=157, 7-24-14=149, 9-24-14=144, 1-12-15=164, 2-28-15=149, 4-21-15=143, 6-26-15=138.5, 7-22-15=146, 8-24-15=151, 9-15-15=145, 11-1-15=137, 11-29-15=143, 1-4-16=152, 1-26-16=144, 2-24-16=150, 8-15-16=163, 1-4-17=169, 9-20-17=174, 11-17-17=185.6, 3-22-18=167.9, 8-31-18= 176.3, 3-6-19=190.8 5-30-20=176, 1-4-21=202, 10-4-21= 200.8,12-10-21=186, 3-26-22=180.3, 7-30-22=188, 10-15-22=180.9, |
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07-28-2016, 08:10 AM | #77 | |||
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Elder
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I ate my diet-friendly breakfast and within 1/2 hour was in a lot of pain…
I think taking in a lot of fiber is a bad thing when things are so backed up. I think all the fiber has been creating a lot of pressure behind the blockage. After my pdoc appointment I went to buy cat food and there was a frozen yogurt place next door. I figured that would go down smoothly, so I ordered a small one, and it caused less discomfort. Last night I made my husband chicken breast served over pasta with chicken broth, garlic, and red pepper flakes. I had a little bit of the pasta. It was more painful than the frozen yogurt, but far less painful than the high fiber breakfast. It was also really good. I'm suspending my diet until I'm feeling better, but that doesn't mean I won't be eating sensibly. I'm still at 161 lbs. |
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07-28-2016, 08:32 AM | #78 | |||
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Wisest Elder Ever
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so sorry about your pain....I wish you had relief.
(((((HUGS)))) bizi and the gi doctor knows what pains you are having?
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. Hattie the black and white one wrestling with hazel, calico. lost hattie to cancer..... Happiness is a decision.... 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night I will not give up in this weight loss journey, nor this need to be AF. 3-19-13=156, 6-7-13=139, 8-19-13=149, 11-12-13=140, 6-28-14=157, 7-24-14=149, 9-24-14=144, 1-12-15=164, 2-28-15=149, 4-21-15=143, 6-26-15=138.5, 7-22-15=146, 8-24-15=151, 9-15-15=145, 11-1-15=137, 11-29-15=143, 1-4-16=152, 1-26-16=144, 2-24-16=150, 8-15-16=163, 1-4-17=169, 9-20-17=174, 11-17-17=185.6, 3-22-18=167.9, 8-31-18= 176.3, 3-6-19=190.8 5-30-20=176, 1-4-21=202, 10-4-21= 200.8,12-10-21=186, 3-26-22=180.3, 7-30-22=188, 10-15-22=180.9, |
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07-28-2016, 11:43 PM | #80 | |||
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Legendary
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Magnesium and Triphala
OTC suppositories -- my old nurse friend taught me that. I also try to get fat and oils in my diet. When things are not working, I reduce carbs and even protein to add more oil. =-=-= Next week, I have an appt with mdoc for our yearly appt. In the past, she offered to write a prescription for an anti-consitipation med because she knows how awful the side effects of Verapamil are. Some yoga-type movies can be helpful -- but this applies to normal people I believe -- not folks on drugs that are causing the problem. M |
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