[janster]

Originally Posted by KTM5665

I drink diet soda. I could do better on my water, but hate water. Now that my topomax has been bumped, Im craving water, and salt. which Ive been a good doobie and switched to the fake salt.

I'm on Topamax too-400mg/day for close to a year now. How much have you been bumped to? I'm sure you know the importance of the water cuz of the possible kidney problems. I kinda had a problem one day this summer. I was sweating like a stuck hug cuz I was really working--had a good pain day. I wasn't drinking anything, and am on Lasix (fluid pill) besides--double whammie.

Anyway, late afternoon I started doing the where I had to go potty really bad, but when I got in there, either there was a drop, or nothing--kinda like a bladder infection. I was puzzled, so I thought, well, maybe cuz of the no water thing....

I started drinking like a wild woman. Forcing fluids--all water. It took a few hours, but that's what it was. I learned my lesson. Drink lots of water. I don't know if diet soda qualifies or not, so I'm sticking to water. It might, but I'm not gonna chance it and go through that again!

Just wanted to share my story for your benefit!
Hugs,
LS

[KTM5665]

that's my dose, too. I take it for epilepsy. I hear ya about being outdoors. I was outback fixing the septic tank yesterday with Dh,...we live in Florida...blech...and good Lord Jelly beans...I almost DIED. it was so bloody hot. I sat down in my chair, and saw stars....my kids are on it too...I worry about my son, he races motorcross. I dont know how he does it. Luckily, he drinks like a fish. We had to pull my DD off of it becasue of renal tubular acidosis.

Maybe a lemon with some crushed ice in it. And a party umbrella...and a visiual of being on a cruise ship might help some~

[Sherloc56]

The stopping when you are full is a good thing. I have gotten to where I do that and not only does it help weight wise it seems my reflux isn't bothering me much at all these days. I also try to use a smaller plate, therefore smaller portions.

I am not a dieter. I can't diet no matter how hard I try. I guess its a mental thing of telling me I can't have!

I try to bake most everything. I am a fried food nut!! Love fried anything!! Jamie's daughter was 177 lbs. at 10 years old and a food junky. I have never seen anyone get so excited about food in my life as she does. She has dropped to 157 just from making her walk to the bus stop, eating low fat stuff and learning to read labels. She likes rice cakes so she snacks on those and I get her fat free pudding, and cheese. She loves cheese like I do. So we both try to watch each other. Its hard sometimes when her Dad brings in the chocolate bars and junk. We are trying to learn to eat smarter. I stopped the diet soda's so much because they have aspartame in them and it causes symptoms to alot of people that are like Fibro, Ms, and things like that. I haven't yet been able to stop my soda's though. They are my coffee in the morning and all day actually. My fix they call it around here.

I love tuna, but only the white albacore agrees with me so I eat it. Usually with celery or a few crackers. I try to leave the mayo out of it and if I do put it in I use very little. I used to have to have gobs of it. I rarely eat mayo anymore.

Right now I have been slipping real bad.....depression does that! But I am going to kick myself hard so I get motivated. Jan you kick me and I'll kick you too!

Take care ladies and keep the good advice comin.

Sher

[bizi]

dear sher,
Have you ever tried the diet drinks with splenda in them?
I don't think they have the same health effects like nutri sweet...
just wondered. Diet rite uses splenda and so do some others.
Oh bad hubby!!!!!
candy bars and junk....
awful!
I found that I really like using a low fat balsalmic vinegrette in my tuna... paul newmans...gives it some zip and a lot less calories than mayo.
bizi

[kimmydawn]

WOWOW! I just saw this!!! thank you so much for this discussion! Don't hesitate to PM me next time and say, "hey, girl..."

IN A NUTSHELL...I need help.

For instance, today I had two soft pretzels, two cups of coffee and water and pop. I'm getting ready to eat a piece of a steak sandwish. This is typical of my every day.

I usually don't eat until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Does anyone have suggestions on foods that won't nauseate(sp?) first thing in the a.m.? Can anyone help me with good supplements?

I used to be addicted to food and now eat only when tummy hurts. It's not healthy. I know that. I need to get my metabolism back up as well.

Y'all are AWESOME!

[janster]

Hey KD~
First of all, I've always been told you should eat breakfast to get your metabolism going. It kicks into gear then, but you know that or you wouldn't have mentioned it. So get a gettin' woman!!!

Did anyone see Janet Jackson on Oprah yesterday? Her weight trainer--the guy that helped her lose the 60 pounds she put on for a movie, then they didn't make it, (or something like that) had her eating 5 (or was it 6) meals a day because of this.

The foods that might help you in the morning of course would be the bland, non greasy ones. The first things that come to mind are crackers or toast. I don't know too much, but I'm sure some of the other gals will have some good ideas.

This is what I take for supplements, but I have Neuropathy and other stuff. I'll be adding vitamin C soon too.

Fish Oil Omega-3 1000mg/day
Vitamin B1 250mg/day
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin 5MG/day
Vitamin B50
Woman’s Multi Vitamin

You should post here to mrsd and ask her. She's the expert. I bet others would benefit from her answer too.

Good to see your post!
Hugs,
LS (Little Sister)--Nancy aka BS (Big Sister) is older than I am!

[janster]

Originally Posted by bizi

I found that I really like using a low fat balsalmic vinegrette in my tuna... paul newmans...gives it some zip and a lot less calories than mayo.
bizi

When I was at WW another lifetime ago we used mustard in our tuna. I like the uniqueness of it like that. Of course it hasta be almost black with pepper too! I heard once that using a lot of pepper is good for your arteries. I wonder if there's any truth to that? Has anyone ever heard anything about that? Just curious. Not you curious!
Hugs,
LS

[kimmydawn]

Thank you!!!! woohoo...mrsd???

I've begun taking a multi vitamin. So that's good there. I've increased my water as well. See, I'm trying.

I literally forget to eat. I thought I'd buy some oatmeal and cream of wheat. I love both of those...especially with cold weather coming. I love to add raisins to them as well.

Does anyone know anything about coral calcium and black cohosh? I'm thinking of adding those due to recommendations. I guess I need to ask that one in our other forum.

Maybe for now, I could work on adding a breakfast and making that a good goal? OK, I will make that vow right now. My birthday is monday so as a birthday gift to myself, I'm gonna start eating a good breakfast.

Thanks so much again!

KD

[bizi]

Hi kimmydawn!
Have you figured out a way to be better prepared to eat more healthy?
You may have a lot of responsibilties and a family who are needing you and maybe you are neglecting yourself.
Do you usually get nauseated in the mornings?
Have you ever talked to your doctor about this...could it be something physically wrong?
Until 6 weeks ago...I would sleep in until 9am then get up and go to work for 10am....I had done this for years...but for years I felt guilty about it and felt like a slug getting harder and harder to get up.
finally I decided to bit the bullet and join a health club.
Spending that money, deciding that I was worth it...gave me a direction that I needed to take. I have been getting up early and making it to the gym most mornings.
I am very proud of myself for sticking with it.
I am meeting people and feeling more flexable and stronger which helps my mental health greatly.
Everyday we decide what we will do...
We make these choices.
Make yourself first if you can.
Be brave!
bizi

[janster]

Originally Posted by kimmydawn

Thank you!!!! woohoo...mrsd??? KD

Sorry, I forgot you didn't know her. mrsd is a vitamin/prescription med guru. She knows her stuff. She helps us all with what supplement should I take for xx, and I'm on this med, is it ok to take xx.

If you'd start a thread and put her name in the title I'm sure she'd help you. She's really nice, and like I said, knows her stuff. I bet a lot of people would benefit from her answer.

Hey Biz~
I'm proud of you too~

YOU GO GIRL!!
GO BIZI ~ GO BIZI ~ GO BIZI

Hugs,
LS