Diet & Weight loss support #4

[peanutter]

Hi there, ladies

My name is peanutter (what? of course it is!!) and I've been TTC since 1 September 2008, and I have been trying to lose weight since the age of 6.

My weight at its lowest was 62kgs in year 12, but I was unhealthy and very stressed and had glandular fever.

My last healthy-ish weight was more like 80. That sounds like a lot, particularly for my height (160) but atm I'm around 100kgs and a size 14-16. So the plan is (and has been for a while!) to get to 80, and get a Drs opinion as to whether I can healthily loose more.

I'd got down to low 80s from 109kgs over about 3 years, but this year I've started studying and working, and the weight has crept back on, and the last 10 kgs have lept on over the past 6 or so weeks because I've been comfort eating due to exam stress and TTC blues ...

So hi! That's me! And I'm looking forward to losing weight with you other ladies over the next few months... and hopefully getting pg too!

I'm introducing myself now, so that after my exam (this coming Monday) when I have no excuses, I've already taken this step, and so have to be accountable to the decision...

Bye!

[JBM]

welcome peanutter: good to have some goals, and sometimes i think the whole BMI thing is a bit ambiguous.
what if you're havy boned ?or a small frame, they need to take these things into consideration too. but only you know where you are comfortable and you can set your goals to that.
good luck

AFM: well i am still sick, actually prob lost weight as got the flu, had it for 3 days and hardly eating anything, just feel so crappy.

get back into serious healthy eating sometime ?

chat soon

[Mother Goose]

Oh Cherished! I'm so sorry hon. PM if I can do anything.

Welcome peanutter. I agree with JBM, don't focus on the BMI too much - it is only a guide. I loath the BMI. I know professional soldiers who have less than 1% fat and have failed medical's due to their weight (all muscle) kicking them into the obese category on the BMI . If you feel healthy at 80Kg, then that is what you should aim for.

JBM - me too hon! Lets sit on the couch together. I sent a friend a message the other day saying the flu is a great weight loss method I've barely eaten a thing although have slightly got appetite back today. I have done nothing but sleep, drink water (and OJ), pee, and sweat. I seriously drank about 6L of water and 4 tall glasses OJ yesterday... but probably sweated it all out with the fevers. My whole body feels like I've been clobbered with a piece of 10x4 starting at the top, working down, then up, then down, then up. My accessory muscles caine. I have no energy - even having a shower drains me. Cancelled training I was suppose to have yesterday. Hoping I'll be ok for a light session Fri but doubt it. But can I just say, that being this sick has remotivated me to lose weight? For those following my blog, you'll know I've been struggling a bit lately - but seem to have refocused now! I don't want to get this sick again ever! So def taking much better care of myself from now on!!!!

[peanutter]

I completely agree - BMI is beyond useless.

I went to a dietician at my old gym, and in the initial consultation, we did my height and weight measurements, and then flicked to the good old BMI. At the time, I was 161cms tall, and 109 kilos, so I wasn't actually on the graph that she had (ie: too heavy even for the "morbidly obese" category - while I was around a size 18-20, which I know is pretty bad, but not ridiculous (my mother is around size 28 and she's lost weight).

Anyway, the dietician looked quite surprised, and says, "Hmm, you're not in any of the categories. You must be dead."

Not happy, Jan. Not funny, not amusing.

So I didn't go back. I focussed on exercise - initially 3 times per week, then trying to get it up to 6 (3 in the gym, 3 at home or outside). That's gone down to nothing at the moment ...

DH is also studying at the moment - we both have exams, and he's just as bad a comfort eater as I am. Different foods, but equally unhealthy ...

We now own a cross-trainer and an exercise bike, and they're in front of the TV so I have no excuse.

There's lots of healthy things I like to eat, I drink at least 2L of water a day, I like to cook, and I know that baby will be more healthy the more healthy I am, so here we go!!

[Mother Goose]

OMG! That is shocking Pea!!! Don't blame you for not going back!

Over the years, I've tried many things to lose weight but the one sure fire way to lose weight is to combine healthy eating, appropriate portion sizes, and exercise.

It is definately hard to balance everything in life - I struggled to balance work and study and exercise. But it is about making time and prioritising things. Even now it can be a struggle but it is now a part of my daily routine and I get very cranky if I have to deviate from it!!! I also find that regular exercise gives me more energy and a clearer mind to focus on the things I need to do. It didn't happen immediately, it took a good month or so to reach that point; but having done it before, I knew it would happen and stuck with it.

Someone here on BB shared some wise words with me when I started my weightloss journey. They told me that the first 6 weeks are the hardest. And they were. My God were they hard. But now, although training is still hard (I've been plagued by one injury after another and illness), I enjoy it. I find it much easier. Especially working with a personal trainer I trust and who doesn't let me lose sight of my goals.

Here is a little quote that I refer to regularly A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

[Cherished]

Thanks mothergoose xoxox and hello JBM

YAY peanutter you found us! So happy I am sharing this and ttc with you You have quite a story.... I have already shared mine here when I first joined after loosing #1. I guess this is really the heaviest I remember being and I'm 163cm and also around a 14 and now creeping into a 16 in some brands. I have always been conscious of my weight as all of my family would be well and truly over 100kg. I guess the most upsetting thing about this year is that I had managed to remain pretty stable about the 65kg mark up until getting pg and now I have gone way beyond that 72 in 5 months and I don't even have a baby to show for it BUT no poor me attitude anymore... I am at least getting back down to 65 before I get back into charting and seriously ttc...

Well today I started the low carb thing... I'm not 'completley' cutting them out, I'm just cutting them down. I know it's not really the way to go but it does work and once I have lost a bit of weight I will add more carbs again to my diet when I am lifting heavier weights etc. dh will be gone every night untill next Thursday so it's the perfet time to cook different meals, he will be home during the day but we often eat a different lunch anyway so it's the perfect timing

[Cherished]

Has anyone had their pereiod brought on by a low carb diet? I googled it and it seems it can happen BUT I only did it for 1 day (yesterday) and now I am bleedign heavily again???? I had the mc last mon but the bleediing had stopped by sat.... So I don't know if it's from the mc or low carb, can anyone help???

The dr said that if the bleeding didnt' stop that it could mean I will need a D&C however it did stop for 3.5 days so I dont' think it is from the mc....??

[krysalyss]

Hi guys,
I am currently doing the 12 week BB challenge (2nd one this year for me) but after the last one I struggled to keep it off. So I am posting in here now so that when this one finishes in a few weeks I will have somewhere to go. My story:
At Xmas I was 86kg - the heaviest I have 'naturally' been (e.g. without being pregnant). I think I put on 10kg within the year. Since then I have dropped to 77kg (weighed last Monday). My goal is 60kg as that was when I was at my fittest and healthiest - although I was also in a really active job.
Although I have dropped large amounts of weight before it has always been due to external circumstances eg. new, active job or living in Asia. This time it has all been just due to my own work and decisions so I am proud of myself. But need to keep up the momentum. Thanks for having me here!

[Mother Goose]

Welcome Kryss.

Cherished - I'm not sure hon. I've never done the low carb thing - but I'd prob have a chat to your doc JIC

[Cherished]

Thanks Mother Goose & krysalyss

[Cherished]

Where are my weight loss buddies?

I have put o MORE weight 500 grams

So I decided today that I will just need to do what I know works and that is count calories! So I've got my diary out and I've done my workout this morning. I plan to tidy up the house and than cook up a few meals to put in the freezer... Those prepared meals are lifesavers when I can't be bothered cooking and I know they are calorie counted!

I really feel like crap so I that I will keep strong and loose that weight!

Hope you're all doing well

[Mother Goose]

Oh honey hang in there. You know there are always ups and downs. It is still early days - give it time. I applaud you for having already worked out today and for getting back in to calorie counting. Calorie counting is not something I've ever been good at so just don't bother. I just use exercise and sensible eating... most of the time

I haven't weighed myself recently - not been at work. I might weigh myself tomorrow... except I just realised the scales I use will have gone because of the reno's! Oh well. there is another set.

I'm feeling sore today after PT on Fri. Back, bicep, shoulder. I hate my PT right now. I'm in such a negative spot right now.

Hang in there Cherished... you can do this.

MG

[Cherished]

Thanks Mothergoose You are awsome to be sticking at your PT sessions, expecially when you are hating it! It makes it even worse when you are sore too I find having a big scoop of magnesium powder before I go to bed helps with recovery and muscle soreness.. Do you take any?

Well after my workout I had my very nutritious smoothie for breakfast than I spent 3 hours cleaning the house woohooo... Than I DID make up a sweet & sour stirfry with rice, tofu & veggies which is really yummy and I think it will make about 3 meals to put into the freezer, so happy I have made a start on those freezer meals and feel great because I've eaten well so far and my house is clean

[Mother Goose]

I don't take any supps Cher - I am suppose to take VitD because I'm deficient but never remember I don't normally hate PT... just at the moment. I'm struggling big time. A bit of internal conflict happening.

Well done on the cooking and cleaning! Wanna come clean my house?

I took DD to the local market and park this morning. Now she is asleep on the couch and I'm looking for new workout tunes on Itunes. I'm downloading some nice "angry" songs which will serve well at Tuesday's session Just have to remind myself to not get too engrossed and over do it or I'll pass out!

[Cherished]

hehehe MotherGoose... No I will just stick to my house lol it was way overdure for a clean (i'd been pretty slack)...

Well so far so good! Day 3 of calorie counting and I am enjoying it again.... it can be my new little obsession instead of charting! (which will happen again as soon as this bleeding stops!) But I am feeling good about it and I know I did a good workout on Sunday because my butt was really sore yesterday and today Gee i didn't think I would be so excited about it I am going to try and do a workout tonight too if I feel like it when I get home at around 7pm, if not I will def get one in tomorrow YAY

[Mother Goose]

Glad the calorie counting is going well!

I just got back from PT. Man I'm sore. But it isn't a good sore. trainer and I had a good chat about some stuff. I was miss negative today. He figured I was cranky when I walked into the gym with my music blaring in my ears!!! I'lll get there. BUT, I lost a kilo last week! That is just shy of 7Kg lost so far!!!! WOOT! I have to buy new work pants now because old ones keep falling down

[Cherished]

That's fantastic MG!!!! 7kg wooohooo Iam the opposite way... I had to buy clothes to fit into because I am larger now BUT when I loose weight I will have clothes to fit into... I will probably want new ones anyway though heheheh. Well done and stick to it honey

AFM another great day of calorie counting but no workout for me.... I will do one tomorrow. I'll be happy if I get in 34- workouts each week

[Cherished]

YAY I just did a workout.... Only 30mins but still a decent workout with weights and a 10 min walk with a couple of slow jogs to get my heart rate up... So chuffed with myself I would normally be getting ready to go to bed around about now so to get motivated to do a workout was just bloody good heheheh