Re: Ladies Weight Loss Support Forum

[lifeshouldbegreat]

how is everyone going?Im doing well being active,not so much excersize but housework and such as I wasnt able to do much more than sit on my butt for 6+months of my pregnancy,I knew I was doomed once I got crutches so hoping that the increased activity in my days will help me lose at least a little weight.not eating well,the food I eat is good but Im not eating enough which I should be as Im also breastfeeding,doing a big shop on Tuesday so will make sure I buy lots and lots of healthy snacky food for me,if its healthy then all good!!

[lil_miss_haley]

Im ok.. when I think im doing well I look at the scales and it tells me Im not doing well. I eat pretty damn healthy, I supose my downfall is lack of exercise, even though I exercise 2-3 times a week

I will be going to my dr this week though, so Im going to ask him about seeing a nutritionist, that might get things rolling

PS Lifey, hows bubs?

[beanie]

good luck girls & good on you. I put on about 20kg many years ago when I first became depressed (apart from post natal depression) & couldn't shift it for a few years. When I started on cilazoprim, the weight fell off me over 6 months to the point I was skeletal. I had reached the stage that if I hit 55kg, I was going to go to the doctor for help. (my ideal weight is 60-65kg)I was almost there but the weight loss stopped but I looked like s**t, bones sticking out everywhere. I stopped the meds for a couple of years (no longer depressed) & got back to a healthy weight. I'm now & few kg (3-5) over weight but back on cilazoprim (depressed again) & losing my appetite.
My weight gain was due to depression & my weight loss was due to medication.
I admire you for making the effort to control this. I cant even get it together to go for a walk these days & just eat whatever easy thing I've cooked for the kids.

[lifeshouldbegreat]

yep a nutritionist may help although if your eating right then a nutritionist will only be able to tell you what you already know but may help keep you on track.My problem right now is Im eating really well,but I forget to eat!!oh well havent lost any weight but havent gained any either,to be honest I thought I might of lost a little,Im more active so am more than likely burning off the calories I consume and Im breastfeeding....grr Im a little annoyed but hey better than a gain I suppose EDIT!!!after posting this last night I realised I am wearing heavy jeans whereas last time I weighed myself I was wearing a light weight skirt,so put the skirt on re weighed myself,Ive lost 900grms!!!!!!!

Haley baby is good she is thankfully now heavier than her birth weight,it plummeted so had the midwife concerned.she is now on a new formula(i bottlefeed and breastfeed) and is quite unsettled,think it may be too hard on her wee tum but will keep going and see how she is at the end of the tiin,she is totally beautiful when I figure out how to put up a photo I will....oooorrr am I allowed to upload to TM and then post a link?

[lifeshouldbegreat]

photo of trista http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/27/80401527_full.jpg aint she just the most bootifulist thing you've ever seen(sorry she makes me revert to baby talk lol)

[attica]

Having that extra man around sure does add a few kilos doesn't it? We try portion control. When we put the food on the plate he has more because he burns more energy. I try to have half of what he does and eat slow! But he worries he is not being fair so I have to whip the plate away before he puts more on! That's home cooking anyway. I think home cooking is the best way to go as you know what you put in. Even if you eat too much it is usually good for you. Part of M illness is not eating enough nutrients so you kindof starve in the midst of plenty. Some of the depression I've had I haven't been able to organise a cup of tea letalone a meal, I used to go down to the supermarket because I knew I should eat and then just get apples because I couldn't manage anything more complex. It's lovely to have someone else cook for you or be able to cook for someone.
It's really tough if a lot of weight goes on with medication. Are those of you who have this issue having checkups for diabetes etc? Having support with that can help with weight loss. I know heaps of ppl with diabetes and have insulin resistance myself, even though my weight is average. I have to exercise and be careful what I eat and it's harder than if I was not insulin resistant because fatigue is part of the problem. It's so hot here today, I'm looking forward to an evening stroll. I like lazy exercise.

[ZenMonsta]

I have a goal today.......well several but re the weightloss its is too get a lap of western springs under my belt before I come home today. This is not as easy as it may sound I am sure some of you know! I have issues with being out in public these days. Im the one sweating buckets under the red winter jacket lol.


I have also decided to stop thinking of my weight as my problem entirely........at the moment I am overweight but I am not FAT! I am simply wearing my pain and my medication! (I know that what Im putting in my mouth is at least as much a problem as the other 2 factors!) But for me who has enough guilt to deal with I am choosing to lay the blame on meds and pain!

So there fat! Your not wearing me Im just temporarily wearing you! And when I am better I will choose to dump you! (possibly easier said than done)

Take it easy on us guys! Drink your water and log into sparkpeople today if nothing else.

Monsta

[Folly]

That's a helpful way of looking at it monsta, i'm off for my walk now...water bottle is coming too, it's so hot today!

[diggingdeep]

Wow, awesome thread.
I have a baby due in December, so while I'm not on the weightloss wagon yet, this thread will be interesting and helpful reading.
Knowing my weight and my feeling of self worth are directly linked, its never far from my mind every single day. Now if I could just stop thinking about it, that would be half of my problems solved

[lifeshouldbegreat]

oooh digging deep you can have the 2nd BBD BABY!!i had the first one,I actually signed up on here the day my baby was due had her 2 days later,oooh we can talk babies!!!!!im on the weightloss wagon now coz I have lost my excuse for being fat

[diggingdeep]

Your two little people are beautiful lifeshouldbegreat, congrats!
I'm really looking forward to getting on the weightloss wagon, that is once I find some motivation etc. With a toddler and a newborn, plus an older child as well, I can see myself using every excuse under the sun for NOT eating like I should.

How do you keep your motivation up?

[lifeshouldbegreat]

well I have slipped big time,choc,pizza,maccas,coke and sprite all in 2 days!!!!!back on the wagon on monday i think,i have printed fat photos to put on kitchen cupboards and fridge,going to ask my husband to put his boot up my butt and get me out walking and excersizing everyday,i also bought this really nice suit today(i love suits)the jacket fits and the skirt is quite tight so thats my motivation!!!plus I have spark people mail arriviing in my email inbox everyday so will use their excersize ideas too....oh and digging you mentioned you have a toddler,do they like the wiggles?if so get the wiggles dancing live in concert dvd and dance along,I do I work up a sweat,the hardest song is romp bomp a stomp!but its fun and gives me something to do with lily(21 months).also im going to start eating like lily,she has a very healthy diet as I didnt want her to suffer weight problems later in life so Im going to try eat like she eats(same foods minus white bread)

[diggingdeep]

LOL I like the Wiggles idea!
My toddler is almost 14 months and has just discovered the Wiggles, so that could be a great idea for him for christmas.... and for Mummy once his baby sister has decided to make her appearance.

I'm terrible at just picking at whatever I feel like lately.
If its chocolate at 9am in the morning, then thats what I indulge in.... which is terrible but oh-so-good at the same time! 6 more weeks and I won't be able to use the 'Oh I'm pregnant' excuse for my eating habits.
Guess the bonus is, with breastfeeding once baby arrives, I HAVE to eat well and eat healthy or else I don't produce enough milk. So that might be enough to kick my butt into gear weight-wise.

Amazing how we feed our children so healthily and well, but forget about ourselves!

[lifeshouldbegreat]

the wiggles idea is great,plus its great one on one time with ya wee one and you copy their moves(you eventually learn them off by heart!) or if you have a double pram pop toddler and bubs in the pram and got for a walk when you feel like your going mad,if you have a park near by take the little man for a play.if you lived near by we could of been mummy weightloss buddies LOL,oh well we can share our excersize tips

[lifeshouldbegreat]

Awww man,I shouldve expected a gain,I knew in my heart I had gained,but still almost cried,a 400 gram gain!Im gonna lose that this week!!