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| Fri, 11-14-2003 - 1:53am |
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to iVillage and message boards. I wasn't sure if this is where I was supose to post my message. I've read all the info on Dieting Buddies and found it fun and interesting. So, I thought I would say Hi and tell you alittle bit about myself.
I have a 13 year old daughter and a 8 year old son, and I've been married for 6 months now. I have been on a roller coaster ride with my wieght since the birth of my daughter. It seems as though I just can't keep it off once I lose it. I know it has alot to do with my eating habits...just don't have any willpower when it comes to junk food. And once I have attaind the wieght I wanted I go back to eating junk and gain again.
Anyway, after a long struggle with my wieght I finally made it down to 125# which was okay. That was a year ago when I met my husband. Six months later we were married and by then I had gained about 10# back. Two weeks after our wedding my husband suffered from 4 strokes...he's only 40 so it came as a suprise to all of us. We spent the summer just focusing on his recovery and the upcoming surgery to repair a hole in his heart (which was the cause of the strokes). Granted it was rough going, and I was under alot of stress...but I somehow woke up 6 months later to find that I now wiegh 178#.
I cann't fit into any of my cloths and when I see myself in the mirror I can't believe that it is me. I have been suffering from heartburn alot as well as other digiestive stuff...and the last few weeks I have injured myself and feel that it's because of the extra wieght I am carring. Example...I severly twisted my ankle when I stepped on uneven ground, and just last weekend (cluts that I am) I missed a step and fell down the steps and injured my lower back. I'm only 5'1/4" tall...this is the most I have ever wieghed in my life. I wiegh more now then I did when I delivered my childern!
I have started working out at a local health club but am afraid that I will build muscle under all the fat and that won't be good so I'm at a loss as to where to start with an exercise plan. Today was my first day on a diet my boss told me about...it's called the Fat Flush...has anyone tired it? Well, she copied some pages for me...I can't afford the book currently...it sounds interesting so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Anyway, tonight I realized that I have been "snacking" alot at night...because I have the craving (if I could call it that) but I'm really not hungery. So it's been difficult not to snack. The diet has a 2 week protocol that seems really difficult but I am willing to try anything at this point to start going down the scale instead of up. My husband has been very loving and supportive through this, which I know that is a blessing. But I just want to feel good about myself...and that will occur once I can lose these extra pounds and feel healthy again.
That is why I thought maybe by joining your message board I could get some support as well as guidance and make some friends who are in the same boat as me. Well, hope to hear from you all. Thanks, Allie
I'm new to iVillage and message boards. I wasn't sure if this is where I was supose to post my message. I've read all the info on Dieting Buddies and found it fun and interesting. So, I thought I would say Hi and tell you alittle bit about myself.
I have a 13 year old daughter and a 8 year old son, and I've been married for 6 months now. I have been on a roller coaster ride with my wieght since the birth of my daughter. It seems as though I just can't keep it off once I lose it. I know it has alot to do with my eating habits...just don't have any willpower when it comes to junk food. And once I have attaind the wieght I wanted I go back to eating junk and gain again.
Anyway, after a long struggle with my wieght I finally made it down to 125# which was okay. That was a year ago when I met my husband. Six months later we were married and by then I had gained about 10# back. Two weeks after our wedding my husband suffered from 4 strokes...he's only 40 so it came as a suprise to all of us. We spent the summer just focusing on his recovery and the upcoming surgery to repair a hole in his heart (which was the cause of the strokes). Granted it was rough going, and I was under alot of stress...but I somehow woke up 6 months later to find that I now wiegh 178#.
I cann't fit into any of my cloths and when I see myself in the mirror I can't believe that it is me. I have been suffering from heartburn alot as well as other digiestive stuff...and the last few weeks I have injured myself and feel that it's because of the extra wieght I am carring. Example...I severly twisted my ankle when I stepped on uneven ground, and just last weekend (cluts that I am) I missed a step and fell down the steps and injured my lower back. I'm only 5'1/4" tall...this is the most I have ever wieghed in my life. I wiegh more now then I did when I delivered my childern!
I have started working out at a local health club but am afraid that I will build muscle under all the fat and that won't be good so I'm at a loss as to where to start with an exercise plan. Today was my first day on a diet my boss told me about...it's called the Fat Flush...has anyone tired it? Well, she copied some pages for me...I can't afford the book currently...it sounds interesting so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Anyway, tonight I realized that I have been "snacking" alot at night...because I have the craving (if I could call it that) but I'm really not hungery. So it's been difficult not to snack. The diet has a 2 week protocol that seems really difficult but I am willing to try anything at this point to start going down the scale instead of up. My husband has been very loving and supportive through this, which I know that is a blessing. But I just want to feel good about myself...and that will occur once I can lose these extra pounds and feel healthy again.
That is why I thought maybe by joining your message board I could get some support as well as guidance and make some friends who are in the same boat as me. Well, hope to hear from you all. Thanks, Allie

Hello and welcome, Allie!
Boy, there's nothing like stress to put on the weight, is there?
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A warm fuzzy welcome to you, Allie!! You are not alone in this, and I'm so glad you decided to join us in this journey!!
First, I just want to tell you that there is no such thing as willpower, there is only making a plan to avoid bad habits, and then sticking to that plan. For instance, I put post-it notes in my cupboards and fridge that say things like 'Do you need to eat that?' 'Are you truly hungry?' 'Do you want a snack or do you want to lose weight?'...and it all helps to keep my focus and not allow emotional eating. I actually have to think about my choices. Also, make a list of all of the things you could be doing besides eating (everything from household chores, playing a game with the kids, doing a hobby, exercising, etc.). Studies say that if you can avoid giving in to a craving for 10 minutes, then the craving passes.
Another thing: weight training will help BURN fat (because that's what muscle does, metabolize fat!!). It is almost genetically impossible for any of us to become bulked up, so don't give that a second thought. Use as high a weight as is comfortable to pull off 12-16 reps before not being able to do more without rest. Get your cardio in, too. Doesn't matter if it's a machine at the gym, swimming, rollerblading, running or WALKING...just do more than what you're used to and you'll see results!
Don't know what else to say except I'm sorry you went through so much pain with your new husband, and I hope he's on the mend...and please stick around so we can get to know & help one another!
Good luck in your efforts,
Roni (35, married mom of 9yo DD, Alberta...trying to lose 30lbs or so)
cl-ivroni_e, Dieting Buddies Community Leader
Roni
Dieting Buddies
Hi Allie,
Welcome to the board!
This is an awesome place for support.
Glad you could join us here, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Hugs,
-Dawn
~Dawn
As far as the Fat Flush plan it's only day two but I am really craving salt...I found that I can get creative with the spices and herbs they recomend so I'm learning to deal with it.
Got a silly question....how did you all get those cute pictures under your screen names...just wandering. Don't know much about message boards.
Thanks again.... Allie
~Allie~
178/157/120
Hi Allie,
I believe they are in your profile. I think there are a few that you can choose from.
Hope this helps!
-Dawn
~Dawn
Allie -
To get a picture under your screen name, click on "your profile" - located up above the title of the board.
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Hi Allie,
Just wanted to say HI.
Thanks for the welcome....I'm shooting for 120...starting at 178. Have been married 6 mos to a wonderful man, I have a 13yr old daughter and a 8yr old son. We live in the country in Colorado. We have 2 labs Aura Luna Blk and Zia Yellow, 3 cats- Willowmyst, Raja, Jaspar and two fish. The fish are striped so my son calls them Nemo and Marlin.
I'm really glad I found this board...I'm struggling with this diet but love having this connetion to share.
How do you get all the fancy lettering on your message?
~Allie
~Allie~
178/157/120
Hi Allie,
We are glad you found us.