Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 > > > I'm working so hard. Eating well, making sure my diet is balanced. > But, I think the insulin > > is really holding me back from losing weight The scale hasn't > budged AT ALL. I know it's > > TOM, but I don't feel like I'm retaining water at all. The scale's > just not moving.< > > Do you normally feel bloated at TOM? Do you usually have a gain, even > if it's just a pound or two? The fact that you didn't put on any > weight despite TOM is great! I would bet that if you keep on doing > what you're doing, you'll see a loss next week. Hopefully! > Well, you know you're losing inches because those shorts were too big > all of a sudden--so you are making progress. I don't know what size > you are, but last time I flew on Southwest I was a 22/24 and I was > fine. That was several years ago, but surely they haven't gotten that > much smaller in recent years...? I range between a 28 to a 32, depending on who made the garment. > It sounds like you're doing everything right. I don't completely > understand the insulin/weight loss problem, but I'm going to go google > it now so I can better understand. One of the side effects of insulin, and many diabetic medications, is weight gain and hunger. Real helpful for a diabetic, huh? > -Bonnie SulaBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 In a message dated 6/15/2006 5:56:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, bostonsweety27@... writes: I understand about the airplane seats.. I had to fly when my step mom was dying and I was soo scared I wouldnt fit in the seat, but I did.. I had to switch planes once and I didnt even have to ask for a seat belt extender on the second flight.. the reg seat belt fit fine. Relax and try not to worry.. I hadn't responded to the original message yet, but this caught my eye since I just flew to CA last weekend. This is one of the first times it has been actually comfortable flying for me and I am just about 280 lbs. I remember one time flying I was horrified having to get an extender. Then, I could really squeeze it to connect. This time, no problems. One plane I could actually tighten it up a bit, so you might be surprised. Of course, I fly United, so maybe their seats/belts are more forgiving than Southwest... I'll be keeping ya in my thoughts and prayers so that it isn't too stressful Sula!! Your doing everything right.. Keep up the great work and doing what you are doing, water, exercise, balanced meals.. .. Have you measured yourself maybe you are losing inches instead of pounds?? That was my next thought - be sure to be taking measurements periodically, as best you can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 In a message dated 6/15/2006 5:48:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, sulablue2001@... writes: I'm working so hard. Eating well, making sure my diet is balanced. I forgot this part in my other response. Are you eating enough calories? If your body is getting used to the amount you are lowering to it could be a mini plateau... try increasing calories (similar to Bonnie's Wendie plan) for a day or two and see if that jump starts it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 In a message dated 6/15/2006 9:16:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, sulablue2001@... writes: BUT - I got into my overalls today. (Size 28, denim, no stretch!) I wouldn't want to wear them long, but I was able to button them up on the sides. My boyfriend couldn't get them buttoned for me a couple of weeks ago! Woohoo, that's gotta be exciting!! Who's gonna go find her denim overall shorts to try on and see if they fit yet ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 My intake has varied widely - from 1100 - 1680. Most days I hit in the 1400-1500 range. I don't 'aim' for a specific level. I eat when I'm hungry. I don't eat when I'm not, though sometimes I make myself eat if I've noticed I haven't at least broken 1200 calories. SulaBlue > > > In a message dated 6/15/2006 5:48:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, > sulablue2001@... writes: > > I'm working so hard. Eating well, making sure my diet is balanced. > > > > I forgot this part in my other response. Are you eating enough calories? > If your body is getting used to the amount you are lowering to it could be a > mini plateau... try increasing calories (similar to Bonnie's Wendie plan) for > a day or two and see if that jump starts it.... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Certain parts of me (Mostly my belly, which hangs down like an apron GAH!) are too big for a standard measuring tape BUT - I got into my overalls today. (Size 28, denim, no stretch!) I wouldn't want to wear them long, but I was able to button them up on the sides. My boyfriend couldn't get them buttoned for me a couple of weeks ago! SulaBlue feelin better in her 'skinny clothes' > > That was my next thought - be sure to be taking measurements periodically, > as best you can... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 > Certain parts of me (Mostly my belly, which hangs down like an apron GAH!) are too big for a standard measuring tape Get yourself a quilter's tape measure - they go up to 108 inches. > BUT - I got into my overalls today. (Size 28, denim, no stretch!) I wouldn't want to wear them long, but I was able to button them up on the sides. Congrats! The weather *is* a bit worm for full length voeralls right now, but by the time the weather is right you'll be down enough pounds to fit a nice heavy flannel shirt under them and still have plenty of breathing room. Keep up the good work! Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 This is exactly what I do and I consitently plateau. It usually doesn't last longer than a week, so far. Over all, I'm averaging 2 pounds a week even with the plateauing. My intake has varied widely - from 1100 - 1680. Most days I hit in the > 1400-1500 range. I > don't 'aim' for a specific level. I eat when I'm hungry. I don't eat when > I'm not, though > sometimes I make myself eat if I've noticed I haven't at least broken 1200 > calories. > > SulaBlue > > >> >> >> In a message dated 6/15/2006 5:48:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, >> sulablue2001@... writes: >> >> I'm working so hard. Eating well, making sure my diet is balanced. >> >> >> >> I forgot this part in my other response. Are you eating enough >> calories? >> If your body is getting used to the amount you are lowering to it could >> be a >> mini plateau... try increasing calories (similar to Bonnie's Wendie >> plan) for >> a day or two and see if that jump starts it.... >> >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Oh! These are short-alls With a little flap in the front so it looks like a little denim dress but shorts in the back! SulaBlue > Congrats! The weather *is* a bit worm for full length voeralls right now, > but by the time the weather is right you'll be down enough pounds to fit a > nice heavy flannel shirt under them and still have plenty of breathing room. > > Keep up the good work! > > > > Sue in NJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: SulaBlue > I know I'm not exercising *EVERY* day, but I do aim for every-other day at > least, and sometimes I manage several days in a row. Sounds very frustrating. Are you doing any strength training? Might be worth a shot to build some muscle to see if that boosts your metabolism. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Wait a minute, --what are you considering a plateau? 2 pounds a week is fantastic! I guess I consider a plateau when one goes 4+ weeks with little to no change--or when you bounce back and forth with the same 1-5 pounds over and over. Anyway, keep up with what you're doing because your progress is great! -Bonnie > This is exactly what I do and I consitently plateau. It usually doesn't > last longer than a week, so far. Over all, I'm averaging 2 pounds a week > even with the plateauing. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I agree! Be thrilled with 2 pounds a week. If you stop losing then maybe you can get concerned but averaging 2 pounds a week is a great rate to have. Chalk this up as a success in your book! And we hope next week will show another 2 pounds! > Wait a minute, --what are you considering a plateau? 2 pounds a > week is fantastic! I guess I consider a plateau when one goes 4+ > weeks with little to no change--or when you bounce back and forth with > the same 1-5 pounds over and over. Anyway, keep up with what you're > doing because your progress is great! > > -Bonnie > >> This is exactly what I do and I consitently plateau. It usually doesn't >> last longer than a week, so far. Over all, I'm averaging 2 pounds a > week >> even with the plateauing. >> > > > > > > > > > 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files > 100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Thanks. Averaging 2 pounds a week over 11 weeks is great and I am pleased with it. But, like everybody else I wish it would just melt off magically :-). So, I do get frustrated when 1 to 3 pounds jumps around for a week to 10 days which has happened to me 3 times in the 11 weeks. I will be happy from now on that it's not a lot longer than that! > I agree! Be thrilled with 2 pounds a week. If you stop losing then maybe you > can get concerned but averaging 2 pounds a week is a great rate to have. > Chalk this up as a success in your book! And we hope next week will show > another 2 pounds! > > > > Wait a minute, --what are you considering a plateau? 2 pounds a > > week is fantastic! I guess I consider a plateau when one goes 4+ > > weeks with little to no change--or when you bounce back and forth with > > the same 1-5 pounds over and over. Anyway, keep up with what you're > > doing because your progress is great! > > > > -Bonnie > > > >> This is exactly what I do and I consitently plateau. It usually doesn't > >> last longer than a week, so far. Over all, I'm averaging 2 pounds a > > week > >> even with the plateauing. > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files > > 100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I can understand that. I continually get stuck on the same 3 pounds. It seems I am always trying to get over that same number. So far....knock on wood. Once I lose it and break that 3 point sticking problem I am keeping it off but like you said when it hangs around that long it is discouraging. Don't give up! It will go away. Just give yourself some more time and keep up with your exercise. It will turn around for you. For what it is worth...I am averaging only a little over 1 pound a week so your numbers are great. It took us a long time to get to this weight it will take us longer then we hoped to lose it. > Thanks. Averaging 2 pounds a week over 11 weeks is great and I > am pleased with it. But, like everybody else I wish it would just melt > off magically :-). So, I do get frustrated when 1 to 3 pounds jumps > around for a week to 10 days which has happened to me 3 times in > the 11 weeks. I will be happy from now on that it's not a lot longer > than that! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Thanks. The other thing that I forgot to mention is that in the same 11 weeks that I've lost 25 pounds, my husband has lost almost 60. It adds to the frustration :-) > I can understand that. I continually get stuck on the same 3 pounds. It > seems I am always trying to get over that same number. So far....knock on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 In a message dated 6/17/2006 6:57:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, whanscom@... writes: The other thing that I forgot to mention is that in the same 11 weeks that I've lost 25 pounds, my husband has lost almost 60. It adds to the frustration :-) I know that can be frustrating and I don't know the technicalities behind *WHY* men seem to lose faster, easier, etc with little to no work or motivation, but it happens. Don't look at what he's doing vs your level of lbs lost, just look at it as "hey, I am 25 lbs less" than I was 3-6-9-12 months ago.... it'll come off, but women have different issues, hormones etc that plague us monthly. My 29 lb loss in 1 year equates to what, .60 lb a week loss.... grrrr.... sure, I'd like it to be 60-90 lbs less, but at least it's coming off and other than hovering on a few pounds for awhile (aka plateau) I'm reasonably happy with it. I had popcorn and a slushee at the movie last night, then one of those chicken snakers at McDs and I thought to myself, if I quit doing the little goodies like those, it might come off quicker too, but what the hey, gotta be able to enjoy a little. When I tell myself no, I notice it sets me up for cravings, binging, etc down the road..... OK, so long story short: don't compare yourself to dh for weight loss, make it manageable so you can stick with it and you are doing a great job!! (could have saved a page of typing if I would have written this first LOL but this was more fun) Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Congrats on getting into the overalls!! I love that! You know, I finally fit into my jeans which I hadn't been able to fit in for over 10 yrs.. well, now they're all too big on me! They fit me for about three weeks and that's it! Hang in there!! ~Angel 301/247/175 On Fri, 16 Jun 2006, SulaBlue wrote: > Certain parts of me (Mostly my belly, which hangs down like an apron GAH!) are too big > for a standard measuring tape > > BUT - I got into my overalls today. (Size 28, denim, no stretch!) I wouldn't want to wear > them long, but I was able to button them up on the sides. My boyfriend couldn't get them > buttoned for me a couple of weeks ago! > > SulaBlue > feelin better in her 'skinny clothes' > > > >> >> That was my next thought - be sure to be taking measurements periodically, >> as best you can... >> >> >> > > > > > > > > 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files > 100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Men's metabolism is just different. I think they can drop about twice as much in the same time period. My DH lost 40 lbs in the time I lost 50.. and he wasn't trying AT ALL and has done zero more exercise - he's extremely sedentary!!! You know, I have this hypothesis about why men lose faster than women (and I admit it's kind of sexist.. so my apologies).. but maybe it's because women have more patience or something. In ideal weight/body fat, women have a higher percentage of it than men, so maybe it's about that. Also it's stored differently. Very few men get cellulite - that's something women deal with and it's about how your fat gets compacted under the skin and how the skin responds and stretches and stops holding it in as much. Hugs, ~Angel On Sat, 17 Jun 2006, Hanscom wrote: > Thanks. The other thing that I forgot to mention is that in the same > 11 weeks that I've lost 25 pounds, my husband has lost almost 60. > It adds to the frustration :-) > > > >> I can understand that. I continually get stuck on the same 3 pounds. It >> seems I am always trying to get over that same number. So far....knock on > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Marty, are you on any of the antiTNF drugs? If you are contemplating disability, it seems that one of the biologicals would help you the most. Remicade, Embrel, or Humira. Best regards, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Marty wrote: " Fr.Dave, Please tell me what Difclo is? My Rhuemy is tellin me the next step in pain meds is an addition of morphine on top of everything else. " Diclo is short for Diclofenac, an older NSAID at one time dispensed in a tablet with an acid reducer for the stomach, Arthrotec. My pain meds went to OxyContin SR a couple or more years ago and it took a while to find the right combination. This year we finally did with the addition of Neurontin to the mixture. In the last 4 months my OxyContin was increased to 4- 20 mgm tablets daily and that takes care of much of the steady pain. My problem in these last 4 months has been a flare of one or more of the family of Spondyloarthropathies that I have. Marty, the tablets they will put you on will not affect your work at all. Funny thing about chronic pain and medications, and that is the effects of Narcotic pain killers on our work is not the same as the highs the junkies look for. Most folks will not even notice a change in you except for the lessening of the pain and the better mood you are in when your pain is lower. Before OxyContin I was on Percocet up to 10 tablets daily and if I missed a couple of doses, those around me could tell as I was not as talkative or active than I normally was. When my doc changed me to OxyContin, I too thought I would feel higher than a kite after the first dose. HAH!!!!!!!, hundreds of pills later and I am still waiting for the bang. In the meantime I enjoy life as much as I can. Marty, if your boss takes your illness into consideration then I think he will see a reward in productivity from you when you do go on those pills. I know we hear wild stories about drug addicts and OxyContin and Morphine, but for those of us with Chronic Pain they are a lifesaver and we hope the governments do not get crazy with regulations. In the meantime we go through life the best we can and with input from others who have gone down that road, we make it through each day. But I agree, it is frustrating when the body works slower than our minds. Been there, done that, and have hundreds of TShirts to prove it. Above all, do not underestimate yourself, that is a dead end road. Blessings Fr. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Granny, Been on Enbrel for almost a year now. Any suggestions? Among all the meds I'm on already. Just really tired of it all too be honest!!!!! REALLY TIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 To Fr Dave and all, In regards to taking narcotics, I'm given narcotics by the government all the time for pain control. I've never had a so-called " high " from taking narcotics. All they do for me is control the pain level for which I'm very grateful. I agree fully with Fr Dave concerning pain killers. And I've been taking them preety steady except for short intervals for the last 26 years. And needless to say, the U. S. government (veterans) doesn't just give them to you unless they **** well know that you're dealing with pain. Bill Brazil: Reiter's since Dec 1957 *Unnecessary amounts of quoted message removed by moderator for poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Marty, so sorry the Enbrel isn't working for you. About a year into my Humira, the doctor had to increase my dosage to double, which isn't done very often...but I was desperate. This happens to some people...their bodies start to build antibodies to the drug and it doesn't work as well. Over the years, I've been on almost all the medications...and for some of us...it just gives us a little time of not having as many symptoms...none of the meds work to eliminate symptoms entirely. Out of all my symptoms, the neck pain was the worst. I've had several flares ups with that area...and it took physical therapy, muscles relaxants, heat and ice packs and, mostly, " time " to get over it. Each flare up lasted a couple of months before it finally got better. Had the same problems with almost every area of my body...but the neck was the hardest to bear. (not counting a bout of sciatica that was so severe my left leg was in constant spasms from the damaged nerve, which scared the heck out of me for three days.) You can take Methotrexate with the Enbrel, sometimes that works for some. However, the Methotrexate didn't for me...and I was on it for years. All it did was take my hair. I'm still losing hair after being off it for many years. Hope you get some relief soon. Don't despair...as time is on our side. Best regards, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 My heart goes out to you, Cathleen. I've never seen so many weird symptoms, am not on treatment, either.. Can only take one day and one situation at a time and see if it can be made better.. Praying for you, Sheena " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle " . Cathleen Strong <camost@...> wrote: So frustrated lately. No energy, not much appetite, skin dry everywhere except where I have fungal infections. Good thing I'm not hungry... I have thrush. I'm trying to decide if I can deal with the nasty tast of the Gentian Violet so I can paint my tongue purple and get rid of the thrush. Why bother? It always comes back. I eat enough orajel that I could get a root canal and not need novacaine. If this is what HCV is like 16 months in, I am definately NOT dealing with the shit you get when you treat it. And I seriously am starting to hope I have a REALLY fast disease progression. I am not willing to face another 2 years of feeling like this, let alone decades. Sorry to rant. I'm just frustrated. Whenever I feel bad enough to not clean my house, I feel REALLY bad. And I don't do sick well. Cathleen Sometimes there are no good excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 In a message dated 1/17/2007 11:31:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, missmeowza@... writes: My daughter was doing extremely well before Christmas while on 30 mg of Celexa, she bumped up to 40 mg on December 25th. About 2 weeks after the bump up to 40 she started showing a little bit of agitation and now the OCD is bothering her more again. Kim Ask your dd's doctor what the waiting period is for an increase to show any change. 2 weeks may not be enough time to see the true effects of the increase. I'm not familiar with Celexa, as my dd is on Prozac. My dd got by on a much lower dose than is considered " average " for that med. She stopped increasing at 50mg/per day and was doing really great. Our doctor said the average child her age will take 60-80mg per day. Maybe your daughter would do better on a lower dose. You need to ask her doc. about it. I know I was thrilled at my dd didn't have to take some huge dosage to improve - I wish the same for your daughter! LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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