Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/30/03 7:16:48 AM Central Standard Time, davidinaustin@... writes: > My weight is as close to perfect as I can imagine, my cholesterol is barely > over 100. Am I insisting on the need to suffer? Should I just enjoy it and > die happy? Or is this stuff really bad for me? On one hand, I think since > we don't absorb as much fat, it's just a perk of the surgery, to be taken > along with downsides, like stinky poop and no Italian cream cake. -------------- , I seem to recall quite a while back that you mentioned that you had eliminated your half and half habit and had dropped quite a few pounds, thus brining into question that idea that fats have little to no effect on an RNYer's weight. In my opinion, if you're maintaining your weight (as you are) and your cholesterol is good (as it is) and if you are not unduly suffering other gastrointestinal issues then you should ENJOY your coffee and half and half. BUT be prepared to give it up if/when the need arises. I know that some believe we need to attempt to remove ourselves from the " pleasure " of eating and find it elsewhere -- while I believe this is true in part, I disagree in the extreme -- eating is intended by nature to be a pleasurable activity or else our survival would be in jeopardy as many people who eschew eating. Just like sex, which is designed to be pleasurable in order to insure the continuation of mankind. So, I say, just like sex, ENJOY it unless it becomes a PROBLEM for you! Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/30/03 2:29:42 PM, Graduate-OSSG writes: << half and half What is a French Press, May I ask? >> mmmm, mmm, mmm mm m .... don't get me started; there are several versions of 'french press'. The hints are: some eat and some get eaten. Not only that, there is more than one verion of 'half and half.' If you have to ask, you are not yet old enough to know. (in black leather, laughing) love, very very evile ceep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Thanks, Beth. I *did* eliminate the h & h and dropped some 6-8 pounds or so, but then I started back. I didn't gain the weight back because I quit drinking alcohol which dropped some pounds, too.pure sugar, I guess. I think the thing is that it is the last " vestiges " of feeling guilty about every calorie one puts in one's mouth, even if it's perfectly okay to do so. Why should I even be worrying? in Austin RNY April 1998 _____ From: BethVBG@... Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 8:33 AM To: davidinaustin@...; Graduate-OSSG Subject: Re: half and half , I seem to recall quite a while back that you mentioned that you had eliminated your half and half habit and had dropped quite a few pounds, thus brining into question that idea that fats have little to no effect on an RNYer's weight. In my opinion, if you're maintaining your weight (as you are) and your cholesterol is good (as it is) and if you are not unduly suffering other gastrointestinal issues then you should ENJOY your coffee and half and half. BUT be prepared to give it up if/when the need arises. I know that some believe we need to attempt to remove ourselves from the " pleasure " of eating and find it elsewhere -- while I believe this is true in part, I disagree in the extreme -- eating is intended by nature to be a pleasurable activity or else our survival would be in jeopardy as many people who eschew eating. Just like sex, which is designed to be pleasurable in order to insure the continuation of mankind. So, I say, just like sex, ENJOY it unless it becomes a PROBLEM for you! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 you worry becuz it is ingrained in our pysche we are mo for life i guess even when we are not mo physically enjoy and let it go janice RE: half and half Thanks, Beth. I *did* eliminate the h & h and dropped some 6-8 pounds or so, but then I started back. I didn't gain the weight back because I quit drinking alcohol which dropped some pounds, too.pure sugar, I guess. I think the thing is that it is the last " vestiges " of feeling guilty about every calorie one puts in one's mouth, even if it's perfectly okay to do so. Why should I even be worrying? in Austin RNY April 1998 _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 , Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on your continued success. You've probably been asked this before, but I am struggling as some others probably are and I'd appreciate it if you'd share with us your regimine that is working for you. Thanks again so much, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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