Healthier Living Thread Part V

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Part IV

This is the thread where members come to share their journey to wellness and wholeness.

It's a holistic thread, talking about all apects of health, not just diet and exercise, but the mind and spirit as well. All posters are welcome (not just Premium Members) and encouraged on a periodic basis to share what you're doing, what you need to do and how you're going to do it, and what you know!

Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Steph aren't you done with induction yet? You know I hate those low carb diets. I was reading Dr. Don Colbert's book "Get healthy......." and he doesn't like low carb either, says the long term effects are bad. You might like him because he's a Christian and incorporates Christian prayers in his program. He also states that while many Biblical figures were vegetarian Jesus wasn't so he doesn't recommend a total veggie diet either. http://www.drcolbert.com I'm not really following his book, just getting ideas and learning. I don't really follow anyone, guess that's why I'm fat. LOL

Don't beat yourself up. But I know what you mean, I can't seem to control my food addictions, so I definately have no right to judge others whatsoever.

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Um . . . well, I was doing so well with Induction that I just stayed there. And you know potatoes are the worst carb veggie . . .

I needed a jump start . . . and I wasn't hungry at all. Until yesterday.

I'll check that book out. Thanks.:balloons:

steph

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Um . . . well, I was doing so well with Induction that I just stayed there. And you know potatoes are the worst carb veggie . . .

I needed a jump start . . . and I wasn't hungry at all. Until yesterday.

I'll check that book out. Thanks.:balloons:

steph

I do not want to discourage you, but you may want to check out this website called

atkinsexposed.org. After doing some research, I've found that the BEST way to lose the weight is slow, with a balanced diet, and proper portions. This is why I think that the "weight watchers" approach is the best. When I tried Atkins, I always missed certain food. By following a WW like diet, I can eat ANYTHING that I want. I just have to watch the size of my portions. With Atkins, even by his own admission, if you go off his plan, you will gain weight. So the thought of one day, after I reach my goal, going out to eat with my wife and having what I want just will never happen. However, with my way of eating, I can just do some extra miles on the treadmill and go out that night and eat guilt free. Anyway, I only say all of this because I feel your pain. I want it off, I want that cure, but the answer lies in just living healthy. Diet and exercise really really do work. You can eat what you want. You just have to be sure to "burn it off." I do wish you all the best. Again, I am not trying to discourage you. If you feel that Atkins is for you, I understand. But that website is worth checking out!! Good luck because I care!!

Sincerely,

Jay

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Staying on induction??? Horrors! Don't do that. End of lecture. LOL

I gained a pound going off the diet for two weeks. I guess I should be happy it was "just" a pound. Actually l.5 lbs. but whose counting. :)

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I do not want to discourage you, but you may want to check out this website called

atkinsexposed.org.

Thanks for the info on that website - it was very interesting.

Since being in Seattle and walking to work every night and home again every morning, I have lost about 8.5 pounds over 8 weeks. Trying to be better in eating habits and all.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Good job Dairy!!!!

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Thanks Tweety!!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Jay, WW has been the one tried and true diet program that has had good results and lasted the test of time. I do have a criticism of the "eat what you want" philosphy though. An example is my manager who while loosing a lot of weight isn't eating healthy. "Ill eat this cake, and take away from my dinner tonight" kind of eating. So sometimes people manipulate it to actually eat what they want, but it's not really good for long-term healthy eating.

Not that I'm the one to last long term healthy eating either. End of that lecture. LOL

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Steph aren't you done with induction yet? You know I hate those low carb diets. I was reading Dr. Don Colbert's book "Get healthy......."

He has one that is, I think, newer, called "the 7 pillars of health". Looks pretty good. Very first of course is water water water. Also lots of emphasis on the dangers of artif. sweetener. Don't remember what all else (only saw the infomercial) but a lot of it is "natural natural natural".

Um . . . well, I was doing so well with Induction that I just stayed there. And you know potatoes are the worst carb veggie . .

OTOH I have lost 10 lb in 2 mo having potatoes 2-3 x a week, I don't think it is a huge deal - When I was in overeater's anonymous it was ok - it was the sugar/flour that is the WORST worst!

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i ate three french fries at work yesterday

they were soooo yummy

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Jay, WW has been the one tried and true diet program that has had good results and lasted the test of time. I do have a criticism of the "eat what you want" philosphy though. An example is my manager who while loosing a lot of weight isn't eating healthy. "Ill eat this cake, and take away from my dinner tonight" kind of eating. So sometimes people manipulate it to actually eat what they want, but it's not really good for long-term healthy eating.

Not that I'm the one to last long term healthy eating either. End of that lecture. LOL

I agree. I do not do WW myself. I just follow along loosely with their "guidelines." The idea is that you don't have that many points to waste on that cake. So, if you want it, you have to earn it with points that you get for exercising. Some people have a problem with restraining themselves or a since of delayed gratification though. I just think that it is good not to deprive yourself of those things that you enjoy. Have a piece of cake if you want every now and then...just don't have a HUGE slice of cake or have a cookie or two, but not a whole bag of cookies. I think that telling people that they can't have this or that only makes one want it more, but if left with the idea that you can have it, but you have to run an extra 3 miles for it, well then you may just say it's not worth it or you may do the 3 miles and get to ENJOY the treat instead of feeling like you let yourself down.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

I agree Jay, balance is very necessary. Deprivation diets have never worked well for me.

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