Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I totally agree! I tell WW members there are no "bad" foods or foods you "can't" eat. Some foods are more helpful and others are less helpful in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Choosing more of the helpful ones is our goal, but no one has to leave their favorite treats at the door (unless they're dropping them off for me, that is)! Sounds like DH is getting it together, Donna! That is awesome!! Re: Re: OT: More to Love? Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:16 PM Your husband sounds kind of like mine Donna. Like you I am cautiously optimistic, but he has been at it for 8 months now and is still slowly losing. The best thing we can continue to do is be encouraging and set a good example I think. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I totally agree! I tell WW members there are no "bad" foods or foods you "can't" eat. Some foods are more helpful and others are less helpful in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Choosing more of the helpful ones is our goal, but no one has to leave their favorite treats at the door (unless they're dropping them off for me, that is)! Sounds like DH is getting it together, Donna! That is awesome!! Re: Re: OT: More to Love? Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:16 PM Your husband sounds kind of like mine Donna. Like you I am cautiously optimistic, but he has been at it for 8 months now and is still slowly losing. The best thing we can continue to do is be encouraging and set a good example I think. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I like this thinking. Because I'll never ever give up my Oreos! -Terri- On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at 02:59PM, <nancydewolf@...> wrote: > I totally agree! I tell WW members there are no "bad" foods or foods you "can't" eat. Some foods are more helpful and others are less helpful in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Choosing more of the helpful ones is our goal, but no one has to leave their favorite treats at the door (unless they're dropping them off for me, that is)! Sounds like DH is getting it together, Donna! That is awesome!! Re: Re: OT: More to Love? Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:16 PM Your husband sounds kind of like mine Donna. Like you I am cautiously optimistic, but he has been at it for 8 months now and is still slowly losing. The best thing we can continue to do is be encouraging and set a good example I think. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I like this thinking. Because I'll never ever give up my Oreos! -Terri- On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at 02:59PM, <nancydewolf@...> wrote: > I totally agree! I tell WW members there are no "bad" foods or foods you "can't" eat. Some foods are more helpful and others are less helpful in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Choosing more of the helpful ones is our goal, but no one has to leave their favorite treats at the door (unless they're dropping them off for me, that is)! Sounds like DH is getting it together, Donna! That is awesome!! Re: Re: OT: More to Love? Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:16 PM Your husband sounds kind of like mine Donna. Like you I am cautiously optimistic, but he has been at it for 8 months now and is still slowly losing. The best thing we can continue to do is be encouraging and set a good example I think. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm glad you like that! I find it too judgmental to call foods "bad" or "good" because what does that mean about me if I eat "bad" foods? I am either helping myself achieve my goals or not and some days are more helpful than others! ;-) Re: Re: OT: More to Love? Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:16 PM Your husband sounds kind of like mine Donna. Like you I am cautiously optimistic, but he has been at it for 8 months now and is still slowly losing. The best thing we can continue to do is be encouraging and set a good example I think. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm glad you like that! I find it too judgmental to call foods "bad" or "good" because what does that mean about me if I eat "bad" foods? I am either helping myself achieve my goals or not and some days are more helpful than others! ;-) Re: Re: OT: More to Love? Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:16 PM Your husband sounds kind of like mine Donna. Like you I am cautiously optimistic, but he has been at it for 8 months now and is still slowly losing. The best thing we can continue to do is be encouraging and set a good example I think. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Oh, yes that is fabulous ! My husband is also thrilled with himself, and I am so proud. He checks himself out often (which I think is great!), and he actually cares what clothes he wears. We've been together nearly roughly 15 years and never has he cared what he looked like as much as now DarcyOn Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 1:09 AM, <snowlily1960@...> wrote:  Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Oh, yes that is fabulous ! My husband is also thrilled with himself, and I am so proud. He checks himself out often (which I think is great!), and he actually cares what clothes he wears. We've been together nearly roughly 15 years and never has he cared what he looked like as much as now DarcyOn Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 1:09 AM, <snowlily1960@...> wrote:  Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 When men get this, they really seem to get it... A really neat guy in one of my meetings got it... he was losing weight steadily at a good rate (about 1-2 pounds a week) and when asked how he was so successful he'd always say "It's easy, I just eat half of what I used to eat, and I'm still quite satisfied, then I stop eating." He said he could still have snacks when he felt like he wanted one because his portions were so appropriate. He was eating much healthier foods and his doctor had taken him off cholesterol, diabetes & high blood pressure meds. He was very close to goal, having lost probably 30 pounds already, when I stopped doing that meeting to take one closer to my home. Re: - DH's diets! Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 When men get this, they really seem to get it... A really neat guy in one of my meetings got it... he was losing weight steadily at a good rate (about 1-2 pounds a week) and when asked how he was so successful he'd always say "It's easy, I just eat half of what I used to eat, and I'm still quite satisfied, then I stop eating." He said he could still have snacks when he felt like he wanted one because his portions were so appropriate. He was eating much healthier foods and his doctor had taken him off cholesterol, diabetes & high blood pressure meds. He was very close to goal, having lost probably 30 pounds already, when I stopped doing that meeting to take one closer to my home. Re: - DH's diets! Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I wonder if it is b/c men don't seem to have the same emotional attachment to food as women? Although, my DH is a big foodie and I do think it is hard for him to control his portions - he just likes to eat - but I don't think it is "emotional" as in he'll eat if stressed, angry, upset, depressed, etc. I think it is more like he just loves the taste of food and everything to do w/ food (he cooks a lot as well! YUM!) Donna From: nancydewolf@... <nancydewolf@...>Subject: Re: - DH's diets! Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 7:56 AM When men get this, they really seem to get it... A really neat guy in one of my meetings got it... he was losing weight steadily at a good rate (about 1-2 pounds a week) and when asked how he was so successful he'd always say "It's easy, I just eat half of what I used to eat, and I'm still quite satisfied, then I stop eating." He said he could still have snacks when he felt like he wanted one because his portions were so appropriate. He was eating much healthier foods and his doctor had taken him off cholesterol, diabetes & high blood pressure meds. He was very close to goal, having lost probably 30 pounds already, when I stopped doing that meeting to take one closer to my home. Re: - DH's diets! Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I wonder if it is b/c men don't seem to have the same emotional attachment to food as women? Although, my DH is a big foodie and I do think it is hard for him to control his portions - he just likes to eat - but I don't think it is "emotional" as in he'll eat if stressed, angry, upset, depressed, etc. I think it is more like he just loves the taste of food and everything to do w/ food (he cooks a lot as well! YUM!) Donna From: nancydewolf@... <nancydewolf@...>Subject: Re: - DH's diets! Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 7:56 AM When men get this, they really seem to get it... A really neat guy in one of my meetings got it... he was losing weight steadily at a good rate (about 1-2 pounds a week) and when asked how he was so successful he'd always say "It's easy, I just eat half of what I used to eat, and I'm still quite satisfied, then I stop eating." He said he could still have snacks when he felt like he wanted one because his portions were so appropriate. He was eating much healthier foods and his doctor had taken him off cholesterol, diabetes & high blood pressure meds. He was very close to goal, having lost probably 30 pounds already, when I stopped doing that meeting to take one closer to my home. Re: - DH's diets! Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a "few" chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a "few" chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 It is really neat when you see the positive changes like that with them. And their enthusiasm is infectious:-) I am glad your husband is doing so well too and is getting excited about how he looks too. It is fun! Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 It is really neat when you see the positive changes like that with them. And their enthusiasm is infectious:-) I am glad your husband is doing so well too and is getting excited about how he looks too. It is fun! Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hi , My DH has "cheat" days, too. I do think it helps - and even his "cheat" days aren't as bad as what his "regular" days used to be. He is doing really well, I think he is down 25 lbs since April. I hope he keeps it up. He wouldn't tell me where he was when he started (he was afraid my head would explode! But, I suspect he was up around where your DH was. He is a big guy, and I don't anticipate that he will ever get under 220-230, though. But, that is way better than where he was, and everyone has different builds/body types. Take care, Donna From: snowlily1960@... <snowlily1960@...>Subject: Re: - DH's diets! Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a "few" chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hi , My DH has "cheat" days, too. I do think it helps - and even his "cheat" days aren't as bad as what his "regular" days used to be. He is doing really well, I think he is down 25 lbs since April. I hope he keeps it up. He wouldn't tell me where he was when he started (he was afraid my head would explode! But, I suspect he was up around where your DH was. He is a big guy, and I don't anticipate that he will ever get under 220-230, though. But, that is way better than where he was, and everyone has different builds/body types. Take care, Donna From: snowlily1960@... <snowlily1960@...>Subject: Re: - DH's diets! Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a "few" chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 That's just so awesome Donna! My DH is still going strong too. He looks and feels fabulous :)DarcyOn Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote:  Hi ,  My DH has " cheat " days, too. I do think it helps - and even his " cheat " days aren't as bad as what his " regular " days used to be. He is doing really well, I think he is down 25 lbs since April. I hope he keeps it up. He wouldn't tell me where he was when he started (he was afraid my head would explode!  But, I suspect he was up around where your DH was. He is a big guy, and I don't anticipate that he will ever get under 220-230, though. But, that is way better than where he was, and everyone has different builds/body types.  Take care, Donna From: snowlily1960@... <snowlily1960@...> Subject: Re: - DH's diets! Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM  That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 That's just so awesome Donna! My DH is still going strong too. He looks and feels fabulous :)DarcyOn Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote:  Hi ,  My DH has " cheat " days, too. I do think it helps - and even his " cheat " days aren't as bad as what his " regular " days used to be. He is doing really well, I think he is down 25 lbs since April. I hope he keeps it up. He wouldn't tell me where he was when he started (he was afraid my head would explode!  But, I suspect he was up around where your DH was. He is a big guy, and I don't anticipate that he will ever get under 220-230, though. But, that is way better than where he was, and everyone has different builds/body types.  Take care, Donna From: snowlily1960@... <snowlily1960@...> Subject: Re: - DH's diets! Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM  That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Cheat days are important in any meal plan. A cheat helps you cope psychologically with the changes you are making and it can keep the body from going into starvation mode. My cheat day--when I'm eating like I should--is Sunday, which is when there are absolutely no rules on what I eat. Mmmmm....is it Sunday yet? > > > From: snowlily1960@... <snowlily1960@...> > Subject: Re: - DH's diets! > > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM > > >  > > > > > That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) > > > > > Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Cheat days are important in any meal plan. A cheat helps you cope psychologically with the changes you are making and it can keep the body from going into starvation mode. My cheat day--when I'm eating like I should--is Sunday, which is when there are absolutely no rules on what I eat. Mmmmm....is it Sunday yet? > > > From: snowlily1960@... <snowlily1960@...> > Subject: Re: - DH's diets! > > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM > > >  > > > > > That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-) > > > > > Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Yes, my husband is a big guy too. A little over 6'2". Honestly about 20 more pounds lost and he would be in a really good range for him. If he gets to 200 or a little below he looks too skinny. He is very large boned too. I am just glad they are both doing so well!:-) A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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