Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I think that's most of us here - tried it all, every diet known to man and maybe even made up a few of our own...then figured what the heck, let's just try to get healthy and see what happens. LOL! The fast food binging once or twice a week - oh ya - everyone has those 'special needs'. LOL. The way I figure it is this... You use to do it every day right? Sometimes even several times in one day? Well, I'm thinking 2 times a week is alot better than 7 or 10 times a week! Later, you can bring it down to once a week - then later every other. I see it this way. If I want to BE a thin person I need to behave like one. And I don't know one thin person that doesn't have a burger some times! I just " make the best choice " every time I do it. If it's mcdonalds - the regular hamburger is the best choice (caloris ect)...blew me away to find out I had wanted those burgers and eaten chicken all that time and found out the burger was lower calorie! No fries, or only a few - FEW. Then be proud that you didn't order the fries instead of bummed out you got the burger :-) Ang > Hey all, > > Well I'm new to this whole message thing, but I need some support. > I've been trying to lose weight off and on for almost 5 years but in > the last 6 months its really become important because I now am over > 200 lbs. Since I've failed all the other weight loss programs at > least 2 or 3 times (WW, Craig, Atkins, etc) I've decided that > my new solution is to just eat balanced meals 3 times a day, fruit > and veg snacks, try not to eat carbs at night and exercise at least 4- > 5 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour. After the last 2 months of > trying to create a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a > week, I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped > slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of > proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). Now, I may be better at > eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge > eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this > problem? > > My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), > cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave > foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and > that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. > > The exercise thing isn't too difficult because I like exercise, its > just a matter of getting my butt into the gym and on a machine! I'm > going to try to use this message board to motivate others and > hopefully get some good motivation for myself because I need > help!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I've lost more than 5 lbs I always can't > seem to make it to losing 10 lbs. I need to lose a little over 50 > lbs. Is anyone else out there in the same boat? > > Thanks! > scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I think that's most of us here - tried it all, every diet known to man and maybe even made up a few of our own...then figured what the heck, let's just try to get healthy and see what happens. LOL! The fast food binging once or twice a week - oh ya - everyone has those 'special needs'. LOL. The way I figure it is this... You use to do it every day right? Sometimes even several times in one day? Well, I'm thinking 2 times a week is alot better than 7 or 10 times a week! Later, you can bring it down to once a week - then later every other. I see it this way. If I want to BE a thin person I need to behave like one. And I don't know one thin person that doesn't have a burger some times! I just " make the best choice " every time I do it. If it's mcdonalds - the regular hamburger is the best choice (caloris ect)...blew me away to find out I had wanted those burgers and eaten chicken all that time and found out the burger was lower calorie! No fries, or only a few - FEW. Then be proud that you didn't order the fries instead of bummed out you got the burger :-) Ang > Hey all, > > Well I'm new to this whole message thing, but I need some support. > I've been trying to lose weight off and on for almost 5 years but in > the last 6 months its really become important because I now am over > 200 lbs. Since I've failed all the other weight loss programs at > least 2 or 3 times (WW, Craig, Atkins, etc) I've decided that > my new solution is to just eat balanced meals 3 times a day, fruit > and veg snacks, try not to eat carbs at night and exercise at least 4- > 5 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour. After the last 2 months of > trying to create a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a > week, I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped > slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of > proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). Now, I may be better at > eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge > eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this > problem? > > My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), > cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave > foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and > that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. > > The exercise thing isn't too difficult because I like exercise, its > just a matter of getting my butt into the gym and on a machine! I'm > going to try to use this message board to motivate others and > hopefully get some good motivation for myself because I need > help!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I've lost more than 5 lbs I always can't > seem to make it to losing 10 lbs. I need to lose a little over 50 > lbs. Is anyone else out there in the same boat? > > Thanks! > scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I think that's most of us here - tried it all, every diet known to man and maybe even made up a few of our own...then figured what the heck, let's just try to get healthy and see what happens. LOL! The fast food binging once or twice a week - oh ya - everyone has those 'special needs'. LOL. The way I figure it is this... You use to do it every day right? Sometimes even several times in one day? Well, I'm thinking 2 times a week is alot better than 7 or 10 times a week! Later, you can bring it down to once a week - then later every other. I see it this way. If I want to BE a thin person I need to behave like one. And I don't know one thin person that doesn't have a burger some times! I just " make the best choice " every time I do it. If it's mcdonalds - the regular hamburger is the best choice (caloris ect)...blew me away to find out I had wanted those burgers and eaten chicken all that time and found out the burger was lower calorie! No fries, or only a few - FEW. Then be proud that you didn't order the fries instead of bummed out you got the burger :-) Ang > Hey all, > > Well I'm new to this whole message thing, but I need some support. > I've been trying to lose weight off and on for almost 5 years but in > the last 6 months its really become important because I now am over > 200 lbs. Since I've failed all the other weight loss programs at > least 2 or 3 times (WW, Craig, Atkins, etc) I've decided that > my new solution is to just eat balanced meals 3 times a day, fruit > and veg snacks, try not to eat carbs at night and exercise at least 4- > 5 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour. After the last 2 months of > trying to create a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a > week, I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped > slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of > proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). Now, I may be better at > eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge > eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this > problem? > > My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), > cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave > foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and > that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. > > The exercise thing isn't too difficult because I like exercise, its > just a matter of getting my butt into the gym and on a machine! I'm > going to try to use this message board to motivate others and > hopefully get some good motivation for myself because I need > help!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I've lost more than 5 lbs I always can't > seem to make it to losing 10 lbs. I need to lose a little over 50 > lbs. Is anyone else out there in the same boat? > > Thanks! > scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hi scatobe, Welcome to WLB, the most supportive weight loss group on the web! I'm Sharon, a 31 year old SAHM of a 6 and a 7 year old. I have been on my journey to health since May 1st, when I started at 243. I am now at 228.6, and my short term goal is 220, long term, I want to get to somewhere between 140-160. You will find all sorts of motivation and support here, and make a few new friends along the way, I am sure! Most of us are here and in this for the long haul, trying to change our lifestyle one day at a time with sensible eating, exercise, and lots of water. Please let us know how we can help you, and no, you are not alone with the take out food fight. I battle that demon as well, but I am learning to try and make the healthier choices in a given sitouation. Congratulations on the 7 pounds, and best of luck in your ongoing journey to health! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 >>>I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). fantastic! >>>Now, I may be better at eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this problem? My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) My reaction was two things might be going on: 1. your feeling deprived with your eating plan. you may need to find a way to fit in foods that you like in a healthy way. moo shu is much healthier and lower cal than general tso's chicken, for instance. And one meal out of the day of healthy eating shouldn't hurt you too much. 2. you're using the food to help you with emotional issues. maybe you need to keep a journal of how you feel. are you overstressed? what are better ways to deal with that? are you sad? lonely? bored? Good luck, hope this helped! XXXXMarge 39, living w/ bf in Brooklyn w/ cat Chloe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 >>>I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). fantastic! >>>Now, I may be better at eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this problem? My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) My reaction was two things might be going on: 1. your feeling deprived with your eating plan. you may need to find a way to fit in foods that you like in a healthy way. moo shu is much healthier and lower cal than general tso's chicken, for instance. And one meal out of the day of healthy eating shouldn't hurt you too much. 2. you're using the food to help you with emotional issues. maybe you need to keep a journal of how you feel. are you overstressed? what are better ways to deal with that? are you sad? lonely? bored? Good luck, hope this helped! XXXXMarge 39, living w/ bf in Brooklyn w/ cat Chloe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 >>>I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). fantastic! >>>Now, I may be better at eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this problem? My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) My reaction was two things might be going on: 1. your feeling deprived with your eating plan. you may need to find a way to fit in foods that you like in a healthy way. moo shu is much healthier and lower cal than general tso's chicken, for instance. And one meal out of the day of healthy eating shouldn't hurt you too much. 2. you're using the food to help you with emotional issues. maybe you need to keep a journal of how you feel. are you overstressed? what are better ways to deal with that? are you sad? lonely? bored? Good luck, hope this helped! XXXXMarge 39, living w/ bf in Brooklyn w/ cat Chloe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Ang-- Thanks so much for that. I really like the idea of being proud of myself for managing 5 out of the 7 days eating right. It was exactly what I needed to hear today! Thanks! SCATOBE (skinny-cat-to-be) > I think that's most of us here - tried it all, every diet known to > man and maybe even made up a few of our own...then figured what the > heck, let's just try to get healthy and see what happens. LOL! > The fast food binging once or twice a week - oh ya - everyone has > those 'special needs'. LOL. > The way I figure it is this... > You use to do it every day right? Sometimes even several times in > one day? Well, I'm thinking 2 times a week is alot better than 7 or > 10 times a week! > Later, you can bring it down to once a week - then later every other. > I see it this way. If I want to BE a thin person I need to behave > like one. And I don't know one thin person that doesn't have a > burger some times! > I just " make the best choice " every time I do it. If it's mcdonalds - > the regular hamburger is the best choice (caloris ect)...blew me > away to find out I had wanted those burgers and eaten chicken all > that time and found out the burger was lower calorie! No fries, or > only a few - FEW. > Then be proud that you didn't order the fries instead of bummed out > you got the burger :-) > Ang > > > > Hey all, > > > > Well I'm new to this whole message thing, but I need some support. > > I've been trying to lose weight off and on for almost 5 years but > in > > the last 6 months its really become important because I now am over > > 200 lbs. Since I've failed all the other weight loss programs at > > least 2 or 3 times (WW, Craig, Atkins, etc) I've decided that > > my new solution is to just eat balanced meals 3 times a day, fruit > > and veg snacks, try not to eat carbs at night and exercise at least > 4- > > 5 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour. After the last 2 months of > > trying to create a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a > > week, I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally > dropped > > slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of > > proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). Now, I may be better at > > eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly > binge > > eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have > this > > problem? > > > > My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican > etc), > > cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave > > foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and > > that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. > > > > The exercise thing isn't too difficult because I like exercise, its > > just a matter of getting my butt into the gym and on a machine! > I'm > > going to try to use this message board to motivate others and > > hopefully get some good motivation for myself because I need > > help!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I've lost more than 5 lbs I always can't > > seem to make it to losing 10 lbs. I need to lose a little over 50 > > lbs. Is anyone else out there in the same boat? > > > > Thanks! > > scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Ang-- Thanks so much for that. I really like the idea of being proud of myself for managing 5 out of the 7 days eating right. It was exactly what I needed to hear today! Thanks! SCATOBE (skinny-cat-to-be) > I think that's most of us here - tried it all, every diet known to > man and maybe even made up a few of our own...then figured what the > heck, let's just try to get healthy and see what happens. LOL! > The fast food binging once or twice a week - oh ya - everyone has > those 'special needs'. LOL. > The way I figure it is this... > You use to do it every day right? Sometimes even several times in > one day? Well, I'm thinking 2 times a week is alot better than 7 or > 10 times a week! > Later, you can bring it down to once a week - then later every other. > I see it this way. If I want to BE a thin person I need to behave > like one. And I don't know one thin person that doesn't have a > burger some times! > I just " make the best choice " every time I do it. If it's mcdonalds - > the regular hamburger is the best choice (caloris ect)...blew me > away to find out I had wanted those burgers and eaten chicken all > that time and found out the burger was lower calorie! No fries, or > only a few - FEW. > Then be proud that you didn't order the fries instead of bummed out > you got the burger :-) > Ang > > > > Hey all, > > > > Well I'm new to this whole message thing, but I need some support. > > I've been trying to lose weight off and on for almost 5 years but > in > > the last 6 months its really become important because I now am over > > 200 lbs. Since I've failed all the other weight loss programs at > > least 2 or 3 times (WW, Craig, Atkins, etc) I've decided that > > my new solution is to just eat balanced meals 3 times a day, fruit > > and veg snacks, try not to eat carbs at night and exercise at least > 4- > > 5 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour. After the last 2 months of > > trying to create a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a > > week, I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally > dropped > > slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of > > proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). Now, I may be better at > > eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly > binge > > eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have > this > > problem? > > > > My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican > etc), > > cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave > > foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and > > that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. > > > > The exercise thing isn't too difficult because I like exercise, its > > just a matter of getting my butt into the gym and on a machine! > I'm > > going to try to use this message board to motivate others and > > hopefully get some good motivation for myself because I need > > help!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I've lost more than 5 lbs I always can't > > seem to make it to losing 10 lbs. I need to lose a little over 50 > > lbs. Is anyone else out there in the same boat? > > > > Thanks! > > scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 You have definitely come to the right place for support, this group is great! We are very active, and everyone is so supportive through the good times and the bad. It really sounds like you are off to a great start with your diet and exercise plan... 7 pounds lost so far, congratulations! Many of us here are also trying to simply adjust our way of living by eating healthier and exercising more. I am very familiar with the binge eating. My best advice would be to make sure you eat small snacks and meals throughout the day, so you are never so hungry when you sit down to eat that you feel the need to stuff yourself. Also, don't completely deny yourself your favorite foods! Find a way to fit small amounts of them into your diet, so that you don't feel deprived and end up caving in. Good luck! PS - Do you want to be called " scatobe " , or do you have another name you prefer? ~Jette~ Start Date 4/7/2003 SW-285/CW-258/MG-250/FG-160 I'm new! > Hey all, > > Well I'm new to this whole message thing, but I need some support. > I've been trying to lose weight off and on for almost 5 years but in > the last 6 months its really become important because I now am over > 200 lbs. Since I've failed all the other weight loss programs at > least 2 or 3 times (WW, Craig, Atkins, etc) I've decided that > my new solution is to just eat balanced meals 3 times a day, fruit > and veg snacks, try not to eat carbs at night and exercise at least 4- > 5 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour. After the last 2 months of > trying to create a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a > week, I'm excited to report that I've lost 7 lbs and finally dropped > slightly below 200. My goal weight is 156 (right in the middle of > proper weight range for my height 5'11 " ). Now, I may be better at > eating healthy, but that still doesn't seem to stop the weekly binge > eating take-out one or two nights a week. Does anyone else have this > problem? > > My food challenges are take-out food (chinese, deli's, mexican etc), > cheese and late night binging. I've made a list of all my crave > foods and written out healthy substitutes and stocked my fridge and > that seems to help somewhat, but I'm still struggling hard. > > The exercise thing isn't too difficult because I like exercise, its > just a matter of getting my butt into the gym and on a machine! I'm > going to try to use this message board to motivate others and > hopefully get some good motivation for myself because I need > help!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I've lost more than 5 lbs I always can't > seem to make it to losing 10 lbs. I need to lose a little over 50 > lbs. Is anyone else out there in the same boat? > > Thanks! > scatobe (skinny-cat-to-be) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Fri, June 25, 2010 6:38:32 AMSubject: I'm new! Hi. My name is . I am currently working with a therapist on a non diet approach to eating. I am sick of diets that I sabotage myself with and want to eat naturally. I am a wife and a working mom of one little boy (almost 3). I am so glad to get some support! Welcome , I am new also. I have seen this work if it is worked. I have great hopes. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Fri, June 25, 2010 6:38:32 AMSubject: I'm new! Hi. My name is . I am currently working with a therapist on a non diet approach to eating. I am sick of diets that I sabotage myself with and want to eat naturally. I am a wife and a working mom of one little boy (almost 3). I am so glad to get some support! Welcome , I am new also. I have seen this work if it is worked. I have great hopes. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Fri, June 25, 2010 6:38:32 AMSubject: I'm new! Hi. My name is . I am currently working with a therapist on a non diet approach to eating. I am sick of diets that I sabotage myself with and want to eat naturally. I am a wife and a working mom of one little boy (almost 3). I am so glad to get some support! Welcome , I am new also. I have seen this work if it is worked. I have great hopes. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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