Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Well IrishEyes, (didn't sign your email so not sure what else to call you) your last couple of sentences are a clue. Could you be close to that time of the month? Is that possible? Now....... on the butt kicking....... NO SUGAR NO CARBS UP YOUR WATER LIMIT COFFEE unless you want kidney stones. EXERCISE even if it is walking farther to your car...... you know. 3 days........ follow these rules..... no breaking them. Get you started back on track. After that..... limit your sugar to single digits, and your carbs to under 30 PER DAY. If you are having trouble with water...... try adding flavors to it...... or flavored water. But get in at least 64 ounces a day. I find once I got use to water, and I do 100 ounces a day, If I don't get it, I feel awful. Okay, enough on the lecture....... but you did ask for it. Hugs, **waaaaaaaa I was mean and cranky and weepy all day yesterday and the day before. I don't LIKE ME! any help would be appreciated, including kicking my butt!** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Singit Sista!!! Amen and AMEN!!! LOL Theresa :0)~ *Nothing Tastes As Good As Thinness Feels* Open RNY ~July 2001 Start Wt: 327 Size: 30/32 Date: 2/8/03 ~ -150 lbs Size: 12 (maybe 10's) Tummy Tuck: 1/13/03 Profile - ObesityHelp http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=R997640335 & Z=962 IL Online Support Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheThinnerYou_GastricBypass -- Re: help Well IrishEyes, (didn't sign your email so not sure what else to call you) your last couple of sentences are a clue. Could you be close to that time of the month? Is that possible? Now....... on the butt kicking....... NO SUGAR NO CARBS UP YOUR WATER LIMIT COFFEE unless you want kidney stones. EXERCISE even if it is walking farther to your car...... you know. 3 days........ follow these rules..... no breaking them. Get you started back on track. After that..... limit your sugar to single digits, and your carbs to under 30 PER DAY. If you are having trouble with water...... try adding flavors to it...... or flavored water. But get in at least 64 ounces a day. I find once I got use to water, and I do 100 ounces a day, If I don't get it I feel awful. Okay, enough on the lecture....... but you did ask for it. Hugs, **waaaaaaaa I was mean and cranky and weepy all day yesterday and the day before. I don't LIKE ME! any help would be appreciated, including kicking my butt!** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 that or the start of menopause, I remember telling my gyn when I wanted an fsh level drawn, that even I couldn't stand myself. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Ethel, How far out are you? I cant imagine " eating and drinking " that much??? (Im 6mo. post-op) I usually dont eat breakfast.....NEVER DID I cant seem to sometimes I will eat a protein bar around 11ish, then lunch is usually 1/2 cup of soup and some crackers, and whatever I make for dinner for the family I eat a small amt. of. Iam very BAD about water, I can tolerate diet soda (MY LOVE) if the carbonation is weak.( shake the hell out of it) and I usually have a cup of java in the am. Luckily, I dont seem to tolerate BREADS well, I get that , Oh, I wish that I could puke thing, and will take Tums/ Maalox for relief. I havent gotten " sick " in a few months but, certain foods will still not agree...rice and pasta being hard since you really cant seem to chew them well. Not to be gross, but I notice that alot of folks seem to have " problems " with bowles and I do have some concern with all the " softeners " people are taking. Reason being, your body will become dependent and NEED to use them. My mother is paying a dear price for that now, Im no doctor but I do worry that this will become a problem for those people. Don't you worry that your consuming too many calories????? I know I am probably not eating enough, and worry constantly about the Total calorie thing. I have been okay with weight loss, but this month has been hard, I was laid-up for 7 weeks with little exercise and right now, its that " time of the month " soooooo.....I'm trying to stay away from the scale. I do however think that maybe I would have more weight loss, if I ate more, or rather had a shake or so...Im just a little nervous about being able to tolerate more volume...Maybe its a feeling that I will lose the control I have,Does this make any sense to you??? sorry for the ramble, just trying to come to grips, I thought I was doing soo well until I started reading others posting. Thanks for listening. Take care, Kim : ) ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Jeanne, Thanks for the info. I just am still wondering what amt. of calories that adds up to at the end of the day???? Iam going to check out some protein drinks this weekend, we have a natural store that sells by the envelope, so you dont have to " commit " to the whole canister....and of course I have the " vita-lady " recommends from you guys if all else fails. I havent had a big loss this month, due in part to an injury that left me laid up for 7weeks, that was a very depressing period. NO EXERCISE. dONT GET ME WRONG, i STILL HATE IT, but I see the difference on the scale when i'm able to do my walking etc.. I am joining a gym this week, mostly for the machines. I already Hate the flabby underarm thing thats enviable since I was 315.I do want to " firm " whatever I can. The biggest problem being the inside of my legs.YUCK............... HEY, I almost sound vain, imagine that!!!!! : ) !!! Actually, when I see pics. at 315, I cant believe that I was So HUGE!!!!!! FUNNY, how we never seemed to THINK we were that big huh?? Im 6mo. post-op and still havent caught up in my head yet with alot of stuff and worry about amounts I consume and thats why I ?? all the drinking and eating stuff. Thanks for the input... Take care, Kim : ) ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 - Thanks for the words. This has been a tough winter in NY. Not just the snow, but BITTER COLD!!!!!!!!!! I have been trying to do a little bit of walking anyway, (now that I can!!!) My accident left me just about bed-bound for TOO long,VERY DEPRESSED, so the combo weather/injury was a great EXCUSE not to stop smoking you know, the ole feel sorry for yourself thing?? This Thurs. I get the final release from the Doc to return to work and Im joining the gym so I think that will give me the " kick " I need.Like the old saying goes " If at first you dont succeed.... " THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!! KIM : ) ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Hi, I am about your age and weight and I understand feeling like you have to lose weight now or never. I'm using a plan that a nutritionist showed me and my partner (who is diabetic). Basically you are allowed 7 servings of grains (1/2 c. pasta or rice is serving), 3 servings of fruit (1/2c. or 1/2 banana), 3 servings of veggies (1/2 c. cooked), two 3 oz. servings of protein, three 8 oz. servings of milk and 2 'extras' or fats (1 oz cheese, 2 tbls light salad dressing) AND OF COURSE, LOTS of Water (at least 64 oz.). The nutritionist gave us a chart with recommendations of when to eat what. I made my own chart grouping things in food categories with a column for calories and a column for fat grams. I like to keep track of these and see how I did at the end of the day. However this eating plan supposedly works out to about 1600 calories if you stick to it. Hope this helps, & Anita Autumn, Classic Fawn Boxer, 7 yo , Flashy Brindle Boxer, 6 yo Riis, Boykin Spaniel, 7 yo luvaboxer@... Columbia, SC, USA Help I really feel like such a failure. It seems like every year from January to May I lose thirty pounds and then I spend the rest of the year gaining back forty. I was down thirty pounds by sticking with Weight Watchers earlier this year. Somehow, I drifted away from the WW support boards, realized that I had not journaled in weeks, felt pretty good about things and decided I could lose the rest of the forty pounds I wanted to lose on my own. That was around May first and I have gained back 13 pounds. In the past I have tried Atkins, low fat, Weight Watchers and about a million other things. I am so tired of being fat. I have so much weight to lose. I am really feeling so defeated. I weigh 213 pounds when three months ago I swore to myself I was going to lose more weight and never weigh over 200 again. I am so sick of myself. I am 39 years old and I am afraid that if I do not get a handle on this now, I never will. I don't want to do anything weird or avoid a whole food group. I don't want to starve or become a gym fanatic. How do you lose weight and just eat moderately? I can't seem to moderate myself. Its all or nothing. But I can't live with nothing for long and I gain weight eating anything I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 Hi there! *wavs* Welcome to the group : ) I'm Autumn, 36, married, no kids except my baby doggie. It's interesting what you said about the Jan-May weight loss. I've always been able to lose from around May-October, then I gain back. I guess it starts with all the holiday eating and trips back home to Philadelphia. But more importantly, you are *not* a failure. You've done it before, you can do it again. We all have slip up, bad days, bad weeks. The important thing is to never lose sight of your long-term goals. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start again. You certainly don't have to starve or become a " gym fanatic " . The hardest thing I have to learn is portion control. I eat (mostly) all the right things-just way too much of them. I've learned what a single portion looks like, and not to wait until I'm stuffed to stop eating. I've also tried to slowly incorporate more overall physical activity into my life as well as concentrated exercise. Start slowly and make gradual changes so you can stick with it. (I had a " all or nothing " attitude before, plus a habit in the past to go with everything with gusto-then get bored or burnt out quickly.) Just take it slow. Easier said than done, true, but it works! This group is fantastic for ideas, information, support, whining, griping and *fun*! Hope to hear more from you soon! Autumn On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 11:59:51 -0000 eie_renie408 <no_reply > writes: I really feel like such a failure. It seems like every year from January to May I lose thirty pounds and then I spend the rest of the year gaining back forty. I was down thirty pounds by sticking with Weight Watchers earlier this year. Somehow, I drifted away from the WW support boards, realized that I had not journaled in weeks, felt pretty good about things and decided I could lose the rest of the forty pounds I wanted to lose on my own. That was around May first and I have gained back 13 pounds. In the past I have tried Atkins, low fat, Weight Watchers and about a million other things. I am so tired of being fat. I have so much weight to lose. I am really feeling so defeated. I weigh 213 pounds when three months ago I swore to myself I was going to lose more weight and never weigh over 200 again. I am so sick of myself. I am 39 years old and I am afraid that if I do not get a handle on this now, I never will. I don't want to do anything weird or avoid a whole food group. I don't want to starve or become a gym fanatic. How do you lose weight and just eat moderately? I can't seem to moderate myself. Its all or nothing. But I can't live with nothing for long and I gain weight eating anything I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Hi again, At first glance, what I see in your journal is that you're keeping within points, but you're eating quite a bit of prepared, high-salt foods, which could keep your weight up with water retention. Also, if you're not eating your Flex points at all, you may indeed not be eating enough! FOr me it doesn't work to eat all 35 of them in a week, but I definitely eat between 8-16 of them. And....you said " this morning " you weighed 6 pounds higher. I'm guessing then, that it's your own scale you're going by? Do you do official weigh-ins at WW? I know that my own body can vary in weight in a day by a few pounds, but things even out by the end of a week. On the other hand, if you had those tamales and chips last night, and weighed in higher this morning....that high salt could be the culprit. There are just so many varying factors. My first recommendation would be to eat less prepared, processed foods, and more fresh protein like grilled chicken breast with salad and baked potato..... that sort of thing. Good luck to you ! Bette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 How much water are you drinking? I have better losses when I drink more water. If you are exercising now and have not been in the past it could be muscle that you are gaining. Like others have said I would use my flexpoints and see how that works. I think the big is don't get really upset about it. Don't get lazy but sometimes gains happen even when we do everything perfectly. If you weigh in at meetings then don't do it at home--weighing myself everyday drove me crazy. I have not weighed myself since my meeting on Monday and had a much better week. e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 I agree with this...I lose more consistently when I am really diligent to drink my water. Also, you're right...gains do happen, even when we are doing everything we know to do...but then at other times, the weight loss fairy comes and WHOOSH - there goes 4 lbs...bye bye good riddance! So don't panic. Remember.... FEEDBACK - NOT FAILURE in CO -- Re: Re: HELP How much water are you drinking? I have better losses when I drink more water. If you are exercising now and have not been in the past it could be muscle that you are gaining. Like others have said I would use my flexpoints and see how that works. I think the big is don't get really upset about it. Don't get lazy but sometimes gains happen even when we do everything perfectly. If you weigh in at meetings then don't do it at home--weighing myself everyday drove me crazy. I have not weighed myself since my meeting on Monday and had a much better week. e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi, Carla! I want to welcome you to the group. I wont touch on this, because some people in the group already has. Carla > > > I have had a 10 yr history of kidney infections that have associated > flank pain. As of Dec 2004 the pain is now daily but the hospital and > doctors haven't been able to diagnosis me with any specific problem. > The pain was at first associated with high frutose corn syrup but as > it has progressed in the past 4 months I have increased pain after I > eat and when I urinate. The flank pain area feels like it swollen, > inflammed, and hard. My urinalysis tests of late have shown normal > results whereas in Dec and Jan every test I had showed I have high > protein in my urine. I have also since developed high blood pressure > and low blood sugar. I have been successful in lowering my pain by > working on and changing my diet but I still have pain. I feel that by > reading the information on your website that I have some of the > symptoms listed but not all. I have been very frustrated with how > little help doctors have been able to give me or how willing they > have been to help me. I'm not looking for anyone to diagnosis me but > to see if there are other people out there that have simular problems > and/or suggestions to help. > Sincerely, > Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hello Danny. Sounds like your AFib is playing Battleship with you (hit or miss). The diesel engine feeling or " squirrels in your chest " , as it's been referred to before in this group, feeling is normal. Your feet being cold is also normal as blood isn't being pumped at normal efficiency while AFib is occuring. I'm not entirely sure about the pain though. Maybe 1 out of 10 of my AFib episodes cause pain in my right shoulder and armpit, but it's rare. It sounds like it's time to see and Electrophysiologist (heart electrician) to have some further testing done. I have squirrels in my chest, Jon > My name is Danny and I'm 37 years old, > It started on the 1st June 2005 with palputions while playing golf, > next day I went to hospital with pains in my chest ecg etc were ok. > Two more visits after feeling worse, same again ok, my doctor put it > down to a virus (I like my doctor and feel she is understanding and > helpful). > 4 weeks later still no better, so my doctor sent me to the emergancy > assement unit at the hospital. They felt I was over worried but > would refer me to a cardiolgist. > I paid to see one a week later, he agreed with the doctor that it > could be a virus but agreed to do an exerise test. During this my > heart went to 230bpm and I was told I had AF and put on 50mg Atenolo > and asprin. > I have since had a angiograph (my heart is fine)and another exersise > test await results (although was better). > I still get pain in my chest daily and the last 4 nights my heart > wakes me up in the night it feels like an old diesel engine chugging > away in my chest,is this normal? > As I typre this my feet are freezing again, is this normal with AF? > I also get a pain in my left leg when in AF does anyone else? > Will I just settle down over time or do I need to do anything else? > Thank you for reading this I have found this group very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hi Danny Your cold feet might be a result of the medication. I'm afraid the pounding when you lay down is normal for AF. Yoyu might want to try propping yourself up in bed. The medication should take it away a bit soon. If not, I would go back to the doc. Pains in the legs are quite common too. I often get them. My doc said position is very important. You could try altering position. Right side maybe. It is a pain. I feel for you. Sue > Hi there - I am in the hospital with mine. Sounds like you need to be > converted and then placed on medication, > > I'd keep going back until I got results. > > Marna > help > > > > My name is Danny and I'm 37 years old, > > It started on the 1st June 2005 with palputions while playing golf, > > next day I went to hospital with pains in my chest ecg etc were ok. > > Two more visits after feeling worse, same again ok, my doctor put it > > down to a virus (I like my doctor and feel she is understanding and > > helpful). > > 4 weeks later still no better, so my doctor sent me to the emergancy > > assement unit at the hospital. They felt I was over worried but > > would refer me to a cardiolgist. > > I paid to see one a week later, he agreed with the doctor that it > > could be a virus but agreed to do an exerise test. During this my > > heart went to 230bpm and I was told I had AF and put on 50mg Atenolo > > and asprin. > > I have since had a angiograph (my heart is fine)and another exersise > > test await results (although was better). > > I still get pain in my chest daily and the last 4 nights my heart > > wakes me up in the night it feels like an old diesel engine chugging > > away in my chest,is this normal? > > As I typre this my feet are freezing again, is this normal with AF? > > I also get a pain in my left leg when in AF does anyone else? > > Will I just settle down over time or do I need to do anything else? > > Thank you for reading this I have found this group very helpful. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com > > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner > > For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, > > send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help > > > > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should > > be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 thank you again for the response. Kearns wrote: I just wanted to add, as I read more of your details regarding your 10 year old son, I realize he wouldn't be a candidate for a CI since he has hearing in one ear. As far as the hearing aid issue I'm not familiar with unilateral hearing issues so while the wording of your doctor may have sounded strange, it may be good information that aiding one side would cause confusion. I don't know, but I'm sure there are others on the list that have had some experiences that may be helpful. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Thank you soo much! Since being on this site, I have gotten valuable information and I am going to make an appointment at a place called HEI and see what they have to say. since i am not happy with the information I am given by the doctor, I am going to seek other avenues of help. I am sure I will come up with something and i am going to share whatever I find with others! Kearns wrote: YOU WROTE: my doctor says that the implant would do no good since there are no nerves or any of the little hairs left in my son's ear and the loss is soo far into the ear that this would simply do no good. I was told a hearing aid would do nothing but transfer the sound to his left ear creating noise and thereby making it a little harder to hear with the good ear! So you see my frustration? Yes, I can see your frustration, and I'm utterly confused. I hesitate to say this but it seems that your doctor is ill informed or perhaps you misunderstood him. I really don't know your situation because you didn't go into detail about what kind of loss your son has. It sounds like it's only in one ear? Was it sudden? Cochlear implants often work for those who have no hair cells in the ear because they directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Is your doctor saying he doesn't have an auditory nerve? Perhaps a hearing aid will help. You need to see an audiologist. I don't understand that strange reasoning of the hearing aid " will transfer the sound to his left ear " making harder to hear in the good ear. Good luck to you! Keep asking questions. We're happy to help. K ryan's mom, 5 years, CI at 20 months www.caringbridge.org/va/ryanbay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Keisha - if it is hard to get into HEI in a timely manner there are some private audiologists that are good in So Cal. Actually - your school district should set your son up with the school district audiologist for an appointment. They have equipment to test kids with at the County Superintendent of Schools - at least in Ventura County, this is true. -- In Listen-Up , Keisha <hurstk_2000@y...> wrote: place called HEI and see what they have to say. since i am not happy with the information I am given by the doctor, I am going to seek other avenues of help. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 you will take the Wilshire BLVD EAST exit off the 405 south, then you want to get and stay in the left lane until you get to Westwood Blvd and turn left on Westwood. You'll be on Westwood for a mile or less, and the medical center is on your left. >That is soo great! thank you...so $7.00 for the day is not soo bad! Oh and he loooooooooooooves AHHs! I just dont get that place but oh well, the kids love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 He has been tested twice. Once at a place called Sonus, they specialize in hearing impairment and hearing aids and the like. then later he was tested by the audiologist on his ENT's staff. She tested him and came up with the almost the same results with slight variations of a decibal or two. So we have seen nothing but audiologists and he is soo done with those tests! I am sure at UCLA we are going to have to go through another. We have everything in one day, the hearing test and the ENT exam. I am sure it will make for one long day!!! wrote: Keisha Was it an actual audiologist who tested your son at the Dr.'s office? The reason I ask is because I took Hayley to an ENT to get her ears irrigated and walked about because they wanted to do a hearing test on her. These were ladies who worked in the office who had taken a class. I am not kidding. I asked them what they were planning on testing exactly because she is deaf and I was not going there for a hearing test - Hayley had had enough hearing tests at that point. Anyway, since your son is going to UCLA it should all be fine and confirmed or not then. Once by a private company and then again by the audiologist at his doctor's office. I All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 You are a Godsend!!! Thank you soo much. wrote: you will take the Wilshire BLVD EAST exit off the 405 south, then you want to get and stay in the left lane until you get to Westwood Blvd and turn left on Westwood. You'll be on Westwood for a mile or less, and the medical center is on your left. >That is soo great! thank you...so $7.00 for the day is not soo bad! Oh and he loooooooooooooves AHHs! I just dont get that place but oh well, the kids love it! All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 > > ever since i have found out that i have type 2 (on meds) i have turned > into an eating machine. I want sugar and i want carbs. I find myself > binging. Then I feel terrible. Can anyone please give me advice on how > to control this crazy behavior > That's because you are " addicted to sugar and carbs " . I'm not talking about all carbs but starchy ones. Breads, potatoes, corn, and rice are the culprits for those who are sensitive to them. Not everyone is but for those who are it triggers an uncontrolled craving and nothing else sounds or tastes good. You feel sleepy, irritable or just low in energy. I had that problem. I had to quit eating all those foods plus corn syrups, sugars, other sweeteners. I began looking at ingredients carefully. Don't eat packaged or processed foods. Sometimes just eating at fast food places can trigger the response too. What you can do to see the culprits is test before eating, record numbers, test 2 hrs after eating, record how you feel too. That is important to find a pattern. I had to just decide to do away with the offending foods and knowing that was how my body responded I did not give in and forced myself to eat something else instead. It takes a while but getting out of the cycle you will then feel more energy and actually enjoy foods you always thought you hated. It's just hard getting out of the cycle but can be done. Knowing why you are stuck and it has nothing to do with will power but the body craving it. Then you can take charge and turn it around. Believe me if you get thru a few weeks of none of these offending foods the cravings begin to go away. I've eaten this way for almost a year now and cannot stand some of those foods anymore. I pick foods only by if I feel good physically and mentally not by emotions. Anything that makes me feel crazy, lack energy, or brain fog I don't eat anymore. I had this CDE who would say if we did not eat our 5 vegetables and fruits per day or 64 oz of water then we could not pick other foods to eat. I used that as my basis when I was hungry or craving something, forced myself to just do as she said and it was reversed. There are some good books out there are carb cravings and addictions. Some people can eat this stuff and have no problem. Since you do, I'm thinking it's the same as what I went thru. As long as you keep eating it, it's hard to get out of the cycle. At some point down the road you will be able to slowly add back some and know your limits but for now totally getting it out of the diet works. Then you can focus just on your health and BG number goals. You'll feel much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 > > ever since i have found out that i have type 2 (on meds) i have turned > into an eating machine. I want sugar and i want carbs. I find myself > binging. Then I feel terrible. Can anyone please give me advice on how > to control this crazy behavior > That's because you are " addicted to sugar and carbs " . I'm not talking about all carbs but starchy ones. Breads, potatoes, corn, and rice are the culprits for those who are sensitive to them. Not everyone is but for those who are it triggers an uncontrolled craving and nothing else sounds or tastes good. You feel sleepy, irritable or just low in energy. I had that problem. I had to quit eating all those foods plus corn syrups, sugars, other sweeteners. I began looking at ingredients carefully. Don't eat packaged or processed foods. Sometimes just eating at fast food places can trigger the response too. What you can do to see the culprits is test before eating, record numbers, test 2 hrs after eating, record how you feel too. That is important to find a pattern. I had to just decide to do away with the offending foods and knowing that was how my body responded I did not give in and forced myself to eat something else instead. It takes a while but getting out of the cycle you will then feel more energy and actually enjoy foods you always thought you hated. It's just hard getting out of the cycle but can be done. Knowing why you are stuck and it has nothing to do with will power but the body craving it. Then you can take charge and turn it around. Believe me if you get thru a few weeks of none of these offending foods the cravings begin to go away. I've eaten this way for almost a year now and cannot stand some of those foods anymore. I pick foods only by if I feel good physically and mentally not by emotions. Anything that makes me feel crazy, lack energy, or brain fog I don't eat anymore. I had this CDE who would say if we did not eat our 5 vegetables and fruits per day or 64 oz of water then we could not pick other foods to eat. I used that as my basis when I was hungry or craving something, forced myself to just do as she said and it was reversed. There are some good books out there are carb cravings and addictions. Some people can eat this stuff and have no problem. Since you do, I'm thinking it's the same as what I went thru. As long as you keep eating it, it's hard to get out of the cycle. At some point down the road you will be able to slowly add back some and know your limits but for now totally getting it out of the diet works. Then you can focus just on your health and BG number goals. You'll feel much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 > > ever since i have found out that i have type 2 (on meds) i have turned > into an eating machine. I want sugar and i want carbs. I find myself > binging. Then I feel terrible. Can anyone please give me advice on how > to control this crazy behavior > That's because you are " addicted to sugar and carbs " . I'm not talking about all carbs but starchy ones. Breads, potatoes, corn, and rice are the culprits for those who are sensitive to them. Not everyone is but for those who are it triggers an uncontrolled craving and nothing else sounds or tastes good. You feel sleepy, irritable or just low in energy. I had that problem. I had to quit eating all those foods plus corn syrups, sugars, other sweeteners. I began looking at ingredients carefully. Don't eat packaged or processed foods. Sometimes just eating at fast food places can trigger the response too. What you can do to see the culprits is test before eating, record numbers, test 2 hrs after eating, record how you feel too. That is important to find a pattern. I had to just decide to do away with the offending foods and knowing that was how my body responded I did not give in and forced myself to eat something else instead. It takes a while but getting out of the cycle you will then feel more energy and actually enjoy foods you always thought you hated. It's just hard getting out of the cycle but can be done. Knowing why you are stuck and it has nothing to do with will power but the body craving it. Then you can take charge and turn it around. Believe me if you get thru a few weeks of none of these offending foods the cravings begin to go away. I've eaten this way for almost a year now and cannot stand some of those foods anymore. I pick foods only by if I feel good physically and mentally not by emotions. Anything that makes me feel crazy, lack energy, or brain fog I don't eat anymore. I had this CDE who would say if we did not eat our 5 vegetables and fruits per day or 64 oz of water then we could not pick other foods to eat. I used that as my basis when I was hungry or craving something, forced myself to just do as she said and it was reversed. There are some good books out there are carb cravings and addictions. Some people can eat this stuff and have no problem. Since you do, I'm thinking it's the same as what I went thru. As long as you keep eating it, it's hard to get out of the cycle. At some point down the road you will be able to slowly add back some and know your limits but for now totally getting it out of the diet works. Then you can focus just on your health and BG number goals. You'll feel much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 If you find you need one on one support regarding food issues, you might consider seeing if there is an Overeaters Anonymous group near you. When I was able to go to meetings, not only did I loose weight without dieting but by not needing to eat the foods I really didn't need to eat, but I found there were actually a lot of diabetics and people with other medical issues that mean having to stop eating certain foods and they found they couldn't. I wish there was an OA meeting around where I lived that worked for me now! Be sure I'll keep looking. Those cravings are awful! And other people in my life merely say stop eating what you aren't supposed to as they stuff their mouths with what they enjoy grrrrrrrr Judith > > ever since i have found out that i have type 2 (on meds) i have turned > > into an eating machine. I want sugar and i want carbs. I find myself > > binging. Then I feel terrible. Can anyone please give me advice on how > > to control this crazy behavior -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.0/290 - Release Date: 3/23/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 If you find you need one on one support regarding food issues, you might consider seeing if there is an Overeaters Anonymous group near you. When I was able to go to meetings, not only did I loose weight without dieting but by not needing to eat the foods I really didn't need to eat, but I found there were actually a lot of diabetics and people with other medical issues that mean having to stop eating certain foods and they found they couldn't. I wish there was an OA meeting around where I lived that worked for me now! Be sure I'll keep looking. Those cravings are awful! And other people in my life merely say stop eating what you aren't supposed to as they stuff their mouths with what they enjoy grrrrrrrr Judith > > ever since i have found out that i have type 2 (on meds) i have turned > > into an eating machine. I want sugar and i want carbs. I find myself > > binging. Then I feel terrible. Can anyone please give me advice on how > > to control this crazy behavior -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.0/290 - Release Date: 3/23/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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