Weight Gain-I can't stand it anymore

[Blackcat31]

I agree that a diabetic diet is a great healthy way of eating but I wouldn't want to consume alot of fat. I would be concerned about the heart issues and other things from the fat intake.

My DH eats VERY similar to what was posted above, only his diabetic counselor says he should eat 3 light meals and 3 snacks per day to help with maintaining sugar levels during the day and he has to have a prescribed cholesterol drug (Simvistat) to counteract the higher fat intake that usually goes along with a diabetic diet.

Unfortunately for him, net carbs is not something that works. The net carb thing might work for those trying to diet or counterbalance their other foods, but for insulin diabetics, net carbs are NOT true, he has to count ALL carbs without negating anything.

His counselor also told him the longer he stays in ketosis like you said above, the more fat your body burns but the fat your body burns first is the necesary and vital fat from around your organs and that can be dangerous. He is closely monitored with FULL blood work, liver and kidney tests as well as a myriad of other lab tests every 90 days so that loss of good fat and kidney/liver and heart functions are ok as well as making sure he has good cholesterol readings etc.

It is also important to remember that your body can't FULLY process all the proteins we eat without carbs so carbs (good ones) are definitely necessary.

[SunshineMama]

The best way I found was to go on a juice cleanse (as organic as possible) to jump start weight loss, and then move to an all natural, organic, very low dairy diet. The first few weeks are rough, as your body eliminates toxins. Just eat small meals, and eat clean. It will come off effortlessly. But no processed foods at all.

[valuedkids]

Weight is totally one of my biggest struggles! Giving up never works, because the weight climbs when we do! My goal is to do SOMETHING for me each day.

I have done well when I substitute one meal for a protein shake as it cuts cravings and does keep the glucose levels constant so I don't feel hungry. We cook very healthy for the daycare. I just eat VERY small portions with the kids.

At one point in my life I was about 450 lbs and used a walker to function. Now even at just over 300 I have a ton of energy and play with the kids ALL the time... I need to be back in the pool every day again, but somehow it is not that easy! Its hard to be 2 places at once.

Good Luck...
Tina

[Unregistered]

Went to the drs. last week and gained another 5lbs since August-:confused: I literally wanted to cry, cry, cry. I have gained 70 lbs. since hubs and I married. I can't stand looking at my body anymore or doing anything.

This is one reason I wear yoga pants-I have nothing else to wear. The pants I wore last spring I cant even get on. I figure why spend if I'm not going to be able to wear them very long.

In the last two years I have gained 35lbs since starting childcare fulltime again. Nothing I have done has gotten it down. I was really exercising this summer and gained 10 lbs! Then I hurt my foot couldn't exercise, it was healing nicely and I rehurt it. I didn't break it but there are days I can barely walk on it.

I eat out of boredom! I used to eat sooooo healthy and now the thought of it almost gags me. Nothing even sounds good to me either. When I drink water, I feel soooooo bloated/heavy stomach feeling and I have to go to the bathroom like every 10 minutes which we know is impossible!

I literally have no time for the gym. I would like to go about 3/4 times a week but our evenings are full with dinner/homework/cleaning and getting ready for the next day. The gyms here close by 9:00 also. I have tried to do stuff during naptime but I have kids that take forever to nap and by the time they fall asleep I have others coming in the door so there's no time there. I can't do anything in the mornings (it takes me a long time to wake up).

I honestly want to be healthy, get to a great weight (50lbs ago) and look/feel good about myself. I really don't even like to look at myself when I was younger because of how much weight I have gained. I used to love being in pictures but now I fear being around cameras.

So has anyone done a dramatic weight loss and kept it off. How did you do it?

I have lost 100 pounds and 25 pounds more to go ON MY OWN. No extra money needed just take in less cals and move more thats all there is to it ok its not easy all the time there are days I still slide and over eat but I just know tomorrow is a new day. I eat 1500 cals a day (calorie counting) drink 96oz of water and workout when I have time usually for 30 mins 3-5 days a week if I worked out more I would lose faster but I am happy with the pace I am moving now. start with eating less and drinking more water then after a few months add in excerise slowly.

[laundrymom]

I've not weighed myself in years. But I've gone from a 22 to a looooooose12 tight 10 jean size. A 42d bra to a 34f.
I drink a soda a month or so. I limit my food to meals only. I don't snack before bed anymore. I dance w the kids. Until my legs ache. I use them as inspiration. And I'm not where I want to be. But I LOVE ME again. I can't even describe how much better I feel. I'm flabby, I'm saggy. But I'm happy.

[daycare]

I have not read all of the other answer, but have you had your thyroid checked?

You know my answer..... and if you want my help, you know that i am here.

I am always willing to offer up help

[My3cents]

looking over any medical issues that could be an issue

highly recommend having your thyroid checked


Here is what I see.......

you have a ton of reasons why you can't

you need to tap into why you can.

Then again maybe your like me and really just are not ready to lose. My goal is to start something three weeks into January. I figure this way everything is out of the house that will sabotage my journey and I have time to syke myself up and be on a playing field that gives me an honest try. I know I need to do it, and do it for myself. If I do it for any other reason then doing it for myself I will fail. I have to be mentally ready. Health is my biggest motivator. I am not unhealthy, I just want to be healthier.

I really wish women would appreciate themselves for the way they are. Look at themselves as beautiful human beings. Not everyone is cut to be a skinny, slim or however you want to call it.

I suggest if you are mentally ready to do something and you think you have a chance of sticking to it, start out small. Take little steps and make small changes. Just make sure you like yourself no matter where you are at.

Def check medical first- then baby steps towards your goals.

Good luck.

[daycare]

CK you know that I have been a personal fitness trainer for many years and have competed in many fitness competitions.

Every person that I work with their number one issue is always making excuses. If you can find a way to stop making excuses, you CAN do anything.

My3cents said it first, I did not want to be the one to say it to you, I'm chicken and I love you.... BUT because I do love you, you need to hear the truth even if you don't want to hear it.

1. YOu don't need a gym to lose weight or to get fit. I work out 75% of the time at home. I don't have any fancy weights and I don't have any fancy equipment either. If you saw my stuff you would laugh.

2. YOUR diet will kill you. You don't need to eat like me, but you do need to control the foods high is fats, sugar, carbs and calories.

3.YOu don't have to have a life changing experience over night like you see on these TV shows, you need to make small changes at a time and learn to build and accept new eating/exercise habbits.

4. I belive in you and I KNOW that you can do anything you REALLY want to do. it is easy to fall off the wagon, trust me I do it all the time. The hardest part is getting back on and staying on.

BUT

If you fall off, you need to train yourself that we are only human and need to live, so we will make mistakes. BUT always get back on...

Just because you messed up once, does not mean you get the free rights to keep messing up. Mess up and accept your mistake and move on.

I would be more than happy to give you some fun things that you can try to do, but I will be only willing to do it for you if you are really willing to try.

[Scout]

Why don't we start a new thread & be a support system to one another? Anyone who wants to join can join. Anyone who doesn't can read posts & share input. Almost everyone has gone through weight gain/loss at one time in their life. I am 25 lbs heavier than I used to be & am still in maternity clothes most of the time. I was just thinking I need to go to Old Navy this weekend to get some more jeans! My dkp don't need to see holes in the elastic of my pants! :: But, I am okay with this because I could pick up a cigarette and lose it in no time but, will NEVER smoke again! What is 25 lbs when I committed to change my life 2 years ago for my kids.

[Country Kids]

Why don't we start a new thread & be a support system to one another? Anyone who wants to join can join. Anyone who doesn't can read posts & share input. Almost everyone has gone through weight gain/loss at one time in their life. I am 25 lbs heavier than I used to be & am still in maternity clothes most of the time. I was just thinking I need to go to Old Navy this weekend to get some more jeans! My dkp don't need to see holes in the elastic of my pants! :: But, I am okay with this because I could pick up a cigarette and lose it in no time but, will NEVER smoke again! What is 25 lbs when I committed to change my life 2 years ago for my kids.

We have one under the community threads. It fizzled out pretty quick after it was started.