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An_243997 posted:
Hi everyone:
My name is Sadie and I am 56 years young. I just ended a long term engagement. I am not happy with myself nor with my life. Depressed that i am not able to loose weight and maintain the loss. So I am starting again with a new attitude. I am ready to make changes for me and not for anyone else. I've allowed the depression to take over my life. But with that addressed medically I feel like I need to address my needs.
Any suggestions where to start. Let me say I have started warm water aerobics and its fun, but hard work. After that I'm open to any other suggestions. Note: I'm allergic to artificial sugars so that is out.
Thank you,
Sadie
My name is Sadie and I am 56 years young. I just ended a long term engagement. I am not happy with myself nor with my life. Depressed that i am not able to loose weight and maintain the loss. So I am starting again with a new attitude. I am ready to make changes for me and not for anyone else. I've allowed the depression to take over my life. But with that addressed medically I feel like I need to address my needs.
Any suggestions where to start. Let me say I have started warm water aerobics and its fun, but hard work. After that I'm open to any other suggestions. Note: I'm allergic to artificial sugars so that is out.
Thank you,
Sadie
22 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedHi everyone:<br />My name is Sadie and I am 56 years young. I just ended a long term engagement. I am not happy with myself nor with my life. Depressed that i am not able to loose weight and maintain the loss. So I am starting again with a new attitude. I am ready to make changes for me and not for anyone else. I've allowed the depression to take over my life. But with that addressed medically I feel like I need to address my needs.<br />Any suggestions where to start. Let me say I have started warm water aerobics and its fun, but hard work. After that I'm open to any other suggestions. Note: I'm allergic to artificial sugars so that is out.<br />Thank you,<br />Sadie
zozozJen responded:
Come back and tell us your results.
Choose a Healthy Weight
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/NCR455.pdf
Eat for your body not your taste buds keep your heart, lungs, brain etc. in good health.
Buy the calorie counting book:
The Protein Counter, 2nd edition
By Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., R.D. and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D.
Count every calorie that goes into your mouth. Make yourself a "Food Journal" and log it down daily.
Break down carbohydrate calories, fat calories and protein calories. Eat the correct amount of each every day. You can find out how on page 10 of The Protein Counter book.
Face the facts about Portion Control they are small.
Treat meat as a condiment.
Think salad is the main meal.
PORTION SIZES:
1 starch = 80 calories
1 fruit = 60 calories
1 milk = 90 calories
1 vegetable = 25 calories
Also know:
Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories
Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories
Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories
Alcohol: 1 gram = 7 calories
Choose a Healthy Weight
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/NCR455.pdf
Eat for your body not your taste buds keep your heart, lungs, brain etc. in good health.
Buy the calorie counting book:
The Protein Counter, 2nd edition
By Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., R.D. and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D.
Count every calorie that goes into your mouth. Make yourself a "Food Journal" and log it down daily.
Break down carbohydrate calories, fat calories and protein calories. Eat the correct amount of each every day. You can find out how on page 10 of The Protein Counter book.
Face the facts about Portion Control they are small.
Treat meat as a condiment.
Think salad is the main meal.
PORTION SIZES:
1 starch = 80 calories
1 fruit = 60 calories
1 milk = 90 calories
1 vegetable = 25 calories
Also know:
Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories
Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories
Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories
Alcohol: 1 gram = 7 calories
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedCome back and tell us your results.<br /> <br />Choose a Healthy Weight<br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/NCR455.pdf">http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/NCR455.pdf</a> <br /> Eat for your body not your taste buds keep your heart, lungs, brain etc. in good health.<br /> <br /> Buy the calorie counting book:<br /> The Protein Counter, 2nd edition<br /> By Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., R.D. and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D.<br /> <br /> <b>Count every calorie that goes into your mouth. Make yourself a "Food Journal" and log it down daily. </b><br /> <br /> Break down carbohydrate calories, fat calories and protein calories. Eat the correct amount of each every day. You can find out how on page 10 of The Protein Counter book.<br /> <br /> <b>Face the facts about Portion Control they are small. </b><br /> <b>Treat meat as a condiment.</b><br /> <b>Think salad is the main meal.</b><br /> <br /> PORTION SIZES:<br /> 1 starch = 80 calories<br /> 1 fruit = 60 calories<br /> 1 milk = 90 calories<br /> 1 vegetable = 25 calories<br /> <b>Also know:</b><br /> Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories<br /> <br /> Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories <br /> <br /> Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories<br /> <br /> Alcohol: 1 gram = 7 calories<br />
zozozJen responded:
Health Calculators to tell you how many carbohydrates, fats and protein to eat.
http://www.healthcalculators.org/index.html
Calorie Calculator:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598
http://www.healthcalculators.org/index.html
Calorie Calculator:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedHealth Calculators to tell you how many carbohydrates, fats and protein to eat. <br /> <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthcalculators.org/index.html">http://www.healthcalculators.org/index.html</a> <br /><br /> <br />Calorie Calculator:<br /> <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598</a>
zozozJen responded:
Check in daily if you can.
mefirstforever responded:
Welcome Sadie,
Sorry about the hardship that your living right now.
You came to the right place, as the days and weeks passes you will get to know the regulars, and most have the same goal get healthy and the side effect will be to lose weight.
I use the Fitday.com to monitor my calories, I try to keep from 1400 to 1600 calories a day.
Sorry about the hardship that your living right now.
You came to the right place, as the days and weeks passes you will get to know the regulars, and most have the same goal get healthy and the side effect will be to lose weight.
I use the Fitday.com to monitor my calories, I try to keep from 1400 to 1600 calories a day.
Helene GW 140 CW 194 SW 224
Every day is a gift do your best, be kind including to yourself and smile.
Every day is a gift do your best, be kind including to yourself and smile.
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedWelcome Sadie,<br />Sorry about the hardship that your living right now. <br />You came to the right place, as the days and weeks passes you will get to know the regulars, and most have the same goal get healthy and the side effect will be to lose weight.<br /><br />I use the Fitday.com to monitor my calories, I try to keep from 1400 to 1600 calories a day.
abnersmom responded:
Hi Sadie and welcome. I admire that you have changed your attitude despite your personal problems. That's a big step right there. Like Helene, I use fitday.com to log my food, but I try to stay at 1200 calories a day. We all are trying to be healthier and we are tweaking our programs all the time to what works best for us as individuals. I think most of us stay away from artificial anything. Whole grains, fresh veggies, no or very few white carbs and lean proteins are what most of us stick with. Great job on the exercise as well.
Debbie SW 265 CW 184 GW 150 - We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedHi Sadie and welcome. I admire that you have changed your attitude despite your personal problems. That's a big step right there. Like Helene, I use fitday.com to log my food, but I try to stay at 1200 calories a day. We all are trying to be healthier and we are tweaking our programs all the time to what works best for us as individuals. I think most of us stay away from artificial anything. Whole grains, fresh veggies, no or very few white carbs and lean proteins are what most of us stick with. Great job on the exercise as well.
maybembt responded:
Welcome Sadie,
I am glad that you found this site. Keep coming back and you will find lots of encouragement and lots of advice. This is a great place to voice your frustrations, ask for advice, and announce your victories. We look at weight loss not as a diet but as a new healthy lifestyle. Please post often and we will walk with you on your journey to a new healthy you.
My advice right now is to take a good look at your present lifestyle. Pick one or maybe two things you are doing wrong and change them. (Perhaps remove that late night snack and go out for a walk daily.) Then as that becomes part of your normal lifestyle, make a couple other changes. Don't try to do everything all at once. That only leads to failure and quitting. That is why most diets fail. Tackle your problem in small steps that can be permanent.
A big key to success is to find support. Posting here will help you keep on track.
I am glad that you found this site. Keep coming back and you will find lots of encouragement and lots of advice. This is a great place to voice your frustrations, ask for advice, and announce your victories. We look at weight loss not as a diet but as a new healthy lifestyle. Please post often and we will walk with you on your journey to a new healthy you.
My advice right now is to take a good look at your present lifestyle. Pick one or maybe two things you are doing wrong and change them. (Perhaps remove that late night snack and go out for a walk daily.) Then as that becomes part of your normal lifestyle, make a couple other changes. Don't try to do everything all at once. That only leads to failure and quitting. That is why most diets fail. Tackle your problem in small steps that can be permanent.
A big key to success is to find support. Posting here will help you keep on track.
Marybeth 228-200-150
I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.
NOW CHOOSE LIFE (Deut 30:19)
I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.
NOW CHOOSE LIFE (Deut 30:19)
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedWelcome Sadie, <br />I am glad that you found this site. Keep coming back and you will find lots of encouragement and lots of advice. This is a great place to voice your frustrations, ask for advice, and announce your victories. We look at weight loss not as a diet but as a new healthy lifestyle. Please post often and we will walk with you on your journey to a new healthy you. <br /><br />My advice right now is to take a good look at your present lifestyle. Pick one or maybe two things you are doing wrong and change them. (Perhaps remove that late night snack and go out for a walk daily.) Then as that becomes part of your normal lifestyle, make a couple other changes. Don't try to do everything all at once. That only leads to failure and quitting. That is why most diets fail. Tackle your problem in small steps that can be permanent.<br /><br />A big key to success is to find support. Posting here will help you keep on track.
Jis4Judy responded:
Hi Sadie welcome aboard
water aerobics sounds nice my main exercise is just plain walking . the food choices and portion sizes is whats important when removeing unwanted weight,,,
I am like you atrificial sugars are a no no..
so what are your plans as far as meals and snacks?
whole grains lean meats fruits vegies nuts in shells fat free milk and yogurt are the foods recomended for a healthy body.
I found these 2 sites very helpful in my journey
http://www.fitday.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200
Hugs Judy:)
water aerobics sounds nice my main exercise is just plain walking . the food choices and portion sizes is whats important when removeing unwanted weight,,,
I am like you atrificial sugars are a no no..
so what are your plans as far as meals and snacks?
whole grains lean meats fruits vegies nuts in shells fat free milk and yogurt are the foods recomended for a healthy body.
I found these 2 sites very helpful in my journey
http://www.fitday.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200
Hugs Judy:)
SW 247 CW 149ish maintaining
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
life may not be the Party we expected but while we are here we may as well dance
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
life may not be the Party we expected but while we are here we may as well dance
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedHi Sadie welcome aboard<br /> water aerobics sounds nice my main exercise is just plain walking . the food choices and portion sizes is whats important when removeing unwanted weight,,,<br /> I am like you atrificial sugars are a no no..<br /> so what are your plans as far as meals and snacks?<br /> whole grains lean meats fruits vegies nuts in shells fat free milk and yogurt are the foods recomended for a healthy body.<br /> I found these 2 sites very helpful in my journey <br /> <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fitday.com/">http://www.fitday.com/</a> <br /> <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200</a> <br /> <br /> Hugs Judy:)
blondie454u responded:
You've gotten some great advice so welcome aboard!
Amber CW 135 maintaining, SW 250. Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of a mental illness.
jean4u responded:
SADIE,
Hello and WELCOME to our world!!!
I am 66, so you, at 56, are ten years younger than me. You can do this. The impotant thing is to start! Do not let the slips back to old habits get you down....they will happen. Each day is a new day to get it right or more right.
Ending that engagement was a big step, too. Sometimes emotionally draining relationships prevet us with starting or living the lifestyle that is healthy. I went through a divorce after 30 yrs. of marriage. The last yrs. of that marriage were difficult and it was a new start for me after the divorce.
My suggestion is to join a support group for widows/divorced at a church. That is what I did. A long term engagement IS like a divorce when it ends. You need to be around people who are or have gone through this, too. This will help you with your depression.
Now for the weightloss: take it slow. Make changes you can stick with, like add more veggies and fresh fruits to meals and snacks. Drink 64 oz. water or tea. Walk 15 min. a day and add to it each week.
Let us know how you do. We are a very caring group.
Barb
P.S. I have been here since Jan., 2010 and still need to be here to stay and get back on track.
Hello and WELCOME to our world!!!
I am 66, so you, at 56, are ten years younger than me. You can do this. The impotant thing is to start! Do not let the slips back to old habits get you down....they will happen. Each day is a new day to get it right or more right.
Ending that engagement was a big step, too. Sometimes emotionally draining relationships prevet us with starting or living the lifestyle that is healthy. I went through a divorce after 30 yrs. of marriage. The last yrs. of that marriage were difficult and it was a new start for me after the divorce.
My suggestion is to join a support group for widows/divorced at a church. That is what I did. A long term engagement IS like a divorce when it ends. You need to be around people who are or have gone through this, too. This will help you with your depression.
Now for the weightloss: take it slow. Make changes you can stick with, like add more veggies and fresh fruits to meals and snacks. Drink 64 oz. water or tea. Walk 15 min. a day and add to it each week.
Let us know how you do. We are a very caring group.
Barb
P.S. I have been here since Jan., 2010 and still need to be here to stay and get back on track.
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedSADIE,<br /> <br />Hello and WELCOME to our world!!!<br /> <br />I am 66, so you, at 56, are ten years younger than me. You can do this. The impotant thing is to start! Do not let the slips back to old habits get you down....they will happen. Each day is a new day to get it right or more right.<br /> <br />Ending that engagement was a big step, too. Sometimes emotionally draining relationships prevet us with starting or living the lifestyle that is healthy. I went through a divorce after 30 yrs. of marriage. The last yrs. of that marriage were difficult and it was a new start for me after the divorce.<br /> <br />My suggestion is to join a support group for widows/divorced at a church. That is what I did. A long term engagement IS like a divorce when it ends. You need to be around people who are or have gone through this, too. This will help you with your depression.<br /> <br />Now for the weightloss: take it slow. Make changes you can stick with, like add more veggies and fresh fruits to meals and snacks. Drink 64 oz. water or tea. Walk 15 min. a day and add to it each week.<br /> <br />Let us know how you do. We are a very caring group.<br /> <br />Barb<br /> <br />P.S. I have been here since Jan., 2010 and still need to be here to stay and get back on track.
zozoJen,
What you say about the Portion Control being small is a fact that I struggle with daily. Truly conquering "portion distortion" is the key to maintaining weight control, especially in the starch and protein and carb departments. Going a bit over in the veggies maybe I can get away with, but it was only when I enforce portion control in the higher calorie foods that I keep my weight stable.
Barb
What you say about the Portion Control being small is a fact that I struggle with daily. Truly conquering "portion distortion" is the key to maintaining weight control, especially in the starch and protein and carb departments. Going a bit over in the veggies maybe I can get away with, but it was only when I enforce portion control in the higher calorie foods that I keep my weight stable.
Barb
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedzozoJen,<br /> <br />What you say about the Portion Control being small is a fact that I struggle with daily. Truly conquering "portion distortion" is the key to maintaining weight control, especially in the starch and protein and carb departments. Going a bit over in the veggies maybe I can get away with, but it was only when I enforce portion control in the higher calorie foods that I keep my weight stable.<br /> <br />Barb
Norma_J responded:
Hi Sadie .. welcome aboard .. looks like you've gotten some great advice ... keep coming back we are all in the same boat or have been in it and a few are maintaining a healthy weight now. They are a wealth of knowledge.
Another site you could check is the planner in WebMD it has helped me keep track of everything I eat. Then choose the one that is right for you.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/food-fitness-planner/
Norma
Another site you could check is the planner in WebMD it has helped me keep track of everything I eat. Then choose the one that is right for you.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/food-fitness-planner/
Norma
SW 222/ CW 201/ GW 150
Failure is not an option when Success requires just a little more effort!
Failure is not an option when Success requires just a little more effort!
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedHi Sadie .. welcome aboard .. looks like you've gotten some great advice ... keep coming back we are all in the same boat or have been in it and a few are maintaining a healthy weight now. They are a wealth of knowledge.<br /> <br />Another site you could check is the planner in WebMD it has helped me keep track of everything I eat. Then choose the one that is right for you.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/food-fitness-planner/">http://www.webmd.com/diet/food-fitness-planner/</a> <br /> <br />Norma
Sorry for the delay. i had a terrible reaction to an antibiotic and just finished six weeks of physical therapy in the water. I was unable to move my arms and my legs were sore and I was swollen all over. I have gained about 30 pounds from all the medications to counteract the reaction. I can move my arms much better now and i'm being weaned off the meds. So here we go again. I will order the books suggested on the 16th. I do appreciate the suggestions and am now ready to tackle my weight issue. I hope you haven't given up on me yet. Smile
Thanks again,
Sadie
Thanks again,
Sadie
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedSorry for the delay. i had a terrible reaction to an antibiotic and just finished six weeks of physical therapy in the water. I was unable to move my arms and my legs were sore and I was swollen all over. I have gained about 30 pounds from all the medications to counteract the reaction. I can move my arms much better now and i'm being weaned off the meds. So here we go again. I will order the books suggested on the 16th. I do appreciate the suggestions and am now ready to tackle my weight issue. I hope you haven't given up on me yet. Smile<br />Thanks again,<br />Sadie
Thank you so much. I had no idea that so much was available to assist me in this endeavor. I will be up to speed and shopping soon for foods to nourish my body.
Sadie
Sadie
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedThank you so much. I had no idea that so much was available to assist me in this endeavor. I will be up to speed and shopping soon for foods to nourish my body.<br /><br />Sadie
423504 replied to mefirstforever's response:
Helen:
Thank you for the encouragement. Life throws curve balls when e least expect them. I'm writing down the suggestions and am looking forward to making new friends and meeting my goals to become healthy for me.
Sadie
Thank you for the encouragement. Life throws curve balls when e least expect them. I'm writing down the suggestions and am looking forward to making new friends and meeting my goals to become healthy for me.
Sadie
Report This| Share this:New Member, FrustratedHelen:<br />Thank you for the encouragement. Life throws curve balls when e least expect them. I'm writing down the suggestions and am looking forward to making new friends and meeting my goals to become healthy for me.<br /><br />Sadie
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