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Date Posted: 08:11:31 06/13/06 Tue
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SapphireMist
's message, "Re: ME AGAIN! (Dinnertime Bloating)" on 09:51:33 06/06/06 Tue
Hello SapphireMist!
I'm so happy that someone posted on here! It is so much easier to not go at it alone. I know exactly what you mean about the "sick" feeling. Oh boy. And it's true, with the more veggie-based meals...I think that exacerbates the whole thing. Dreemy and I were talking about it as well, and she suggested the citrucel for the IBS. But the beano sounds like a great idea too. I'll try things and see what helps! Thanks for the advice about walking around, I hadn't thought of that but I think it would definetly help, rather than sitting there and suffering!
Good for you for your weightloss to date. I had my "first" (yes, this is a second attempt for me as well) weigh-in last night and was VERY discouraged to see that I lost a measly .8lbs! I was good as gold all week (even giving my bf my homefries at a diner!!!) and was expecting to see a bigger loss. It was very disappointing. I mean, even my pants felt a little looser. So, I called up Dreemy afterwards and she asked me where I was in my cycle. I realized that I am just about to get my period! That would explain the lack of loss, I suppose! I realized that the .8 is MIRACULOUS (hehe) for where I am in my cycle. Dreemy pointed out that I probably had a much more successful week than it looked like on the scale. This definetly boosted my morale. And really, I didn't gain, didn't stay the same, I LOST .8lbs! I lost SOMETHING. So I should give my thanks, move on, and start a new week.
One thing we talked about at the WW meeting last night is not looking JUST at the number on the scale, but also looking at the CHANGES we are making toward being healthier. I made so many changes this week. I did more dining out than usual, and instead of using it as an excuse to "go all out" I stayed really really conservative, cutting my portions in half, ordering double veggies instead of the rice or whatever, giving BF the fries (a real fav of mine!), etc. I've been DILIGENT about measuring things. And I made sure to give myself a little treat each day so that I wouldn't feel deprived. For me, that's anything from a square of organic dark chocolate to yogurt with wheat germ to marinated shrimp. I just make sure that I really enjoy everything that goes into my mouth so this whole thing doesn't feel like a chore. So, even though it didn't feel like it at first, I HAVE had a successful week. I lost almost a whole lb and I've made some very healthy lifestyle changes.
The biggest problem for me is socializing. I can be so good all day but then night comes and my friends socialize around food. It stinks because we never go anywhere where there are many healthy options for me. For instance, during a late night perkins visit, everyone else is ordering sundaes and cheese quesadillas and whatnot, and there is literally nothing that I can order. And it's REALLY hard. It's about striking a balance, I suppose. I mean, I don't plan on not socializing just because of the way that I prefer to eat, but I also realize that I have to tell people what I need. I really don't have it figured out yet. I guess it will take time.
So this week has several social events on the horizon. Tonight my mom and I are having a jewelry party. The nice thing is that since we are hosting it, we have control over the food. We're doing a big veggie tray and fruit tray, low-cal guacamole (i'll post the recipe on here sometime!) and salsa. So i'll have nothing "tempting" me into cheating. THe big one though is that my stepsis is getting married on saturday and there will be all sorts of temptations abounding! Cake, hors d'oeveres, etc. And the "vegetarian" option on the menu is most likely going to be a big pile of white-flour pasta! (Hopefully in primavera sauce instead of something horrifying like alfredo or something!) So, yes, I'm a little worried about that. If anyone has some suggestions, I will WILLINGLY hear anything. I really want to have that satisfying weigh-in next week!!
SapphireMist thanks again for your post, it really helped me a lot!
everyone have a great week and don't give up!!
Peace,
Scarlet
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