N. You drown not by falling into water, but by staying there.

Posts by narnia

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Weight Loss	Off BCP weight dropped 8) Yay	Sep 06 2006 12:53 (UTC)	5
I recently got off the pill as well. I wasn't comfortable being on hormones for so long (I've been taking it non-stop since I was 18 and I'm now 25) and it was causing other side effects that I decided just weren't worth it. I too dropped some weight when I went off it. My doctor advised me that would probably happen, and that it would be water weight. I'm using an IUD now and very happy with it. It was uncomfortable to get put in, but that passed quickly enough and now I don't have to even think about birth control for three whole years. The funny thing is I've been on the pill for so long that I often still get that internal alarm at 11 PM telling me to take my pill! It makes me happy to ignore it.
Weight Loss	An easy way to figure out how many calories/day you should be eating?	Aug 30 2006 14:35 (UTC)	30
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the amount of base calories isn't just calculated with reference to gender, but also age and weight, no? So your formula might work well for a 20 year old girl who weighs 160 pounds, but for a woman who weighs 280 and is 45, it would result in her eating less than she should be.
Weight Loss	Lost 7 pounds...	Aug 29 2006 15:11 (UTC)	3
My mother always used to say the same thing about drinking while you eat hindering digestion - she said it diluted the stomach acids. I never believed her (much to her frustration) and sure enough, she called me a couple weeks ago to say that she read in one of her nutrition books that water actually aids digestion. It's not often my mother admits she's wrong ;-)
The Lounge	I'm baaaack	Aug 29 2006 00:33 (UTC)	2
I love Muskoka...best way to spend a summer weekend, hands down.
Weight Loss	New member hello and question	Aug 25 2006 15:16 (UTC)	3
I too aim for about 50% carbs, 30% protein, and 20% fat. Usually it looks more like 55% carbs, 20% protein, and 25% fat, though...I find it hard to get protein up to where it should be! I try to keep each meal relatively balanced - like for breakfast I might have one piece of whole wheat toast (carbs) with a tbsp of peanut butter (fat and protein), with a half a cup of yoghurt (carbs and protein) with half a cup of cottage cheese (protein). If I want to up the 'good fat' content for that breakfast I stir in a teaspoon of flaxseed oil into the yoghurt - can't even taste it, and it's loaded with omega 3 and other good stuff. And all of that only comes to about 400 calories. You can also balance out over a day - if you have a lot of carbs for breakfast, choose a carb-light lunch and reach for more protein instead. A lot of the trick is getting to know the nutritional contents of foods.
Weight Loss	Hello from a new member...	Aug 24 2006 12:35 (UTC)	17
Just wanted to say congratulations on your achievement so far. Clearly if you have the strength to change your lifestyle for a whole year and lose the weight, you have the strength to maintain that weight and good health. It's just a matter of not getting complacent. There are quite a few people on this site who have reached their target weight, or near it, and are now focused on maintaining it and toning up. Maybe you got a bit restless with your eating habits because you had reached your goal. Perhaps it's time to set a new one - maybe sign up for a 5k run, take up a new sport, or something of that nature.
Motivation	Welcome to the new over 100 to lose club!	Aug 24 2006 04:08 (UTC)	606
When deciding whether or not to give something up, I looked at my reasons for eating it. I will never totally give up ice cream or chocolate because I genuinely enjoy them - I just cut down and work them into my calories healthily now and then. I gave up fast food, because I wasn't actually eating it because it's good tasting or because I like it. I was eating it because of cravings and conditioning and destructive behaviour patterns. That's not something I want to keep in my life so I decided to axe it. I don't feel deprived for giving it up because it was never something enjoyable in the first place - it was something that made me feel bad (physically and emotionally) whenever I had it. Not sure if that makes sense to anyone else, but that's my approach.
The Lounge	Canadian's	Aug 24 2006 01:16 (UTC)	12
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. I went to university in Kingston and now I'm back in Toronto for law school.
Motivation	Am I the biggest person here?	Aug 24 2006 01:15 (UTC)	7
Wanted to add my congratulations to the list, and tell you that I added you to my friends list. I'm a fellow Ontarian and a lover of archaeology as well :-)
Motivation	A good idea that turned into a bad one...	Aug 23 2006 03:11 (UTC)	4
I'm a fan of ice cream too. I keep ice cream bars in the house as my treat - 180 calories, so manageable now and then. The good thing about individually wrapped bars is it's forced portion control. You can't snack on a spoonful here and there, or decide to add a few more spoonfuls to your bowl in a moment of weakness. Not to worry though, one little bit of ice cream won't set you back - just drink lots of water and continue on like it never happened. Walk for an extra half hour or something tomorrow, if it makes you feel better.
Motivation	What's your motto?	Aug 23 2006 02:16 (UTC)	54
"You drown not by falling into water, but by staying there." It sums up my philosophy regarding this weight loss journey perfectly. I screwed up (lived unhealthily for the last ten years) but I've forgiven myself for that. It's not an excuse anymore and I don't feel sorry for myself over it. The onus is on me, now, to do something about it. There's no shame in getting yourself into a bad situation, but there's shame in just sitting there and feeling bad and doing nothing to fix it.
Motivation	100 to lose club- the list	Aug 23 2006 00:18 (UTC)	3
Hrm, extra skin post-weight-loss is something I hadn't even really thought of. I suppose I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, if in fact I do end up with some extra.
Fitness	Curves (Gym for women)	Aug 22 2006 03:37 (UTC)	1
Thanks for the feedback! It sounds pretty good so far, and I suppose I'll find out more tomorrow. I have a treadmill at home for my cardio but I need a way to get in strength training and this would be perfect for me, if it's all it's cracked up to be.
Weight Loss	How to log cooking oils	Aug 22 2006 01:22 (UTC)	2
I thought about that terrier, and even bought a can of the stuff...but olive oil has 'good fats' that I want in my diet and I'm a little leery of cooking sprays because of all the chemicals. Obsidyan, I love your idea. It's so simple - I feel stupid now for not thinking of it. It'll make me look even crazier (not only am I measuring food I eat, but the food I don't eat!) but it'll give me peace of mind about being more accurate.
Weight Loss	How to log cooking oils	Aug 22 2006 01:00 (UTC)	5
Well that what I have been doing - we cook for two people, so if I use 4 tbsp I log 2. But like I said, I'm not actually ingesting much of that oil because it stays in the pan. In this case it's not exactly minimal: one tablespoon of olive oil is 120 calories and has 13g of fat. My fat intake is one thing I am trying particularly hard to regulate and it'll throw me off if I'm logging oil I'm not eating.
Weight Loss	How much is too much sodium?	Aug 21 2006 20:31 (UTC)	6
My guideline is to try and stay under 2000 mg of sodium each day.
Weight Loss	Can you tell when the scale will show you've lost weight?	Aug 21 2006 19:19 (UTC)	11
She's a witch! Somebody get me a duck...
Weight Loss	Why have I only lost 1.5 lbs in 2 months?	Aug 21 2006 19:12 (UTC)	1
Also, at your height 150 isn't an unhealthy weight, especially for someone who's very active and will therefore have added muscle weight. It's going to take longer to lose weight for you when you're so close to the goal. Just concentrate on how you look and feel - the numbers on the scale don't determine how you look or how well you excel in sports.
Weight Loss	Exercise: Key to good sex, good sleep	Aug 21 2006 19:08 (UTC)	1
If I needed another reason, that's a pretty damn good one :-)
Weight Loss	Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements	Aug 21 2006 19:06 (UTC)	4
I take a multi-vitamin designed specifically for women.
Weight Loss	I think I need to talk to my psychologist!	Aug 21 2006 16:25 (UTC)	1
I think talking to someone is a fantastic idea. I saw a psychiatrist for a while for grief counselling after my younger brother passed away, but we talked about many issues in my life, not just the grief. One of the things I talked about was my weight and eating habits and how they made me feel. She was such a kind and caring woman, and her professional insight helped me a lot. I was an emotional eater. I would eat to avoid my bad thoughts about being overweight (makes no sense, eh?), I would eat to "fix" a bad day, I would eat out of boredom, even eat when I was thirsty. She taught me that the key to overcoming this urge was to identify the feelings, identify the urges, and then do an "intervention" on myself before I put something in my mouth. She said to stop, take a deep breath, and identify the craving. What did I want to eat? Then, stop and get in touch with my body. Am I hungry? Thirsty? Tired? Then, stop and get in touch with my feelings. What am I thinking and feeling? How do I want to feel? Will eating whatever I crave actually make that happen? It might sound simple, but just the act of stopping before I eat to run through those questions in my head usually was enough to turn my attention away from the craving. Now when I'm bored, I find something fun to do. When I'm sad, I play music or speak to my husband for reassurance. When I'm stressed I go for a fast walk. You can get control of this too. If I can do it, anyone can!
Motivation	Pop, soda, fizzy sweet drinks, whatever you wanna call it. I QUIT!	Aug 20 2006 18:26 (UTC)	5
Congrats! I quit too, about a year ago, because I was having stomach problems - my doctor was quite insistent I stop drinking Coke and said it was a big part of the problem. It was hard at first, but like you I now think those drinks are disgusting. Give me water or juice or a nice glass of red wine anyday.
Weight Loss	Celebrity Fit Club 4	Aug 20 2006 16:28 (UTC)
Wow, gingin...you should read my last journal entry because I was just writing about that exact same phenomenon. I still have 95 pounds to lose until my ideal weight, but when I look in the mirror I don't feel depressed anymore, because now I think of that image as a temporary problem I'm in the process of fixing, instead of before when I thought of it as as an ugly but permanent part of my life. I have the confidence to not be afraid of what other people are thinking, because whatever they're thinking won't matter in about a year when I reach my goal :-)
Motivation	Motivational Clothing - Part II!	Aug 18 2006 13:08 (UTC)	3
I have a black cocktail dress in the deepest darkest reaches of my cloest, quietly cheering me on :-)
Weight Loss	I am half way!	Aug 17 2006 17:15 (UTC)	15
People like you are a great source of motivation for me. I hope in time I'll be making a post like this :-)
Weight Loss	Confused - Amount of calories burned seems high	Aug 16 2006 16:39 (UTC)
Rena I noticed that we have the same goal weight and started our weight loss tickers on the exact same day, Monday August 14. I hope you don't mind but I added you to my friends list.
Foods	Thai food suggestions?	Aug 16 2006 04:28 (UTC)
I was going to suggest basil chicken as well. My favourite place serves it in a light spicy sauce with stir-fried veggies. It also comes with about a cup of rice, I just eat half of that.
Weight Loss	When did you KNOW you HAD to lose weight? What's your story?	Aug 15 2006 20:37 (UTC)	9
I never really did the yo-yo thing because I never really dieted. I was normal at around age 12-13. At the beginning of high school I was fine, big hips and curvy but still a healthy size 10. Then in my last couple of years of high school I started to gain and was up to around 150. University sent me up again to around 200, but slowly, about 10 pounds a year. Since graduating I've put on another 15 pounds per year without even realising it. I've known since high school that I wanted to be thinner, but I never really did anything about it because I felt it was impossible and I because I was just a few pounds overweight but nothing serious. As I got more and more overweight I knew what I looked like but I didn't want to think about it - it made me angry and ashamed and discouraged. It's like I thought dieting would have been me admitting to the world I was fat. In the past few years I've been sabotaging myself and making it worse - going through a drive through when alone so nobody would know I was eating, stashing candy in my desk at work, that sort of thing. I felt like as long as nobody knew how bad I was being with food, it was okay. I was headed for trouble. I don't know exactly what it was that woke me up. I was unhappy with the way I looked and the clothes I had to wear, I felt judged by other people, I felt unable to participate in activities the way I used to. I worry about my size holding me back in my chosen career. Whatever it was, I realised lately I was 250 pounds and I was just going to keep gaining unless I did something serious to stop it. So I decided to start counting calories and working out every day...I found this site when I was looking for a calorie counter and I haven't looked back since!
Weight Loss	Confused - Amount of calories burned seems high	Aug 15 2006 19:43 (UTC)	5
Thanks for the input everyone. I've done some research and it looks like 1550 calories is too few. As an experiment I tried two different ways of tracking calories burned: first I kept my level on sedentary and then added any activity that was remotely active, like tidying the house or walking. Then I tried setting my activity level to light activity. They both came up with roughly the same amount, so I think light activity is more suitable for me. It looks like on a typical day I'm burning 2600-2800 calories. That does seem high, but I guess I never realised how much more calories I burn when my body is overweight like this. I know as I slim down, my body will start needing less for its basic rate. Anyway, this means I need to bring my calorie intake up to about 1800-2000, depending on my daily activities. I guess it's time for an afternoon snack!
Weight Loss	Hi everyone newbie here :)	Aug 15 2006 16:21 (UTC)	2
I just joined a couple of days ago and I'm already feeling like I've made progress, not just by dropping a pound or two (from all the water I've been drinking, I think) but also in changing my attitude.

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