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Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Weight Loss	sensitive younger brother	Dec 09 2006 07:21 (UTC)	2
I don't think worry over offending your mother should be the primary issue. Be sensitive, of course, but when it comes down to it, a mother that loves her child can take it for the betterment of her kid. Life is hard, she'll be ok. Sounds like your family is in need of an intervention. The truth hurts, but it also saves lives and years of emotional heartache. I say do it for your bro. Tell your parents what's what. Don't dance around the issue, send undercover messages or presents with hidden agendas. I mean, I appreciate the idea, but until they get to the heart of the overeating any success will be temporary and fleeting. Remember, eating isn't just physical, it is mental and emotional. They can't get to the heart of the problem if no one's willing to confront it head on. Maybe if your brother has hope that things will change it will improve his spirits. I'd say, discuss the problems head on, and come up with a plan. I think a plan for change will be better for his psyche than any undercover operation that may or may not work. Good Luck.
Weight Loss	Is it possible to only eat fruit?	Dec 09 2006 07:10 (UTC)	3
Case in point. You may have heard how vegetarians have a hard time getting all the protein and vitamins they need. Well, their diet is more diverse than just fruit, they eat tofu, vegetables, and all sorts of goodies and they still have trouble. Imagine how much less you are getting if you eat only fruit. Not a good thing. Diversify your diet. Or if you absolutely can't, go with tropical fruits...some people in the tropics live off mostly fruit and you'll notice tropical fruits like mango, papaya, etc. have higher carbs and more calories. But that still isn't good enough really. YOu simply must eat protein and fat.
Weight Loss	Can I drink diet sodas?	Dec 05 2006 19:37 (UTC)	18
Funny how things come full circle. There was a thread about a week ago "Diet Soda, An American Epidemic" where we discussed all the science and rumors about diet soda. You could see that thread for some more opinions on the subject.
Weight Loss	I have a problem..hmm help? Advice?	Dec 04 2006 19:06 (UTC)	10
Eating only when you are hungry is risky business as you might be undereating. If you have starved yourself, your hunger mechanism may be turned off and you may not be getting enough calories if you only eat when you are hungry. Your body is probably really confused about hunger. I would say definitely eat when you are hungry, but you still need to monitor your calories to make sure you are eating enough. Also, make good choices when you eat when you are hungry, keep your blood sugar level throughout the day, and you should be able to eat quite a bit without gaining weight. You may want to consult the South Beach diet book on information how to keep your level steady.
Weight Loss	for ladies (and gents) who are considered "morbidly obese"....	Dec 04 2006 17:46 (UTC)	10
Though I am not morbidly obese, I know there are definitely symptoms for women associated with just plain old obesity, so no doubt they are worse for morbidly obese people. Irregular periods A problem, usually attributable to PCOS - Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Being overweight makes your hormones do crazy things. You produce different levels of estrogen and testosterone and stop ovulating. The egg can't release from your ovaries and clings on to it, creating cysts. This can lead to permanent infertility. Also, if you don't have periods, the lining in your uterus is sticking around for long periods of time and you can develop uterine cancer as a result. Facial Hair On account of the wacked hormones, women can grow facial hair due to higher testosterone levels. Actually, your overall level might appear just fine, but your doctor has to test for specific types of testosterone Thinning Hair Again, crazed hormones cause the increased production of androgens. Androgens result in the premature thinning of hair. Insulin Resistence Ok, so this is a no brainer...but still worth mentioning On a slightly different note. There was a great episode of HOUSE where some guy was humungous and all the doctors told him he had to lose weight. He refused treatment until the doctors would open their mind that there might be something wrong with him other than his weight. It seemed the doctors just couldn't do it. Lose weight, they told him. Turns out, he had a tumor that was causing all his problems. He was right, the doctors were wrong. Fabulous episode.
Weight Loss	I have a problem..hmm help? Advice?	Dec 04 2006 05:07 (UTC)	16
Hey Sweetie, I totally understand how easy it is to lose perspective on what is normal eating. Here's my advice. Use the tools on this web site to calculate how many calories you burn in a day. Then, try to eat no less than whatever that number is. You are young, and possibly still growing, so if you eat too few calories you might stunt your growth. So, if I were you, I would eat a few more calories than your resting metabolism burns. First, because if your body is growing, you may need those extra calories, and second, because these tools only estimate your resting metabolism calorie burn. So eat a few more and just monitor your weight carefully and make adjustments.
Weight Loss	Biggest Loser -- anyone up to compete?	Nov 30 2006 16:50 (UTC)	86
no weight loss this week....darn thanksgiving leftovers
Weight Loss	Grad student role call . . .	Nov 24 2006 11:21 (UTC)	2
I don't know about you, but for me, snacking and studying late at night just go together! It's not even about the food really, it's just about the motion of reaching over grabbing food and munching on it. Like keeping my hands busy as my brain does all the thinking. Try some negative calorie foods like celery, raw veggies.
Weight Loss	Biggest Loser -- anyone up to compete?	Nov 23 2006 17:14 (UTC)	146
Hey bunnigirrl, Where do you get a scale that measures to the one hundredth of a pound??
Weight Loss	Biggest Loser -- anyone up to compete?	Nov 23 2006 08:58 (UTC)	150
187 today. Down three.
Weight Loss	gallbladder and weight loss	Nov 20 2006 11:24 (UTC)	10
yes, my "mumsie" also got gall stones, which she never had before, when she lost weight.
Weight Loss	Is There Really Such a Thing as Big Boned?	Nov 20 2006 10:16 (UTC)	4
What about fat fingers...the fatter fingers you have, the harder they would be to wrap around a wrist as skinny fingers around a wrist the same size. So, if you are losing weight, you're losing weight both in your wrists and fingers. Thus, you're ability to close your fingers around your wrist, may not have as much to do with wrist size as it does with finger fatness. I know, the solution is to use a measuring tape...but just food for thought - pardon the expression.
Weight Loss	I did it - or so I thought	Nov 20 2006 09:11 (UTC)	2
The best results I have ever seen with men and losing their beer bellies is with the BodyForLife workout program. Go check out their web site and look at some before and after photos...they are incredible!! If you want to get into the program...just buy the book, it's like 15 bucks. Actually you don't really even have to buy the book. I think they have most of the stuff online for free. www.bodyforlife.com Before and afters: http://www.bodyforlife.com/success/beforeAfte rAfters.asp
Weight Loss	Is There Really Such a Thing as Big Boned?	Nov 20 2006 00:04 (UTC)	12
Yeah. Not speaking for anyone other than myself, but I thought I was big-boned cause of my thick wrists. But then, lost a bunch of weight and was no longer big boned by the wrist test. (Then gained it back). But that's neither here nor there.
Weight Loss	Weight Loss & Inches	Nov 19 2006 18:46 (UTC)	2
It's totally possible. Sounds like you are not only loosing weight, but you're changing your body composition. Check out the thread under "fitness" that talks about how muscle is denser than fat. So if you are losing fat and adding muscle, you'll be getting thinner even if you haven't dropped too many pounds. Totally you should be measuring. Measuring is a lot more informative than weighing. Weight fluctuates according to tons of factors - water, food. If you've been eating more fiber recently, I've actually heard that you could also be cleaning out your intestines. Some people claim you can have up to thirty pounds of junk stuck to your intenstinal wall. I personally, don't believe that is true and I think the people saying that were just trying to sell something...but if it is, it could be another factor.
Weight Loss	How come my parents are skinny and I'm not?	Nov 19 2006 18:39 (UTC)	1
Maybe you're adopted. Okay, totally kidding. But I know exactly what you mean. For me, my parents both tan beautifully, but I just freckle. I suppose it's all about recessive jeans. You know, you can have two brown-eyed parents and be born blue-eyed. (Of course that does't explain my freckles, since that's a dominant trait. OMG, maybe I'm adopted. That's what this web site is all about...revelations).
Weight Loss	truth out	Nov 19 2006 18:21 (UTC)	17
There's nothing wrong with telling someone they need help. There is something wrong with calling them annoying in the same breath. It's just mean. And you know, seraph, it's doesn't even matter if you are right (and I'm not saying you're not). But you can be right and mean at the same time.
The Lounge	college girls, I have a question for you	Nov 19 2006 09:19 (UTC)	2
People hide behind freedom and use it as a license to do whatever they want and demand that no one ever express an opinion critiquing their choices. They act like because we are a "free" country then the things we do freely don't ever have consequences. Well our free choices do have consequences be them good or bad. Maybe the person is a beautiful woman in a tight short skirt. Maybe she passes by a little girl who sees that and notices all the attention she is getting and thinks she has to be that way too. So if we don't want big brother censoring us, we ought to censor ourselves out of respect. There is no choice I make, good or bad, that only effects me - that's the nature of living in society. So, as long as we live in society, it is always someone else's place to examine my actions since they affect them. Don't forget, that same right that gives me the freedom to dress a certain way, also gives others the freedom to criticize me. I would be a hypocrite to demand the right to dress a particular way then complain that someone else gets the freedom to complain about it. In short, do not confuse freedom with license.
Weight Loss	truth out	Nov 19 2006 07:40 (UTC)	22
I think it's unfortunate that people in other threads are being cruel to you or judging the fact that you are asking questions and looking for some support. We are all on here looking for support. Furthemore, if you hypothetically had some sort of eating disorder, I think it is highly rude and frankly irresponsible for seraph to tell you you have a problem and then call you annoying. If someone has an eating disorder, then they are emotionally fragile, then being insulted by the people they are turning into for support, or even trying to get attention from as seraph asserts, could really do damage to their psyche. And I also posted an old pic in which I was a bit thinner just like you - almost as a reminder of the goal I want to get back to. I'm sure many of us have done this, so nobody should judge anybody based on that. Don't take any of it to heart. If you have an eating disorder or even if you are not sure, I encourage you go see a doctor. But warm encouragement is a far cry from the desconstructive and insensitive criticism I've seen go down here. Anyway, just remember that even though this site can be greatly supportive, we are all strangers and don't put too much store in what a stranger thousands of miles away who doesn't know you from Adam thinks. If you are indeed looking for attention with your posts, and I'm not promoting an opinion on that either way, look to people who know and care about you.
Weight Loss	shopping!	Nov 18 2006 18:22 (UTC)	5
Hey great job! Hope you find something cute to look forward to!
Weight Loss	shopping!	Nov 18 2006 18:12 (UTC)	7
I don't know about you, but even if I lost 15 pounds, my clothes would still fit me just fine. I try to avoid the baggy, sloppy look by buying fitting-type clothes. But then as my stomach is larger than every other part, I have to buy smaller pants. Then when I lose weight and my waist shrinks, my clothes still fit. In other words, I'd love to do that thing where you get to compare your before and after pants...but it just doesn't work that way for me...sigh. I'd have to lose like twenty to go down a size. Anyone else have this problem going on?
Weight Loss	Diet Soda Addiction - An American Epidemic!	Nov 18 2006 17:40 (UTC)	70
Does anyone actually have any scientific understanding of why diet soda would make you gain weight?? Other than the fact that it's liquid sitting in your body? People here have said, and I have heard it to, that diet soda makes you gain weight. But who knows the science behind this? I just can't figure if it's true scientifically or not. Please enlighten me someone!
Weight Loss	South Beach Diet	Nov 18 2006 07:56 (UTC)
I've tried it all and South Beach seems the most sensible diet around and I've had the best results. It's actually quite compatible with calorie counting. The south beach is defininitely low maintainance. The diet is based on principles not record-keeping. Thing is, you can follow those principles and do record keeping with CC as a supplemental activity. THE ONE AND ONLY SOUTH BEACH PRINCIPLE - Maintaining a steady blood sugar level It seems simple, but everything SB does, from it's phase philosophy to the foods it recommends is based on this principle. This is why they want you to snack (on healthy foods) throughout the day. If you fast too long, your blood sugar drops and you feel hungry. Then you are more likely to eat a lot and see a spike in your blood sugar. This is also why refined sugars and simple carbs are bad - they spike your blood sugar and then you crash and feel starving. This is why fiber is good! Soluble fiber dissolves in your digestive track and get thick and viscous, making all the food in your system move through your body more slowly, thus, keeping your blood sugar more even and stable. This is why it's better to eat bread with butter rather than just bread according to SB philosophy (not that this is recommended tat all). The fats in butter actually slow digestion of the simple carbs in bread. Thus, the butter evens out against a blood sugar spike. This is all the SB is about. Keep the principle of regulating your blood sugar levels in mind when you read about phases and diet. It will all come together.
Health & Support	Infertility and Being Overweight -- PCOS	Nov 18 2006 05:27 (UTC)	8
It's really a vicious cycle. The PCOS makes it easier to gain weight on account of some screwed up hormones. Then, the extra weight just reinforces the PCOS. Weight is of course a symptom, the problem is hormonal imbalances. But sometimes that can be relieved by losing weight. Indeed, many people have been able to minimize their PCOS just by becoming extremely healthy!! Metformin is really doing wonders for this thing. But unfortnately, not everyone with PCOS has an insulin problem and it only helps if that is part of the cause. So metformin is limited. Also, metformin can be extremely difficult to take. Many women just have too many side effects.
Weight Loss	Diet Soda Addiction - An American Epidemic!	Nov 17 2006 19:53 (UTC)	85
It's so funny - people knew I had a problem the same way one might know a drinker has a problem. I was showing up to class at eight in the morning, drinking diet soda to start my day (I hate coffee so this was my caffeine fix). So just like someone drinking liquor in the morning, this is what gave me away.
Weight Loss	What is your perception of obese?	Nov 17 2006 19:42 (UTC)	1
For me, it seems the face has a lot to do with the perception if one is obese or not. You know how some people can be quite heavy, but for some reason they don't gain weight in their faces relative to the rest of their bodies. I think those folks are less likely to be seen as being as obese as someone who actually has less fat, but a big double chin. I think the face is key to our perception of obesity.
Weight Loss	Biggest Loser -- anyone up to compete?	Nov 17 2006 19:25 (UTC)	173
ooo fun. i'd like to join. last wednesday i was 190. accountability - it's a good thing! and thanks for doing all the spreadsheet work!!
Weight Loss	What is your perception of obese?	Nov 17 2006 16:37 (UTC)	10
That brings up a good question, nomoreexcuses. Have you find you have been discriminated against on job interviews on account of your weight? Though it sounds like you've done pretty well. I've heard some statistics which say that obese people are more discriminated against in the job market than anyone. What is your all experiences? (I have a job interview Monday).
Weight Loss	What is your perception of obese?	Nov 17 2006 14:20 (UTC)	19
Well said. Indeed, I think that was cmora's point.
Weight Loss	What is your perception of obese?	Nov 17 2006 14:01 (UTC)	24
I never said 120 at 5'3" is obese. Gosh no. Read that statement again.

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