Posts by gfrisbie

When I was dieting I was eating between 1500-1700 calories...and was breastfeeding and steadily losing weight (about 1-1.5lbs per week).  Now I am upwards of 1700-2000 (hence why I am not losing weight).  A few weeks ago I was eating in the 1500-1700 range, my weight would drop down to 195-196...and then just plummet back up to 200lbs.  And for the last 2 weeks...I haven't been trying to lose because I am so frustrated and tired...just trying not to gain.  (this weight yo-yo has been happening since the beginning of October.

I am 5'9" and currently 200lbs.  Large bone structure. 

I don't think I have time to excersize.  When it was nice out (I live in Michigan) I would take the kids out for a walk at night.  But now its cold and dark...and I work at a desk job from 5:30am until 5:30pm....I have to pick the kids up by 6pm...and then I have them by myself generally until 7pm or later, depending on my DH's schedule.  I get up at 4am to leave for work. 

The multi-vitamin is to replace the nutrients you are not getting since your intestines are not processing the fat in your diet anymore. 

Honestly...if you are excersising a lot..eating a sensible amount of calories...and taking the Alli pill...I wouldn't be surprised if your body is in starvation mode...which is why you aren't losing weight fast.  The calorie counting along with exercise will keep you out of starvation mode...but with the alli pill you are probably not absorbing a good majority of the calories you are eating.

Btw - I think the alli pill only improves weight loss by like 1/2 lb a week..which is nothing.

Lets see...Breastmilk is specifically MADE for humans...and it contains lactose.  So I am betting 90% of the world is lactose intolerant..is one of the statistics that 85% of the worlds statistics are made on the spot?  Haha.  Seriously.

Many milk manufacturers no longer use the RBST hormone that is used for growth in their milk...even generic brands are rBST free now. 

Besides...the hormone is not used to make a cow bigger..its used to increase their milk supply.

I honestly think that book was two women looking to make a profit based on a book for shock value. 

I am having a test this afternoon done for seafood allergies.

Honestly if you get a rash from pizza or breads...you could very well have celiac disease...and thasts something you would want to get checked out.  Its a simple blood test generally...then they do another test if your blood test winds up being positive.

 You could also just go on a gluten free diet and see if your symptoms improve...as well as lose weight. 

Hi!

 I have been MIA for awhile.  I have managed to stay binge free since I was on last!!  Yeah!!!

 However...I can feel myself starting to fall into a binge mode.  I haven't been strict on dieting (which has helped not binging)....however I am getting more strict now, I am tired, stressed and getting sick...which means I am at a higher risk for binging.   I tend to binge more often when I am worn out feeling.

I am hoping I can make it through this weekend alright. 

I would suggest first to get refitted for a bra, your breast size changes every 6 months.

I am a mother of two now at 26.  However ...my bbs are now a 36I...yes I...eek.  However all I can find is 38Hs so they don't fit right but it will do and it doesn't break the bank too much (I order them online through lane bryant (btw - check them out online they carry a nice array of sizes and they run sales often where its buy one get one for $1)). 

I didn't nurse my first...and was just a DDD after that pregnancy...however my second pregnancy I blew up...I was beyond a 38H...I just kept wearing that size though even though I was falling out because I couldn't find anything bigger for a good price.  I have been nursing my second one though now and I am back down to a nice 36I (in a 38H bra though)...I am hoping when I am done nursing that I will be down to an F, or G at least.  I think I will be extremely lucky if I ever get back down to a DDD. 

Consider yourself lucky to be able to shop at Victoria Secret still!!  I wish I could again.

I am 5'9"-10 and 199lbs and wear a size 16 pants, size 14 or L shirts.  I just had a baby in June though...so things are still tightening up.  I would say even at this same weight by Christmas I will be back in 14s. 

Even at 150lbs I was in size 10-12s.  A lot has to do with your hip structure. 

I am getting a tummy tuck eventually once we are done having kids...but its to get rid of the extra skin.  once down to my goal weight I am hoping it will be smaller even if I do still have to tuck it into my pants.

If you are not down to your ideal weight...then I wouldn't consider doing either a tummy tuck or liposuction.

Thats the bueaty of calorie count...it doesn't eliminate food groups...or tell you can't have certain foods.  You can eat ALL the food in your cupboards...you just have to spread it out.  Everything in moderation is fine. 

I personally have a hard time eating pasta as it doesn't make me feel full and carries a lot of calories...so I will make some and divide it up into indivual portion sizes that I know the exact calorie content of.  It helps me learn to see portion sizes too. 

Sounds like you are eating too little.  You need to have a minimum of 1200 calories...but that depends on your height and weight if you need more.

What is your age, height and weight? 

Everytime I tried to quit diet coke I gained weight.  I don't know why but I always did.   Stick with it...don't go back to it.  After you get through that inital weight gain...and within a month I was having less cravings, eating less sweets...I honestly think the diet coke made my appetite and cravings worse, even though i thought it was helping. 

When I first quit I switched to ice tea for awhile. 

I was at 242 when I started.  I just broke 200 this morning!!  So I guess I shouldn't really join your club but I wanted to say You Can Do It!!! 

My end goal is 155, I have a large frame also...honestly though I may stop at 160 because 150's is very thin for me.

Opps...now I am really confusing you.

Okay I didn't take in your lifestyle...that would put you up to 2150 a day...in order to lose 1.5 lbs a week...subtract 500 from that.  So 1600 is what you should be eating a day.  The 2150 number is if you do NOT want to lose weight...so you have to eat less than that.

And really 4lbs in 3 weeks is pretty good.  Thats about right.  You should lose weight at 1-2lbs per week.