Posts by jillybean1029

It's hard to publish research on something that has a lobbying group as powerful as corn does, behind it. So I think the science will be thin for the time being. From what I have read though, I think that it does mess with your metabolism, because fructose should go with fiber (ie fruit), and your system is looking for more food, leaving you hungry.

My mom gave it up and lost 20 pounds.

Eat portions like the Italians around you are, keep an eye on you waistband on you pants, and don't sweat it. When I was in Italy, there was no danger of packing on pounds. I was in Rome, so it was a hike to get to a bus stop or the subway, and anywhere beyond.

Watch out for those crazy drivers-- and enjoy all of the eye candy....

Weigh in for 1/18

SW 129

Current Weight 126

Have a nice weekend!

Talk to your doc- I am very hypothyroid, and I tried a couple of meds, but have only had luck with Synthyroid (I am not the only one who has had this problem.) Whichever one works for you, DO NOT let the pharmacy sub a generic. They tell you it's all the same, but that is not the case with Thyroid meds. Also remember, calcium, soy and millet can interfere with the meds functions, so don't over do those within four hours of your Thyroid med.

I have spent many many hours researching hypothyroidism-- and it seems that 10 pounds is "Thyroid weight". Anything other than that you will have to loose the old fashioned way-- but when you start feeling better, that is easier. Hypothyroidism has been a journey for me-- imagine being a runner who gradually gets to the point where you can barely get off the couch.

I done very well on a "zone" type diet-- eventually that type of diet led me to discover that I am probably Celiac as well (changing insurance right now-- won't be able to be tested for a few more weeks). Be aware that if your hypo is auto-immune, you may have other underlying conditions as- they tend to cluster together.

Probably waaaay more info than you want.

 Good Luck

Name: Jill

Age: 33

Start Weight: 131

Current Weight: 128

Goal Weight: 118

Height: 5'3 (if my hair is a little "fluffy")

All my weight is in my butt!!! I think I will need to do toning, too.

Current jean size: 10

Goal jean size: 6

Wow- you have a challenge, but not one you can't handle. Do you have a choice where you stay? Residence Inns have a good breakfast with things like oatmeal, eggs, and lots of fresh fruit. For dinner, you need to be a little more creative, but if it's restaurants, plan ahead the night before, but a salad with a chicken breast on top, dressing on the side is always a safe bet. Fresh fruit packs and travels well. Otherwise, there are all kinds of "just add water" whole grain breakfast options: A reasonable portion of whole grain cereal makes a good dinner, too.

Just a guess, but are you having wine with dinner? If you cut that out, a 5 am meeting with the treadmill might be easier.

GOOD LUCK!

I have a comment for loriklorik-

I am a chef who teaches and works revising hospital and nursing homes menus- I spend a lot of time with Register Dietitians- by far and away they are happy with any diet that gets people eating reasonable portions of healthy food.

Don't be such a grouch.

When I am sick, I try to just do a little of something that I like, such as walking.

Eat food that remembers it's mother. If it has more than 3-4 ingredients, you should rethink ingesting it.

Your fine. Depending on how strict your calories are, you may want to up your protein a little if you are feeling tired or hungry all the time. If you are eating fruit and veggie choices for your carbs, you feel fuller and the numbers stay in line.

You didn't mention if you are a vegetarian, because that's about where a lot of vegetarians should be.

I have seen lots of people (my husband and I both) loose weight while going through separtations (we separated from other people). You can do that part- it's a good place to focus your energies. otherwise;

• you both have a lot of stress in your life- even if you are not going to get back together, you should see a counselor for closure and for the kids.
• you talk about 11 years of marriage- if that's all you have, then maybe that was all there was- both of you may need more than that.
• Maybe your husbands deployment is a factor here?

good luck to you- I hope everything works out.