Posts by betterbe

Yesterday's weight:  288.2

Today's weight:    287.2

Goal :    265 lbs by April 2009

Ult. Goal:  145

I am 4'11

I started CC two years ago.  Then I was over 350 lbs.  I hope to get back on the wagon and lose those pounds by communicating with others.  So here I am.

The above is what I wrote a few months ago....now I have reached my Ult. Goal!!!!!   I must move on to another goal.  Let me see, I am so excited I don't know where to go (smile)....God has been so good to me.

I now have a goal to reach 225.   If I reach that goal, I might treat myself by having my husband take me on a vacation!  You know what that means...New Clothes.

Last time I was at 287.2 lbs.

Today's weight: 226.0 lbs.

Short Term Goal: 220 lbs. by Nov. 14

Ult. Goal:175 lbs.

Until you can find someone (therapist) to talk to, continue to use us as a sounding board.  Also, write your feelings in your journal.   Journals help one to let things out that normally builds up. 

Set small simple goals.  Like, I want to lose 150 lbs.  It is not going to happen all in one week....shucks not even all in 3 months.  So, I will set a 5 lb weight lost goal for the month.  Hmmm more realistic!!  Goals that you know that you can accomplish will help you to feel better plus will not set you up for failure.

Make a routine for yourself that includes a "beauty time".  Every night try out different make ups, hair styles, special bath soaps, etc.   and buy yourself nice sleepwear.  By morning time you are sooo into this .... you will feel pretty and more confident.

Peel the potatoe, dice them (like in 3 parts), put them in a small bowl of water..and pop them in them in the microwave for a few minutes (it is according to how large your potatoe is).

you have some good concerns...however, this is a difficult time to try to lose weight or to keep extra weight off.

When you check your menus...always pick high protein foods (mostly meats, peanut butter,etc), low fat foods (low fat milk, etc.), stick with fruits for desserts, and low cal drinks.  Anything that looks like is floating in butter...send it back and ask for something else.  Use the calorie counter to pick the foods that is on the hospital menu.

IV fluids will put extra weight on you, but is necessary for you treatment.  However, if you hold body fluid very easily, make sure you speak to your doctor about diuretics (fluid pills).

Though water is very important, you all are correct in that one can take in too much water.   If you have a health problem which causes you to retain fluid then too much water can be difficulty to get rid of.  Those that have heart or kidney problems should consult their physician about the amount of fluid that should be consumed.  Also, a great indication of need for increase in fluids is if one's urine is a dark yellow with a strong odor to it - then the body is dehydrated.  If the skin has poor skin turgor and is extreamly dry, one might want to look at his or her fluid intake.  Fluids can be obtained from foods, popiciles, juices, etc.  Adequate intake is often indicated by the great desire for that Drink of something.

Of course, all fluids are not created equally (smile), in that caffeinated drinks have been known to cause diuresis (out-pouring of fluid) but it has been recorded to contribute to uterine fibroids, headaches, nervousness, increased heart rate and a vairety of other medical problems.

My favorite food......Ice Cream...Hmmmmm!  However, it will not hurt my feelings at all if I have cookies and milk around on a daily.  I'm sorry I forgot myself,  now I must focus!  I was about ready to run to the store for ice cream and cookies (smile).