Posts by scarab8

When I was in Hong Kong I really enjoyed the local breakfast of congee, noodles, and dumplings. Dim sum was a great lunch as well. I had a harder time finding food to eat in the evenings though. I can't remember why. Anyhoo, my suggestion is to bring a box of powerbars. Just in case.

There are doritos too!! Yahoo!

I love the chips. I have had the pringles and ruffles light. Both were great and I have not had any negative reactions.

SW Jan 1: 153

EW Jan 31: 149.6

Total lost 3.4 lb

Much better than December's1.5 lbs.

Original Post by honesty46804:

 I have gained 30 lbs since having surgery to remove one of my ovaries a year ago.

 

After quitting all soda, drinking nothing but water, eating salads, leaving food on my plate, working out, etc. After 3 months of this I have gained 10 more lbs. It finally dawned on me that it could possibly be my hormones from the removal of my ovary. Of course it could also be the hypothyroidism that runs in my family.

So I made an appointment with a new doctor to see what was up. He pretty much told me I was lazy and unless I changed my entire lifestyle I would continue gaining weight and to get used it. He didn't even want to do any bloodwork!

Honestly,

I too gained significant weight after a surgery and when I asked my doc for diet pills she immediately sent me for blood work and found that I am a hypothyroid. I don't know about hormone issues related to ovaries, but I can comment on the hypo part.

Mary Shoman's book on Hypothyroidism has a check list of symptoms that could be helpful. There are many symptoms that you might have that you never equated to weight gain or possible hypothyroidism. It also addresses dealing with docs that are less than helpful.

You definitely need a new doc.  Are you on an HMO? Some HMO docs are notorious for not doing tests or giving referrals because it messes with their bottom line. If you are on an HMO, keep looking for a doc that will be more helpful. Ask any friends about their HMO docs.

If your not on an HMO, keep looking for another GP or go to an endocrinologist.

I saw that you just started on Calorie Count, start logging all your food intake, activity, and weight and print those our for a any new doc. Two weeks of hard data should help with your case.

If you still can't get someone to order a test, you may want to consider getting your TSH tested yourself. Most people have a TSH of 1. Normal range is .3-3.0, The higher the number the WORSE you thyroid is functioning. Some docs and testing facilities believe the old range that went up to 5.0, but if you're having symptoms and are between 3.0 and 5.0 you should still be treated.

Good luck!

This is Mary Shomon's website: http://thyroid.about.com/

Wow Cool, you're doing great!

I'm down two for the week. Looks like eight for the month. 18 pounds to go.

I hope all are well. Remember the good thing about trying to lose weight or eat healthy is if you mess up you get to start over everyday. Good luck to all!

Sounds like everyone's in good spirits and doing well. Cool- don't sweat not losing for a week. Our bodies do crazy things with food and water.

I'm down one for the week. Twenty to go!!

I usually end up between 40 and 50 percent. I shoot for 30 fat 30 protein and 40 carbs, but I usually end up at 30/20/50.

Hey, It sounds like people have answered your question, but I thought I would chime in.  My question is why do you want your metabolism checked? Do you have symptoms of hypo or hyper thyroidism? These would be consistent weight gain/loss, body aches, joint pain, headaches, tired all the time, etc.

I had asked my doctor for diet pills because no matter what I did I just kept gaining weight. She sent me for a blood test to check my metabolism and we found that I have hypothyroidism. I don't know why your doctor would not be able to do this test because people of all ages have thyroid problems. Unless of course this is not the test your were looking for and thus my reply is moot.

Good luck!

Along the same lines, yesterday on Good Morning America, they had a short piece on the key to losing weight. And the answer is... keeping a food diary and being accountable for what you're eating. I can't remember if they mentioned how many calories one should eat, but I don't think so. I guess we at CC are on the right track according to GMA!

I usually let my cravings fester around for awhile and then I treat myself. When I do treat myself I work it into my calories for the day and enjoy every single bite.

I find cravings much easier to control- binges on the other hand I need help with. I was introduced to deep fried jalapeño slices this weekend. Dynamite! I just couldn't NOT eat them, over and over.

WTG sexyc!

I'm down 2.8 for the week.

Hey there,  I also have high cholesterol and love eggs especially the yolk. My doctor told me that the biggest factors in having high cholesterol are genetics and weight. While I should watch the amount of cholesterol in my diet, it would be better if I lost 10% of my body weight.

So, in my case I have begun eating egg beaters. It's low cal and high protein and can make a nice omelet. However, every once and awhile I have a couple of eggs. It is rare because that little yolk is really high in calories and cholesterol which means I have to cut out something later.

The RDA for cholesterol is 300 mg per day and one egg has 200-250. I don't think it will hurt you to have a couple each week, but I'm not a doctor and that's who you should really ask.

Hey Lady,  Are you tracking your calories? Pasta has so many calories and if your eating it twice a day I think that's your problem. I love pasta myself and have had to cut it down. Now I eat lots of salad with oil and vinegar dressing (very little oil) to fill me up and then some lean protein to go with it. Ironically, eating less calories costs you more money. It's just wrong! Good luck with your new situation and job.

It sounds like I really fit in with this group. I have about 28 pounds left to my goal and I also try for 1200-1500 calories a day. I'm a first time joiner, so what do you do in one of these groups?

Twink- I'm glad I could remind you to take your Benefiber.