MOLLY'S DIET RANTS! (ranting, raving, motivating & more)

RANTING BURNS CALORIES!

This is an open, ongoing, support-encourage-motivational-RANTING thread. Feel free to skip to the end, or spend days reading through all of this ...

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I have decided that "Diet" is a 4-letter word.

I find myself muttering and uttering the word around my house these days with loathing and vehemence previously reserved only for comments directed toward liberal politicians. In fact, I seem to be talking to myself a lot more these days .... sort of a running, sarcastic commentary on all the foods I can't eat, or on various other related topics. I wonder if there is a link between calorie-deprivation and Tourettes Syndrome? Grrrrrrrrr.....

I am now on Day 8 of the dreaded D-word. This is already the longest period of time that I have ever successfully remained on a diet. And I seem to be growing grouchier and feistier each day..... at least when I am alone and no one is around to hear my running rants. (My wonderful DH has heard some of my more memorable rants on the subject of broccolli and reports that I am hysterically funny when I am hungry!) I am counting carbs. I am counting calories. I am counting fat grams. Sheesh ... now my math anxiety is about to kick-in!

Mini Rant #1 .... what masochist decided that the serving size of cereal was anything less than 2 cups? Have you ever measured out 2/3 a cup of cereal? Or even a full cup? And placed it in a bowl? Those few little flakes and pieces just sit forlornly at the bottom of the bowl, shivering and lonely, even when we dribble on a few meager droplets of skim milk! Sheesh. Well, I can tell you that there is simply no way that my oversized body is going to be happy with that tiny amount of cereal ... so I have been eating TWO servings for breakfast. SIGH. And while the side of the box says that I can supplement the cereal with some fruit, they probably don't mean eat 45 cherries with your cereal -- much less 1/2 a watermelon, huh?

Mini Rant #2 .... Things NOT to say to someone who has told you that they have just started on a diet:

1.Good, you sure needed it.
2. It's about time.
3. Really? It doesn't look like it.
4. Again? Haven't we heard this before?
5. Gosh, how much weight do you need to lose?
6. What do you weigh? I've always wondered.
7. I never need to diet, I have a fast metabolism.
8. Really? I can eat all I want and never gain weight.
9. Is THAT why you are so grouchy?
10. I sure hope you plan to exercise a lot more.

AAAUGGH! All of these responses are just the thing to make me even grouchier .... so just smile and say something encouraging and supportive, ok? I will let you know how it is going.

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=^..^=  Molly 

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Is it time for yet another rant?

Why aren't there FATTER women on "The Biggest Loser?"  Do you have ANY idea how depressing and infuriating to realize that not only am I OLDER than the oldest female contestant, I am starting my diet more than 75 pounds HEAVIER than the largest female contestant!!!!  And, because of some health issues I have, my doctors won't even let me go WALKING until I lose "at least 40 pounds!" AAAAUUUUUGGGHHHHHHH!  (And how come no one is offering ME the chance to win $250,000 to be successful at dieting!?!?) 

(sigh) Maybe I should've just watched "Big Brother."

Does anyone else get frustrated by how long it takes for diets to work? I know, I know ... healthy, sustainable, long-term weight loss takes time .... but can I help that I am inpatient and want it to be faster? Yes, I realize that it took me 42  years to get in the condition that I'm in .... I just wish that life (ok, the dieting part of life) had a "fast forward" button!!!

Do any of you have pudgy, chubby toes? I do... hee hee hee. I noticed that earlier this evening as they were being attacked and nibbled by a pair of wayward kittens. Of course, as much as I hate to admit it ... I don't think I HAVE a body part that isn't pudgy and chubby ... except maybe my .... ummm.... EARLOBES!!! hee hee hee.

("Hey, dear .... do these earrings make my earlobes look fat?")

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=^..^= MOLLY (Have you had your rant today?)

He he he - you do make me laugh.  This thread has now become the first thing I read when I get to work in the morning, brightens my day right up!

Things which are bugging me about the d**t:

1) Coworkers who find it funny to tempt you with chocolate and cakes to see if your resolve will break. Really big joke this one. I think they are just jealous...

2) Catered buffet lunches in the office...why oh why can't they have fresh healthy foods on these things? And no, one measly can of diet coke between 10 doesn't count.

3)People who get offended when you turn down unhealthy food they offer you. No, I know you haven't poisoned it and you are a good cook...it's just got too many calories for me, so don't get narky.

4)People who say diets are bad for you just because they haven't got the will power to follow a healthy eating plan of their own and again, they're jealous.

and the biggest one (for today) is people who say "oh but you've lost so much that surely you must be stopping now."  Just because, for the first time EVER you're actually just about getting towards the same size as them and they don't like it...grrr.

Seriously though - loving the rants...please keep 'em up!

 KT xx.

(70lbs down 30lbs to go)

 

Pudgy toes? You mean you can actually see yours??? Boy aren't you the lucky one!! Don't ya just hate the new shoe styles, meant only for tiny feet on long, skinny legs? I swear, my first treat when I get to goal will be a pair of sexy high-heels!

Fat earlobes...yep, I've got 'em. Must have, or why else would I have so much trouble getting my earrings to stay in the pierced holes?? Those backs just keep falling off, or the wires slither out!

How about puffy fingers that reject having a ring slid onto them? So many lovely rings, all in skinny finger sizes. I have buy men's rings or go naked-fingered. Even my fake nails have to be customed fitted!!!

OK, everyone ... put a gold star on your calendar for today because (gasp!) I actually exercised today! WOO HOO! I have some pretty severe limitations which prevent my exercising very much (cardiac and neuropathy) ... but was feeling good today so I rode my bike (it's a trike) for 15 minutes!!! Sure, it was slow and level, but it was fun to wave at the mail man three times as I rode around my block. I also got to ringring my little bell (and toot my horn) at a neighbor mowing his lawn.... hee hee hee.  However, it is now over 90 degrees, yet again, so my exercising for the day is done ... but I was glad to get out and get moving!!

And let me add that my friends and neighbors are eternally grateful for the fact that I was NOT out there biking in a bra-style spandex top, with flapping flab. I was wearing knee-length navy shorts and a very modest red tank top. Personally, I doubt you will ever catch me doing the bare-midriff thing in public ... and definitely not weighing 350 pounds!!!!

MY DH came home from work last night and found me sprawled on the family room carpet, drenched in sweat and covered with curious kittens.  I assured him I was ok ... this was just the afternmath of doing sit-ups. "That's great!" he exclaimed, asking how many I did. "Just one!" was my response .... and we BOTH got the giggles over that! (He is so loving and supportive ...what a great guy!) We laughed about how I probably should've worked up to doing just one .... hee hee hee.

Do my toes look thinner yet?

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=^..^= MOLLY  (Add some spices to your life!)

Doing a virtual wave as we virtually pass each other on our bikes!  Nothing like excercising with friends!

On the "Can You Believe That' note, we went out to dinner with friends recently.  This woman has struggled with her weight for quite a while, since way before my health went into the toilet.  So I couldn't believe it when she asked me about having more kids.  Ummm... I had to have a hyster a year ago.  hmmm... what a morale boost, huh? 

Virtual wave as I pass y'all again on my virtual bike.

*grumbles*

The word diet is driving me and my fiancee' crazy! Im all about cutting calories. I am at 1100! Its so unhealthy I know but I wanna lose this 12 pounds! Can you believe it im 17! and freaking out about twelve punds! I weigh 152 and wanna be at my weight of 140. I was then I gained from depression.

 I hate the Diet word!

Ahhh, exercise apparel!!  Just another way for the fashion industry to make us larger ladies feel like... doodoo!!  I recently today my poor husband (long suffering man, he has to listen to me rant often) that I am not stopping my eating changes and working out until I look good in those clothes!!!

Of course, their sizes are insane, because I tried something on the other day.  It was in a size that I know fits me, because I have other things in that size.  It was INSANELY tight!!  Seriously, I can't exercise in a corset.  I could try, but I'd pass out.  So, basically, they have sized everything down, so when you put on "your" size, it'll be too small.  That'll keep you working and trying to get smaller alright!!

JERKS!!

Hmph!

Molly

I had an epiphamy today! (that alone should count as extra calories)

You asked if anyone else gets frustrated about how long it takes to lose. I AM FRUSTRATED!

So I thought about it. And I have the answer to understand the frustration. (Drum roll please)

"After the weight is gone, one has a tendency to remember better how long it took to lose even the smallest amount. And then is more motivated to stay on the new "lifestyle"! Who would ever want to go through it again?"

Okay, not shattering. But hopefully motivational.  

Beachit .... that IS inspirational!

OK, I am off to eat more zucchini!

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=^..^= MOLLY

rant for today is that STUPID "reality" show the biggest looser.  OK, this is NOT reality.  I don't find it inspiring or helpful.  They freaking work them to death... there was probally a cover-up when one of the contestants DIED duing all this exercise.  Further more they HAVE to be spiking these poor people's lettuce with drugs... probally speed or something to make them have the energy and lose this quickly.  NOBODY naturally looses this much weight in a week, NOBODY!  They probally pick the people they spike so they can create more drama.  Further more, now we all have yet another impossible standard to compare ourselves to.  It's not enough we have to get over the whole skinny model standard, but now, since we have let ourselves get fat (said in an authoritative knowing voice,) we should lose weigh quickly.....AAARRRGGGGHHH!

if it wasn't hard to lose weight, it wouldn't be such an acomplishment right? i can't wait to get to my  goal. oh the excitment of it all! not nearly as exciting if i had weighed it my whole life. and if i was naturally thin, i would not be here learning to treat my body better with good-for-me-food, and therefore improving the diets of my tottlers and baby as i learn! this is my positive outlook.

now my rant.

time of the month!

for three weeks straight i lose weight. in the fourth week i gain 3-5 lbs worth of water weight, and have to spend the whole week trying to make the bloat dissapear!why can't i lose the bloat plus the weight i would have lost on an average week. as though im not emotional enough!

Have you noticed that most of us who use oxygen are overweight? Then why is it that for the portable canisters they offer such short belts. And they don't have an extension either. You have to put two belts together and when you do that, it is obvious to observers that the belt is crying out, "This lady is FAT!"

New Rant in Progress!

So now that we are all motivated and losing, why does every accomplishment mean an entire new wardrobe???

The suit I bought at the beginning of the summer now takes extra holes drilled into my belt by a pair of scissors (God, my guardian angel, thank you for guiding the scissors and not having me require stitches AGAIN for attempting that stunt!!!) and while yes, a nice ego boost, when I look at how far I still have to go, why would I want to buy all new clothes in this size? Instead I am forced to look dumpy in my old, baggy tent clothes and have my boss make comments about how I can't expect my clothes to shrink with me, that I am going to have to do something to still look professional (was it really THAT bad????)

And why can't our clothes shrink with us????? Why can't I have some of those adjustable snaps like on baby clothes so that my clothes adjust for the several sizes that I will need in the next year???

CLOTHES!!!!

When dieting (heck, just when chubby) ... elastic waists can be your friend! Right now, I am pretty sure that I have clothes in at LEAST three different sizes ... and within each size, (depending on the brand), I have small, medium and larger "versions" or "sub-sizes" of each size! (So, in all actually, I think I have clothes in 9 different sizes .... LOL .... and some days I STILL can't find anything I want to wear!!!)

Don't even get me started on NBC's "The Biggest Loser" .... how in the heck do people lose 20-30 pounds in ONE WEEK!?!?  Please .... that cannot possibly be healthy or good for anyone .... and how the heck are the rest of us supposed to compete with that when our friends and families wonder -- out loud and in front of us -- why we can't lose weight "like that?!"

I see that these Diet Rants are no longer stickied ... so be sure and look for this thread if it seems to have wandered off ... we NEED these rants!!!

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=^..^=  MOLLY (have you had your rant today?)

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Just popping in for my morning chuckle

Weird cravings rant ....

OK, it is 1:00am and I am WIDE AWAKE, craving macaroni and cheese. REAL macaroni and cheese, not the made-from-a-box-stuff. This is pretty weird, since I don't think I have EVER craved that before now. Hmmm.... what weird diet phenomenon is THIS?

Yesterday, I had the weirdest craving for lemon or lime juice, and salt. (Hmmm.... a margarita craving? Tequila shots? This is new, too.)

Why can't I crave chocolate and ice cream like a NORMAL person???

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=^..^=  MOLLY (hand over the macaroni and cheese and nobody gets hurt)

 

Oh, Thank God...I'm Normal!!! I'm ACTUALLY NORMAL!!! I thought those stupid cravings for chocolate and such were Insane!!!

If you think the cravings are weird, wait till you experience Food Dreams!! I've awakened in the middle of the night still tasting a food I dreamed about...and feeling stuffed because I dreamed so much of it!!

What's REAL about any of the "reality" shows?? The Biggest Loser is the Worst of the Worst! Surely it takes weeks to tape a one week show...20 lbs lost in a week, yeah Right!!!!