Wellness

[smoochy]

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@Northray wrote:

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@Mz iMac wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

Wish they would invent something that helps you keep the weight off!  I can't tell you how many times I lost and regained this weight.  

@Northray   I thought that was what all those "dancing musical" commercials were promoting.  No?

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Oh, I don't know.  Are they (she asks hopefully)?  I thought those commercials for Ozempic and whatnot were for taking weight off.  Not keeping it off?  

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you will lose weight while taking the medication. You will keep it off by continuing to follow the low carb, low calorie, portion controlled eating habits you developed while on the med. Along with a daily exercise program. People who use these medications as a magic bullet and do nothing else to change their habits, will regain the weight. Most if not all of it. Ppl who have made significant lifestyle changes will experience an increased appetite after stopping the medication. But will already have healthy habits established to handle it. This is my understanding from speaking with my doctor,  pharmacist and researching.

[Northray]

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@smoochy wrote:

it's for your physician ( with your input) to determine whether being overweight is healthier for you than attempting to lose. There are many tools and options for losing and keeping weight off. For someone to state that it's better to be overweight and just accept it, is ridiculous. So many factors play into it- current health status, medical history, other things. I would not take the advice of an internet stranger. 

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It's not ridiculous though.  I've heard this from many physicians.  It's just an option.  And I'm open to all opinions and thoughts on the matter.  That's why I posted on an internet forum. No one is saying I have to follow their advice.  It's totally up to me.

The thing is that yo-you dieting puts a strain on your body.  And skin.  All that stretching and whatnot.

I do think I have to get my mind in order before I embark on another plan to lose weight.    

[Northray]

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@smoochy wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

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@Mz iMac wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

Wish they would invent something that helps you keep the weight off!  I can't tell you how many times I lost and regained this weight.  

@Northray   I thought that was what all those "dancing musical" commercials were promoting.  No?

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Oh, I don't know.  Are they (she asks hopefully)?  I thought those commercials for Ozempic and whatnot were for taking weight off.  Not keeping it off?  

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you will lose weight while taking the medication. You will keep it off by continuing to follow the low carb, low calorie, portion controlled eating habits you developed while on the med. Along with a daily exercise program. People who use these medications as a magic bullet and do nothing else to change their habits, will regain the weight. Most if not all of it. Ppl who have made significant lifestyle changes will experience an increased appetite after stopping the medication. But will already have healthy habits established to handle it. This is my understanding from speaking with my doctor,  pharmacist and researching.

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And that is the crux of the problem.  Like I said no one is to blame but myself.  

[Northray]

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@haddon9 wrote:

Don't be so hard on yourself.  It's winter and many suffer from the winter blahs....eating cheap carbs will make you gain and also temporarily help with those winter doldrums.

Just tell yourself that you can do it!  Set a plan.... remove junk from your kitchen, shop for healthy foods and decide when you will begin and just do it!

For me it's low carb eating.  I don't count calories but I do watch what I eat and stay away from bread, pasta, rice, sweets and any high carb food.

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You know.  I have to give this low-carb thing a try.  I'm a calorie counter, eating stuff in small portions so I don't feel deprived.  Maybe I just have to stop eating even a little bread, rice and the such.  It has worked for so many people.

You don't miss bread and crackers?

[smoochy]

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@Northray wrote:

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@smoochy wrote:

it's for your physician ( with your input) to determine whether being overweight is healthier for you than attempting to lose. There are many tools and options for losing and keeping weight off. For someone to state that it's better to be overweight and just accept it, is ridiculous. So many factors play into it- current health status, medical history, other things. I would not take the advice of an internet stranger. 

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It's not ridiculous though.  I've heard this from many physicians.  It's just an option.  And I'm open to all opinions and thoughts on the matter.  That's why I posted on an internet forum. No one is saying I have to follow their advice.  It's totally up to me.

The thing is that yo-you dieting puts a strain on your body.  And skin.  All that stretching and whatnot.

I do think I have to get my mind in order before I embark on another plan to lose weight.    

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yes that is one option. My issue is with someone here making such a statement as if it applies to everyone. When in fact it may not. 

[Northray]

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@branny wrote:

and I too. My new doc keeps talking about the generic ozempic that some pharmacist would mix together and I would inject it once a week. FOR LIFE. He is pushing this thing and I am not liking it. I've discussed the long term side affects that I am concerned with and he just shrugs his shoulders and says try it. 
I won't.

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For life?  See, I just don't think I could do injections.  Hate needles. 

[gtx]

@Northray  I know everybody is different, but what works for me is weighing every morning. If I am up a couple pounds, I cut back some that day. I eat everything in moderation. I do eat carbs. I don't suffer because I get to have the things I like. I count calories and keep a running tab everyday. 

[Northray]

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@gtx wrote:

@Northray  I know everybody is different, but what works for me is weighing every morning. If I am up a couple pounds, I cut back some that day. I eat everything in moderation. I do eat carbs. I don't suffer because I get to have the things I like. I count calories and keep a running tab everyday. 

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I was doing that in the beginning and then I got cocky and stopped.  For me, I just can't seem to accept that I cannot stop being disciplined.  I cannot stop doing the things that helped me get the weight off.   

[haddon9]

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@Northray wrote:

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@haddon9 wrote:

Don't be so hard on yourself.  It's winter and many suffer from the winter blahs....eating cheap carbs will make you gain and also temporarily help with those winter doldrums.

Just tell yourself that you can do it!  Set a plan.... remove junk from your kitchen, shop for healthy foods and decide when you will begin and just do it!

For me it's low carb eating.  I don't count calories but I do watch what I eat and stay away from bread, pasta, rice, sweets and any high carb food.

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You know.  I have to give this low-carb thing a try.  I'm a calorie counter, eating stuff in small portions so I don't feel deprived.  Maybe I just have to stop eating even a little bread, rice and the such.  It has worked for so many people.

You don't miss bread and crackers?

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@Northray I did at first.  After a week or so I didn't plus I felt like I had more energy which is important to me.  I can easily get tired & fatigued.

There are a lot of videos on YouTube about how to start a low carb (I never really went keto which is just a more extreme version) diet plus there are a lot of sites with great recipes.  There are some great dessert recipes too!

[Kachina624]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

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@Northray wrote:

Wish they would invent something that helps you keep the weight off!  I can't tell you how many times I lost and regained this weight.  

@Northray   I thought that was what all those "dancing musical" commercials were promoting.  No?

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@Those dancing commercials are selling a drug meant for ddiabetics.