Hungry!

Alsace Gal · ‎11-25-2014

6 weeks ago I had my Medicare Wellness check up.

When I was weighed I almost had heart failure!

I knew I put on weight since the loss of my dear twin last year, just not that much.

What did I do? I ate whatever I wanted for weeks, not constant eating or huge amounts.

About three weeks ago I felt horrible and knew I had to take control. Once I make my mind up, I'm all in.

I threw out sugar, flour, drinks except for water and instant coffee.

Processed foods prepared in the freezer, all went to the trash.

Canned foods-trashed because of the sodium content. Bread went out too.

My gift cards for the local donut shop, when I take My Reilley for a walk each morning near the donut shop, there's always homeless there and when I am asked for money, which I never have on my person, I offer to take them in and use my gift card so that they can have coffee and donuts, I love maple bars and donuts, and in my town these are the best.

I have lost 22 pounds in less than 3 weeks, by cutting out all the good stuff.

This morning after our walk, I was hungry, I mean hungry, hunger took me over.

My Reilley and I drove to Safeway and I purchased small salmon fillets and his favorite cut up watermelon.

By this time it's after 6:30 am, I drove to a McDonalds close by, drove in and asked for a fish sandwich, hold the cheese, please. Sorry mam we're only serving breakfast, you'll have to come back at 10:30.

I'm still hungry!🤤

BTW, all can foods which were still within the expiration date, I put out on a bench in the shopping center, where we walk.

cheriere · ‎12-01-2023

@Alsace Gal

It's always a bad feeling for me too whenever I've gained weight. However, it really sounds as though you're on the best possible track you could be. Congrats on your weight loss! 😃❤️❤️

I applaud you for being able to get rid of all the stuff that helps keep weight on. I've never been good at dieting. When I used to really exercise, I would always be starving afterwards too.

I watch that show on TLC with Dr. Now. He's a bariatric surgeon who helps people to lose weight. Of course he gives them a list of foods to avoid and limit their daily calorie intake to 1200.

His book shows them exercises to do, but that's mainly for those patients with zero stamina or bed bound. I've noticed he tells people who are mobile that the exercise is not going to help them reach their weight loss goal. That can only be achieved by cutting calories.

He's even mentioned that "grazing" throughout the day, which I'm guilty of, won't help to shrink the stomache.

But, it doesn't matter what time you eat as long as you're eating the right foods and don't go over the calorie limit for the day. It's a really interesting show. I've learned a lot about healthy eating.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I use a food scale religiously.

I don't wear stretchy pants b/c they give where you gain and you don't notice the change until you put on a pair of jeans.

I don't eat restaurant food at all.

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@Alsace Gal , I would love to know a few of the things you have been eating. 22 lbs in almost 3 weeks is fabulous! Congrats!

Alsace Gal · ‎11-25-2014

@cheriere wrote:
@Alsace Gal

It's always a bad feeling for me too whenever I've gained weight. However, it really sounds as though you're on the best possible track you could be. Congrats on your weight loss! 😃❤️❤️

I applaud you for being able to get rid of all the stuff that helps keep weight on. I've never been good at dieting. When I used to really exercise, I would always be starving afterwards too.

I watch that show on TLC with Dr. Now. He's a bariatric surgeon who helps people to lose weight. Of course he gives them a list of foods to avoid and limit their daily calorie intake to 1200.

His book shows them exercises to do, but that's mainly for those patients with zero stamina or bed bound. I've noticed he tells people who are mobile that the exercise is not going to help them reach their weight loss goal. That can only be achieved by cutting calories.

He's even mentioned that "grazing" throughout the day, which I'm guilty of, won't help to shrink the stomache.
But, it doesn't matter what time you eat as long as you're eating the right foods and don't go over the calorie limit for the day. It's a really interesting show. I've learned a lot about healthy eating.

@cheriere

It's a hard road to lose weight and to actually change the way you eat. I don't like diets, they seldom work for people and I don't believe in diet foods.

I have the original Weight Watchers book from the late sixties or early seventies, I do my best to follow it.

Exercise, at this moment I walk. I used to take part in long distant bicycle riding. I have always been short and my legs heavy, when I started biking, my legs changed, they became slim and toned! This was a long time ago.

I did watch a couple episodes of the show you mentioned, he does help so many.

I would love to have a tummy tuck, however, at my age, I won't be naked in front of anyone, except for a doctor.

If I had the money, I would have a lower face and neck lift.

Cheriere, the reason I lost that amount of weight is because I wasn't eating enough.

Alsace Gal · ‎11-25-2014

@SilleeMee wrote:
I use a food scale religiously.
I don't wear stretchy pants b/c they give where you gain and you don't notice the change until you put on a pair of jeans.
I don't eat restaurant food at all.

@SilleeMee

I love pants with stretch, they relieve some of my lower back pain.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

One of my closest friends just got home from having gastric sleeve surgery. We were both talking about the excess skin that will eventually happen to her. She is not looking forward to that but will be thrilled to lose the weight. She weighed in at close to 300 lbs and her goal is to go down to 150 but she said at least 20 to 30 pounds of that will be hanging skin after the weight loss is done. She's 65yo. I'm praying for her.

Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

@Alsace Gal Mr Reilly! What a cute name! I'm sure he is a loving companion!

Alsace Gal · ‎11-25-2014

@Tori3569

I lost it by not eating enough. I ate approximately 4 ounces of lean protein, salmon, and both lean ground beef and white meat chicken, but, both of those are very high in Cholesterol. You don want to do this. Don starve yourself.

I'm now following the original Weight Watchers diet plan from the sixties and seventies, with modifications.

No flour, sugars, salt and dairy. I use olive oil, at least 2 tablespoons a day so that my skin doesn't dry out and flake.

I love salmon, it's expensive, I have started eating canned tuna in water, by the best you can.
Thank you.
Fresh vegetables are excellent There's a Trader Joe's here and I buy their cut up vegetables and eat those. You can probably find them in any store.

You should see your primary care physician and ask for their suggestions.