Cate in NZ Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Lesley, I didn't take any offence at all at your comments re exercise, can't see any reason why I should We're all doing what we can in whatever way we can to be healthy and happy. I do get irritated by the diet industry though, and all the media messages with stick thin celebs. I've posted before that I've been concerned by my 12 yr old daughter worrying about her weight. She's very slim, but getting odd messages from her school friends and magazines. She's told me today that her New Years Resolution is to stop eating sweets and chocolate. Yeah, right, her and me both, and I don't see it lasting, but why is that her choice of resolution? (I suggested keeping her bedroom tidy as an alternative ). So I think the diet thing just hit a raw nerve (I'm a quivering mass of them right now- a whole other story which I'm not boring anyone with). I fret about my weight as much as everyone else, mutter about wanting to lose 3 stone, and so on. I'm fine, a healthy weight for my height, and fit for my age, so I get so cross with myself for worrying about it, but then the jeans start feeling tight (like now ) and I'm very illogically stressed, I think because I worry about going back to being overweight. Absolutely ridiculous. I wish you all well with your weight loss plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Okay folks I reckon it's go for it day for me, family celbrations over, trying to get back to normal for return to work on Wednesday Isn't it bizarre how we celebrate with food that can make us feel sad later, I mean chocolate, cakes etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Isn't it bizarre how we celebrate with food that can make us feel sad later, I mean chocolate, cakes etc That is so true. We go out for meals when people leave work, for Birthdays, for Christmas ........ Chocolate, biscuits and cakes are offered to me everywhere. I can't say no when they are there in front of me I'm not struggling with my weight, just trying to eat healthily and excercise more. I do a fitness DVD every morning I can make myself, probably on average 3-4 times a week. I find it easier to fit in than going out to somewhere like the gym where you have to get changed etc. I do it in the mornings as after work I'm too tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 What would you do if your partner was overweight, had put on a stone in the last few years, but did not see it as a problem? He is like a ticking time bomb for when he is older for heart disease etc. He eats a lot of bread, fat, sugar and meat, but very little fruit/veg and doesn't really excercise. He is very strong-willed and ignores other people if he thinks he is right! We live together so I can cook healthier stuff that he likes, when I cook. His Mum and one or two friends are concerned too. I've tried to be very subtle as I don't want to hurt his feelings. I think the way forward is to go ultra healthy myself and tell him random facts, if it is not directed at him he may take it on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 It's very difficult as some of us know only too well - you have to want to do it for yourself If he doesn't see it as a problem then he won't want to change anything. You could try as you say, to follow a healthy eating plan yourself and not make a big issue out of it. Introduce as much fruit and veg as you can without causing WW3. Do you or any friends have high blood pressure or high cholesterol problems? - you could say you are trying to make small changes because you don't want to end up with problems like XXXXX. Best of Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 There is no such a thing as bad food You can eat whatever you like All you have to do is regulate the quantities. It used to make me very miserable when I needed to lose weight, which was most of the time, and I felt very guilty if there was even a bar of chocolate in the house. I LOVE CHOCOLATE I buy only the best chocolates now and treat myself every day to one or two of them. I find that gives me even more pleasure than a huge box of ordinary chocs. Since I have started eating sensible quantities of the 'naughty' foods and increased 'healthy' foods I have reduced to a healthy weight and maintained it for the last two years. I think it is important to treat yourself for good eating behaviour every day, I also get much more pleasure from my 'treats'. Just like chickens really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Well - I started today with a 15 minute session on my walker / skier machine. Then worked hard on my garden and ate well all day - hooray! Long may it last Work will be interesting tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I did the same thing Jackie and plan to stick with it this time, Jeff and I ate lots of fruit and veg instead of the usual crisps and chocolate........ We both weighed ourselves this morning and worked out our BMI I need to lose a 1 stone 4 pounds and Jeff needs to lose 3 stone so we have a long way to go to get back to being healthy again but we will take it slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Have you tried telling him your fears and concerns as graphically as you feel them. I know that sounds scary but if your worrying over his health then that might be the key to getting him to listen to you. My LSH thinks half the things I do are potty but he joins in because he knows I am trying my best to protect us all by providing a good diet. Might be the right tack for you, obviusly I don't know your OH so please ignore if not right for you, just thinking out loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 Did anyone else see the programme on Ch 5 called 'Larger than Life'? - if that doesn't make me start eating healthily then nothing will Quite a stomach churner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Sounds interesting Lesley I missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I've recorded it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I watched it Lesley and felt physically sick, needless to say I am sticking to the healthy eating plan and doing well, walked for 20 mins this morning and will do the same tonight, I don't want to become part of the settee..... How is everybody else doing hope it is going well, found that porridge with fresh raspberries for breakfast keeps the hunger pangs away till lunch so haven't been snacking mid-morning..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Lesley wrote: Did anyone else see the programme on Ch 5 called 'Larger than Life'?. Was that a horror movie or what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Sounds horrific! Can't get channel 5 in Banbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaS Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hello all. Just catching up. It sounds like it was good to miss the programme on C5 recently Well - all the bad food has not gone from this house - but I'm off to the gym tomorrow morning for the first time this year (er, since before Christmas..). It's good to know that we have a good support group (and a damn site cheaper than joining WW or some such organisation). Re husband's and eating - I'm not sure that you can do much - except very gentle encouragement. At the end of the day, until they recognise that they need to lose weight or get fit, they will not do anything about it. I know from experience because my (relatively young) hubbie was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes two years ago - and spent the first year exercising and dieting - and then lost interest and did nothing last year. I couldn't make him - but he's now decided that he needs to do something about it - so I can encourage him again. Until recently his ears were closed to any discussion on the subject - which is upsetting when I know his health is being impacted so much more due to his disease. Hey ho, back to work... Cheers all. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Well done all those hwo have started already - I'm still eating one of my Birthday presents I am going back to swimming tomorrow morning after a break of 3 years - I tried a couple of times but my knee just felt as if it was coming apart I think it is a bit more stable now though. Keep posting - it is inspirational and I will join you soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Try soaking porridge oats in enough water to cover, over night and then adding chopped fresh fruit. Bit like porrdge but not as gloopy and no waiting for it to cool enough to eat. Also very good if you are cutrting down on dairy, as it's quite creamy without and milk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaS Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 That would be very low GI too - so well worth considering. I had porridge this morning. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Donna, I'm sure that you're already aware that GI diet is very good for diabetes, all that regulating blood sugars is exactly what needs to be achieved with diabetic control. So if you were to start incorporating some of the GI ideas into your everday diet you might be able to help your husband without him realising it. And the good news is that chocolate (preferably plain rather than milk) is a moderate GI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaS Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 [Make note to self] Must buy more plain chocolate. Just come back from the gym - 40 mins cardio and I am feeling very virtuous All I have to do now is keep away from food! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well done Donna, I have just got back from my 20 min. power walk and feel knackered................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well done everyone! Does anyone else enjoy porridge, but then feel as if stomach is hollow before lunchtime? I think my metabolism is maybe not too bad, and to eat healthily (& remove say one stone of Eglu bum!) I probably need to eat elevenses. Yesterday, I had porridge at 7ish but then had to have proper lunch at 11.15 at work! However, I kept it healthy by having fruit in the after noon (when I was tempted by gimme lotsa chocolate NOW thoughts) & then enjoyed evening meal, only one course! I think I naturally need to eat little & often (we probably are natural grazers in that respect) so I think to have 3 good healthy meals ON TIME, plus 2 fruit snacks, is far better than trying to do less and then having the "I need & crave sugar right now" which then leads to the eating of whole family pack of something unsuitable which was supposed to last a week for a family of 6. OK, I know the theory, but I have done that a lot, esp. about 4pm when the children were little! So, I know that's my weakness. My mother is diabetic, late onset but the full blown thing, unusually in the menopausal age it was not caused by obesity, she was only 9st and tall beforehand. But, I think that is an incentive to me to look after my body & recognise that I probably have diabetic tendancies! Best wishes everyone, enjoy your food, and keep to that healthy balance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I'm like that too Sheila, and need to eat little and often. I have heard that it stimulates your metabolism and burns fat/calories quicker. We have either porridge (made with organic milk and oats) or Special K with fresh berries for brekkie, I am usually hungry again by lunchtime at 12, when I pop home and have my main meal of the day - often salad with fish. The I just have a snack of cereals of toast in the evening. My main downfall is biscuits at work - we have oads of them! Went to Tesco last night and they are doing a BOGOF offer on Go Ahead 'crisps', which are like rice snacks. Bags of four packs in either chicken and herb or sweet chilli flavour - they really are very nice, and Rosie likes them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I think you're right Sheila. The secret to all of this is to curb our desire for unnatural foods. I have tried Gillian McKeith's recipes, but I don't enjoy most of them. (I don't like her much but her attitudes to foodstuffs are very good). I have just watched her New Year programme which listed the top 12 bad things in our diets. I am pleased that I don't indulge in most of them but it renewed my drive to improve the family's diet even further. Over the summer I found a book about 'fat-burner' foods and have found that quite interesting. It is based on a really healthy home-made soup, supplemented with fruit or vegetables and alternates 2 weeks on a strict diet with 2 weeks eating more normally. The writer says you can keep this up for as long as you like and will probably lose a stone a month. I like it because you can eat as much fruit or vegetables as you like, so can graze and nibble if you need to. I don't think the 'only an hour and half to go till I can eat something' approach is very helpful. The stress of it makes you more inclined to fail. I have a mountain of weight to lose, probably more than anyone else, but I am feeling more positive about doing it this year. Just got to get going . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
