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Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!!! Earlier today on gnat824's journal, I wrote this, discussing the fact that quick fixes don't work. To lose weight and keep it off you have to make a commitment and a lifestyle Change. "I told my neighbor yesterday that I was so happy I've lost 2 of the lbs I put back on over Christmas. (She's the one who's considering bariatric surgery and has gained about 70 lbs in the last year.) What she said to me was, "How can you be happy about only losing 2 lbs since Christmas? I'd go CRAZY if I was only losing that much!" I was flummoxed. What do you say to that? Basically, she wants to go to sleep and wake up skinny. It's like talking to a wall. I don't even try anymore." That same neighbor (she lives in the mother-in-law apt on the end of my house) just called me to ask if I would put her on a healthy diet and cook for her. I had offered to do that awhile back when I was still trying to help. It's like a 180° turn since yesterday. I wonder what clicked?
Diet Calendar Entries for 31 January 2012:
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1776 kcal
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Fat: 73.11g | Prot: 50.11g | Carb: 231.92g.
Breakfast: Diet Cranberry Juice, Truvia, Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Scrambled Egg, Almond Milk, Coffee. Lunch: Uncle Ben's Brown Rice, Curried Red Lentil Soup, Pictsweet Deluxe Baby Broccoli Florets. Dinner: Great Value Frozen Sliced Peaches, Egg, Unsweetened Almond Milk, Smart Balance, Canola Oil, Gluten Free Bisquick. Snacks/Other: Pictsweet Deluxe Baby Broccoli Florets , Swanson 100% Fat Free Chicken Broth (33% Less Sodium), Pistachios. more...
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2440 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 15 hours and 30 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 30 minutes. more...
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I just saw your earlier post about your son paying your rent - how wonderful and what a lovely son.
31 Jan 12 by member: sarahsmum
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I have had so many people ask what am I doing, how am I doing it etc. they want/need to loose loads of weight. I give them time, enthusiasm, energy, and as much information as they can handle....they head off all fired up ready to transform themselves.....they last til lunchtime then it's straight back to the old habbits....The next time they see me I have lost another 10lbs and they have gained!!! The only person who can ever really help, is the one who's hand holds the spoon that feeds the face! That may sound harsh, but it almost sounds like she wants you to do it for her, that way she'll have someone to blame when it doesn't work......70lbs in a year is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with....and she has to be the one to face upto it.
31 Jan 12 by member: Di Happy
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Ok, lady, I just got caught up with your journals...what a wonderful week you are having!!!! Awesome news about the rent...and although you are going to have to get that gall bladder taken care of, at least you have not had anymore attacks! So glad that you are doing better. Love you, my sweet friend!!! BIG, BIG HUGS!!!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3 Oh, and I am so happy for your 2 pounds!! You go girlfriend!!! lol
31 Jan 12 by member: ctlss
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Is, I have two lovely sons and a lovely daughter. They actually LIKE me. LOL!!! Although the boys have always thought I was a hypochondriac. I used to worry about it but my Dr.s always said, "If there's actually something wrong, you're not a hypochondriac." Of course now I know it's been celiacs all my life and a lot of the damage is being reversed. I don't know if they will ever see me as mentally healthy though. :-) I'm a batty old bat. LOL! Anyway, yes, my children are wonderful!
31 Jan 12 by member: Johanne
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Di, I don't actually expect my neighbor to learn much. And yes, she wants me to do all the work. I'm hoping if she gets a jump start, loses a bunch in the beginning and learns that eating this way is not so horrid, she may keep it up, or maybe learn something. If not, she can't blame it on me because she will have to face the fact that she ate stuff I didn't give her. She's my DIL's cousin, so I really can't say no. Also, if she fails, she will simply have the bariatric surgery. The insurance company is making her wait 6 months for it. Then she'll find out what REALLY restricted eating is.
31 Jan 12 by member: Johanne
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Stef, I just realized, it's actually closer to 4 lbs and I'm hoping for another this week. I'm ecstatic about ANY loss. I don't really care how long this takes me. It's an interesting journey. I've learned LOTS. And, if nothing else, I've learned how to maintain and not regain. That in itself is a victory as those of us who have been fighting the fight for a long time know. Love you too Stef. One of these days we'll have to get together and exchange REAL hugs. XOX
31 Jan 12 by member: Johanne
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Good lord! I just looked at the temperature and it's 65° out there again today. I'm expecting all hell to break loose any time now. When we're digging out of 3 ft of snow in a few weeks we won't be any kind of ready for it. I haven't put on my actual winter coat yet all winter.
31 Jan 12 by member: Johanne
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AWesome on the almost 4 pounds...and I would not cook for this person.
I would give her idea and recipes..she needs to learn as we all have what it takes to really work hard...if you do it for her and she eats
other foods not on the list and what you have cooked for her..she will
blame you for not losing..Just saying...been there..Love ya dear...:O)
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I know Bren. The problem is, she's DIL's family and she already discussed it with DIL before she called me. If I don't, the whole family will blame me. LOL! I don't mind, and I don't figure it will last more than a week or two. She WILL NOT do it for herself. She's already let everyone know that. And, I know she won't be happy with what I give her even though I'm tailoring it to her and not to me. I know she won't eat what I eat. She's already let me know, many times, over the last few years that she "COULDN'T" eat the stuff I do. If she blames me I really don't care. She already blames me for giving her the weight I lost in the first place! LOL. It's almost the exact same amount. Love you too! (I plan to cook it in large batches and freeze it, as I do for myself. It just amounts to putting a crock pot to simmer a couple of times a week.)
31 Jan 12 by member: Johanne
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I don't think the family will blame you at all, you didn't put the weight on her, she did that herself, quite frankly she has to do this, as they say no one can do it for you. Also you have done a fantastic job with your adult children you are a big part of who they have grown into, bringing up children is the hardest job in the world so doing a great job as you have is something to be very proud of, you are very blessed.
01 Feb 12 by member: Yvonne19
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Yvonne, thank you. I AM blessed and I know that. I haven't been on today, but I'll check into your and all my buddies journals tomorrow. G'night and Hugs!
01 Feb 12 by member: Johanne
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