dietgirl
07-18-2002, 08:06 PM
HELLO TO ALL WENT TO THE DOCTOR TODAY AND HE SAID IF YOU WANT TO LOSS THE WEIGHT DON'T DIET THAY DONT WORK START OUT SLOW WITH A WALK EVERY MORNING EARLY IF YOU CAN AND TAKE OUT 200 CALORIES EACH DAY FOR 3YRS.YES I SAID 3YRS. AND YOU WILL LOSS THE WEIGHT.HE ASK ME HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO LOSS AND I SAID WELL I WOULD LIKE TO GET DOWN TO 150PDS. AND HE SAID HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT WILL TAKE YOU TO LOSS THAT MUCH AND I SAID ONE YEAR AND HE SAID NO WAY YOU WOULD HAVE TO WALK 10 MILES A DAY TO LOSS THAT AND IT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN SO HE TOLD ME TO TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME AND DONT THANK DIET THANK HEALTH EATING SO I AM GOING TO START TOMORROW WITH A WALK OF 2MILES AND WATCH WHAT I EAT GOING TO CUT OUT THE 200 CALORIES EACH DAY I HAVE TO WRITE DOWN THE FOOD I AM EATING HE TOLD ME TO READ READ THE LABLES AND HE WOULD HELP ME IF I HELPED MY SELF BUT HE SAID I NEED TO SEE YOU ONCE A MONTH AND WILL KEEP TRACK OF YOU AND SEE HOW YOU ARE DOING HE SAID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DO IT NO USE TO WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS WILL I KNOW I NEED TO DO IT SO I AM GOING TO START TOMORROW MORNING AND TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME AND HOPE ALL GOES WELL WHEN I SEE HIM AUG.15, I HAVE A APPT. WITH HIM HE SAID I WILL KNOW IF YOU ARE DOING IT WHAT I SAID TO DO CUT OUT THE CALORIES 200 EACH DAY OF SOME TYPE OF FOOD AND THEM HOPE FOR THE LOSS SO PLEASE I HOPE I HAVE HELP OUT SOME OF YOU ALL I KNOW WE ARE IN THIS ALL TOGETHER . GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST FOR ALL THAT READ THIS POST
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robertl
07-18-2002, 09:16 PM
Dietgirl -
Try not to be upset or dejected. My Doctor said the same thing. He wanted to see me each month to make sure I was staying on the program, and guess what!?! After 3 visits (months) this last time he said I'm doing so well that he wants to now see me in 2 months! I was very excited to hear that, AND it motivated me to continue. I started out walking for 20 minutes becuase that was all I could. Last Sunday I walked 8 miles, yes 8.
Stick with it and keep the exercise up. Challenge yourself each week to increase how long or how fast you walk. At 200 calories less, exercise will be more of a factor in your weight loss. So keep with your program whatever you decide it to be, and good luck! It's fantastic you've decided to start.
Try not to be upset or dejected. My Doctor said the same thing. He wanted to see me each month to make sure I was staying on the program, and guess what!?! After 3 visits (months) this last time he said I'm doing so well that he wants to now see me in 2 months! I was very excited to hear that, AND it motivated me to continue. I started out walking for 20 minutes becuase that was all I could. Last Sunday I walked 8 miles, yes 8.
Stick with it and keep the exercise up. Challenge yourself each week to increase how long or how fast you walk. At 200 calories less, exercise will be more of a factor in your weight loss. So keep with your program whatever you decide it to be, and good luck! It's fantastic you've decided to start.
rhody
07-18-2002, 11:14 PM
I don't know any doctors that really understand diet and nutrition. I feel that it's more than calories that makes the difference. It's the type of food that we eat. I hope that you have a good doctor, although.... I hope he didn't get you discouraged.
I found that this works. It's so simple. Try eating natural foods and exercise about three hours a week. You can either walk or run with this exercise. Natural foods are the foods that are not processed. I follow a low meat diet; however some eat a lot more meat. There's so many different opinions on this.
I lost about 25 pounds somewhere nearly 18 years ago, and have kept it off. I'm the same weight (or nearly so) as when I was a teenager. I don't look like the typical American "couch potato" adult. There is a solution and it can be done, but it involves a complete lifestyle change.
In my opinion, to be successful you only have to achieve small goals each year. You don't have to reach the final goal; just enjoy the journey. If you lose say 20 pounds in a year, and are more healthy and fit, then you are successful.
The benefits are more than just looking good. Improved lifestyles, which include not smoking, can greatly contribute to the reduction of cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
I found that this works. It's so simple. Try eating natural foods and exercise about three hours a week. You can either walk or run with this exercise. Natural foods are the foods that are not processed. I follow a low meat diet; however some eat a lot more meat. There's so many different opinions on this.
I lost about 25 pounds somewhere nearly 18 years ago, and have kept it off. I'm the same weight (or nearly so) as when I was a teenager. I don't look like the typical American "couch potato" adult. There is a solution and it can be done, but it involves a complete lifestyle change.
In my opinion, to be successful you only have to achieve small goals each year. You don't have to reach the final goal; just enjoy the journey. If you lose say 20 pounds in a year, and are more healthy and fit, then you are successful.
The benefits are more than just looking good. Improved lifestyles, which include not smoking, can greatly contribute to the reduction of cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
dietgirl
07-19-2002, 09:14 AM
thanks so much today i walked 6/10 of a mile i know dont sound like much but it is a start and it did start to rain that is why i walked that much but anyway i am going to do this for me no one else but me i dont want to wake up one morning and find i have done nothing but eat my way to the grave but anyway yes i do have a good doctor i know he is looking out for my health so that is very important so i will go now time for breakfast i am going to have 2 eggs,and 1cup of fruit and coffee and drink my water today so bye for now and thanks for the kind words. god bless you all and lets all keep it up. bye for now
AshLin
07-19-2002, 01:15 PM
Hi dietgirl,
I think it is fantastic that you are ready for this lifestyle change, we are all here to support you and help in any way we can. I also have made that lifestyle change starting about 10 weeks ago. I have lost 12 pounds so far.. and 3 dress sizes. I lose about 1.5lbs a week. I am pretty strict on myself.. especially what I put in my mouth. I have been using fitday.com to help me track my calories, carbs, protein, and fat. It is really easy to use.. and keeps you on track. I also walk 3 miles a day, and during the weekend I will play tennis, ride my bike, or kayak. It's funny.. I have been having a lot of fun doing all this.. it feels so good. I know you can reach your goal. Stay focused, and keep your will power strong.. reward yourself with new clothes when you lose some.. it really helps boost you self confidence. Much love to ya girl..
Ash
[This message has been edited by AshLin (edited 07-19-2002).]
I think it is fantastic that you are ready for this lifestyle change, we are all here to support you and help in any way we can. I also have made that lifestyle change starting about 10 weeks ago. I have lost 12 pounds so far.. and 3 dress sizes. I lose about 1.5lbs a week. I am pretty strict on myself.. especially what I put in my mouth. I have been using fitday.com to help me track my calories, carbs, protein, and fat. It is really easy to use.. and keeps you on track. I also walk 3 miles a day, and during the weekend I will play tennis, ride my bike, or kayak. It's funny.. I have been having a lot of fun doing all this.. it feels so good. I know you can reach your goal. Stay focused, and keep your will power strong.. reward yourself with new clothes when you lose some.. it really helps boost you self confidence. Much love to ya girl..
Ash
[This message has been edited by AshLin (edited 07-19-2002).]
dietgirl
07-19-2002, 04:27 PM
THANKS SO MUCH ASH NICE OF YOU TO HELP ME OUT I AM GOING TO DO THIS ONE DAY AT A TIME BABY STEP BABY STEP THAT WHAT IT TAKES WE WILL DO IT FOR SURE I AM DOING MY BEST AND I AM GOING TO GO SEE THE SITE THAT YOU TOLD ME ABOUT AND SEE HOW MUCH I HAVE DONE TODAY WITH WHAT I HAVE ATE THANKS AGAIN AND GOD BLESS
justink80
07-19-2002, 06:25 PM
Of course I don't know the whole situation, but 3 years sounds excessively long for a weight loss program. I think you'll find that the weight will come off long before 3 years; of course, I don't know the state of your health and weight.
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dietgirl
07-19-2002, 09:53 PM
OKEY PEOPLE HERE WE GO THIS IS WHAT I HAD TODAY TO EAT FOR BREAKFAST I HAD 2 EGGS,PEACH,COFFEE, AND FOR A SNACK A PROTEIN BAR,AND WATER,LUNCH I HAD VEG.SOUP,2 1/2OZ.CHEESE,AND WATER,DINNER I HAD 6OZ.STEAK,GREENS,AND ICE TEA,AND A BANANA PROTEIN PUDDING I DONT KNOW HOW MANY CALS.FOR THE STEAK BUT THE OTHER FOODS ADDED UP TO 1125CAL.AND I HAVE TO FINISH MY WATER FOR TONIGHT A TOTAL OF 64OZ.OF WATER SO I FEEL I DID GOOD TODAY JUST GOING TO TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME O YELL WALKED 6/10 OF A MILE TODAY BUT IT RAIN SO THAT IS ALL I COULD DO TODAY BUT TOMORROW HOPE TO WALK 2 MILES SO BYE FOR NOW AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL THAT READ THIS POST .
rhody
07-19-2002, 11:35 PM
justink80,
It took me about 2 years to lose about 25 pounds. I'd lose some weight, and then level off for weeks. I found with the yo-yo syndrome, that your body really makes an effort for you to gain the weight back. Sometimes, you'll gain back a pound or two. It takes a commitment. So, the three years that the doctor said doesn't surprise me.
But some people can lose lots more weight in a short time - which is probably what you may have experienced or know people who have experienced this. I know that I couldn't. I really didn't like the dieting. I hated being hungry, but I was sure glad to lose the extra weight.
I stayed with it, with the natural foods and exercise. Actually, at first I wasn't in to natural foods as much; I just cut out the junk foods and drinks like desserts, candies, sodas, and alcoholic beverages etc.
dietgirl,
That's so wonderful. You are doing so well.
You might want to substitute a banana or some other fruit instead of pudding. For snacks, I enjoy a "trail mix" of raw sunflower seeds and raisins. If you look into natural foods, you'll be able to avoid the extra sugars that are in processed foods. Without these sugars, you can eat more nutritious foods, because the calorie content is usually lower relative to the vitamins, fiber, and minerals etc. that are present.
It took me about 2 years to lose about 25 pounds. I'd lose some weight, and then level off for weeks. I found with the yo-yo syndrome, that your body really makes an effort for you to gain the weight back. Sometimes, you'll gain back a pound or two. It takes a commitment. So, the three years that the doctor said doesn't surprise me.
But some people can lose lots more weight in a short time - which is probably what you may have experienced or know people who have experienced this. I know that I couldn't. I really didn't like the dieting. I hated being hungry, but I was sure glad to lose the extra weight.
I stayed with it, with the natural foods and exercise. Actually, at first I wasn't in to natural foods as much; I just cut out the junk foods and drinks like desserts, candies, sodas, and alcoholic beverages etc.
dietgirl,
That's so wonderful. You are doing so well.
You might want to substitute a banana or some other fruit instead of pudding. For snacks, I enjoy a "trail mix" of raw sunflower seeds and raisins. If you look into natural foods, you'll be able to avoid the extra sugars that are in processed foods. Without these sugars, you can eat more nutritious foods, because the calorie content is usually lower relative to the vitamins, fiber, and minerals etc. that are present.
ChillinInLkMary
07-23-2002, 12:29 PM
DietGirl,
I think you need a new doctor. I have NEVER heard a doctor say that diets don't work. My husband went on a diet several months ago. He worked out 3 times a week doing weights and cardio. He also changed his eating habits. When we would go to fast food he would get a kids meal or if he got a big meal he would ask for NO CHEESE and NO MAYO. Here at home when I would make dinner he would eat smaller portions and would not eat seconds. During his dieting he would not even eat many snacks. GUESS what he dropped 20 within 6 months and has maintained a weight of 157 lbs. So diets DO work if you want them to work.
In order for a diet to work you have to be willing to exercise and to change eating habits. If you are not willing to do that then no diets won't work.
But your doctor was wrong for telling you that. I wish you luck and don't get discouraged do what my husband did and you WILL lose weight.
I think you need a new doctor. I have NEVER heard a doctor say that diets don't work. My husband went on a diet several months ago. He worked out 3 times a week doing weights and cardio. He also changed his eating habits. When we would go to fast food he would get a kids meal or if he got a big meal he would ask for NO CHEESE and NO MAYO. Here at home when I would make dinner he would eat smaller portions and would not eat seconds. During his dieting he would not even eat many snacks. GUESS what he dropped 20 within 6 months and has maintained a weight of 157 lbs. So diets DO work if you want them to work.
In order for a diet to work you have to be willing to exercise and to change eating habits. If you are not willing to do that then no diets won't work.
But your doctor was wrong for telling you that. I wish you luck and don't get discouraged do what my husband did and you WILL lose weight.
dietgirl
07-24-2002, 08:55 AM
THAT IS WHAT I AM SAYING DIETS DONT WORK YOUR HUSBAND DID IT ON HIS OWN HE CHANGE HIS EATING HABITS SEE THAT IS WHAT MY DOCTOR SAID I HAD TO DO DOES NOT MATTER HOW I DO IT JUST AS LONG AS I CUT BACK AND THAT IS WHAT YOUR HUSBAND DID HE DID IT BY CUTTING BACK IF WE ALL CUT BACK WE WILL LOSS THE WEIGHT THAT IS WHAT MY DOCTOR IS TRYING TO TELL ME THE "DIETTING IS KILLING PEOPLE" WE ARE ALL SO WANTING TO LOSS WE WILL TRY EVERY DIET IN THE WORLD I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH ON DIET PLANS IT IS NOT FUNNY BUT JUST CUT BACK THAT IS ALL WE HAVE TO DO .................... GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND ALL THAT READ THE POST
rhody
07-24-2002, 04:50 PM
Dietgirl,
I kind of assumed that what your doctor was saying, was the "traditional" way of dieting doesn't work, which causes us to lose and then gain it back. There's so many fads out there.
I think we just need to change our lifestyles by learning to eat better and exercise. And we need to make it a lifetime commitment.
Was that kind of what your doctor was saying? That's my perspective anyway. I'm glad that you like your doctor and he's helping you.
The whole discussion of what's a better diet is subject to so many opinions.... That always makes this subject so interesting to talk about.
I kind of assumed that what your doctor was saying, was the "traditional" way of dieting doesn't work, which causes us to lose and then gain it back. There's so many fads out there.
I think we just need to change our lifestyles by learning to eat better and exercise. And we need to make it a lifetime commitment.
Was that kind of what your doctor was saying? That's my perspective anyway. I'm glad that you like your doctor and he's helping you.
The whole discussion of what's a better diet is subject to so many opinions.... That always makes this subject so interesting to talk about.