Need to lose 50 Lbs....

[Fritsch]

Im a 34 y.o. C7 and live alone, cook alone, 3 1/2 years post injury. Im 6' 240+lbs. At this weight I will die young. and its tought to pull my heft all over the place. I stayed very fit pre-sci through lots of exercise-due to mobility,weather,equiptment i cant do as much of this. as a result i just keep packing the weihgt on.
Has anyone lost alot of weight 30-60lbs. Whats the trick? lots of water? limiting intake to energy bars? slim fast? Veggies only? fasting? no-carbs? How can i do this in the next 3 months?

[DavidP]

My wife has lost 40 lbs. in 2 months on Atkins...and she is still losing.. Good Luck
David

[Liz321]

Lots of people are losing weight on Atkins like programs.
Try South Beach.

Talk to a nutrionist.
Start lifting some hand weights, play tennis!

[Jeff]

Fritsch - Weight gain is indeed a problem. It can increase the risk for lots of problems including diabetes and heart disease.

Any diet that restricts your calories below what you burn will cause you to lose weight.

Atkins/low carb diets have the advantage of causing your body to burn fat more efficiently. Unfortunately, carbohydrates are responsible for the best nutrition so low carb is probably not a lifelong solution. But it really does work for taking the weight off. I used to lose weight by eating only tunafish. High protein/zero carbs. Man, it was awesome.

The next thing you can do is to get started now on getting your insurance to buy you an FES bike. If you want good cardio/pulmonary/vascular health and long life there is no substitute. At first you won't believe how massively taxing a simple FES ride can be. But as you grow in strength and endurance you'll never want to go back to the way it was.

Adding lean muscle mass to your legs will increase your metabolism. And you'll burn calories while pedaling.

~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/wavey.gif ~

[Kaprikorn1]

Fritsch...

I would recommend staying away from all the fad diets ie: atkins, miami beach, etc.

My wife lost 50 lbs using Weight Watchers Winning Points Program. It was $20.00 to sign up and that's it. If you can handle your own discipline and don't need the "support meetings", etc. that $20 gives you access to the website to keep track, learn how to use, and look up the points for all the foods you want to eat.

It took her just over 1 year to lose the 50 lbs but it was done the right way and she can now maintain it very easily. You can eat whatever you want on it...but you need to limit the "point count intake". You'll soon learn to adjust your eating habits so you can have enough meals, snacks, even wine to satisfy your cravings, while staying within your "point count".

Check it out at www.weightwatchers.com (http://www.weightwatchers.com)

Kap

"It's not easy being green"

[SCI-Nurse]

Keep a food diary for at least a week. Do a calorie count (you can do this yourself, or ask your physician to refer you to a registered dietitian who can help). Look at your average calorie intake per day. Reduce this by 500 calories daily. For most people this should result in a 2 lb. weight loss/week, which is a safe weight loss. This could result in 24 lb. weight loss in 3 months.

It is not safe to loose weight at a faster rate than this. Crash diets often lead to malnutrition, and you are at risk for skin breakdown and other problems with fad diets that don't address your need for a balanced diet.

What are you doing for exercise? At your level there is a lot you can do that burns calories. This include not only the FES bike as mentioned by Jeff, but also swimming, quad rugby, road work (putting on some miles), handcycle, weight lifting, etc. etc. You just have to be careful to keep your intake down and not increase it due to the increased appitite that may result from more exercise.

(KLD)

[Fritsch]

Thanks for the advise y'all. Ive followed up with web searches and will be looking for the right combo of all ideas presented. Im weighing myself on Sunday and will be working aformentioned ideas right away. Nice of all of you to help advise.

[chasb]

Forget about Diets. They simply don't work. You need to change your lifestyle. 1) Don't eat anything besides fruit or water after 4pm daily. 2) Before each meal drink at least 8-12 ounces of water. 3) Don't deprive yourself of foods that you like, you need to LEARN to EAT LESS. Instead of 3 meals eat 5 smaller meals. Find something to replace the sweets, like trail mix, granolla, pears or bannanas. Good luck. You can do it.

[~Patrick~]

I agree with everthing everbody has said. Change your lifestyle. Start with going through your cabinets. Get rid of all the "bad" stuff. Sweets are not all that bad if eaten in moderation. Do you cook? Go to the book store and look for a diet type cookbook that will give you ideas for a menu.

Its spring in DC. Get out and find a gym! Do you use a manual chair? Go for a stroll around the Mall. Not the shopping center, the Mall with the reflcting pool! Its all up to you. You can do it if you try!

T-10 complete
10/08/01

[marco25]

Fritsch, congratulations on your decision to lose some weight. Two years ago I made that decision because it was out of control. Since then I've lost a total of almost 60 pounds! No diets, little exercise, just some lifestyle changes.

First and most importantly was I weaned myself off Paxil, an anti-depressant I'd been taking for 5 years. I gained an average of 10 pounds a year while on it--which made me even more depressed! Also, I was drinking more than I should have been, especially on a medication like that. My marriage was hell, and as a stay at home mom, I felt isolated from the world.

Scott and I separated, and I started working part-time. I had a boss who ran me so hard I literally had to wear a sports bra to work! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif (Lots of running up and down a flight of stairs, so lots of jiggling.) But I loved the job and getting involved with "adults" again. The weight started to slip off.

I also found that I wasn't filling my time with (comfort) food during the day, and then I was too tired at night to drink the customary 2-4 glasses of wine. Water became increasingly more appealing, and I was starting to feel better overall.

During the last year I've been a single, working mother. My responsibilities at work and the needs of my children keep me very busy. There are nights I go to bed and realize I haven't even eaten, mainly because I wasn't hungry. Over time my appetite has decreased significantly, and I simply don't crave the junk as much as I used to--but I still treat myself to it now and then. But you know what? It just doesn't do it for me anymore. Give me a banana instead. The weight has continued to slide off, sometimes in chunks, sometimes slowly. I've lost another 10 pounds in the last month, and I haven't been trying. Just busy, a little stress, and yardwork! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

Today I'm right smack in the middle of my weight range for a woman my age and height. However, being a woman, I'd like to lose another 10 pounds--we're never satisfied http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Good luck with your diet. I'll add that another incentive to keep losing is when your partner or members of the opposite sex start "looking" at you again. That's a lot more fun than super-size french fries. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

[julama50]

Hey there... You've set yourself a good goal, one that's doable. I used to think that losing weight while being in a chair was impossible... It's not! You can do it!! I have recently lost somewhere around 110-120lbs. It can be done. I did it by first keeping track of my calories to find out what I was eating and then by using Dr. Phil's book/plan. I wasn't a Dr. Phil "fan/groupie" before this book but, after watching some of what he had to say about weight I thought I'd give it a try. His eating plan is very balanced which is so important and one reason I like it so much. If you set your mind to this you will succeed. Here's to a "skinny" new you... http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

This to shall pass...

[Carl R]

I am 35, C5 . I have lost about 25 lbs.(185 to 160) over the last five months. I focused mainly on the Atkins Diet, but I believe the biggest key is keeping a daily log of what you eat. I chose Atkins simply because it focuses on high fiber and high-protein. What I found out was that by reducing carbs, I was reducing calories as well. So I believe most any diet will work as long as you can stick with it long term. As everyone else said, it's more about lifestyle change if you want to keep them off.

Check out this software package: Balance Log (http://www.healthetech.com/consumer_balancelog.html). It's great whether you are on a diet or not. It is an easy way to keep up with calories, carbohydrate, fiber, etc. and has a database full of foods built into the system already. It even has foods from restaurants (McDonald, subway, Wendy's, etc.) and their dietary information built in.

You also want to watch out for certain medications like Martha said. Some anti-depressant, blood pressure medications (beta blockers), etc. can slowdown or keep you from losing weight.

[This message was edited by Carl R on 04-07-04 at 12:41 AM.]

[julama50]

Another thing that may or may not help is taking an Omega complex which contains omega 3, 6, & 9... These are oils/fatty acids our bodies need and supposedly they help your body burn fat while helping to maintain lean muscle mass... Who knows but, it might be worth your researching/reading more and making up your own mind...

This to shall pass...

[marco25]

So Fritsch, how was the first week? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[PN]

As I've stated before, as long as I am in this wheelchair, I will be on a diet for the rest of my life or until I get out of the chair. In the morning I have fruit, two cups of coffee, and then lunch is my main meal. I drink at least one gallon of drinking water every day along with fruit juice: apple juice, cranberry juice, Gator Aid with vitamin C crystals and 20 ounces of fresh vegetable juice. Even with all of this, it is difficult to maintain my weight. I will not let myself get ten or l5 pounds overweight.

Before my injury I was a marathon runner and I also lifted weights every day. At that time I could eat anything I wanted and not gain any weight.

PN

[Fritsch]

Ok, thanks again for even more info from you. Today is 1 week. I modeled the plan on Atkins, mainly I looked at my regular intake lots of milk 35 carbs a glass, bread 20+ carbs per slice, yogurt, pasta who knows how many carbs i eat a ton of it, pizza 150 carbs or more, cookies, crakers, subs, and Ice Cream. These must be the culprits so im staying away from all of them.
I weighed myself at the hospital last monday..... 275.9 lbs (with chair R2 22.5 lbs and cusion 6.5 lbs, so -30) or 245.9 lbs. so i set a goal to lose 30-55 while keeping my head together.
I have an Ergys and can do 30 minutes if im set up properly, this required me to get out and solicit 3 friends to commit to a 10 minute stop by once or twice a week each. I wasnt commited to a regiment before. im trying to exercise but the city is not good for all out exercise, slow and slanted.
so the first week....Ive eaten tuna,hamburger, meatballs,chicken strips,ham,chicken,hotdogs,pepperoni, sausages, hard boiled eggs and cheese all with a small compliment of salad,celery or green beans low carb veggies.Lots of water. i also have about 1 atkins bar 2g carbs per day and a multivitamin. I bought bryers low carb ice cream to satisfy that sweet tooth only 5 carbs.
I feel fine, expecting my head to be cloudy the first 3 weeks and it is. I will probably weigh in again late this week or early next but am confident ill be losing weight.

[This message was edited by Fritsch on 04-13-04 at 11:34 AM.]

[Fritsch]

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[This message was edited by Fritsch on 04-13-04 at 11:36 AM.]

[marco25]

Thanks for the correction! I almost fell out of my chair when I read the first one.

Good luck. Keep us posted. We're cheering you on. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Diamond Downs]

I've tried the Atkins diet several years ago and it worked great however, when I went off of it I slowly gained back 22 of the 40 pounds I'd lost.

I've lost 17 pounds in the last 2 months and I'm on no special "diet" except of my own making so I hope it helps, here goes:

Stopped drinking alcohol (empty calories), drink as much water as you can, replace any fast foods with freshly made food, lots of veggies and fruit for snacks instead of chips, etc. If you do eat chips try the baked Lays or Natural Tostitos, Lays etc. NO white bread or flour. I only eat whole grain breads and use wheat flour to cook instead of bleached (it tastes better too). Severely limited any prepacked foods. Eat 3 reasonable meals and at least 2 snacks per day. Eat something (even if its just a few grapes or something) first thing in the morning to get your metabolism started. Eat SLOWLY and drink lots of water during each meal.

That's ALL I'm doing and its working great. I think the key is balance and water is so important also. Good luck!!!!!

[marco25]

So Fritsch ... how was your second week, and how is the third one going? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Fritsch]

Well its been 18 days of very low carb intake. I probably lost some lbs but nothing noticable and i havnt weighed myself yet. Im sure its comming off just slower than i hoped, however i understand its taken me almost 4 years to pack it on so as long as it comes off at a higher rate than that. The food selection is still ok. I miss pizza!!! the low carb milk is great tasets like ice cream. i just bought ham, and bologna for salads - havnt eaten those in a long time. Also baked my first chicken the other day to make chix salad. ok taste but not great. My head is a litttle sluggish and im a bit irratable but that may be due to the heat. My B/B routine is a little off wack. no results on schedual so I need to try again the next am, its ok. The bladder is tough b/c i drink 8 glasses of water which = lots of cathing. im pritty sure i can keep it up and i will weigh myself to see if its working, i fel strange eating so much and expecting to be loseing, maybe i should try to eat healtheir foods??
Ergys is daily routine and going great.
Thanks for asking

[stormie464]

fritsch...i've heard pros and cons to the low carb dieting. most people who i've spoken with said that the weight slowly comes back when returning to carbs. i think the best way to loose weight is cut your caloric intake and exercise. also one key and i know i don't do it myself but eat breakfast and have lunch as your larger meal. u shouldn't loose more than 3 lbs a week...like u said it took u that long to put it on. lots of luck...loosing weight can be a drag http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif one last note...look for low fat things in the grocery, but watch out for high sodium count. don't deprive yourself of the taste...cause your body needs a bit of fat.
stormie

sould have read what diamond downs posted...cause she's right on the money ! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Fritsch]

Bad news for me... I weighed in today and have lost a mere 1.5 lbs. After much review ive decided I was eating too much even though low carb it was too much food. So ill try 3 smaller meals and no snacks or low carb ice cream, less cheese, who knows maybe the exercise is making my legs heavier..

[marco25]

Fritsch, 1.5 pounds doesn't seem like a lot at first, but, as you said, the exercise is probably building up that muscle and adding weight. Muscle weighs more than fat.

I can remember my frustration during those attempts to lose weight. A neighbor of mine and I one summer walked a total of almost 5 miles each day--splitting it between morning and evening walks. At first it seemed I only gained weight, but after about 2 weeks of regular walking the weight began to fall off. I ended up losing about 12 pounds--and developing some pretty muscular legs too.

All that muscle helps the body burn calories more efficiently. The exercise people here will probably have much more knowledge to share about this, but don't give it up. Your whole body is benefitting from it.

Thanks for the update. Please keep posting. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Fritsch]

i weighed in yesterday only lost another 3 lbs. this is not working...

[marco25]

Fritsch, at least you're losing some. Maybe it's just going to take some time.

Do you have a contingency plan? What are your options?

[Lewis]

Originally posted by Fritsch:

i weighed in yesterday only lost another 3 lbs. this is not working...Think positive. I've never known a pessimist to succeed in anything.

Face it, if you want to lose weight, you have to change your lifestyle. Don't focus on numbers. It's too easy to draw false conclusions from them. Focus on the micro changes you make to your daily routine and feel good about them. Recognize you have improved yourself.

-Lewis

[julama50]

Hi Fritsch,

Unfortunately there is no magic pill for weight loss... If there was America wouldn't be the fattest country around. When it comes right down to it, if you eat more calories than you expend you will gain weight. The reverse also works, if you eat fewer calories than you burn you will lose weight.

"They" say you should only lose weight at about 1.5 - 2 pounds a week. To do that all you have to do is either cut your calories by 500 a day or burn an extra 500 a day (or a combination). The easiest way to cut calories is to keep track of everything you eat for a few days, add up the calories that you ate those days, and see where you can cut. For some people it might be giving up one Starbucks drink, or 2 regular sodas, or 1 bowl of ice cream (or half a bowl depending on the size of your bowl). It doesn't have to be difficult. You just have to educate yourself.

When I started losing weight I was amazed at how many calories are in things. Especially pre-prepared foods & dine-out meals. You can still eat out, you just have to be smart about it. A lot of places even have nutrition info on their websites. I also found it helpful when I was wanting something I really didn't need to ask myself if "whatever" was worth another day not being able to do "whatever". It is also very helpful to write down what it is you want to achieve with your weight loss, not just pounds but also what it will mean in ability/freedom. For me it meant being able to go to bed and get up when I wanted, not relying on aides as much. It also meant being able to get into regular cars. The more specific your goals the more real they will be to you.

I hope this helps. Just don't give up. It can be done. I'm proof of that. 120-150 pounds so far. Also, set a realistic goal weight for yourself, I know it's hard when you look back on the body you used to have. Anyway, YOU CAN DO IT!!! Just keep moving ahead. Losing a couple of pounds is better than putting on a couple of pounds. Keep us up-to-date. Oh, and also, "they" say you should weigh at about the same time of day because the amount of water retained varies depending on the time of day, etc...

Julie

This to shall pass...

[chasb]

Fritsch,

it takes at least 60-90 days to change your bodies metabolism before the body begins to burn its own fat. You have to give it time.

[chasb]

Originally posted by chasb:

Fritsch,

it takes at least 60-90 days to change your bodies metabolism before the body begins to burn its own fat. You have to give it time.

btw- if your losing weight its working. Don't expect more than 1-1/2 to 2 pounds per week. If it was easy , anyone could do it.

[booster]

Fritsch,

Give us an update!! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

Chasb and Jula are right, it's a tough road but well worth it.

[Fritsch]

Update - I dont have easy access to a scale so i dont have a weight update but my fat stomach is only huge now - reduced from humoungus -. I can tell its smaller maybe i should have measured it.
The last week ive cut back on size and frequency of meals. im trying for two meals a day and no snacks.
today ill have 1 egg, 4 sausages bfst, chix salad over salad w/ vinigarette lunch, and 3 meatballs w/ tomato sauce for dinner. or skip dinner.
my legs a definitely stronger so im cautious as they have trown me backwards off my chair....

[booster]

Hang in there!

Try three smaller meals instead of two. You need the nutrition. To help you feel full, drink water. Keep us posted, sounds like you're doing great!

[Carl R]

Fritsch, try this Hanson Scale $49.95 (http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/view_catalog_page.asp?id=5400) for a scale if you have access to a lift. It's a cheap way to weigh at home or at least it works for me. Just hang it on a lift and hook a sling on the scale. I have the 200 lb. model and it gets within 2 lbs.. My wife tried it and the regular scale and they were the same, so it is very accurate.

I agree with booster also, try eating small amounts four or five times a day. From what I have read, if you are only eating twice per day then your metabolism is only working after those two meals. If you eat just a little bit throughout the day, you keep your metabolism working all day long and it keeps you from being hungry because you're never empty.

[Fritsch]

Carl R thanks for the scale info. I actualy dont mind not weighing in very often, i just wish there were bigger results when i do.
thanks for the more smalller meals advise it make s sense to have your motab/motor running all day.
i got to weigh in today im 7.2 lbs lighter in 5 1/2 weeks i guess chas b is right.
im gonna keep plugging on Atkins but im reading fit-for-life by dr diamond. it looks more interesting lots of fruits veggies, nuts. not fats, milk, cheese.
i wonder what effect it would have if i changed over to that from Atkins.

[Andy C]

I've been doing the South Beach Diet since my parents both lost a couple of stone on it - It seems to be working! The diet isn't low carb or low fat, but teaching you and your body to process the good carbs and good fats.

The first two weeks are very strict and quite atkins like as it is to get rid of your carb & sugar cravings... so no bread, sugar, fruits, alcohol or caffine for 2 weeks. Don't let that put you off though, starting week 3 the diet is great, and well, doesn't feel like a diet at all!

From week 3 the diet is designed not only to loose weight, but to level blood sugar and lower cholesterol. This is also when you reintroduce the 'good carbs'. So you can slowly start to add whole grain breads, whole wheat pasta, carrots, oats and fruits such as apples & strawberries. However the 'bad carbs' are banned for life, these being processed sugars, white flour/bread, white pasta and white potatoes (new potatoes are fine).

As for fat, well good fats such as olive oil and canola oils are fine, but the Doc wants you to keep saturated fats to a minimum (unlike Atkins). So it's low fat cheeses, low fat yoghurt, lean sirloin, lean bacon, lean cuts of lamb, basically anything so long as it's low in saturated fat.

It seems to work great anyway, and there's no hunger... not to mention my bowels are better than ever (after initial constipation due to the changes). The book is an excellent read explaining all about blood sugar, cravings, heart disease and so on. Well worth a buy.


Andy.

--
C5/6 Tetraplegic, injured since 1990.
To reply to me via email, replace 'spambucket' with 'andy'.

[Fritsch]

Hey, I weighed in today and am at 220 w/o chair. total lbs lost 21 in 6 weeks. Thats good results, but weird b/c i must have lost 14 in 5 days?
anyway im at exact weight b4 paralysis and going to lose more - hopefully 20 more soon.

[booster]

Great news man, keep us posted.

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[marco25]

Fritsch, that's great! You must feel good!

Let's have a party and celebrate! Yay for Fritsch!

[Fritsch]

oh yea there was a party last night, It included a huge steak au poive. Funny that you can celebrate weight loss by eating something like that. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Carl R]

Wow, that is great. Your body must be have hit ketosis where it is burning fat instead of carbs.

[Lizbv]

Any more progrss news Fritsch? What is an example of the food you eat per day? Do you have a busy lifestyle? How/if, are you excercising?
Thanks! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

"I guess pain is a great motivator."- Yanni
Eine Welf, Ein Volk

[TINAMARIE]

I'm not sure if this would be good advice for someone with an SCI, but I've always lost weight taking Metabolife-before and after SCI. It doesn't work for everyone, though. I have lost about 40lbs in the last four months, but mostly because my twins came back home and I'm constantly "running" after them. Wanna borrow them for a few weeks? lol But congratulations on the weight you have lost. I have heard that losing up to 3lbs a week is safest and if you lose more than that a week, you will probably end up gaining it back in the end. And like the others have said, eating 4-6 small meals a day boosts your metabolism so that you lose more. Good luck, hope you get where you want to be!!

[Fritsch]

What do they say no news is god news. Ive only lost .2lbs in the last 3 weeks. but 10 days i was on the road w/ no exercise. plus ive eaten more sugars than im supposed to. Margharitas, jegger shots, piece of candy here or there, even pudding the other night
Im glad i weighed in today as i recommit to less cheating.
my daily food is usually eggs,sasage, salad w/tunaa-chix and steak or chix for dinner, w a side of broccoli. All i drink is water, a lttle wine and accasional vodka. mostly water....
I miss pizza

[marco25]

Rob, I still think you're doing great with your diet--and you look great too. Don't be discouraged. We all kinda blew out our pipes in NYC ... I sure did.

Remember the morning we met? It was at breakfast. You were with Leo, and you had that huge mountain of eggs, bacon and sausage on your plate, and I said Dr. Atkins would be proud. So, hey, you were doing your best to stick to it when you could--certainly better than me.

Well, you're still at the halfway mark. Don't lose anymore than another 25 pounds. Not necessary. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[metronycguy]

fritch.
energy bars tend to contain a lot of sugar, they will make you crave more , its that whole glecemic index thing.
i would recommend getting rid of sugar first. a low carb diet can be dangerous , especially for people who take certain meds. you probably could cut down on processed food without harm.
most of us consume way to much sugar ever day, its hidden sugar, read all the labels , if you see added sugar don't buy it.
if you can manipulate a pressure cooker, they are great for healthy eating , pack them full of vegetables and a 4 oz piece of protein and a small potato, and you wont be hungry for the rest of the evening.
i have eaten so many more vegetables since getting my pressure cooker

[marco25]

Metro's pressure cooker topic (http://carecure.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39316)

Rob, check this out.

[chick]

Fritsch, you are eating eggs and sausages, but staying away from pizza, because...?? The fat? Carbs??

Is the eggs and sausage for breakfast on a regular basis? I dunno, you need to consider total caloric intake. Keep in mind also, Protien & Fat is 2x's the calories as carbs. You seem to be doing pretty good so far, but maybe still indulging in foods that add (unnecessary) excess calories to your diet. Would seem to me, that you could have your pizza and eat it to! even getting better and varied nutrients from a pizza than eggs and sausage.

Pizza is VERY flexible and you can still enjoy a slice or two every once in awhile without it blowing your diet and/or causing weight gain.
- If fat is a concern, cut down on the cheese and meats on pizza. Some pizza joints offer low-fat cheeses, or you can simply request 1/2 cheese on pizza when ordering.
- If carbs is concern, have extra thin crust pizza, with lots of veggies. You can also cut fat by doing above.
- You can make your own pizza at home and create a speality version to suit your specific diet needs and satisfy craving needs!
For example:
Super Thin crust (homemade, even wheat flour is option), tomato sauce, Load on favorite veggies (and if really crave meats, add sparingly lean beef, chicken etc), sprinkle low-fat or NON-fat cheese (YES, non fat cheese is quite good!). Bake and Enjoy!

[1 Fine Spine RN]

Rob!!
I hope you see this!! Happy Birthday and I hope you ate some cake!!!

Mary

[marco25]

Well, I'm depressed. Before I went to NYC I knew I'd gained about 8 pounds back. Hadn't weighed myself again until this morning. Gained another 5 it looks like.

OK... time for action. Can't starve myself like I did before, but I've got to get a grip. I've mentioned in other topics the lemon cake and the fried crap ... and in NYC I drank way more alcohol than normal. Bad, bad, bad!

I won't hijack your topic Rob but had to vent a little. I need to get back to sensible eating and start exercising again. That's when I felt great.

Feel like a fat slob now. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif

[betheny]

Originally posted by martha2:


Feel like a fat slob now. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif

Well at least you don't look like one. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

C5/6 incomplete, injured Aug. 2000

[marco25]

Bless you! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif Will you marry me? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif

I'm convinced if you eat crap, you're gonna feel like crap. Period.

[Lizbv]

Thanks for the update, Fritsch

"I guess pain is a great motivator."- Yanni
Eine Welf, Ein Volk

[Duke46]

Hi all,

My caregiver was told she was a diebetic about 14 months ago and that she was very over weight. The Doctor put her on the diebetic diet plus pills for her blood sugar. Following the diet she lost 125lbs in 12 months. Now she is off her pills and keeps her sugars under control just by the diet. She is did not do alot of exercising other than a bit of walking and swimming. I basically ate what she made and I lost about 20 even though I ate lots of things she was not allowed. If anyone wants the diet let me know faxing can't cost that much.

Good luck,
Brian

[Fritsch]

Martha - Dont worry about the hijack. I expect there will be some rollercoastering in my prog. this is a good place to learn what you do to get back on track. When I first started the Atkins many said dont bother you'll gain it back. I dont agree. I think any diet youll regain if you go back without learning what was bad for you. I know you know and will be back on track soon.
I havnt weighed in lately but im sure im still even or lost a couple more lbs. Ill check around 7/1 at the 3 month mark.
Mary - thanks for the birthday wish.