May 2011 Topic

Moneypenny 05/20/11
Hi All-

Haven't been on in a while as I went on my cruise. I lost 18.2 lbs before I left, gained 10 during my cruise (dang they have a lot of good food, how can you resist!?), and have lost 4 of it so far. I think all the dancing saved me! Sooo, now I am focused on losing the other 6 and getting back on track. My problem is finding more time in the day to do some good exercise. I do what I can but wish I could do more to get the weight off faster. Trying to console myself that 2 lbs per week is the healthy way but my patience of course gets in the way! :-)


I'm sorry for your loss, Trudslev, my thoughts are with you.


Techchic2010- hang in there! I also believe "this too shall pass".

Techchic2010 05/23/11
Well I'm a little discouraged. I did good all week and still gained weight. I'm hoping to do better this week. I'm going to add more time to my work-outs. Other than that I don't know what else to do. I will keep tracking my food and try not to be too discouraged.


I am also sorry for your loss Trudslev, helps you realize what is important.

Dietitian 05/23/11 replied to Moneypenny
Glad you enjoyed the cruise. Yes, 2 lbs/week weight loss really is the max average to minimize loss of lean body mass while also keeping essential nutrients high while losing weight.
Best,
Kathy

Sune 05/24/11
Well, I sort of screwed up a bit. Gained a bit over 10 pounds this last month, because I relaxed on the recording, and since I didn't really feel like cooking we ate out a lot. I still exercised quite a bit in this period, so I must have seriously overeaten I think. But you can still overeat, a little at a time, if you know what I mean.

I am back with strict recording again, so I am not discouraged. Looking at the big picture I still lost a ton of weight, I'll just have a bit further to my goal :)

I hope you're all doing good.

Dietitian 05/24/11 replied to Sune
Absolutely - keep the weight gain in perspective and in light of your amazing weight loss success!

So now you know for sure - regular tracking keeps you on track. The same happens to me, by the way.

Best,
kathy

Sune 05/25/11 replied to Dietitian
And on a good not, I went to mt diabetes checkup. Every number was within the accepted ranges (liver, kidneys, cholesterol). My long term blood sugar was lower than ever (around 30 mmol/mol, which is an average of 5.4 mmol/l). So I was lowered to 14 units a day. Hopefully I can get completely off insulin at some point. :)

Sune 05/25/11
Not "not" but "note" ;)

Dietitian 05/26/11 replied to Sune
Sune, that is truly phenomenal! That would be an HgA1C between 5-6%, correct?

Yes, I bet over time with values like that you might very well get off insulin. Good for you.

Best,
Kathy

Dietitian 05/26/11
Memorial Day holiday weekend....what are you all planning for this holiday?

I'm actually jogging/walking a 10K on Monday with my husband. We are just doing it for fun. Will go to one BBQ.

Best,
Kathy

Dietitian 05/27/11
Have a good holiday weekend, everyone!
Best,
Kathy

May 2011