October Daily Chat Thread

[piratejenny]

Well, TOM is here and I'm feeling much better! Strange...I don't like him very much, but the day or two before he gets here can be very trying!

Thanks for all the luuuuuuuuuvvvv and I hope everyone's been having a lovely weekend!!!

[Kissa]

So glad you are feeling a bit better PJ.

Good job Soren, not likely to find anything like that over here.

Love the Avatar Jacci, what a little sweetheart, you are way to young to be a grandma, but.... life happens, lol.

[jacci48]

Indeed life does happen!My little Freya is the best surprise though! She is now 2 1/2 and I now know why you need to be youngish to be a parent, if I have her all day to myself I am shattered well and truly!! I have 2 boys so its fab to have a little girlie in the family, she loves my painted nails and my earrings aka Nannas twinkly bits! Cant wait for girlie shopping trips with her. On a serious note she is my main reason for wanting to lose this weight,with my bone thing this year it made me worried I wouldnt be around for her.

So Im going to become as healthy as I can and obviously this weight has to go!!

Take care all!! x

[Kissa]

You are blessed and yes, you need to be slim and fit to be a great Nanna to Freya.

[Shari4]

PJ, I'm so glad you are feeling better! It's been 20+ years since I've had a TOM; but, that's something you never forget!

Soren, I've only heard/read of magic pops. I've not seen any tho in the stores I shop.

Jacci, my first granddaughter was a huge surprise, too! She is now 21 & is such a beautiful young woman. To me, she will always be Grandma's little angel girl! I now have 3 granddaughter's & 3 grandson's! My life is very busy. Your little angel is beautiful!

[Hvrijssa]

Trying to get back on track after my oral exam last friday. First DD day today and I'm not happy I put on 3.3lbs over the weekend!

Pat

[Kissa]

Pat, you and me both!

[cici52]

Is it the weather? It is rainy/dreary here, but you are living all over the place. A couple days ago I noticed that everyone in WLM was losing weight, having good DDs, generally happy, self included.

Today, after a tough and hungry DD yesterday which ended up in the 45% range, I am tired of thinking about food. Despite the potential freedom JUDDD offers, I am obsessed with counting calories, checking in and reading all the threads, miserable about failing to get DDs right. I hate being hungry. If I'm busy, I usually do better, but a day home alone and it is not pretty. I am long past TOM or blaming it on hormones.

I noticed today that several have had an off weekend and are not happy about the way they feel today or the weight bounce. Am I imagining the trend of group ups and downs?

Today is an UD. The weight was down a bit but not yet to my low of last week. I have a full day planned. I will probably eat leftovers for the most part and hopefully get my head back in gear for tomorrows DD.

I want that skinny gene!

Just sayin'.

[tooraloora]

we celebrated TG this weekend as my exH had my kids last weekend. My parents came down.

So Fri UD... had a lovely dinner at a new resto, shared several things w my son, and just tried to eat until happy belly, but not overeating

Sat MD: well I did not count but likely ended up more like an UD, but again, no overeating or binging (and while I my parents, they can also stress me out, and I started with eating to soothe myself as a teen in their home, so sometimes that link is something I can still feel... and resist!)

Sun UD... our big turkey and sides and pie and icecream day... I overate just a little... but not UUAD, not binging, so that was good, esp. for my belly, as even so, I felt a little bloated and not used to rich food...

Today: well today would be an UD usually as I teach indoor cycling and doing that on DD seems unwise... but I am going to aim for a MD, because I really want to get back on track... even though the apple pie leftovers on the counter 2 feet away have beckoned... but I had egg whites and one egg scrambled instead. whew! definitely felt that old urge to overeat because of stress (from the demands of the weekend... and a busy busy week), and the abandon of "screw it, off the hook". have not binged since Aug 25 when I started JUDDD... and while I likely at some point, will... I am trying to not subject myself to that experience of and , for such a fleeting relief of stress.

well over and out... just wanted to check in as part of staying in.

[Sunshinegirl44]

I thought I was doing pretty good at trying the vegetarian route with JUDDD. Turns out I am alergic to a lot of things I didn't know I was like soy, wheat and possibly nuts, beans and dairy So the plan is to be vegetarian on DD and just eat just vegetables on my DD. As long as I stay with JUDDD everything will work out fine. My DDs are very empowering My body wants to be LC so I guess I will be LC/JUDDD. I have been on a 40 day fast, fasting meat and sweets. So since I can't have a lot of things I was eating for the fast and I can't eat meat for a few more days, I have been eating eggs ,vegetables and fruit. I actually feel really good and it is making my DD even easier, so maybe this is really good for me. This has been the problem with me for a while now. Jump from one diet to the next and never sticking to anything, but with JUDDD I just have to stick to my DD and things are working out fine. I believe I can do this TOM showed up so I can't weigh. I will update as soon as I can. Love to all

[Kissa]

Well done Tooraloora, I think you have done amazingly well considering you had a few stressful things going on there. No binging is huge, you should be delighted with yourself.

Sunshine, you do have some issues to deal with don't you? Your plan sound good though. I love veggies on DD's as you get so many for your buck!

[Whitlin']

Sunshine, isn't it helpful though to realize that on JUDDD no matter which foods we learn are best for us to eat, at least we don't have restrictions from our WAY of eating. All foods are fine on JUDDD, just not all calorie totals.

Wanted to come in and share that I giggled at anyone who would announce that they knew how well a 5-6 year old child is going to read in the future. Must have been a very inexperienced teacher to believe that was true.

(Pat)

Soren, sending you warm thoughts! Think quilts!

Very much enjoyed all the comments on Jenny's thoughts. Worthwhile reading. Jenny, yep you could'a certainly done without all of that negativity. But you don't seem dented to us at all! You're very

FlossyLiz, I love your avatar! Sweet and fun and just the right size.

jacci, I'm glad you got yours to work - lovely photo.

[KeirasMom]

Woohoo! I have an appointment with an Endocrinologist on Wednesday. Please, please, please let her be up to date on the latest thyroid research! I'd sure like to start feeling human again soon. I got some good advice on the thyroid board here from Leo ~ she really knows her stuff! I can't wait.

[LoCarbGal]

Great news, Dawn! Good luck and hope you get some good answers!

[Luv2Eat]

Good luck to you, Dawn, with the new doc.

[Kissa]

Oh I am so pleased Dawn, this has been such a struggle for you I know. It seems incredible that it has been so hard for you to see an expert. Leo41 is a fount of knowledge on so many things, we are lucky to have her.

[cici52]

Fingers crossed for a great appointment, Dawn.

[kh155]

Best wishes for an enlightened Dr., Dawn!

[Mssarge]

Originally Posted by cici52

Is it the weather? It is rainy/dreary here, but you are living all over the place. A couple days ago I noticed that everyone in WLM was losing weight, having good DDs, generally happy, self included.

Of course, it's the weather...what with the Autumn foliage changing, the bears fattening up to hibernate, and people putting on weight to last thru the dark days of winter, it's natural for a few of us not lose anything on the DD's....

As for me, I've not had a really good drop in a couple of months, but I'll persevere 'cause I am invincible...

[Debrat3]

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Woohoo! I have an appointment with an Endocrinologist on Wednesday. Please, please, please let her be up to date on the latest thyroid research! I'd sure like to start feeling human again soon. I got some good advice on the thyroid board here from Leo ~ she really knows her stuff! I can't wait.

Have you ever went to the website "Stop the Madness" . I take armour thyroid and synthroid both. I find it very hard to keep it regulated. Good luck on your dr appt. You can also find dr's in you area that treat the thyroid with armour if thats the route you want to go.

[marlamp10]

Originally Posted by Mssarge

As for me, I've not had a really good drop in a couple of months, but I'll persevere 'cause I am invincible...

GOTTA LOVE IT.

[Shari4]

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Woohoo! I have an appointment with an Endocrinologist on Wednesday. Please, please, please let her be up to date on the latest thyroid research! I'd sure like to start feeling human again soon. I got some good advice on the thyroid board here from Leo ~ she really knows her stuff! I can't wait.

Dawn, I'm wishing you tons of success with your Endo! My daughter had a great one in Oregon. Now, she's in South Carolina & is looking for a new one. She's been battling thyroid cancer for the past 10 years. Right now, she's in between treatments since she had a baby 10 months ago. He was not expected but, he is such a blessing for her & us!

Again, may your endo have wisdom to spare & knowledge to get you on track to better health!

Shari

[Kissa]

Originally Posted by Mssarge

Of course, it's the weather...what with the Autumn foliage changing, the bears fattening up to hibernate, and people putting on weight to last thru the dark days of winter, it's natural for a few of us not lose anything on the DD's....

As for me, I've not had a really good drop in a couple of months, but I'll persevere 'cause I am invincible...

That's the spirit Mary.

[Joyjoy]

All the best, Dawn. And Mary, you look invincible. Maybe it's the hat. Whatever it is, I want to be invincible too.

[Joyjoy]

Shari, love to your daughter and grandbaby.

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by Debrat3

Have you ever went to the website "Stop the Madness" . I take armour thyroid and synthroid both. I find it very hard to keep it regulated. Good luck on your dr appt. You can also find dr's in you area that treat the thyroid with armour if thats the route you want to go.

I've been on that site and read everything I could. I requested a full thyroid panel after reading there, and on the TD site here, and found I have low T3, so I need Armour or Cytomel. I've tried to get it from a couple of doctors who won't prescribe it, so I'm hoping for the best with the Endo. Thanks! And thanks everyone for the good thoughts and well wishes!

Originally Posted by Mssarge

Of course, it's the weather...what with the Autumn foliage changing, the bears fattening up to hibernate, and people putting on weight to last thru the dark days of winter, it's natural for a few of us not lose anything on the DD's....

As for me, I've not had a really good drop in a couple of months, but I'll persevere 'cause I am invincible...

That should be your new motto! Love it!

[Sunshinegirl44]

Yep there are issues but you are right kissa you can eat a lot of veggies for very few calories and they are filling You are right whittlin all calories do matter whatever you eat. I want to be invincible like Mary that is a great one Dawn all the best thoughts to you, I hope everything is well Thanks for the replies guys Love to all

[Shari4]

Originally Posted by Joyjoy

Shari, love to your daughter and grandbaby.

Thank you, Kristin!!

Shari

[sophiethecat]

Hoping for the best for you, Dawn, with your new endo!

[sophiethecat]

Good news - I dropped 4# in one week on JUDDD!

I started back on JUDDD with a DD on Monday at 145#.... saw 143# by Tues, but didn't seem to be going lower, and in fact went back to 144# (even after a DD). But on Sunday when I got on the scale, I was 141# so yippee!

I'm not counting vegetables (except starches like corn and potatoes), most fruits, my powdered green drink mixed with some apple juice, small amount of coconut oil, etc. I'm not even counting red wine (shhhh!!) I've cut back on the wine though.

I've had some trouble getting enough calories on my UD's, especially since I tend to eat lower fat now for my gallbladder and hormones. And the fruit and vegs help keep me fuller now that I eat more than I used to. But I'm mostly getting there calorie-wise or close enough.

KUTGW, everyone!