Whose life is it? Oh yeah, mine.

babetteq · 09-26-2009, 11:39 AM

Quick intro:

I'm 39 1/2 years old. I've been struggling with weight since I was about 11years old when mom put me in weight watchers. I was 5'4" and 195lbs. I'm the only one in the family who's overweight aside from my mom. She dieted throughout my whole life. It was always a version of low cal/low fat.

I am now 6' tall and 249lbs (todays scale)

I was a ballet dancer in my youth and in my teen years succumbed to eating disorders. I'm very careful now that my eating doesn't become disordered or obsessive. Which is different than careful.

I've spent much of my life trying to get beyond the beauty myth, live fat positive, see the beauty in me, and in others regardless of size (or other difference) and for the most part it's worked. However, I come from a family where looks are valued (although everyone would deny this in a heartbeat)and it is very difficult to ignore modern cultural beauty norms.

My highest weight was 315. Upon leaving my wife I immediately lost 40 of them. Like... in 2 months. They just fell off. Unfortunately, I've only lost about 20lbs a year, with all the low cal/fat eating that's where it's at.

it would take about 4 years to lose the rest if I kept on that way. Not good enough.

My brother - one day as I was talking about how hard it was to lose weight - said "you know, calories are an artifact don't you?" I didn't. I had no idea. I still thought they were 'real'.

So I started reading about the calorie fallacy, I started reading about caveman diets, about insulin & it's role.... etc until I ended up here.

Finally I'm here and I've been eating vlc for 2 days (this is day #3). I am convinced that this is a healthy way to eat. I've been so excited waiting for my start date. I'm so sick of not being able to buy clothes off the rack. I'm sick of not being able to wear clothing that is my style because it simply doesn't come in the sizes for me. I'm sick of having to carry so much weight around (like 4 big bags of flour). I'm sick of having to work so hard to consider myself pretty.

I'm taking back my life. I'm taking back my ability to control my weight, my health and my ability to do the things I love (hiking, dancing etc). I'm reclaiming my body - and with it so much more.

babetteq · 09-27-2009, 10:33 AM

well, down another 1.5lbs from yesterday. Very encouraging.

babetteq · 09-28-2009, 10:52 AM

I know I posted this somewhere else, but I want it in my journal so I have all the journey in one space.

Last night I 'cheated" and had some honey roasted peanuts and some reeses pieces. Carbs equalling 120gm. I, however, put on 5lbs. Big difference compared to my 1lb a day drop. ...and I didn't eat 5lbs of food.

Back on track though and good to know that it doesn't take much to put it back on. Today will be a very low carb day. I'll be trying to get that 5lbs off again as quickly as possible and get back into ketosis.

babetteq · 09-30-2009, 10:19 PM

keeping on track. I haven't weighed for a few days, so I'm not sure. I've been insulating the attic, so I"ve been in the attic before I even think about weighing.

My new friend? Whipping cream. I don't normally have a sweet tooth at all, however, I've been wanting something sweet as of late, so a bit of whipping cream, some stevia, and vanilla, or cocoa powder, or almond flavouring is just what the doctor ordered. I'll also have it when I get to the end of the day and find that I haven't eaten enough fat (who knew that would be an issue). Anyway, it's my new treat that I'm pretty happy about. I may have to cut the dairy out eventually - it's not so great for me - I grew up allergic to milk and I know it has an effect on me - BUT while I'm starting on this woe, I'm keeping the dairy in and then will reduce it as I go.

I might not be able to give up the whipping cream

CaitSith · 10-03-2009, 04:08 PM

Marking mah spot! *subscribed*

babetteq · 10-04-2009, 09:11 AM

5.5lbs down in 10 days.

CaitSith · 10-04-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by babetteq

5.5lbs down in 10 days.

Let me just say again: WAY TO GO!!! woot woot!!

You have rocked the first week! What are your plans for the second week on induction? Oh, are you going to get one more grouse grind run in before the end of the season, chickee?

babetteq · 10-04-2009, 04:46 PM

no, my days of the grouse grind are over for the year, I'm afraid. I threw my back out pretty good about 2.5 weeks ago moving my partners &%&#!! TV. So, walking yes, climbing no.

Although, that being said, I'm going up to Lone butte next week and will be doing much walking on hills - just not a 3km stairclimber.

Too bad though, I love the grind. The sense of accomplishment.

Tell ya what, next year when it opens? I'll go up once a week with you..... dare ya!

I'm not actually doing 'induction'. I'm not following Atkins. I'm doing Very Low Carb as a lifestyle. It will take a while to tweak, finding more sources of wild and grainfed/organic meat for a shoestring budget, when I go back to work, I'll have to figure out that whole thing... you know... but really, I plan to stay pretty much 20gms or less (try for 10 is where I am now) unless something changes that makes me think I should change it.

CaitSith · 10-04-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by babetteq

Tell ya what, next year when it opens? I'll go up once a week with you..... dare ya!.

You are a crazy girl..once a week?!?! lol I'll be lucky if I survive once a year...but hey, we can see how my legs hold up. Last time I went, my legs were so wobbly (having involuntary spasms from hill climb) by 1/2 way up, I had to turn around and go back. Maybe if I am a bit lighter and train for it on the treadmill over the winter, it will be easier?

Great job on adapting to the VLC lifestyle. I am certain at this time next year, you will look back and see a success story!

babetteq · 10-04-2009, 05:47 PM

see my rule when I went up was that I wasn't going to turn around. Even if it took me 2 days to get up there. Seriously. I just stopped and took a break until I felt strong again, and teh went a bit further. There were times when I was resting every 10 steps!

Besides, I've got 70lbs on you!!

CaitSith · 10-06-2009, 01:21 PM

Good morning Babette!

How does the day find you? How is meal planning and exercise?

Thank you for the birthday wishes yesterday!

babetteq · 10-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Hiya Cait,
I think I dropped off the planet yesterday...actually I was reading a lot of zero carb stuff because it looks like that's where I"m going with my woe. Very interesting read.

I find meal planning really really really easy.

2tbls hwc adn 1tbls coconut oil & a serving of stevia in my 2 big cups of coffee every day

breaky (around 11-12:00) - what's left over from dinner? Unless there is only enough for my s/o to take for lunch, then I have a handful of eggs, or 200gms hamburger. Or both, if I'm really hungry.

Lunch... not usually hungry for lunch

Dinner (around 9-10) ground pork or beef, or little beef chuck steaks and eggs

snack - if I'm feeling picky then I break open a bag of bac'n puffs. They're soo soooooo salty though, I might have to ditch them, or find some that aren't salted and just salt them to taste.

See? really easy. I find I don't obsess about food like I did when I was counting calories, counting grams of fat, etc. I just eat meat, fat, and a bit of dairy/eggs.

Measured myself.... lost 1.5 inches around my waist. Seriously. IN 12 days.

Crazy man, crazy. I'm going to have to crow about this on several threads.

How about you? how is the day going for you?

CaitSith · 10-06-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babetteq

Measured myself.... lost 1.5 inches around my waist. Seriously. IN 12 days.

Crazy man, crazy. I'm going to have to crow about this on several threads.

How about you? how is the day going for you?

CONGRATS!!!

You are really getting this woe down to a science! WTG!

"doing good..working split today..back to work at 5pm..gah!

P.S. Have you tried coconut milk??..YUm-O!

babetteq · 10-06-2009, 02:30 PM

I use coconut milk all the time. I stopped for a while when I was doing low cal/low fat but use it whenever I do a curry or soup. I haven't used it on this woe yet, because my favourite soup is turban squash smashed with rich coconut oil and carmamom seed (whole seed, take them out at the end) but squash is carb rich, so it's off the table, along with other plant life.

I LOVE coconut. oil, milk, cream, grated....

OH, DID I MENTION THAT I LOST 1.5 INCHES??

CaitSith · 10-06-2009, 03:31 PM

You did mention it! LoL

YOU ROCK, girlie!!

babetteq · 10-06-2009, 03:40 PM

oh, here, I'll say it again....

1.5 inches in 12 days!!!!!! :P

CaitSith · 10-06-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babetteq

oh, here, I'll say it again....

1.5 inches in 12 days!!!!!! :P

CaitSith · 10-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Miss babs, where are you? Have you lost anymore inches??

09-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	Whose life is it? Oh yeah, mine. Quick intro: I'm 39 1/2 years old. I've been struggling with weight since I was about 11years old when mom put me in weight watchers. I was 5'4" and 195lbs. I'm the only one in the family who's overweight aside from my mom. She dieted throughout my whole life. It was always a version of low cal/low fat. I am now 6' tall and 249lbs (todays scale) I was a ballet dancer in my youth and in my teen years succumbed to eating disorders. I'm very careful now that my eating doesn't become disordered or obsessive. Which is different than careful. I've spent much of my life trying to get beyond the beauty myth, live fat positive, see the beauty in me, and in others regardless of size (or other difference) and for the most part it's worked. However, I come from a family where looks are valued (although everyone would deny this in a heartbeat)and it is very difficult to ignore modern cultural beauty norms. My highest weight was 315. Upon leaving my wife I immediately lost 40 of them. Like... in 2 months. They just fell off. Unfortunately, I've only lost about 20lbs a year, with all the low cal/fat eating that's where it's at. it would take about 4 years to lose the rest if I kept on that way. Not good enough. My brother - one day as I was talking about how hard it was to lose weight - said "you know, calories are an artifact don't you?" I didn't. I had no idea. I still thought they were 'real'. So I started reading about the calorie fallacy, I started reading about caveman diets, about insulin & it's role.... etc until I ended up here. Finally I'm here and I've been eating vlc for 2 days (this is day #3). I am convinced that this is a healthy way to eat. I've been so excited waiting for my start date. I'm so sick of not being able to buy clothes off the rack. I'm sick of not being able to wear clothing that is my style because it simply doesn't come in the sizes for me. I'm sick of having to carry so much weight around (like 4 big bags of flour). I'm sick of having to work so hard to consider myself pretty. I'm taking back my life. I'm taking back my ability to control my weight, my health and my ability to do the things I love (hiking, dancing etc). I'm reclaiming my body - and with it so much more.

09-27-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	this is kind of amazing well, down another 1.5lbs from yesterday. Very encouraging.

10-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#8
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	no, my days of the grouse grind are over for the year, I'm afraid. I threw my back out pretty good about 2.5 weeks ago moving my partners &%&#!! TV. So, walking yes, climbing no. Although, that being said, I'm going up to Lone butte next week and will be doing much walking on hills - just not a 3km stairclimber. Too bad though, I love the grind. The sense of accomplishment. Tell ya what, next year when it opens? I'll go up once a week with you..... dare ya! I'm not actually doing 'induction'. I'm not following Atkins. I'm doing Very Low Carb as a lifestyle. It will take a while to tweak, finding more sources of wild and grainfed/organic meat for a shoestring budget, when I go back to work, I'll have to figure out that whole thing... you know... but really, I plan to stay pretty much 20gms or less (try for 10 is where I am now) unless something changes that makes me think I should change it. Last edited by babetteq; 10-04-2009 at 04:48 PM..

10-06-2009, 01:38 PM	#12
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	Hiya Cait, I think I dropped off the planet yesterday...actually I was reading a lot of zero carb stuff because it looks like that's where I"m going with my woe. Very interesting read. I find meal planning really really really easy. 2tbls hwc adn 1tbls coconut oil & a serving of stevia in my 2 big cups of coffee every day breaky (around 11-12:00) - what's left over from dinner? Unless there is only enough for my s/o to take for lunch, then I have a handful of eggs, or 200gms hamburger. Or both, if I'm really hungry. Lunch... not usually hungry for lunch Dinner (around 9-10) ground pork or beef, or little beef chuck steaks and eggs snack - if I'm feeling picky then I break open a bag of bac'n puffs. They're soo soooooo salty though, I might have to ditch them, or find some that aren't salted and just salt them to taste. See? really easy. I find I don't obsess about food like I did when I was counting calories, counting grams of fat, etc. I just eat meat, fat, and a bit of dairy/eggs. Measured myself.... lost 1.5 inches around my waist. Seriously. IN 12 days. Crazy man, crazy. I'm going to have to crow about this on several threads. How about you? how is the day going for you? Last edited by babetteq; 10-06-2009 at 01:41 PM..

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09-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#3
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	I know I posted this somewhere else, but I want it in my journal so I have all the journey in one space. Last night I 'cheated" and had some honey roasted peanuts and some reeses pieces. Carbs equalling 120gm. I, however, put on 5lbs. Big difference compared to my 1lb a day drop. ...and I didn't eat 5lbs of food. Back on track though and good to know that it doesn't take much to put it back on. Today will be a very low carb day. I'll be trying to get that 5lbs off again as quickly as possible and get back into ketosis.

09-30-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	keeping on track. I haven't weighed for a few days, so I'm not sure. I've been insulating the attic, so I"ve been in the attic before I even think about weighing. My new friend? Whipping cream. I don't normally have a sweet tooth at all, however, I've been wanting something sweet as of late, so a bit of whipping cream, some stevia, and vanilla, or cocoa powder, or almond flavouring is just what the doctor ordered. I'll also have it when I get to the end of the day and find that I haven't eaten enough fat (who knew that would be an issue). Anyway, it's my new treat that I'm pretty happy about. I may have to cut the dairy out eventually - it's not so great for me - I grew up allergic to milk and I know it has an effect on me - BUT while I'm starting on this woe, I'm keeping the dairy in and then will reduce it as I go. I might not be able to give up the whipping cream

10-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#5
CaitSith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 397 Gallery: CaitSith Stats: obese/178/169 at 5ft.8in. WOE: basic LC Start Date: restart Nov.08	Marking mah spot! subscribed

10-04-2009, 09:11 AM	#6
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	5.5lbs down in 10 days.

10-04-2009, 05:47 PM	#10
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	see my rule when I went up was that I wasn't going to turn around. Even if it took me 2 days to get up there. Seriously. I just stopped and took a break until I felt strong again, and teh went a bit further. There were times when I was resting every 10 steps! Besides, I've got 70lbs on you!!

10-06-2009, 01:21 PM	#11
CaitSith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 397 Gallery: CaitSith Stats: obese/178/169 at 5ft.8in. WOE: basic LC Start Date: restart Nov.08	Good morning Babette! How does the day find you? How is meal planning and exercise? Thank you for the birthday wishes yesterday!

10-06-2009, 02:30 PM	#14
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	I use coconut milk all the time. I stopped for a while when I was doing low cal/low fat but use it whenever I do a curry or soup. I haven't used it on this woe yet, because my favourite soup is turban squash smashed with rich coconut oil and carmamom seed (whole seed, take them out at the end) but squash is carb rich, so it's off the table, along with other plant life. I LOVE coconut. oil, milk, cream, grated.... OH, DID I MENTION THAT I LOST 1.5 INCHES??

10-06-2009, 03:31 PM	#15
CaitSith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 397 Gallery: CaitSith Stats: obese/178/169 at 5ft.8in. WOE: basic LC Start Date: restart Nov.08	You did mention it! LoL YOU ROCK, girlie!!

10-06-2009, 03:40 PM	#16
babetteq Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 346 Gallery: babetteq Stats: 252.5/247/170 WOE: VLC Start Date: Sept 24 09	oh, here, I'll say it again.... 1.5 inches in 12 days!!!!!! :P

10-09-2009, 04:50 PM	#18
CaitSith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 397 Gallery: CaitSith Stats: obese/178/169 at 5ft.8in. WOE: basic LC Start Date: restart Nov.08	Miss babs, where are you? Have you lost anymore inches??