Re: the weight debate building. (this is about eating issues, not medical conditions)

[stoney321]

As someone who was groomed by her mother to have a specific body type, and ridiculed publicly when I didn't have that, as someone who was told by her father that it looked like I had a tire in my waist band, as someone that was an exercise bulimic in her late teens and was grey-faced and wan from being unhealthy, as someone who watched her best

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[elfgirl]

<3

That is all.

[stoney321]

<3 <3 <3 to you, too.

[rikibeth]

My goals are similar to yours, although as most of my wardrobe is for the size I was ~20lbs ago, I guess I've got a size goal.

I still struggle with training myself out of using food as a reward. "Stitch is troubled. He needs dessert" is an emotionally resonant phrase in our household. I compromise by letting treat food keep its reward status, but being sensible about portions -- ONE cupcake, ONE eclair, not an entire damn box of Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies the way I could do in high school and have them vanish into the ether instead of appear on my butt.

My other problem is not liking exercise for its own sake. I'm doing the hundredpushups.com challenge because it's structured enough to appeal to me (and the fact that it's a viral meme besides, so I get a sense of community), and it doesn't hurt that it's free.

Any time you want to encourage me to exercise, I'm all for it.

[stoney321]

Oh my god, food as a reward. And it's terrible with me, because I automatically think of FAST food, because it was such a treat in my house. *head thunk*

Portion control is so key - bravo to you for being sensible about that! I honestly think that is one of the major hurdles for people to get smart with their food.

I'm VERY impressed with everyone doing the push up challenge. Talk about a tough exercise... And I will cheer you on to move your body! Turn on the radio and rock out when no one's looking. Go for a stroll. Walking is really THE best exercise for your overall health. (Anyone have a dog they can loan you? *g*)

In a nutshell: GO YOU! *hugs*

[rikibeth]

I'm on week 2 of the pushup challenge -- on Level 1, with KNEE pushups, because I am that much of a wimp -- but I am not ashamed.

And the radio stations around here are crap for rocking out, but I've got Gothercise playlists set up in my iTunes. And I bought myself a little skating dress to wear as workout gear because I needed a motivator.

I am feeling tired and achy today, and thinking that the planned six miles of walking I had intended are maybe not the best idea. Perhaps I will gothercise this afternoon instead.

And then I can post a playlist and impress everyone with my musical sensibilities!

[stoney321]

oooh, playlists, yes! I've been meaning to post one myself.

You know, 6 miles might not be the best, but what about 3? you'll still get some exercise, ut your body won't hate you for it. :)

[bitchygrrl]

*points to icon* In truth I don't know how anyone could think you meant any harm. We don't know each other super well, but you have always been a sweet, an genuinely kind person, so you know if they thought you were judging I think that's more of their own self judgement

[rikibeth]

Go you!

[bitchygrrl]

Thanks :)

[stoney321]

This is all based on a tactless comment Alton Brown made on a board somewhere, and I can see that it's really upsetting to a lot of folks on my flist for a variety of reasons. I made an outspoken comment in someone's journal, and felt the need to clarify, which is funny because that post was also a clarification post. :D

WOMAN. That is so wonderful that you're taking such charge of your health! That is a tremendous amount of weight, and i bet your bones/joints feel a lot better, huh? GO YOU. And I like Weight Watchers from what I've seen because of just that: what you should be eating, and (imo) more importantly, portion control.

And for the record? I lost 30 pounds from walking. Walking = TERRIFIC way to get your body feeling better. DON'T FORGET TO STRETCH!! (That's where those lean, sexy muscles come from.) I am so proud of you!!!

Thanks. I always appreciate what you have to say.

[orejen]

I'm learning to love the way I am.

I realized recently that I have stayed very stable in my (over)weight status over the last 17 years. I weigh the same weight I do at almost 39 as I did when I was 22.

Granted, 22 was when my PCOS kicked in and I gained 30 lbs in a year, but still, how many people can say they've kept the same weight for that long? I mean, I haven't been 191 every day or even every month. I went up to 231 when I was on steroids. In the end though, my body seemed to like being 191.

I've finally got my PCOS and Insulin Resistance formally diagnosed and I am curious what my new "natural" weight will be once the IR is under control with Metformin.

Re: Thanks. I always appreciate what you have to say.

[rikibeth]

Sister!

I was diagnosed officially at 15 -- but my family spotted the IR tendencies before I hit puberty, and started feeding me lower carb/higher protein before my age was in double digits. I seriously credit that with my weight being a non-issue until I passed 35, and with not having any problems conceiving. I'm second-generation PCOS -- my mom had a wedge resection and took Clomid+cortisone to have me & my brother, and I conceived my daughter with no medical interventions.

I might have an easier time dropping the 20lbs I want to if I went on metformin -- but, no health insurance, and everything else seems to be working adequately, so I'm not sanguine about stressing my liver just to get rid of a mustache and undo the effects of one month of living on fast food last summer while I was moving house. I'll stick to sensible eating, exercise, and my trusty tweezers for now.

Re: Thanks. I always appreciate what you have to say.

[orejen]

My grandmother (dad's mom) died of endometriosis, dad was diagnosed as diabetic at 46 or 47, so in my case I am trying to use the Metformin to stave off genetics. Diabetic future? Do not want!

I need to get my 17 yr old daughter in to be seen, because since my diagnosis I can look at my daughter and see the same things in her!

I had her at 21 and am definitely not going to be trying for any more at this point. She is almost 18!

That's great that your family was so on the ball, really impressive considering that as far as I know this condition wasn't widely known for a a long time, though of course your mother having it would make a difference.

Re: Thanks. I always appreciate what you have to say.

[orejen]

daughter in first icon, me in second.

[drusplace]

Did I miss something? Why are we debating the weight thing (or not debating

[bitchygrrl]

I think that when people go up to very thin people and say that it's so rude. I've never gotten why people think that's okay. My cousin still gets that. She's 39 5'8 and has always weighed about 120. She eats normally, always has, her parents are also very thin, it's just genetics. She's finally okay with her size but people still come up and make those sort of remarks to her. It's thoughtless and it's hurtful.

[drusplace]

Mine's genetic too. My grandmother was always very tiny.

Thank you for your comment. And I'm sorry your cousin gets those remarks made to her.

[bitchygrrl]

YW it's like people have this real bias about it. I am especially on the lookout for that because my neice who is 7 is rather thin. She was a premature baby but thankfully she is healthy now, just thin. She doesn't like sweets but she eats a very healthy diet. Already people have accuse my brother and her mom of underfeeding her. My brother is a cook he doesn not underfeed. It's like it never ends.