Health At Every Size- NOT a weight loss group!!

[strangebutspecial]

If this thread gets flooded with negative outsiders rather than focusing on the support network it wa started as, it's going to chase off the exact people it's trying to help, including me. Basically, we're tired of having people police our weights for us and being judged. So if you came here to argue -- don't.

On topic, to everyone else: I didn't work out today. I will make sure the dog gets a long walk tonight. I will also skip carbs at dinner, except for green veggies.

 

[lauradis]

I'm not really convinced that this thread isn't going to turn into an endless stream of "just work hard and lose weight" but might as well give it a try...

The healthy habit I need to work on is eating at least 3 meals a day, ideally at normal meal times.

I did ok today. I'm back to taking ibuprofen for my knee, and that means I remembered breakfast (muffin to buffer the pills.) Then I remembered to eat lunch an hour and a half late, and forgot about half of it (I'd packed it in two different parts of the insulated bag). Dinner was fine, and I'll have a snack before bed (more ibuprofen.)

By Wednesday or Thursday I (hopefully) won't be on so much ibuprofen, so I need to be good about setting myself up to succeed with meals.

I'm a chronic starver . (Is that even a word) I have been changing this slowly forcing myself to eat in am, midday and then no binge eating at night.

Its worst then a diet lol.

 

[wvjules]

People feel the need to criticize because they don't have a life. As for moving it to a diet board, I find that no one is more hateful towards fat people than dieters.

Have you ever been on the WISH board? I have and I have never seen such a supportive group of people on the DIS anywhere. And FYI, the WISH board is not a diet board. It is everything healthy, eating right, exercising, Weight Watchers, etc.

 

[-Hope-]

No but being overweight and/or obese does elevate your risk for cardiovascular illness and metabolic syndromes. You can't argue that. If you loose just 10% of your total weight, it cuts your risk almost in half. That is significant. No one is saying you need to be stick thin, but having a healthy weight, does matter.

Actually, I can. But I won't bother.

 

[-Hope-]

I'm not really convinced that this thread isn't going to turn into an endless stream of "just work hard and lose weight" but might as well give it a try... The healthy habit I need to work on is eating at least 3 meals a day, ideally at normal meal times. I did ok today. I'm back to taking ibuprofen for my knee, and that means I remembered breakfast (muffin to buffer the pills.) Then I remembered to eat lunch an hour and a half late, and forgot about half of it (I'd packed it in two different parts of the insulated bag). Dinner was fine, and I'll have a snack before bed (more ibuprofen.) By Wednesday or Thursday I (hopefully) won't be on so much ibuprofen, so I need to be good about setting myself up to succeed with meals.

Honestly, I'm not convinced that's what it's going to become either. I'm a little discouraged at this point but I'll keep trying.

When you say you eat late and forget to eat some of your lunch I'm unsure what you mean. Are you ignoring your hunger? Trying to eat before you get overly hungry? Do you just get busy and forget to eat until you're famished? If any of these are the case would an alarm on your phone help?

 

[-Hope-]

If this thread gets flooded with negative outsiders rather than focusing on the support network it wa started as, it's going to chase off the exact people it's trying to help, including me. Basically, we're tired of having people police our weights for us and being judged. So if you came here to argue -- don't. On topic, to everyone else: I didn't work out today. I will make sure the dog gets a long walk tonight. I will also skip carbs at dinner, except for green veggies.

Exactly. I almost unsubscribed this morning then thought better of it. I'm just going to try to ignore the unsolicited advice and "concern trolls" so I can focus on the people here to be encouraged and encouraging.

ETA: Walking the dog sounds like a fun way to make up for a skipped workout.

 

[-Hope-]

I'm a chronic starver . (Is that even a word) I have been changing this slowly forcing myself to eat in am, midday and then no binge eating at night. Its worst then a diet lol.

I used to do this. Just developing a breakfast routine helped. I have about 3-4 menus to choose from, all super easy and I try to have then within an hour of waking. After a while I was naturally spacing things out more, eating less at night, and actually waking up hungry instead of still being satiated from the stuff I are the night before. For me it's all about routine. I've wasted too much time thinking about food (on the multitude of diets I've tried) and I just want something healthy that I don't have to think about.

 

[-Hope-]

I didn't do so hot with my "move more" goal yesterday. I was slammed with work so sat at a desk for too long. Anyone with a desk job have any tips for working more movement into the work day?

 

[kirstenb1]

I didn't do so hot with my "move more" goal yesterday. I was slammed with work so sat at a desk for too long. Anyone with a desk job have any tips for working more movement into the work day?

Although I'm not currently at a desk job, I used to take the stairs every day, both at the parking garage, and at teh office. Also, what about one of those large balance balls to sit on, instead of a chair? That would work your core, and you could sneak in some situps throughout the day.

 

[strangebutspecial]

Although I'm not currently at a desk job, I used to take the stairs every day, both at the parking garage, and at teh office. Also, what about one of those large balance balls to sit on, instead of a chair? That would work your core, and you could sneak in some situps throughout the day.

Balance balls are a great idea. You constantly move on one. Also, I feel like I sit up straighter. It's sort of like a horse riding position. Another thing you can do is set a timer for 20 minutes (or if you're feeling spendy, get something like a fitbit to remind you). When it goes off, you have to get up and walk or do something.

I should probably take my own advice. hahaha

 

[Stitch69]

No but being overweight and/or obese does elevate your risk for cardiovascular illness and metabolic syndromes. You can't argue that. If you loose just 10% of your total weight, it cuts your risk almost in half. That is significant. No one is saying you need to be stick thin, but having a healthy weight, does matter.

That is not what the HAES movement believes.

 

[-Hope-]

Although I'm not currently at a desk job, I used to take the stairs every day, both at the parking garage, and at teh office. Also, what about one of those large balance balls to sit on, instead of a chair? That would work your core, and you could sneak in some situps throughout the day.

Well, I mostly work from home so there's no parking garage and no stairs. A balance ball is a good idea. I have one but it's small and doesn't work with my desk. I'll have to look into getting a bigger one. :

 

[-Hope-]

Balance balls are a great idea. You constantly move on one. Also, I feel like I sit up straighter. It's sort of like a horse riding position. Another thing you can do is set a timer for 20 minutes (or if you're feeling spendy, get something like a fitbit to remind you). When it goes off, you have to get up and walk or do something. I should probably take my own advice. hahaha

The timer is a good idea. Yesterday I was playing catch up from the weekend and felt rushed but when I really look at it objectively I probably could have made the time to get up and move a bit every so often. I probably wouldn't have accomplished as much but I could have prioritized projects and done the most pressing things.

 

[dawnball]

I'm a chronic starver . (Is that even a word) I have been changing this slowly forcing myself to eat in am, midday and then no binge eating at night.

Its worst then a diet lol.

I'm really not sure which is worse - eating when your body is clearly still full or not-eating when you're ravenous. They both suck, and for me, they're both better than the alternative.

 

[KathyTX]

Okay, gang- I am moving this to the W.I.S.H. Board.

W.I.S.H. is not only about diet. It's We're Inspired to Stay Healthy, and is for all kinds of eating and wellness and fitness topics.

That's where this discussion belongs and will be the most successful.

And remember that threads are for EVERYONE, no poster can dictate what others contribute, posts should be respectful in tone.

 

[gwynne]

I'm really not sure which is worse - eating when your body is clearly still full or not-eating when you're ravenous. They both suck, and for me, they're both better than the alternative.

Lately I've been trying to note my hunger, only, first. Then take my time, stop and think. I tend to make better choices this way.
Sort of, do I really want something, and if I do, what? Is that the choice that will make me happiest right now?

 

[-Hope-]

Okay, gang- I am moving this to the W.I.S.H. Board. W.I.S.H. is not only about diet. It's We're Inspired to Stay Healthy, and is for all kinds of eating and wellness and fitness topics. That's where this discussion belongs and will be the most successful. And remember that threads are for EVERYONE, no poster can dictate what others contribute, posts should be respectful in tone.

Thanks for the move and I hope we are successful there. As stated before WISH (in spite of the literal meaning of the acronym) seemed like a place for dieters when I read through before starting this thread but I'm trusting you know better since I really only looked the one time.

Question though, I understand that threads are for everyone but who determines disrespect? I don't think it would be okay for me to go into the Weight Watchers group and argue with people there about why I believe it's unhealthy, designed to keep people paying them forever, etc. I think if I did that it would be fair for people to report/ask me to stop. Am I wrong in this understanding? Sincerely trying to understand what's acceptable in this circumstance without "dictating" who posts and what they post.

 

[dawnball]

When you say you eat late and forget to eat some of your lunch I'm unsure what you mean. Are you ignoring your hunger? Trying to eat before you get overly hungry? Do you just get busy and forget to eat until you're famished? If any of these are the case would an alarm on your phone help?

No, I don't do any of those. I just... forget to eat. I get up in the morning and make a cup of coffee or tea. I get the kid off to school, get myself ready for work, catch the train - then realize I didn't have any breakfast because I wasn't hungry or food wasn't appealing.

More of the same at work. If I didn't eat breakfast or lunch, I'm usually ready for a snack about 3pm. If I eat too much then - I'm not hungry for dinner. And hungry for dinner or not - it's hard for me to consume adequate and varied nutrition between 3pm and 8pm.

Not every day is like this. Sometimes, I have apparently-normal hunger cues - and if I skip breakfast, I'll eat a bigger lunch/dinner/snack to compensate or I'll unconsciously alternate a low calorie day and a high calorie day. Then I relax, and eventually not-eating sneaks up on me again.

I tried a cell phone alarm, and it sort of didn't take. I might give it another try, but most of the issue is that I currently suck at eating when I'm not hungry. I need to remember all the ways to eat without thinking about it. Tomorrow I'll try chai or Cafe au lait instead of black coffee/plain green tea.

 

[dawnball]

The timer is a good idea. Yesterday I was playing catch up from the weekend and felt rushed but when I really look at it objectively I probably could have made the time to get up and move a bit every so often. I probably wouldn't have accomplished as much but I could have prioritized projects and done the most pressing things.

Sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised. Taking a 5 minute break to get a little activity helps wake my brain up and I can be more productive for the next 45 minutes or so.

Instead of using a timer, I started the habit of getting up from my seat every time I switch focus. Right now I walk up and down the hall, do short arcs, a few dozen staff spins, etc. When my knee is functional I'll do a few minutes of kicking/hands, once through a martial arts form, etc.

It isn't really a "workout", but there's some evidence that you can't make up for sitting all day by hitting the gym at night - you really need both regular motion and occasional more intense exercise.

 

[dawnball]

Lately I've been trying to note my hunger, only, first. Then take my time, stop and think. I tend to make better choices this way.
Sort of, do I really want something, and if I do, what? Is that the choice that will make me happiest right now?

I'm glad that's working well for you - a little reflection seems to be a successful strategy for a lot of people.