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Forum: Chicks in Control 09-17-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,367
Posted By Mercedes136
Pizza is not "EVIL" :)

So I have been doing IE for a couple weeks now, it is something I really have to think about and is VERY hard to keep myself from falling back into the diet mentality that I need to restrict certain...
Forum: General Diet Plans and Questions 09-08-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,433
Posted By Mercedes136
@ yoyoma- Thank you for the article on breakfast....

@ yoyoma- Thank you for the article on breakfast. That is one thing that has been a mantra in my head from every crazy diet plan i have tried "You HAVE to eat breakfast" and some plans want you to...
Forum: Chicks in Control 09-08-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By Mercedes136
planning ahead- need good snack ideas

I am horrible at planning ahead and having food ready for myself while at work. Just wondering what others have for ideas for quick breakfast/lunch/snacks while at work. Not necessarily "diet" food...
Forum: General Diet Plans and Questions 09-07-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,433
Posted By Mercedes136
eating only when hungry... breakfast struggle

I am still pretty new to IE, I have been getting better at evaluating if I am truly hungry. One thing I struggle with is breakfast. I have never been an early morning breakfast person. I really am...
Forum: Chicks in Control 09-06-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Mercedes136
Non food instant gratification

So I have found something that has been working for me, thought I would throw it out there. I find that when I am stressed and especially tired is when I tend to overeat and eat things when I am not...
Forum: Introductions 09-06-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 444
Posted By Mercedes136
Welcome sunnyall, there are so many wonderful...

Welcome sunnyall, there are so many wonderful people and resources on this site. It is a great way to get the support you need and suggestions to help meet your goals. I agree looking to what I...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-05-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By Mercedes136
Newbie Research & Soad with WLS

***SODA*** (not Soad).
I have been doing my research on WLS (extensivley/obsessivly) for a while now. I have my consult with surgeon in 2 weeks. i had a consult 3 years ago but was not approved by...
Forum: General Diet Plans and Questions 09-05-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,433
Posted By Mercedes136
@wannabeskinny - Thank you for introducing me to...

@wannabeskinny - Thank you for introducing me to this thread i have been following the posts and are all very informative and helpful.
I am starting IE again after trying it for just a few short...
Forum: Chicks in Control 09-05-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By Mercedes136
Also can relate to this as I started this site in...

Also can relate to this as I started this site in April and was so inspired, not just by all the success stories, but almost more inspired by how everyone has had failures as much as success. It...
Forum: Chicks in Control 09-04-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,604
Posted By Mercedes136
Wow! I can so relate like the same story just...

Wow! I can so relate like the same story just different time lines! ;) I am so glad I found this site and excited to look into more of the IE books. I totally love your quote wannabe, it's so true....
Forum: Weight Loss Support 09-04-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By Mercedes136
For me the "accountability" I refer to isn't...

For me the "accountability" I refer to isn't really accountability I guess, it's more of awareness. She reminds me like you have not to be so hard on myself and look more closely at why I ate what I...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 09-04-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By Mercedes136
Thank you wannabe, yes I know I am way to hard on...

Thank you wannabe, yes I know I am way to hard on myself and I have been working on this with my therapist ;( i usually have her to help keep myself accountable and not so hard on myself but I have...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 09-04-2014, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By Mercedes136
So frustrated with myself!

So I joined back in April was kind if on track for a while and been on and off again all summer. After a recent issue of me barely able to fit into my airplane seat to fly to the Caribbean for...
Forum: Does it Work? 09-03-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 104,300
Posted By Mercedes136
Qsymia - worth the hassle with insurance??? Does it help?

My PCP recently prescribed Qsymia for me. She said there are a lot of hoops to jump through with insurance and attempting to get coverage if any. So that was 3 weeks ago, I have to do monthly...
Forum: Chicks in Control 09-03-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By Mercedes136
snacks in my pocket :)

Nursing is hard work, i used to work on the floor and now i do training for New hires. I totally understand as i have had similar issues. I get so busy and so involved my work that i look at the...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-03-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By Mercedes136
Another person who didn't think she'd be here!

Just wanted to thank Kaylestar for starting this thread :)as i never thought i would be here either. I have been undecided about WLS for a long time. Almost 3 years ago i went in for a consult as i...
Forum: Chicks in Control 04-26-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,217
Posted By Mercedes136
Thank you so much for the information! I started...

Thank you so much for the information! I started reading the Tribole and Risch Intuitive Eating book and already am thinking WOW they are talking directly to me :) I will check out your other...
Forum: Chicks in Control 04-23-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,356
Posted By Mercedes136
I found the interview very interesting. I...

I found the interview very interesting. I completely can relate to the information from all of the panelists. I have tried every "diet" out there and this is something that actually makes sense to...
Forum: Chicks in Control 04-23-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,217
Posted By Mercedes136
Thank you for posting this information. I am very...

Thank you for posting this information. I am very new to IE. I have done some very basic research and have found that I can totally understand the concept and have been reading some good information...
Forum: Chicks in Control 04-22-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,638
Posted By Mercedes136
I can totally relate to the restriction being a...

I can totally relate to the restriction being a major trigger, the more i "attempt" to restrict myself the more i eventually end up eating. I did this same thing over the weekend with Peanut butter...
Forum: Chicks in Control 04-22-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,145
Posted By Mercedes136
Sugar is definately my binge. Like this morning,...

Sugar is definately my binge. Like this morning, i had a peanut butter poptart thinking that was better than the "hot fudge poptart". Which i know are both bad options for breakfast but as usual i...
Forum: Introductions 04-22-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By Mercedes136
Tried every Wt loss program with same results... i gain it back...again and again

I am starting this at the suggestion of my therapist as another form of journaling to keep myself accountable and be able to relate to real live people going through the same types of problems.
I am...
Forum: Chicks in Control 04-22-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,194
Posted By Mercedes136
Wow, I am brand new to this blog/forum thing. I...

Wow, I am brand new to this blog/forum thing. I started at the suggestion of my counselor to help remind me that I am not alone in my weight issues. I am completely amazed at how each thing I read on...
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