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Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-24-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,322
Posted By Altari
This. The Atkins diet was originally created...

This.

The Atkins diet was originally created for very heavy patients who had difficulty exercising. That is what severe carb restriction was created for. Intensive exercise at your weight may be...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-24-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,215
Posted By Altari
What's your plan? If you do low-calorie/low-fat,...

What's your plan? If you do low-calorie/low-fat, maybe try to find a Whole Foods nearby. The ONLY reason I got there is to get whole [literally] grains in bulk. They have competitive prices vs Bob's...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-21-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,573
Posted By Altari
Don't minimize your loss. You didn't have 20...

Don't minimize your loss. You didn't have 20 pounds of water weight. Most people have 5 - maybe 10 - pounds of quick-loss weight from energy stores and water retention, etc. And just because that...
Forum: Goal Photo Album 02-21-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,758
Posted By Altari
You look fabulous! Well done. And, like others...

You look fabulous! Well done. And, like others said, that sheath dress is stunning on you!
Forum: Goal Photo Album 02-21-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,333
Posted By Altari
Thanks, everyone, for the happy thoughts! ...

Thanks, everyone, for the happy thoughts!

ebb&flow I'm still amazed that my cheek bones actually exist! I haven't seen them since I was 15! Before, people always "got" that I was Irish - chubby,...
Forum: Goal Photo Album 02-15-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,333
Posted By Altari
85 Pounds Lost ~ Size 24 to Size 12

While this is not the end, this is my goal. I started this journey in 2007, at 255.5 pounds and a size 24. Today, I am ~170 pounds and a size 10/12 (8, if the designer is REALLY forgiving!).

When...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-27-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,049
Posted By Altari
First, I'm not saying she should keep trigger...

First, I'm not saying she should keep trigger foods around the house purposely. I'm saying that pitching a food to avoid eating it is simply letting the poor behavior control you. I don't keep...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-27-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By Altari
First, don't panic. It's a very rare loser that...

First, don't panic. It's a very rare loser that doesn't see an occasional bump up for a day or three.

Second, what are you eating? Often, cleaning up your diet will release a lot of water weight...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-27-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,049
Posted By Altari
The only reason I disagree with this is because...

The only reason I disagree with this is because allowing a behavior to control you doesn't solve the behavior. If you have a tendency to binge eat, and simply remove temptation when at home, it won't...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-27-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,049
Posted By Altari
Is there anyone else in your building? Maybe you...

Is there anyone else in your building? Maybe you can leave it at someone's doorstep with a "from your friendly neighbor baker" note (and your name/apt # so they know you aren't a psycho). :P
...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-27-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 96,729
Posted By Altari
5'6" - 173 pounds Size 10/12, depending on...

5'6" - 173 pounds

Size 10/12, depending on the brand, but mostly 12s. A large in button-front blouses, a medium in sweaters and other non-structured shirts. Dresses, anywhere from a medium to a...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-27-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,693
Posted By Altari
I'm fairly certain women add fat cells during...

I'm fairly certain women add fat cells during gestation. I'll edit when I find the elusive article I just read on the topic...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-26-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,693
Posted By Altari
I'll quote [a pertinent portion ] of a book I'm...

I'll quote [a pertinent portion ] of a book I'm reading on the topic.


So, your fat cells have a set point they want to be at, and they'll only lose a small amount of it at a time. Once you're...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-25-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,041
Posted By Altari
I weigh in the morning, right after I work out....

I weigh in the morning, right after I work out. I'm measuring every Monday right after that.

You'll eventually get an intuitive feel if the scale will be up or down. If I don't wake up hungry -...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-25-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,451
Posted By Altari
At least we're all in this boat together. :P ...

At least we're all in this boat together. :P

In other sizing-news, hubby went out to buy new pants. I'd always been in the dark about men's sizes, figuring 32x32 was 32 inch waist, 32 inch inseam....
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-24-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,451
Posted By Altari
This is insane, lol. Of course, bridal party...

This is insane, lol. Of course, bridal party dresses probably DON'T subscribe to vanity sizing.

Also, I remeasured right after I posted because I was so darned baffled. Before, I'd used a piece of...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-24-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,451
Posted By Altari
Extremely discouraged by measurements

I've been wearing size 10/12s now for a while. I couldn't find (read: looked around, but not drastically) for my tape measure, so I went off the sizing charts. At a 12, according to Old Navy, I...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-20-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Altari
For me, a few cups of strong coffee act as a...

For me, a few cups of strong coffee act as a diuretic (and laxative). But that depends on what surgery you're having...maybe caffeine isn't a good idea.

Hot water will cut through bloat. Expect...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-18-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,244
Posted By Altari
You'll probably need to up your intake in the...

You'll probably need to up your intake in the winter. Cold weather especially signals the body to hold on to fuel when it's scarce, so if you keep yourself well nourished you'll be more apt to turn...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-18-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,775
Posted By Altari
I want to buy a ludicrously expensive evening...

I want to buy a ludicrously expensive evening gown and go to a fancy restaurant and event in the city (Chicago) where everyone is dressed to the 9s.

I want to take trips to all over the place and...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-18-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By Altari
I set my goals by both BMI and dress sizes. The...

I set my goals by both BMI and dress sizes. The BMI is easier to quantify for numeric goals, but the dress sizes are what really motivates me.

When I drop a size, I get rid of those pants and hit...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-18-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Altari
I've never been over there, but now I think I...

I've never been over there, but now I think I need to lurk, too! =)

I feel bad for men sometimes, when it comes to health/fitness. My husband won't talk about doing yoga or taking up hiking...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-18-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,857
Posted By Altari
Maslow's hierarchy of needs comes to mind. First,...

Maslow's hierarchy of needs comes to mind. First, get enough sleep. Then get your eat right (hey, you can't eat if you're asleep!). THEN get your exercise in.

Anyway, yeah...life, diet,...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-18-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By Altari
Hi! It's not really as bad as it seems, really....

Hi! It's not really as bad as it seems, really. :hug:

I can empathize a lot with you. At 17, I weighed in at almost 260 pounds and stayed there until I was 23. Like Deena, I did a lot of...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-05-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Altari
Well, I had a nice long reply to everyone typed...

Well, I had a nice long reply to everyone typed out then my browser ate it. Guess it wasn't meant to be. :)

Thanks for all the warm thoughts and advice. Yesterday was just a really bad day. I...
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