sorry I have not been on lately work is bumming me out and I do not feel like doing anything. went way off track but getting back.
How are you doing? ts

Sorry to hear that work's got you down. I can relate some days! I hope things look up for you. It's hard to be able to focus on losing weight when other things are vying for your attention.

I didn't post my weight on Monday because I hadn't lost any. BUT, I didn't gain any either, so I was still at 196. However, I weighed this morning and was back down to 194 again!!

I think my hormones and water retention at certain times of the month really wreck havoc on my weight loss. Hopefully, this will straighten out soon. I've done so-so with my eating, really overdoing it a couple of times, but for the most part sticking with the Weigh Down guidelines. I think the water weight plus my slip-ups are why I seem to be stuck between 194 and 196.

Do you have the first Weigh Down Diet book? (It's got purple and red in the cover; can't recall the exact name right now.) It helps me to read a couple of pages a day for motivation. I find that the days I skip reading are the days that I mess up. Maybe you could try reading a bit every day. If you don't have the book, I've seen tons for sale on eBay and Amazon.

Let me know how you're doing.

My copy is The Weight Down Dietit is all black hardback( I lost the paper cover) it says copyright1973,1978,1984 so I am not sure which copy it is but you are right I should read a little everyday.

wow, this thread has been busy since i last checked in....but that was a while ago.
greetings! to everyone who has joined the thread since my last visit.

i am doing surprisingly well with my emotional eating....im truly shocked at how much of my eating came from emotions.
My emotional eating is basically under control; meaning i dont eat when im stressed, upset, sad, ect
but i still find myself going to the pantry when im bored. so that is something that i need to work on and stopping eating when i am full.
I was skimming through the new posts, and i saw someone on the last page ( i cant remember who) said that she prayed before her meal that she would stop eating when she was full.
Out of all of the new posts, that one kind of stuck out to me. I am going to start doing that before my meals.
i think i need to include GOd more into this journey. and i need to make healthier food choices. The christmas goodies are coming in, and yuck, ive eaten so much chocolate today.

i hope you all are doing good. I will definatly be stopping in more often.
Merry Christmas
~HaiLeY!

I don't have time to read all the post since I was last here but I'll be back.

It's fun to come back here after awhile and see people have posted. Recently I've been trying to eat more fiber because I have so much trouble with hunger due to long term prednisone use. I think it helps. But I still don't eat things I don't like. I just can't stick to a diet so different from the way I normally eat. I also read a book about surrendering all our problem to God. Isn't that a precious thought?

i was thinking about it earlier, and i can't believe how much i used to each.
I ate a granola bar (which i didn't really need, but i was a little hungry, so i was okay). but a few years ago i would eat at least 1 granola bar everyday, if not 2 or 3 or sometimes 4!!! i can't believe i did that!
i don't even want to anymore. I didn't eat because i was hungry. I ate away my emotions. Now, the thought of eating that much makes me sick. Granola bars. They didn't help. All they did was stuff my stomach. And then i would go and eat dinner after that. I can't believe i used to do that to myself.

thank God, that He led me out of that.

I don't think I eat because of emotions but I do eat from boredom. The kids are all gone now and it gets pretty lonely.

gah. im kind of having a bad day. im a little stressed, so all i want to do is eat. i would love some frozen fruit right now, but of course, we dont have any. grrrr

HELLO LADIES ~ it's nice to see that you both are still around. We've missed you on Christian Encouragers. I never read Gwen's book, but my plan sounds interestingly similar (the basics anyways). I am going by the biblical idea that everything in the marketplace (shambles) is OK to eat, but letting my moderation (being known to all men) take priority.

However, my definition of moderation is portion control; not eating every thing in moderation; becuz some foods I don't eat at all just becuz I don't want to. I do have a few treats and healthy desserts when I want to as well.

I found a plan called THE BIBLE PLAN some years ago; it just lists all the main foods mentioned in the bible, which it claims are there becuz they are good for us (I'm talking about lean meats and whole fresh foods mostly; even breads). I don't label any food as evil, but some may be devoid of nutritive values and therefore cannot truly satisfy me or make me feel full; so I try not to have them too often (ie chippies).

We have an intestinal disorder in our family, where we can't seem to digest or assimilate enough Vitamins and Minerals from our food; so we have to take Vitamin supplements. That has helped me not feel so hungry all the time (and my hair all grew back in; now, there's a hint, eh?)

CAROL ~ My goal is to eat my main foods in moderation as much as possible, but I know what you mean about munching becuz of boredom. I do eat small snacks in between my meals, as that helps to keep my blood sugars balanced for me. I try to eat a bit of Protein with each meal and snack as that makes me feel more satisfied.

Here's a link to a thread that is all about BOREDOM:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...33#post2021333

I think that the longer we practice at this new kind of healthy eating, that it will become easier, almost second-nature even. Wish both you ladies well with your plan and your journey ...

ROSEBUD

I can't take vitamins because I can't have calcium or vitamin D. I do think the an increase in fiber has helped control the ravaging hunger of prednisone. I have good days and bad days. Just lately I haven't been feeling well and I think focusing on weight loss may be a waste. But then another day rolls around and things look a little better. I think I have lost about 20lb from my highest but it is so slow going. I have cut back on the different threads that I post. I couldn't keep everything that everyone was saying straight. Lord willing, we will be going to see my daughter on Portland on Feb. 11th.

Those are great tips, eltigre. Do you throw the food away that you push aside?

Hello Everyone.
I'm new to ''The Weigh Down Diet!''
I read the inspiring stories in this months Good Housekeeping.
Unbelievably inspiring.
Just bought my book- The weigh down diet. Very excited.
I pray that this method works for me. I'm a terrible terrible binge eater.
Overeaters anonymous hasn't worked for me and I don't like it.

Any support would be amazing.
THANKS

The Weigh Down Diet will work for you. It can change the way you view food if you are really open to changing and if you are tired dealing with food being the #1 priority in your life like I was. The book is very freeing. I wish you the best. Just remember to be patient with yourself...and send time everyday in the book. I even go back to mine now..three yrs. later.

I Have Been Doing Weigh Down For A Week And Have Already Lost Four Pounds. I Had The Best Week Of My Life. Unfortunately I Lost It Yesterday And Binged. I Figured That God Didn't Mind If I Ate When I Wasn't Hungry.
Today I Have Been Shown That He Cares Very Much. My Body Is The Temple Of The Holy Spirit. Being Obedient With My Eating Is Best For Me And God Knows That. I Know Deep Down God Wants What Is Best For Me.

As Of Today I Am Back On Track And Not Turning To Food. I Am Going To God For Everything. Food Is Pathetic In Comparison To The Promise I Have In Jesus!