Dee-I'm board certified in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry but I mostly practice Psychiatry. A lot of patients come in complaining to me about their weight which I find mystifying. I'm not sure what that is about. I don't know if it is because they see that I am losing weight, or they think I have some magic pill I can give them to make them lose weight or they think I have some magic words to say that will suddenly make a lightbulb come on for them and they will stop all their bad habits. That's why I've decided to try to develop some handouts for patients on some topics about weight loss that I think are important. God knows I have enough personal experience with it and I've read enough. However, my opinion, in general is that most patients are looking for an "easy" answer and they aren't going to like what I am going to have to say which is what all of us know. This is not quick or easy. However, the ones who are really motivated will keep coming back for more information, so we'll see.

i think being overweight can create a lot of psychological issues, I know for myself it has caused me to be introverted, and makes you question your self worth, society really does look down on people that are overweight.... I can see a lot of emotional fall out from being overweight..

lol if u need a test subject on that ..i have lots of baggage.. tho i am not sure if its from the weight or from having a alcoholic- rage-aholic father..

I know a lot of people taking anti-depressants end up with weight issues from the meds..

but i think you would do an awesome job in that area petra..

It's finally MY "Friday"
 

Hello PIC Ladies. I hope you're enjoying your week end thus far. It's looking sunny as I peek out through the blinds. I guess yesterday was gorgeous, but since I don't get out of my cave until it's time to leave for work, I never know what I've been missing.

I've still not had any pop since last Sunday and I've been OP (even WITH the few hard candies I succumbed to) every day since and also have been improving my water daily. Exercise? Eek! Not yet.

Petra, you asked how much time we dedicate to our weight loss? Well, physically, I'd say an hour or hour and a half for me (that's unfortunately NOT including my actual exercise that has yet to be incorporated). But mentally? It never stops, I'm consumed with it. I plan at work what I'll do when I get home (of course there's the best laid plans and all ... I never follow through). But I'll look at women's magazines at work and every other page is the newest, most ultimate, revolutionary diet to end all diets and on the next page is a chocolate covered cookie topped cake that's deep fried in batter and drizzled with more chocolate, followed by the newest, most ultimate, revolutionary diet pill to end all diet pill ad on the very next page. The only channel we're allowed to watch on TV is Fox News and there are so many diet pill and exercise gadget and video commercials that I'm guessing the target audience for Fox News is very overweight and desperate to throw their money away. Anyway, I'm bombarded by "LOSE WEIGHT NOW" at every turn and it's already consuming most every thought in my head anyway. So, why? You might ask, am I not on the BALL and losing weight? Good question. So I guess in answer to YOUR question.... Physically 1 to 1 1/2 to 2 hours (if I exercise) and mentally?.... 24/7. :?:

Jay comes back up to see me tonight to start "our week end", so I'm making sure the house is AT LEAST as clean as he left it last week when we did all that work. So I've got to get back up off my bottom and end this typing/coffee break. As always, I'll check in on ya from work. I know the week ends aren't heavy thread posting days, but I'll look anyway. Have a great Saturday everyone. Take care and be good to yourself. Java Turtle

Thanks so much ladies for the congrats!! I could not have done it without the support of all of you. So THANK YOU for being my support for the past 6 months.

Hotcup - I feel your pain from your last post. I am so sorry! I agree with you on all the ads in magazines and on tv. They really get you going and motivated for the 30 seconds and then there showing you food. WTH!!!

Curly - I also have alot of issues due to my weight and I don't think they are going to all go away even after I lose the weight. They have just been with me for way to long.

Petra - Amen to this not be quick or easy!! The thing that is really scaring me the most about this is the maintaining. I have lost before only to regain it all back and then some. I really need to Thank You again for convincing me to go on South Beach. I know I complain about it sometimes but it really does work well for me.

iwmonn & Valerie - Your day is coming and I can't wait to congratulate both of you when it does. Keep at it!!

Angel - I hope you have a blast with your friend. It's alway nice to see friends from way back and talk about old times.

Hi to everyone that I have missed and I will TTYL.

Back with more books! "the protein power lifeplan" and Joel Osteen's "your best life now"

Momx3: Ya know we have made it this far without "white" things.. you will do fine maintaining.. just dont go back to the white flour, sugars, etc.. SB is really do-able forever.. when u think about it .. I dont miss bread what so ever.. and whole wheat flour is my friend!!! U might enjoy the joel osteen book.. he is a pastor.. but he isnt all hellfire & brimstone.. he's about loving yourself and your life.. Feeling good about yourself .. He is quite an interesting speaker ... a real motivator!

Turtle: :cheer: u go girl .. just think of all the money u are saving on soda!! I love the berry water that pepsi makes.. aquafina i think its called.. food lion makes some fizzy water in flavors too that is awesome!

Now onto my scale... u guys think maybe its missing a "3" LMAO
when i get on there and the 40's are gone i am gonna do the touch down dance!!! 240.2 this morning.... such torture.. so close but just not in the 30's yet..

I feel like i have been in the 40's for 2 months now... shoot i think i actually have been..

woo hoo i am excited got me lots of sugar free jello's at the grocery store to play with .. and sugar free cool whip..and ff cream cheese.. (some people are easily excited) Not like i have an exercise ball & a man comming over... hehehe

Turtle-I know exactly what you mean. I'm amazed when I go to the grocery store and see all those magazines that say things like "Lose 20 lbs in 30 days" and on the same cover "Fabulous Chocolate Desserts" What kind of mixed message is that??? Seriously, have you read Dr. Phil's book? He may at least get you to spend the time you do spend thinking about your weight more productively. It sounds like you spend a lot of time spinning your wheels.

Mom-I'm with you on the freaking out over maintenance already. The good news is, in the first study on the NWCR I read, the members say that maintenance is easier than losing which is encouraging. There are not a lot of books on maintenance but the Eades wrote one called Staying Power which I just got from Amazon. They are the authors of Protein Power (my plan). I haven't read it yet but lots of people on the protein power board say it is great. I've also ordered more articles about maintenance and the NWCR so I'll certainly share what I learn. It looks like you and I will get there about the same time so hopefully we can support each other through it.

BTW, I saw a 1 on the scale this morning but my next official weigh day isn't until next friday so I have to keep it up for a whole week. Wish me luck!

Egads... in "protein power the lifeplan" they say if ya eat a potato its the same effect on your body as eating a 1/2 cup of sugar.. bad bad potato!

they make sugar free coolwhip? when did that happen and what does it taste like?

Hi Pic's!

I'm doing ok today. I'm feeling a bit fustrated since I was OP yesterday and had a
Reuben Sandwich covered with cheese.

All I've eaten today was a zone bar and Green Curry Chicken at at Thai resturaunt. I'm not really sure how healthy that is but it has a lot of veges, beans, green pepper, bamboo shoot & Zuchini.

I wanted so bad to work out today but couldn't walk outside since it was raining. I can't order a Gazelle till next month. I went to borders to get a WATP DVD but you could only get the 1, 2 and 3 mile together for $50 so I ended up without.

Curly-are you turning into a protein power girl?

Valerie-sounds like it just wasn't your day today.

Okay, I just read another article about the NWCR and I promised I'd share what I learned although I don't think this is going to help anyone's anxiety level. The article is titled "Recovery from relapse among successful weight maintainers". They looked at how many people in the registry regained any weight (and we are talking even small amounts here like 5 lbs) in a 2 year time frame. It turns out about 65%. However only 25% gained more than 5% of their weight back, if you can follow all those numbers (means most people keep most of their weight off). Nevertheless, once they regained, it became almost impossible to relose. only 4% got back to their baseline weight and only 13% were able to re-lose half of what they had re-gained. Depression seemed to be a contributing factor to people regaining weight so that is something to look out for and it also looks like, once you get to goal, you need to guard it with your life!

Petra I ended up going out to target at 9pm to get the WATP video. They had the 1, 2 & 3 mile work outs for only $20!

I did the 1 mile workout and loved it. Worked up a good sweat!

Hey Ladies,

It's late and I'm tired tonight so I'll keep it short... I can't believe I'm saying that :rofl:

Val~ I'm so happy you got the video. I really enjoy it a lot, altho the chatter gets a bit repetitive after a while, it's still a fun, quick, aerobic workout! Check out how your animals look at you like you're nuts when you're doing it lmao!! At least mine do ;)



Turtle~ Yaayyy and gj with the soda. That is sooo hard. Glad to hear you stayed OP! Keep it up GF! Have a wonderful weekend!

Mom~ Congrats again !! hehehehehee... Can't say it enough!

Curley~ I bet every one of us has those psychological issues! I know I have every one of them you listed! I believe that's partially why I've never been able to get to Onederland- the fear of what it would be like to look in the mirror and not see the Me I have always identified with.....

Petra~ Thanks for satisfying my curiosity. I think it's great you're taking such a compassionate/personal approach for your patients who are truley interested in weight issues, whatever circumstance they come to you through. I hope they realize how lucky they are :) .I agree with the looking for magic. I spent many years looking for it, hoping my Dr's would tell me I don't have to lose weight, I don't have to stop smoking, I don't have to exercise or diet..... before I finally realized it's all within myself. I do have to do it, I can do it. My nutritionist (who I consider my PCP), works closley with my dr, encourages me, gives me info, listens to me, pats me on the back during good weeks, tells me when I'm wrong or self defeating/destructive... she's honest with me- to the point but not mean......

ahhh heck lol so much for the short post hehehe... anyways, thanks

Thanks again all of you for being around!!!! Keep Coming Back!!! :grouphug:

Posting For Momx3
 

I'm helping momx3 post her progress pics....

Windy Sunday
 

Morning (almost afternoon) everyone. I slept in, but it was nice, warm and sunny. Of course, we're having some really high winds and I think it's supposed to rain, but it was quite pleasant: sleeping in.

I had a minor NSV (Non-scale victory) last night. I came home from work (midnight) changed into PJ's (cuddled with Pooh Bear) and had some coffee. I was hungry and Pooh Bear was eating one of my WW frozen dinners, but I decided it was just too late at night for me to eat something. Now, I realize that NOT eating enough is just as bad as eating too much, but I was proud of myself that I DIDN'T eat. That is a victory for me.

Mom! Wow! Look at you! That's awesome! And how many of us are in ONE-derland now? Kicking booty girls! I'm so very proud of you guys!

Off to spend the day with Pooh. ;)

PS Petra: I DO have Dr Phil's book and I've read it twice. Maybe third times' a charm. Maybe I just "don't get it." I would love to feel some relief and peace (and success).

Mom-Those are some impressive pictures!!!

Turtle-I don't know what to say. I think he does a pretty good job of telling you how to get your head squared away. I'm really going to stick my neck out on a limb here but you know I've been looking at these articles about the NWCR. Well, they now have enough gastric bypass patients in the registry that they have been able to do at least one study on them. I didn't read the whole article but according to the abstract, the gastric bypass patients are not following the same kinds of dietary restrictions and exericse programs as the non-surgical patients. I don't know if having that surgery makes people feel they shouldn't HAVE TO do those things or not. I'm not trying to be offensive, I'm actually just grasping at straws here.

I still have a 1 on my scale, only 5 more days until it is official.