Yep Jbeany, you have to be 200 lbs or under (yesssss, i am over that, waaaay over, lol) *mumbles* frickinsmackinfrackleflickin :P That is why i dont see it possible for me. :'( oh well, I believe the donor has to be under that weight as well and in good health (naturally) ::) I remember when i had my meeting with the Kidney Hospital and we discussed it all, i was near that weight BUT when they told me that my insurance wasnt going to pay for my donors portion and we had to raise $50,000.00 in order for it to even be considered i gave up and started eating again, DAMMIT, so close, so close, now i am back where i started from when i first got sick :-\When I went to the Mayo Clinic (only about 90 minutes from me) for my evaluation, they seemed to base their criteria on Body Mass Index. In my case, they told me I need to get down to 240. Being male might have something to do with the difference as well. I understand the discouragement because I am in the same boat. I have a long way to go.
Hmmm, thanks for link, mallory - I think! I used it to calculate what my weight would have to be for my height to reach a BMI under 30. So much for easily manageable amounts to lose! :P
Ah well, I've got a long term goal then - 30 pounds to get to 30 points. There's no way my sis can give me a kidney anytime soon. She can't afford to miss work right now, let alone all the medical costs goofynina was talking about, so I've got at least a year or possibly two to work on it. If I manage it sooner, then I'll just be in cuter jeans quicker!
I'm sure hoping that I can lose some weight now that I've cut back on the Prednisone, I'm worried about gaining weight from the PD. I know some people don't gain weight from it, but, if there's a chance to gain weight, I usually do. I'm going to try to be really careful about what I eat.
I was on PD for over 10 years, and always had issues with eating and weight. So, I must admit
I understand the difficulty.
Goofynina, I was reading some of your earlier posts from this thread. You can't be
defeated girl! I was sooo happy to hear that you have maintained your weight while on PD!
Think about it...you've obviously managed to intake a reasonable amount of calories
(INCLUDING your PD solution) and be active enough NOT to put on any weight .
That is fantastic! Tweek that equation...and you'll drop the weight. Don't give up ! :)
That's not true in all cases as I have not gained weight.
Same here, no weight gain *shocked* did that just come from my mouth? lol, i have been pretty much the same weight for the past 6 months on PD, where as when i was on hemo, i was gaining weekly, go figure huh :-\ :POhio Buckeye and Goofynina, you're going to be my inspiration!! I'm going to get that catheter tomorrow, start PD and I will not gain weight. I will even lose weight because I'll feel better and have more energy, and I'm taking less Prednisone.
*theme from Rocky playing* UH OH, looks like she is at it again, attempting the inevitable, it looks like... is she... she is!!! She is breaking out the TAE-BO tapes, Now if i just remember how to work the VCR :-\ lol, j/k, My mission begins, wish me luck my friends..... love ya'll :grouphug;
I think i scared myself, since i have pulled out the tapes (and the leg warmers and leotards) :o lol, I have been sicker than a dog and cant do anything, damn, i tell ya, if it isnt one thing, its another stopping me on my "mission" :P
OK Sluff, I am feeling better, nothing came up today, well, came up but not out ;) eww, lol, but thank you for your kindness it helped alot with my getting better :cuddle;
I had to go back and double check the date on the post in here when I found out that my BMI had to be under 30 to get on the list. It was Oct. 17. It's Nov 18th now, and my scale says I'm down 10 pounds since then. 10 pounds in a month - WHOO HOO!
I have kept the four pounds I lost over the last three weeks off. Hurray for me. Now for another four. A little at a time. I raked my yard the other day for exercise. Damned trees. I rake they blow more leaves down on my raked areas! That is one way to exercise!
Almost six pound off in four and a half weeks. Left dialysis last night at 88.7. My dry weight is set at 91. I have got to change that dry weight now. But everytime I do I put the weight back on. Drat!
9 more lbs will be a hundred for me.
yikes mallory - that's not a good way to lose it! Hope you're feeling better.
I've heard this too Angie, and actually, my mom recently lost 35 pounds using this method. She didn't diet, because she doesn't believe in it, but ate more times a day and made what she called "healthier decisions." She's been overweight for at least 15 years and this has worked great for her. I tried it before dialysis with no luck, but come to find out that extra 20 lbs I had put on was all "fluid" :-)Well then maybe you did lose but didn't realize it was the fluid? :P
What else would you suggest I do since I am unable to lose even 1 pound :(
BUT, you need to take advantage of this by doing a little excesize about 1 hour after you eat and don't eat with-in 3 hours of going to bed.That is the part I am bad at! :P Like Anja I eat at the computer (practically ALL the time!!) and so I snack on MORE than she does .. bags of corn chips (carbs carbs carbs .. but without exercize I know I am being real stupid! :-\) and only eating snack foods and then finally going to the kitchen for real food only when I am really hungry and snacks aren't filling me up .. ya maybe that is why I am not losing any weight but only gaining .5kg every other week steadily since I started gaining weight from being sick..
Snacking is a big issue for me too. I feel hungry all the time, but I believe that is because I am probably thirsty. They say if your hungry drink an 8oz glass of water, and wait 20 mins to see how hungry you really are because most people are actually thirsty when they think their hungry. For us however, we can't do that.. as we have to watch our fluids... so MAYBE we really ARE thirsty more often then not when we think were hungry...Ya I have come to the same conclusion myself ;)
Snacking is a big issue for me too. I feel hungry all the time, but I believe that is because I am probably thirsty. They say if your hungry drink an 8oz glass of water, and wait 20 mins to see how hungry you really are because most people are actually thirsty when they think their hungry. For us however, we can't do that.. as we have to watch our fluids... so MAYBE we really ARE thirsty more often then not when we think were hungry...Ya I have come to the same conclusion myself ;)
I didn't before dialysis neither but when you are on dialysis .. you have to figure out new things ;)Snacking is a big issue for me too. I feel hungry all the time, but I believe that is because I am probably thirsty. They say if your hungry drink an 8oz glass of water, and wait 20 mins to see how hungry you really are because most people are actually thirsty when they think their hungry. For us however, we can't do that.. as we have to watch our fluids... so MAYBE we really ARE thirsty more often then not when we think were hungry...Ya I have come to the same conclusion myself ;)
Really ??? I have never thought of it that way. When I notice my stomach growl, I know I am hungry and when my mouth is dry, I know it's time for a drink. I just never thought of it any other way. Interesting.
I have found that doing something the burns energy fast about an hour after you eat works pretty well. If you have stairs at your place of residence, try walking up and down then a few times if you can.
I have found that doing something the burns energy fast about an hour after you eat works pretty well. If you have stairs at your place of residence, try walking up and down then a few times if you can.My hemoglobin dropped a bit and I have been under the weather lately. It seems I have less energy to do those stairs. :P YOU do them for me ;) lol :clap;
I am jumping to conclusions and flying off the handle around here for my exercise.
Well if I get off my ass it would make sense if I post all the exercises meant for dialysis patients that Sandman got me and brought over when he visited. The book is:I am jumping to conclusions and flying off the handle around here for my exercise.
HAHA, nice one kit.
Listen ladies. I know I am not the best person to offer you exercise tips but I am trying. Maybe someone with better knowledge of the situation can offer up some suggestions?
Exercise: A Guide for People on Dialysis
(http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/about/Research_Updates/win01-02/images/exercise.gif)
is available free of charge (in the U.S.*) from
the Rehabilitation Resource Center,
414 D'Onofrio Drive, Suite 200,
Madison, WI 53719.
Phone: 1–800–468–7777.
Fax: 608–833–8366.
Email: lifeoptions (lifeoptions@MEIresearch.org).
The book can be printed from a PDF (download free!) file at www.lifeoptions.org (http://www.lifeoptions.org/).
Body Mass Index. You got to be at or below 30 BMI to be transplanted. The only way I have found to lose weight on dialysis is to get reallly, really sick! I do not advise this wieght loss system to anyone.Ya ... no kidding :( :( :( :'(
Can you tell me more about this body mass index?
A Few Things to Remember About BMI
Remember that your BMI is only one way of assessing your general health and risk for disease. A complete picture of your health risks depends on a variety of other factors, such as your family health history and your occupation.
Also, keep in mind that BMI does not measure your body composition - how much fat and muscle you have. So a person who has a lot of muscle, like a professional bodybuilder, may be "overweight" by BMI standards but not at risk for weight-related health problems.
I have a BMI of 23.7. In the normal range. :clap; Thanks Foxy and Angie.
(Exercise: A Guide for the People on DIalysis)
Okay, I lost one pound today. But, still, it doesn't seem like I should be gaining weight. Does the PD solution really have that much impact on you? I'm going to have to stop eating altogether to lose weight.
Okay, I lost one pound today. But, still, it doesn't seem like I should be gaining weight. Does the PD solution really have that much impact on you? I'm going to have to stop eating altogether to lose weight.
You shouldn't be getting any of the calories from the solution unless your absorbing the solution. When you fill, and then dwell, you should drain the exact amount you put in, or more depending on if you have extra fluid to remove. If you drain less then what you put in, your abosribing fluding and then you would be adding the calories from the solution. Otherwise if your not absorbing the fluid your not getting the calories, or not enough to make you gain weight anyways. Hope I explained that easy enough.
I really think that if you get a serious health issue, like kidney failure, you should lose weight if you're overweight. That seems only fair. I wouldn't want skinny people to lose more weight and have trouble, but for all of us who would like to lose, I think it should just be a part of our symptoms. I'd love it if I could tell my doctor "I just keep losing weight, I eat everything I can, but the weight is just falling off me! Oh, poor me!"
well, I lost three kilo's this week, after 4 aqua aerobics classes and walking at least half hour each day, so heres to my next loss ! :beer1;
well, I lost three kilo's this week, after 4 aqua aerobics classes and walking at least half hour each day...
well, I lost three kilo's this week, after 4 aqua aerobics classes and walking at least half hour each day, so heres to my next loss ! :beer1;
I have lost a total of 93 lbs.
Yes, the magic to losing weight is STOP EATING AND EXERCISE! Aren't you sick of hearing this all of the time?
If I could do that it would be easy!
People who are morbidly obese, unless they have a medical condition causing it... I believe did it to themselves. I mean c'mon.. if I saw myself getting way too big and could see where it was heading... I would look at my diet, my lifestyle... Most poeple who are over-weight nowadays, (NOT ALL), eat out alot... and the portion sizes have grown dramatically over the years... everything is supersized now... when we go to a restaurant, I can never eat everything they give me on my plate.... Not to mention most people overweight don't exercise anymore, a sedetary lifestyle has taken over this country for most people... (again, not all)... So, when your weight becomes that of morbid obesity, and you have no medical condition causing it.. you need to stop, take a look into your life from the outside, and see what is going on.Have you Ever had a weight Problem ??
Yes, comfort eating is a big thing too... however, like I mentioned, if your becoming severly obese, you need to stop, look at your life, and try to fix the problems. Not saying you can fix whatever is causing to comfort eat, but there comes a point in time you need to look at what your eating, and how much... and stop trying to blame everyone else for your weight.
(This isn't for someone who is just "overweight", i specifically said "morbidly obese" or "severly obese" on the verge of morbidly obese.)
Yes.. and I am still currently trying to lose weight. HOWEVER, I am not "morbidly-obese" and that is who I was referring too... and I dont care what anyone says, unless its caused by a medical condition... it is THAT person's OWN fault to let themselves get that much overweight. I am not talking about someone who is just "overweight" I am talking about MORBIDLY OBESE.
People who are morbidly obese, unless they have a medical condition causing it... I believe did it to themselves. I mean c'mon.. if I saw myself getting way too big and could see where it was heading... I would look at my diet, my lifestyle... Most poeple who are over-weight nowadays, (NOT ALL), eat out alot... and the portion sizes have grown dramatically over the years... everything is supersized now... when we go to a restaurant, I can never eat everything they give me on my plate.... Not to mention most people overweight don't exercise anymore, a sedetary lifestyle has taken over this country for most people... (again, not all)... So, when your weight becomes that of morbid obesity, and you have no medical condition causing it.. you need to stop, take a look into your life from the outside, and see what is going on.
Yes, comfort eating is a big thing too... however, like I mentioned, if your becoming severly obese, you need to stop, look at your life, and try to fix the problems. Not saying you can fix whatever is causing to comfort eat, but there comes a point in time you need to look at what your eating, and how much... and stop trying to blame everyone else for your weight.
(This isn't for someone who is just "overweight", i specifically said "morbidly obese" or "severly obese" on the verge of morbidly obese.)
I did not say I blamed ANYONE other then myself.
I think it is easy to judge very fat people,I also don't think most really fat people blame other people for their weight problem.I think fat issues
are within each individual,and if it was a simple fix, no-one would be fat-who would CHOOSE fatness?
By your reasoning why is just 'overweight' okay? Why not judge people who are a little overweight too? I mean it is just self-control right?
I think it is easy to judge very fat people,I also don't think most really fat people blame other people for their weight problem.I think fat issues
are within each individual,and if it was a simple fix, no-one would be fat-who would CHOOSE fatness?
Yes, comfort eating is a big thing too... however, like I mentioned, if your becoming severely obese, you need to stop, look at your life, and try to fix the problems. Not saying you can fix whatever is causing to comfort eat, but there comes a point in time you need to look at what your eating, and how much... and stop trying to blame everyone else for your weight
I didn't say you blamed anyone either, infact I was not referring to anyone on this site. I was watching a show on obese people and I was listening to their stories, and most if not all, blamed the world and society for them being over weight, and didnt take any responsibility for what they put in their mouth.
(This isn't for someone who is just "overweight", i specifically said "morbidly obese" or "severely obese" on the verge of morbidly obese.
Okay I stand corrected-being fat IS the result of a series of bad choices. However Angela-you gave your opinion as a reply to my speaking of eating as comfort-
so no where in your post do you mention some TV show you saw-and you did not say it was people on TV blaming others for their weight-you said it in a post right here,as a reply.
(This isn't for someone who is just "overweight", i specifically said "morbidly obese" or "severely obese" on the verge of morbidly obese.
so your saying your opinion only applies to very overweight people like myself...and not people who are only minorly overweight like yourself......BS
Besides of which I posted in a thread titled SUPPORT GROUP to other posters who are also very obese,I don't think your opinion on the morbidly obese even begins to be called 'support'
I mentioned it either in my first post, or second, either way, it was mentioned.
I've just spent the last hour reading all 8 pages of this thread. whew. As a newbie I just wanted to give a couple of thoughts.
Regarding all the discussion of the BMI....I want to encourage those of you that have a long way to go (like me). When I first went for my pre transplant testing I was at 44 BMI, my doctor said I was lucky I had a 'fat ass' so he thought if I could just get down to 38 BMI I would be okay for the transplant. (I carry most of my weight in my hips and legs..lucky me) To get to that point I need to lose about 30 lbs. I've lost 12, but it's slow going. I realize I'd be doing myself a huge favor if I could get down to 30 BMI ( a total of 70 lbs to get there)
Anyway, would love to hear how everyone is doing today. Have a great day and keep eating healthy.
Joanna
Sometimes I think to myself being severly over-weight might be easier (although I know it wouldn't), but I feel this way because I have about 20 lbs to lose, therefore I must do it on my own, and it's hard to do. If I was obese, I could opt for gastric by-pass or the stomache band surgery... seems alot easier. Ya know? I know technically and emotionally it wouldnt be easier, but its just how I feel sometimes when im trying to lose weight, b/c it seems that 20 lbs is stuck like glue to me.
Had to vent that out there.
Total loss for me is 93lbs.
Total loss for me is 93lbs. :)
Total loss for me is 93lbs. :)
Guess what Sluff, i FOUND THEM, thank you very much :-\ :P ;)
Hey guys, can dialysis wives join this one too. I know I probably don't have the same struggles as you guys, but I do have another 80lbs to lose before I can get any kind of infertility help. I've lost almost 40, but it is a struggle. I also kind of stick to a renal diet as I generally only eat what Heph can eat, (only coz i'm too lazy to make two different meals! ;)) :2thumbsup;
I have been trying to lose weight on dialysis for the last year and have only lost about 15 lbs (I would like to lose another 80). My biggest problem is my nephrologist!!!! I drink a lot of fluid because I love fluid. I would rather drink than eat and have always been this way. I have a much bigger problem controlling my fluid intake than i do my food intake. I am usually TOO Nauseous to enjoy eating anyhow. Everytime my fluid intake is way too much, my doctor assumes I have gained weight and he raises my dry Weight. And then i lose more weight and I fill up with more fluid and he raises it again. My legs are so swollen that i find it hard to exercise and then i start to gain weight due to lack of activity. It is a vicious circle and i am so sick of it. Last week I had to go to emerg because i had problems breathing and it turns out i had fluid in my lungs. The doctor says the fluid is because I am not moving around enough. :banghead; I feel like I will never win this war with him. He says i can argue all i want but he writes the orders. Nice for him, he doesn't have to drag these water buffalo legs around. Luckily, i will be starting home hemo soon and will more control over my own care. And yes, maybe one day i will get the fluid intake under control. I hope
Since being back on my meds I have gained 5 lbs. Seems I can't get enough to eat.
Since being back on my meds I have gained 5 lbs. Seems I can't get enough to eat.
Sluff?? Darling?? are you sure its the meds?? i have read what you been eating in the "what's for supper" thread, what are you eating for breakfast and lunch hmmmmm?? Come on, fess up!! :P
Dont you dare quit those meds Darrell!!! >:( You know, one of the tips i always remember is when you go out to eat, ask for a box before you start eating, put 1/2 in the box and take that home for the next day, that way you only take in 1/2 the calories. Just trying to help you out my friend, you know i worry about'cha ;)
Just a quick reminder (as if you didn't know) if your eating more calories than you burn off, your going to gain weight..it's just a fact. I'm pretty sure we all know that, but just a reminder so you can look at your diet and see if you can make a few changes, its better than quitting your meds like Susie said.. dont do that! :)
:grouphug;
Got my official UNOS listed letter today. The well named transplant surgeon, Dr. Punch, included that I need to lose 20 pounds. The amount I need to lose doubled since he told me what weight I should be at during the transplant appointment. *sigh* I've already lost 2 since then, maybe a bit more, but 8 sounded better than 18!
Blah - I only have to lose one pound at a time, right?
Got my official UNOS listed letter today. The well named transplant surgeon, Dr. Punch, included that I need to lose 20 pounds. The amount I need to lose doubled since he told me what weight I should be at during the transplant appointment. *sigh* I've already lost 2 since then, maybe a bit more, but 8 sounded better than 18!
Blah - I only have to lose one pound at a time, right?
Shoot me.
Shoot me.
:oops; I've put on three pounds in the last couple of weeks. What can I say ??? I just love my food! :popcorn;
I would love to lose the weight and gastric bypass sounds effective, a little too extreme for me though I think!
The speedy weight loss does really sound amazing. But surely it must be healthier if you can lose the weight without surgical intervention.
Over here in the UK, doctors are not so quick to recommend these surgeries and it is only the very last option and even then you have to have psychological testing to see if they think you are mentally able to cope with it! Good luck to your sister though, and what a brave lady to do it for your transplant!
Good luck to you too in your weight loss efforts. You can do anything you set your mind too! :boxing;
The speedy weight loss does really sound amazing. But surely it must be healthier if you can lose the weight without surgical intervention.
Over here in the UK, doctors are not so quick to recommend these surgeries and it is only the very last option and even then you have to have psychological testing to see if they think you are mentally able to cope with it! Good luck to your sister though, and what a brave lady to do it for your transplant!
Good luck to you too in your weight loss efforts. You can do anything you set your mind too! :boxing;
I have had 2 friends do this already and they are slowly regaining their weight back, neither of them were tested psychologically, maybe they should have huh? :-\
How's everyone doing on losing weight? I haven't been able to sign on for a while and I've missed all of your updates. My sister had gastric bypass surgery on the 11th, she's already lost 30 pounds. Can you believe it? I'm so happy for her, but it is hard. I've been eating 500 calories a day, because my Dialysis Clinic said everyone absorbs about 500 calories a day from their PD solution, so they told me I'd have to cut down to about 500 calories a day to lose weight. I have lost weight, but it is going so sloooooowly.
I'm walking on my treadmill everyday, too. But, I am still on 2.5 mg. of Prednisone every day, so that's probably impacting my weight.
At this rate, I'll probably be eligible for a transplant in about 10 years.
A better option in terms of something like weight loss surgery IMO would be the gastric banding. Results seem to be pretty much the same without having to go to such an extreme that it cannot be undone like gastric bypass.
I have gained 25 pounds in a period of 5 months, 15 of those since i am in pd.
70% absorption! Holy smokes. Is that what high transporters pull off?
That's what I've had trouble finding. What percentage of glucose is pulled off by low-regular-high transporters.
Anyone here tried nutrisystem or Jenny Craig for a diet? I am so frustrated I am tempted to try one of these diets.
With all the stress I've had the past week, all I want is comfort food - which usually involves cheese, chocolate, or peanut butter for me.
Please bear with me, as I am new to the whole dialysis diet... how much meat can you eat for the protein, and which meat is best?
With all the stress I've had the past week, all I want is comfort food - which usually involves cheese, chocolate, or peanut butter for me.
Keep the chocolate and the peanut butter.
The cheese is most likely the culprit. Just 2 oz. of a nice cheddar is about 290 mg of Phosphorus, basically an entire meal's worth of Phosphorus! It would take probably four Renagels to handle that amount of PO4
8)
I recently started a weight loss management program at a local hospital in preparation for gastric bypass surgery next summer. One of the things I have to do is keep a log of everything I eat. Just keeping the log really makes me more aware of everything I'm eating. I just try to watch the carb input, about 35 to 55 mg per meal for me and everything else such as calories, fat, protein, etc. seems to fall in line. I don't worry so much about counting calories as I do about tracking carbs. I use a web site, foodsdatabase.com (http://foodsdatabase.com) to keep the log and it's free. The web site also has nutrient information for each food you eat, such as sodium, phosphorous and potassium among other things.
Okay folks. I have to lose some weight., Not for transplant, we know that ain't happening,but for me, to feel better and maybe manage the fluid build up better. I am tired of looking in the mirror at me. I feel ugly and fat beyond compare right now. I am thinking weightwatchers might be good. But this renal diet thing has me tied in knots. Any ideas would be helpful. How about if we put together a list of healthy renal friendly easy to prep meals? I get lost in the sides so often in a meal.
all you really need is the motivation to lose the weight
Quoteall you really need is the motivation to lose the weight
I beg to differ on this comment, motivation is not the only thing you need, you also need the strength also, i have no (and i mean NO) strength in my legs at all, i cannot sit on certain chairs if they are too low cuz i cannot pull myself off of it, walking from the car to front door of a store is a challenge for me, i get a pain in my back that makes it feel like my spine is ready to split into 2, (not to mention the pain i get in my hips) being on PD has literally deformed my body (more than it was before) :P even so, i wouldnt trade doing pd for hemo unless i absolutely had to ;) See, i have the motivation, i have the Tae-Bo tapes, i have Richard Simmons sweating to the Oldies, they get me motivated, just when i try to do them, i find it useless :banghead;
Quoteall you really need is the motivation to lose the weight
I beg to differ on this comment, motivation is not the only thing you need, you also need the strength also, i have no (and i mean NO) strength in my legs at all, i cannot sit on certain chairs if they are too low cuz i cannot pull myself off of it, walking from the car to front door of a store is a challenge for me, i get a pain in my back that makes it feel like my spine is ready to split into 2, (not to mention the pain i get in my hips) being on PD has literally deformed my body (more than it was before) :P even so, i wouldnt trade doing pd for hemo unless i absolutely had to ;) See, i have the motivation, i have the Tae-Bo tapes, i have Richard Simmons sweating to the Oldies, they get me motivated, just when i try to do them, i find it useless :banghead;
I feel exactly the same way- everyone keeps telling me I need to move more- but I hurt everywhere, my knees grind and my back hurts so bad to stand for more then a couple of minutes. I am trying to lose weight without doing a whole bunch of exercise-( because I can't do it) and it IS possible- I have lost 28 pounds this year-but its hard... if I lose a bunch more I will be able to do more exercise- its almost like no-one believes you have pain- they just think your lazy!!!
My weight is not psychological. It isn't....Yes it is...No it isn't...If you have an argument with yourself and cannot win are you nuts?
That's great! Are you doing Core or Flex? I found the Flex Plan pretty easy. Funny, I just made a big pot of the 0 pt veggie soup the other day. My husband loves it. After I made it I didn't want any. It's still in the fridge. :) I need to buckle down and start losing! I've done pretty good the last few days with eating "less", but not necessarily eating "better". That is where I have problems. I'm not a "big" eater. I'm a "bad" eater. That's so hard to change!!!
The distance isn't as important as the speed. You need to get your cardio up while you are walking. I try to do at least 4 mph.
Woohoo - I'm getting a free treadmill this weekend! My sister says she's sick of tripping over hers, so she's bringing it to me. It's a nice one, with all the programmable bells and whistles available. Maybe, having it in my house will keep me from slacking off when the weather is cold.
I lost 2 more pounds!!! :bandance;
My plateau is finally turned to back into a down hill slope. .. .hooray!
All right - I've told 3 people this here at home, and they've all told me to shut up. So I'm coming here for a little support!
I lost 2 more pounds!!! :bandance;
My plateau has finally turned back into a down hill slope. .. .hooray!
All right - I've told 3 people this here at home, and they've all told me to shut up. So I'm coming here for a little support!
I lost 2 more pounds!!! :bandance;
My plateau has finally turned back into a down hill slope. .. .hooray!
i bet they are all skinny!
jbeany
how much did you have to lose
how much have you lost
how are you doing it
and I will not tell you to shut up
I want to know
I am slowing losing weight
my weight as I leave dialysis gets lower and lower
slowly
very slowly but at least it is lower
I am having pain in my right knee and hip, so I only did 15 minutes on the Wii. Good news is.... I have lost 2 lbs since yesterday, so I am almost at my goal of 3 lbs for 2 weeks!!! Yay!
Well hubby and I joined a gym, Bally's Fitness Gym. We went and exercised tonight. We shall see how it all goes. It is s three year membership. Here is to me getting fit.
Well hubby and I joined a gym, Bally's Fitness Gym. We went and exercised tonight. We shall see how it all goes. It is s three year membership. Here is to me getting fit.
Well hubby and I joined a gym, Bally's Fitness Gym. We went and exercised tonight. We shall see how it all goes. It is s three year membership. Here is to me getting fit.
Ok you have all inspired me...
I need to loose the weight I have gained on PD (they don't call it the Mars bar diet for nothing!). There's nothing like filling your body with glucose 24/7!
I will start with walking the dog more. But is the Wii that good? My kids have already got PS 2 and 3. Do I really need another console? Or is it all a lot of hype? Will I ever get them away from the TV if I buckle and buy one? ???
I couldn't resist. So true!:rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
yeah kitty,kitty I am going to eat all those chocolate treats I made for you :-* or give them to my husband and children
I have lost 20 since Dec 9------ what a sloooooooooooow go
I am proud of you
(just kidding about eating the chocolate treats -- I do not like chocolate)
your trainer must be motivating you --- got a photo of him :rofl;
please write down a average days of the foods you eat B,L,D and snacks and sneaks :waving;
I work out three days a week. Usually 45 inside and and hour in the pool. Sometimes just an hour work out. Depends on the mood.
It's official - I left dialysis today no longer in the obese BMI category. I'm down into the overweight category - finally! :cheer:
I have lost 40 since dec 9 - 2008
I have lost 40 since dec 9 - 2008 okay, honestly, it is 40 when I leave dialysis and less when I come in for treatment
but what the hell
I would kill for a coke
It's official - I left dialysis today no longer in the obese BMI category. I'm down into the overweight category - finally! :cheer:
I feel like doing handstands - but I think I'll just get back on my treadmill!
I have lost 40 since dec 9 - 2008 okay, honestly, it is 40 when I leave dialysis and less when I come in for treatment
but what the hell
I would kill for a coke
Wow - good on you! I heard a good tip the other day. Whether you're at work or at home, get used to standing while you're on the phone. It's only a little thing, but can make a difference!
I went to the gym tonight. 5 minute elliptical. 10 on the bike. 1/2 hour with arm weights in the gym area. 10 laps int he pool. Hot tub.
Kit, you were great walking all over Los Angeles yesterday, I figure we walked about 2 hours! :yahoo;
Two days of following a food plan. Wish me luck!:2thumbsup;
My personal nightmere, other than dialysis.. weight gain... that won't stop or go away. Since last July I have gained about 50 pounds, yeah that's right 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going crazy. What's changed???? Nothing except I had my parathyroid removed, all 4 glands as a prerequisite for transplant. Anyone know if that causes weight gain, the doctors say no but I wonder. Or am I absorbing more calories now after doing PD for 5 years. I am definitely less active as of late but I find it hard to believed that that is the sole reason for my troubles. So frustrated. Any and all advice and opinions welcome and needed.
No I'm not diabetic or pre diabetic . I have been checked and have good glucose levels. I am working on cutting out liquid calories right now. I guess its one step at a time but i have such a st rick diet now bc of phosphors and potassium it would suck to limit carbs too. Can't wait for a transplant . Hopefully will fix my energy levels and then I can exercise again.
8 days on the new eating plan. Feeling better on it. I cleaned out the household cupboards and fridge so no harmful foods are in the house.
8 days on the new eating plan. Feeling better on it. I cleaned out the household cupboards and fridge so no harmful foods are in the house.
Jbeany, it sounds like you HAVE been on a treadmill....just the wrong kind.
I have managed 12 pounds in 6 weeks with the Spark People program. :2thumbsup;
I'm going out to lunch with Mizar on Tuesday. I got smart and down-loaded the nutritional info from the restaurant so I would be prepared. I have a couple of items picked out already so I won't be "tempted" to slip!
Aleta
17 pounds so far, 1% body fat gone. Since June 6 of 2011
It is actually the very same seeds.
I have added a new food/supplement to my diet and am testing it out this week, chia seeds.
Grow your own. http://www.drugstore.com/chia-barack-obama-determined-pose/qxp213041