Cruising to Healthy

[brooklynfc]

I work in physiatry and neuropsychogy..with rehab patients..and I work with dietitions all the time. My lead doctor is a physiatrist..I deal with the psych part..so I work with diabetics and people who have multiple health problems due to their weight. On our team we are not afraid to tell a stroke patient, diabetic, amputee, or heart attack victim that they will die if they don't change their eating habits. Because the truth is, they will. It's not a personal judgement we make on anyone..it's a cold, hard, ugly fact. And yes, it's harsh and painful but that is the only way people get to face the truth is by facing the emotions that go with it. So we work as a team. We have a job to educate our patients and help them confront reality, no matter how painful. And we encourage the family members to do things like I have suggested to be supportive.

 

Hope that answers the question..:)

 

 

Sure does, thanks I was just curious to know your story. I figured you worked in the "industry."

 

You know its always easier to take the harsh truth from a professional. I'm pretty stubborn. I will put up a defensive wall if I think someone is pushing me too hard too fast. I've done it with my mom. Telling someone the truth can hurt, I admit it. I've been hurt. Its also a good way to get through to someone. If they are mature enough and ready to hear it they will understand.

 

My family will support me if I ask, heck they almost all know what I'm going through. Maybe they all aren't as morbid as I am, but they are all on the chunky side if not more.

 

My work offers a free counseling service, but I'm not sure if it would cover "over eating, or emotional eating or whatever you'd call this." But I'm looking into it. I figure it can't hurt to have someone to talk to. I'm also looking for a private Dietian. I think most work for our hospital, but my insurance won't cover that. I figure if I find a private one the cost might be lower. These are things I won't to at least get an anwser too in the next month.

[brooklynfc]

For me today breakfast was 1 slice whole wheat toast, tablepooon peanut butter, small glass chocolate milk.

 

Got too work and had 1 cheese stick and Fruit which consisted of Pineapple, strawberries and green grapes.

 

Lunch I had a footlong bmt at subway :o it's so good with the southwest sauce but I know that really isn't the right choice. I need to just remember to only buy a six inch because I will end up eating a whole foot long between lunch and dinner.

 

I snuck in some Dannon Light N Fit yogurt after lunch...took me about an hour or two too eat it and I didn't even finish it all. I'm not big on yogurt but my nutritionist says I should eat it, so I do. :rolleyes:

 

I've been drinking water- but sadly I've had half a cup of coffee with splenda (this morning) and only half a bottle of water. I have a 20oz Dasani sitting here from lunch and it's only 1/3 gone...gotta work on getting more water in.

 

Tonight is gonna be hectic. It's my parents 27th anniversary today and they want to go out for dinner. They want me and my sister (who is disabled) to go with them but I feel they should go alone, PLUS I haven't been walking in 2 days and I really need to get moving. I can't go walking however if I have my sister when they are gone for dinner. My friend is suppose to come over or doing something with me as well but plans are not final for that.

 

PLUS I have to make a gift basket for someone due by tomorrow..(I make and sell gift baskets) and of course I was just informed she wanted one for tomorrow, so I'm assuming I will be up all night working on that.

 

BTW I am not even out of work yet! I don't get out till 6pm est. Can't wait for tomorrow...actually hoping my parents leave for the night so I can do whatever I want with my sis.

 

Forgot to add: My kitty also got spayed today and I haven't seen her all day! :(

 

You are doing so much better than I am with food...I will learn.

 

I don't dig yogurt either. Its just a tast I never got used to. I hate it even more with fruit chunks in it. I like the whipped yogurt the best, but of course its the worst for you.

 

You should invite your friend over and have a dance party with your sister. I don't know how disabled she is, but anyone enjoys hearing music and hanging out. Maybe your sister can make up exercises for you to do.

 

I hope your kitty is okay. Ours got spayed last year and she was on her feet and wanting to jump on things right after, even when she wasn't suppose to. So don't worry, they bounce back quick.

[Jesscap5]

Thanks Brooke, my cat is doing just great now..getting back to her old self! :rolleyes: LOL

 

My sister is not in a wheelchair right now but her movements are limited. We did do a bit of dancing and karoke. LOL She is more of a party animal then me! She's soo funny, I love her to death though.

 

As for eating..uhh weekends are my hardest!!! I can't trust myself when I'm alone with Jen (my sis). I won't even describe what I ate but know my eating habits during the week are a lot better then on weekends.

 

I NEED to go walking tonight as I haven't been all weekend. We were really lazy on Saturday, I don't know why but I felt soo exhausted, my eyelids were very heavy. So we slept quite a bit, but it was a nice relaxing weekend and I got to spend time with Jen.

 

I hope everyone had a good weekend. It's back to eating healthy. I brought my yogurt and a cheese stick for snacks and will hopefully get some fruit and veggies in for lunch. This morning I had 1 pack of Quaker weight control oatmeal and I'm drinking my coffee with splenda...and half n half. lol

 

BTW I love the physciatrist that's in the weight loss program I go too. I can admit everything about myself..before they even say anything, that's why I am IN the program to begin with. When I go too the support group meetings and usually it's only one or two people..he helps with questions I have or if I am having a problem he will probe and ask questions and give really good advice and really puts things in prospective in a truthful but non hurtful way. ;)

Edited June 8, 2009 by Jesscap5

[brooklynfc]

Back to work...bleh. I think we need to adopt Europe's ideals on vacationing.

 

I think I did well this weekend. I did stay within my calorie range. I didn't exercise, but I had already exceeded my exercise for the week, so I felt it was okay to give the back a nice rest. I'm going back to the chiro. I don't know what I did, but I must have done some damage.

 

I'm just maintaining weight, so I'm thinking I need to kick my calories down a bit or I need to bump the exercise up. Of course this is mother nature week, so if I'm maintaining it might be a blessing.

 

Couple spoonful of oatmeal this morning b/c I was running late, so I grabbed a banana and a oatmeal on the go for a snack.

 

I was running late b/c everything in the fridge was looking horrible to eat for lunch. I ended up grabbing some bread, tomato, lettuce and a few slices of bacon for a BLT. I don't think its going to give me the protein I need and I've already got a headache this morning. I did bring leftover corn on the cob in halves from lunch on Sunday. And I'm proud to say I left the butter at home. No butter on my corn on the cob. Its one of the few veggies I can eat plain.

 

As usual I haven't planned for dinner. But with what I'm having for lunch I still haven't gone over the 700 cal mark. I'm trying to lower my afternoon calories and still stay full. I figure if I can do that, then I won't need to eat as much in the evening and I can lower my calorie intake.

 

I feel though that I need to stay in the 2000 range for at least a week before lowering my calories. I just think if I can do 2000 for a whole week then my body will be ready to go lower. Maybe that's just in my head. I need to get on top of that nutritionist deal. Since I record all my food intake I'm sure I could take it to them and they could tell me where I'm going wrong or right. I want someone who will work with "me" not someone who is going to spout off the food pyramid to me.

 

good choices.

[Jesscap5]

How is everyone doing? :confused:

 

Haven't heard from Nicole in awhile.:cool:

 

 

I'm doing good food wise but didn't go walking last night..I went to a friends and we played poker. :)

[brooklynfc]

I'm totally locked in a hormonal battle with mother nature. So, I'm sucking at the food part, but the exercise is staying on course. I guess I'm matched 1:1.

 

I'm off work today. I was only suppose to leave an hour early to go to the chiro again, but I woke up and the pain was worse and it was all the way from my lower back to my ankle on my left side. It feels like a pulled muscle and there isn't much anyone can do about that, but I figure I ought to not take chances and go get professional thoughts. But I knew I wouldn't be able to do the three flights of stairs at work today, so I called in. Good thing I hardly ever use my sick days.

 

We have decided def. on our cruise now. Carnival Liberty in April 2010. Actually, my friend called me and said her friend put down the deposit b/c it was such a good deal. She was made b/c we hadn't decided on if we needed a suite or a balcony to have all three of us. I told her not to worry about it. I would find someone to go with me and then we would have plenty of space. I have a feeling her friend didn't want to be a room with a stranger. And I really don't blame her.

 

Here's hoping the chiro can work a miracle.

[Jesscap5]

Whoo hoo on the cruise!! :D

 

I have to get weighed in at the doc's tomorrow. Honestly don't think there will be much difference from last week.

 

I'm still waiting for someone to give me a list of who is going on our next cruise..so far I think it's 30 + counting! I think I want to go around my 25th birthday in January..plus I'm hoping by then I'd already had surgery..here's to hoping though!

 

Hope you feel better soon Brooke!

[Mrs.C05]

Hey everyone! I'm 25 and am going on a cruise in February 2010 to celebrate my 5 year anniversary with the hubby!!! I'm all for a "cruise to health" and have been doing so for the past year and a half. I even got my husband hooked and he's lost 90 pounds! I'm so proud of him!!!

 

I am on here more at the Carnival forum, but linger her sometimes. I hope to get to know you all more.

[brooklynfc]

Hi Mrs. CO5 you're more than welcome to cruise to health with us. It seems you already have to experience. That's good, the more you can share with us.

 

Morning, Guys!

 

I'm looking forward to a good day. There was absolutely nothing nutritional in my house for lunch today. So....it was stop by the local store and grab something. I was suprised that the local min. mart had Campbells Select Harvest microwavable soup and 35 calorie bread. Go figure. I bought some peanut butter. I can't believe how many calories are in peanut butter. They didn't have any low cal or low fat or whatever is good peanut butter. But I know I need some in my office b/c sometimes when I get that dizzy feeling the only thing that helps is high protein. So I figure the soup for lunch with a peanut butter sandwich.

 

*Side note. Why do they make the individual microwavable soups and give you TWO SERVINGS! Its 120 calories for one serving and I was thinking, "Oh wow thats good." until I looked at how many servings was in the can. TWO! Its a individual cup, why do you put two servings???? Its not like I can just shove it (with its lid that has holes in it) back in the fridge. Now I admit 240 for soup isn't that bad, but still it boggles my mind.*

 

On another note. I know I shouldn't weight but once a week, but I get so curious about how much weight fluctuates during the day or week. Its also another way to make sure my scale stays balanced. I was excited to see 342.5 this morning on the scale......FULLY CLOTHED and ready for work (for all you barely any clothes on people out there who weigh, you know what I'm talking about). So, now I'm going to hold on to that number in my head. I'm not going to get back on the scale this week. That number will be my motivation to win my battle against mother nature for the rest of the week.

 

good choices.

[Jesscap5]

Hello Mrs. C05, Welcome! :D

 

Well today we had Panera delivered..and we don't have one around here so it was a rare treat.

 

And Scale did not budge. Walking tonight. Darn it, I need to work harder. I think I'm gonna buy an ipod or something so I can keep my mind focused on that rather then how much I hate walking...while walking!

[brooklynfc]

Hello Mrs. C05, Welcome! :D

 

Well today we had Panera delivered..and we don't have one around here so it was a rare treat.

 

And Scale did not budge. Walking tonight. Darn it, I need to work harder. I think I'm gonna buy an ipod or something so I can keep my mind focused on that rather then how much I hate walking...while walking!

 

Jess,

 

An IPod is a great tool! I bought one when I started walking at the Y and it helped to tune out the rest of the world and some bumping music kept me moving. I also like to put "books on tape" on there.

[Mrs.C05]

Brooklyn: Peanut butter is a good fat to have. It's full of protein, fiber and micronutrients.....and taste wonderful with a sliced banana! A little bit goes a long way. ;)

[brooklynfc]

Brooklyn: Peanut butter is a good fat to have. It's full of protein, fiber and micronutrients.....and taste wonderful with a sliced banana! A little bit goes a long way. ;)

 

Thanks. I haven't had straight peanut butter in years it seems like (other than peanut butter crackers) b/c my mom buys that Smart Balance stuff that taste like cardboard. I forgot how much I like the stuff. I had to take it off my desk and lock it in my cabinet for fear I would go overboard after remembering how yummy it can be.

 

Well, last night I wanted a brownie batter blizzard, but even though I had to pass two DQ's on my way home I detoured myself and did not get one. But by default mother nature was determined to get something she craved, so it was home and into the tortilla chips and some jalapeno cheese dip. Remarkable, I did take the time to read the calories and ingredients and I was surprised. They say the if you can't pronounce the first couple ingredients then its probably bad for you. Again surprisingly, the first ingredient was water and it continued with other natural ingredients. And its something like 35 calories per 2 tbsp and if you know jalapeno dip a little goes a long way. So anyway, I gave into that and finished the evening with a homemade taco salad made with deer instead of hamburger. No dessert today, which was a plus on my part!

 

Today was oatmeal again and I'm taking a note from Jess and eating one slice of 35 cal bread and 1/2 tblsp of peanut butter for a "second breakfast." Lunch is up in the air b/c again we are down to the bare minim. in the house. And I couldn't fathom eating the Spaghettos. So it might be a peanut butter sandwhich for lunch or if our subway on campus is open and its not pouring down rain AGAIN....yep its friday b/c everything is nonchalant.

[Jesscap5]

Your doing great Brooke! ;)

 

Lat night I walked a little with me best friend but not as far as I usually like to go...but at least I was moving.

 

Eating has been...OK...yesterday I had a lot of Carb foods. Today is a new day and I started off with 1 cheese stick, went to Dunkin Donuts and got an english muffin toasted with Peanut butter on the side. I would say it's about a tablespoon or less in the container.

 

I think I will go next door to a local sandwich and pizza place and get my usual Greek Chicken Wrap, no onions, dressing on the side and NO CHIPS! It's hard because I can get baked but..I'd rather get fruit but they don't have any right now so I don't bother getting the chips. I always ask for dressing on the side as well because I know how much is in the small constainer and I only drissle it on and don't even use the whole thing so I know I am saving myself calories there.

 

TGIF!!!! :D

[brooklynfc]

Yay! I made a good choice today. I went for the grilled chicken salad from DQ. It was such a battle. First I was like I'll get a grilled chicken sandwich, then I thought I know I want more than just a sandwich, but DQ has no "good" side choices, so I knew I would end up getting the meal. Fries and Soda, I will not have it! So I had a grilled chicken salad and with only 2 tbsp of Ranch, which if you know me is a BIG step! Exercise Tonight too!

[Nceremuga]

Hey girls! Sorry I havent been around lately. Busy week I been working everyday. Then this weekend I am having some close friends over for a slumber party birthday party. Two of us have birthdays next week. My best friend on the 14th and me on the 20th. I havent been to the gym in 2 weeks! I KNOW! I need to get back in a good rolling habit but I am worried I will just keep saying I need to go and wont HELP!

[Mrs.C05]

Yay! I made a good choice today. I went for the grilled chicken salad from DQ. It was such a battle. First I was like I'll get a grilled chicken sandwich, then I thought I know I want more than just a sandwich, but DQ has no "good" side choices, so I knew I would end up getting the meal. Fries and Soda, I will not have it! So I had a grilled chicken salad and with only 2 tbsp of Ranch, which if you know me is a BIG step! Exercise Tonight too!

 

 

Anyone ever tried the tip of dipping your fork in your dressing rather than pouring it all over your salad? Call me crazy but I've been doing this for years and it's really helped. Only have what I need for each bite rather than globs.

[brooklynfc]

Good Morning,

 

Okay, so I don't even want to talk about Saturday! Its best if I just push it to the far recesses of my mind and forget it ever happened! Of course I will still put it into my journal, but after that....I did learn that my water intake, my liquid intake, on the weekends are really bad. I need to work on that ALOT!

 

And after putting exercise off this week for many stupid excuses, although I did do a lot of walking on Saturday (but I'm not counting it b/c of all the food i ate). I got back on the bike, literally, last night. Sometimes I just need a little reminder of how good doing a little bit of exercise makes me feel.

 

Mom and I had a semi-heat-2-heart on Saturday. She wanted to know what she could do to help. I thought that was nice, but I told her I have to learn to make choices on my own and not have her guilt me into not doing things, lol. But she went to the grocery and was good too me. She bought like Skinny Cow ice cream for me and reg. ice cream for her and dad, so I don't have to feel bad about indulging a bit. I bought some icee pops too. I know they are plum full of sugar, but they are low calorie and better than eating little debbie.

 

Mom also mentioned going to a back specialist, but my reg. Dr. told me my spine wasn't server enough to operate on that I mainly just needed to lose weight. She wants me to go because, well she is a mom and she worries, and she thought if a specialist recommended for weight loss surgery they would have to give it to me. I had to explain once again that my employer did not even purchase that insurance policy, they left that part out mostly likely to save them money.

 

Anyway, so its a start of a new week and I'm going to try a goal of staying in my 2000 cal range all week, including weekends. My scale is going wacky....its saying I lost like 20lbs in a week.lol. Oh how I wish it was true. I'm gonna have to order a new scale b/c its not the battery b/c it obviously still weighs. Guess I'll have to break down and go to the Dr. to get weighed.

 

Hope everything has a good weekend!

[Nceremuga]

I hear you Brooke. the past few weeks have been super bad for me. I havent been watching what I am eating. Cake, ice cream, chinese food, I even had soda all week. Still no fast food but still the crap I have been at is disgusting, napping alot after work. ON TOP OF THAT. I havent been to the gym in like 3 weeks now. -_- Tomorrow I am going to push myself to the gym and get a notepad to write down what calories I am eating. I need to get a good kick in the ass to make a change again. I think its been because I have been depressed. We ran into some major money issues this month and its been making me think its ok to eat what I want. I got some sandwich meat and wraps for lunch this week and a ton of apples. The cake is gone now (Its my birthday this saturday) we celebrated this weekend. So thats over now.... its time for no more fun. I have a wedding and a cruise coming up do I really want to do this to myself. I havent lost any weight that I know of but I do feel like my clothes fit better if not feel more baggy on me. BUT after these few weeks I dont feel like that anymore.... I just dont know what to do to get moving again. People telling me to get moving and working on it I blow off. I keep giving myself the excuse of I will start tomorrow Even Jeff cant get me making better choices. I just get mad at him : / I know its not fair to take it out on him but he gets it because he is closest to me. I am hoping maybe writing about it will get me thinking a moving again.

Edited June 15, 2009 by Nceremuga

[Nceremuga]

Ugh I feel so disgusted that I am going to gym right now.... Hopefully I can stay for a few hours.

[Nceremuga]

I went for a hour, 30 minutes of cardio, which was 323 calories and then I did the weight training machines for 30 minutes.

[Mrs.C05]

Played raquetball with the hubs today for an hour.

[brooklynfc]

That's the way to do it Nicole! Work it out!

 

I went back on my promise to exercise last night, but the nerve in my back is hurting again. It really is annoying...I called the chiro and he told me ice 3x a day for 30 mins. and eat fresh pineapple and vitamin B. Apparently, those things both have stuff in them to help with nerves. So, I will see how that goes today. Actually, I felt better Sunday after doing the bike, so if I can just make myself painfully walk up the stairs to get to the bike, then I will def. do it tonight. I don't feel too bad about it though b/c I have til Saturday to get my 3x for 30 mins in this week. And as soon as the back feels better I'm going to bump in up to 3x 40 mins a week.

 

Still holding at 344, so I'm happy with that. (the scale magically started working again!)

 

I craved peanut butter all day yesterday. I def. went over my calories b/c its like my mind has hit the snooze button this week. Yesterday, I was forgetting stuff left and right and checking out for mins at a time. I don't know if its b/c its summer or I'm not getting something my body needs. Iron? Vitamen D? Not sure. I need a multi-vita. Anyway, I WILL make better and concious desicions today.

[Jesscap5]

Hey ladies,

 

Yesterday I was super busy at work and didn't have a minute to come on here. Eating was..okay until the night time when I had two mini bags of 100 calorie popcorn, fig newtons, a handful of ranch doritos and a couple brownies :eek:

 

And just now typing it all out I'm in shock I actually ate that much. I did skip dinner though...so I guess that was a bad idea.:o

 

I did have apples and a yogurt earlier and I did push myself for a walk..but still not enough.

 

New day...

[Mrs.C05]

For those who want to track what they eat and really stay on track, I had very good luck with a website called 'the daily plate dot com'. It is now a partner of 'live strong dot com' but it you track what you eat and your exercise. Like I said, it really my husband and I lose our weight.