Comments on: The Diet Blues http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/ Vamps, Cowboys, Books...The Good Stuff in Life Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:32:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Niny http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-618 Niny Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:00:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-618 I tried WW many years ago, and I learned that for me diets really dont work. I guess is just the fact that I have to restrain myself on foods I love. The only thing that has really work for me is excercise. For the first couple of days I eat like a madwoman! But after a while my appetite gets under control and I eat less. Someone explained to me about some kind of hormones being released that suppress your appetite. I ve tried to get on diets to loose weight faster but just the fact that I cant have something makes me obsess about it. So I cant diet. I have a slider and what I do is I haveit in front of the TV and watch my favorite programs while I excersise. I makes the time go faster wich makes it a whole lot easier for me. I tried WW many years ago, and I learned that for me diets really dont work. I guess is just the fact that I have to restrain myself on foods I love. The only thing that has really work for me is excercise. For the first couple of days I eat like a madwoman! But after a while my appetite gets under control and I eat less. Someone explained to me about some kind of hormones being released that suppress your appetite. I ve tried to get on diets to loose weight faster but just the fact that I cant have something makes me obsess about it. So I cant diet. I have a slider and what I do is I haveit in front of the TV and watch my favorite programs while I excersise. I makes the time go faster wich makes it a whole lot easier for me.

]]> By: Cryna http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-611 Cryna Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:43:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-611 Dianne I hear you about the weight and it seems like all my good intentions fall by the wayside. <br/><br/>I too have tried a few of the fad diets, the pineapple one, have also tried weight watchers, but for some reason that one just did not work for me........although it helps for me to limit by bread intake, but I find that I just have to really watch what I eat, and make sure I sit down to eat it at the table (not in front of the computer).<br/><br/>Good luck in your drive to lose weight I am sure you will succeed because attitude is the biggest motivator. Dianne I hear you about the weight and it seems like all my good intentions fall by the wayside.

I too have tried a few of the fad diets, the pineapple one, have also tried weight watchers, but for some reason that one just did not work for me……..although it helps for me to limit by bread intake, but I find that I just have to really watch what I eat, and make sure I sit down to eat it at the table (not in front of the computer).

Good luck in your drive to lose weight I am sure you will succeed because attitude is the biggest motivator.

]]> By: DianneCastell http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-610 DianneCastell Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:53:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-610 Least I have lots of company on the diet scene. <br/>You all have helped a lot. I will tread and keep at it. Billie Jo...your mom lost 110#! Holy cow. Incredible. My hat is off to her. <br/>I so admire all of you who exercize. You are my inspiration. <br/>I will do this. No cookies!<br/>Thanks! Least I have lots of company on the diet scene.
You all have helped a lot. I will tread and keep at it. Billie Jo…your mom lost 110#! Holy cow. Incredible. My hat is off to her.
I so admire all of you who exercize. You are my inspiration.
I will do this. No cookies!
Thanks!

]]> By: Nicole http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-609 Nicole Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:56:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-609 Yeah, I bounce while I read, but I get used to it. It's probably not something everyone can do. My gym also has tvs set up that you can listen to if you have an FM radio. So I go at night and usually find some show to watch. <br/><br/>A food scale is also useful to really figure out how much a portion is. Like cereal...I was always putting way more than the serving in my bowl.<br/><br/>Though honestly...I'm still not perfect on it, but I figure as long as I'm moving in the downward direction on the scale, I'm not going to beat myself up for having that Hershey's S'Mores bar...having a husband, a skinny husband, with a sweet tooth sucks. Yeah, I bounce while I read, but I get used to it. It’s probably not something everyone can do. My gym also has tvs set up that you can listen to if you have an FM radio. So I go at night and usually find some show to watch.

A food scale is also useful to really figure out how much a portion is. Like cereal…I was always putting way more than the serving in my bowl.

Though honestly…I’m still not perfect on it, but I figure as long as I’m moving in the downward direction on the scale, I’m not going to beat myself up for having that Hershey’s S’Mores bar…having a husband, a skinny husband, with a sweet tooth sucks.

]]> By: Jennifer Y. http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-608 Jennifer Y. Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:43:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-608 "DIET"...what an awful four-letter word...LOL.<br/><br/>For me will power and excercise are what help whenever I try to lose weight. It also helps to watch what I eat and cut out certain things. I am hopelessly addicted to soft drinks, so when it comes to them will power is something I struggle with. However, I am starting to limit my soft drink intake so I can eventually quit them altogether (that was my resolution for the year).<br/><br/>The last time I did weight watchers I lost over 20 pounds. However, I have since gained that plus more back (I stopped watching what I ate). I hope to start it up again and lose some weight.<br/><br/>Good luck to you! “DIET”…what an awful four-letter word…LOL.

For me will power and excercise are what help whenever I try to lose weight. It also helps to watch what I eat and cut out certain things. I am hopelessly addicted to soft drinks, so when it comes to them will power is something I struggle with. However, I am starting to limit my soft drink intake so I can eventually quit them altogether (that was my resolution for the year).

The last time I did weight watchers I lost over 20 pounds. However, I have since gained that plus more back (I stopped watching what I ate). I hope to start it up again and lose some weight.

Good luck to you!

]]> By: Barb V. http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-607 Barb V. Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:36:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-607 Dieting -- something I am so familiar with. I have tried a number of those crazy diets over the years. I even read Dr. Phil's weight loss book last year, and watched his shows. Made me want to snack in front of the TV! LOL. I really think that nothing works for the long run except smaller portions of healthy food and exercise. Gotta do both to lose. I walk every day unless the weather is really bad, and I also have an exercise bike. I listen to audio books on the bike because I hate it so much otherwise. As I've gotten older I've made piece with the fact that I'm never going to be thin, but I want to avoid the bovine look as long as possible -- so I keep at it. Oh, and I have a dh who can eat *anything* and never gain an ounce. So not fair! Dieting — something I am so familiar with. I have tried a number of those crazy diets over the years. I even read Dr. Phil’s weight loss book last year, and watched his shows. Made me want to snack in front of the TV! LOL. I really think that nothing works for the long run except smaller portions of healthy food and exercise. Gotta do both to lose. I walk every day unless the weather is really bad, and I also have an exercise bike. I listen to audio books on the bike because I hate it so much otherwise. As I’ve gotten older I’ve made piece with the fact that I’m never going to be thin, but I want to avoid the bovine look as long as possible — so I keep at it. Oh, and I have a dh who can eat *anything* and never gain an ounce. So not fair!

]]> By: Lucy Monroe http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-606 Lucy Monroe Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:27:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-606 Ohhh...Dianne, timely topic. I think keeping a food diary really helps and so does sharing your experience with others who are dieting too, or who simply care. Kudos go a long way in helping you avoid the next Frapaccino. :)<br/><br/>Hugs,<br/>Lucy Ohhh…Dianne, timely topic. I think keeping a food diary really helps and so does sharing your experience with others who are dieting too, or who simply care. Kudos go a long way in helping you avoid the next Frapaccino. :)

Hugs,
Lucy

]]> By: Margie http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-605 Margie Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:57:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-605 I didn't think I was eating a lot until I spent a week writing down everything I put in my mouth. Yikes!!! That was a real eye opener. Apparently, it does count even if you eat food standing up. And eating brownies in slivers is just as bad as eating a whole one. Who Knew? <br/><br/>I found that I need to control portions. So I put my food on the plate, carry it to the table, sit down and eat it with a lot of water. Then I don't go back.<br/><br/>I make myself get up early and do 30-40 minutes on the treadmill. Then I treat myself to coffee with half and half. The smell of the brewing coffee makes the dreadmill time go faster. I didn’t think I was eating a lot until I spent a week writing down everything I put in my mouth. Yikes!!! That was a real eye opener. Apparently, it does count even if you eat food standing up. And eating brownies in slivers is just as bad as eating a whole one. Who Knew?

I found that I need to control portions. So I put my food on the plate, carry it to the table, sit down and eat it with a lot of water. Then I don’t go back.

I make myself get up early and do 30-40 minutes on the treadmill. Then I treat myself to coffee with half and half. The smell of the brewing coffee makes the dreadmill time go faster.

]]> By: jamie http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-604 jamie Mon, 23 Jan 2006 16:51:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-604 I've found that my attitude and true commitment to losing weight has made all of the difference. When I go into it half-heartedly, it just never works. I've taken to watching movies while doing the treadmill, I have to much trouble reading while I'm walking, but I do ok with watching tv. I can't be much help on the eating part because I had gastric bypass 3 years ago, which was the only thing that could help me to limit my appetite, especially for sweets - I can eat a little, but not too much, or I get sick. Of course, no one wants to do this unless they have no other choice. I was very lucky that it was successful for me and has made me a healthy person once again. I wish everyone luck who is trying to get healthy. Despite the surgery, I'm hardly thin, but I'm happy with my weight now, and I feel good, which is all I need. I’ve found that my attitude and true commitment to losing weight has made all of the difference. When I go into it half-heartedly, it just never works. I’ve taken to watching movies while doing the treadmill, I have to much trouble reading while I’m walking, but I do ok with watching tv. I can’t be much help on the eating part because I had gastric bypass 3 years ago, which was the only thing that could help me to limit my appetite, especially for sweets - I can eat a little, but not too much, or I get sick. Of course, no one wants to do this unless they have no other choice. I was very lucky that it was successful for me and has made me a healthy person once again. I wish everyone luck who is trying to get healthy. Despite the surgery, I’m hardly thin, but I’m happy with my weight now, and I feel good, which is all I need.

]]> By: Billie Jo http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-603 Billie Jo Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:45:00 +0000 http://vampsandscamps.wordpress.com/2006/01/22/the-diet-blues/#comment-603 Hi Dianne,<br/><br/>Don't give up and keep your chin up and keep telling yourself you can do this!!!<br/><br/>Although I have never dieted. My mom has many times. I watched her struggle a lot. <br/><br/>But she succeeded by using the grapefruit diet and also doing the hypnosis thingy. It worked wonders for her. She lost 110 pounds!!! I was so proud of her. <br/><br/>The only other thing is if you want to keep it off - you have to keep trying :-)<br/><br/>I wish you all the luck in the world with the diet and hope you find something that works for you.<br/><br/>But also remember, we all love you for who you are :-)<br/><br/>Billie Jo Hi Dianne,

Don’t give up and keep your chin up and keep telling yourself you can do this!!!

Although I have never dieted. My mom has many times. I watched her struggle a lot.

But she succeeded by using the grapefruit diet and also doing the hypnosis thingy. It worked wonders for her. She lost 110 pounds!!! I was so proud of her.

The only other thing is if you want to keep it off - you have to keep trying :-)

I wish you all the luck in the world with the diet and hope you find something that works for you.

But also remember, we all love you for who you are :-)

Billie Jo

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