Why?
So Diane got me thinking about something. One of the reasons I keep going to doctors is because I want answers. I want to know why even though I don’t eat much differently than most people and I’m certainly not sedentary, why can’t I lose weight?? I want someone to either tell me how I am different and what I need to do to change it or what I’m doing wrong. Am I just unwilling to see the real picture?
An average day…
Breakfast:
Wheat English muffin with either natural pb & a little jelly or egg and a slice of cheese (w/the english muffin).
Snack:
I rarely eat snacks, I think because I can’t find any that I really really like.
Water:
I’m horrible with water, in fact, should really go get my water out of the freezer.
Lunch:
A frozen lunch, a sandwich on wheat bread or maybe something from the cafeteria.
Dinner:
A frozen parmesan stuffed chicken with healthy pasta and sauce or maybe a hamburger.
Dessert:
I often pick one thing to have for a sweet at night, maybe a small ice cream sandwich. The last week or so I haven’t had any dessert.
That is an “average” day. Once and a while I get something from the vending machine. Sometimes I get takeout for dinner, either a salad or when I’m really hungry a hamburger with french fries. Sometimes it’s pizza.
I rarely go overboard. My biggest problem is bagels w/cream cheese, and I get those only once, maybe twice a week.
PS. The doctor stuff is not over, some things have come up lately that I’m sure are nothing but of course they have to be looked into. I hate little nothing symptoms that could be something so you have to have them checked out.
Here’s one possible solution, which I’ve done: ask your primary care doc to write you a referral to see a nutritionist — not like one at the gym, but an RN or something like that — so insurance will pay for it. I did it back when I had to start eating a high-fiber diet and was working out and playing hockey regularly. It might also help to keep a food journal to bring to your appointment.
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Barb Reply:
December 4th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
P.S. – I just realized I’m turning into my dad: “Here’s what you should do.” Eek.
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Hey babes! I suggest doing the journal for a week. I think it really could help. Beyond that, there are people who actually activate there fat by gaining a lot at one point in there life and from then on…….it is VERY hard to get it off, even while eating appropriately.
Their body become insulin sensitive and processed carbs are shunted straight to fat…..EVEN if you are consuming the appropriate number of calories. (I will try and post the chemical explanation next week).
There are several things that can reenergize the metabolism in people who are predisposed to VERY active fat cells…….first the diet must be VERY clean while they get the excess fat off, when it is in check, the next step is usually moderate to heavy weight lifting alternated with limited intensive intervals….YIKES! (I love it, though)….muscle mass in your big muscle groups and good quality protein intake are 2 keys to adjusting your insulin sensitivity.
Sorry for the diatribe.
Some of us just have it harder than others. Hang in there!!
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Jennifer Lynn Reply:
December 5th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
@Jennifer Lynn, their…not there. I am a dumbass:)
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There might be something else going on biologically, which is keeping you from shedding the pounds. I think it’s a good thing that you’re being persistent with the doctors! It’s your body and you DESERVE and answer. I hope you get one!
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Robin Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
@josie, I need to get my shit together, bad. Another dr appointment today though.
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I agree with Josie, Jennifer, and Barb. You shouldn’t stop searching for answers, that is for sure.
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Robin Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
@South Beach Steve, I won’t, but sometimes I need to just stop for a while so I don’t go crazy.
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Maybe you need to up your calories? I know it sounds weird, but when you don’t eat enough your body goes into starvation mode and hangs on to everything. Do you know about how many calories you eat??
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Robin Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
@Biz, well i’d guess like on average about 1800. i think my biggest issues are not enough protein and my portions.
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