MENA diet/exercise thread

[Jenn! 918]

I don't think those fad diets are such a good idea. Gaining the weight back is almost inevitable and yo-yo'ing like that makes it that much harder to succeed in permanent weight loss in the future.

I ate very well over this past weekend! We had a wedding in the family and everyone was in from out of town, so there was lots of food to eaten and alcohol to be drank! Looking forward to getting back on the treadmill today...

A wedding, now there's a challenge! Congrats on handling it well.

Now I didn't say that! I probably ate about 2 lbs of shrimp cocktail over the course of the weekend. Oh, and the martinis.

[caybee 21]

I don't think those fad diets are such a good idea. Gaining the weight back is almost inevitable and yo-yo'ing like that makes it that much harder to succeed in permanent weight loss in the future.

I ate very well over this past weekend! We had a wedding in the family and everyone was in from out of town, so there was lots of food to eaten and alcohol to be drank! Looking forward to getting back on the treadmill today...

A wedding, now there's a challenge! Congrats on handling it well.

Now I didn't say that! I probably ate about 2 lbs of shrimp cocktail over the course of the weekend. Oh, and the martinis.

LOL. Guess there's a difference between eating well and eating well. Now I'm thinking about the shrimp in our freezer...

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

This just in. I am prehypertension.

[Nasturtium 500]

This just in. I am prehypertension.

Did they give you a plan for how to stave off hbp?

[mahboula 11]

For what it's worth, I gained about 20 pounds between the time I last saw my husband and his arrival, and that weight was the last thing on our minds when we saw each other in the airport. blush.gif But I do know how it is to want to feel and look your best when you welcome him home. Happy reunion!

Yeah, I'm sure he won't be worried about it, but it really effects the way I feel about myself, and I think I'll be more inhibited I haven't decided yet if I'll try that master cleanse, but I am starting to exercise today and I'll keep you all posted. Thanks for the support!

[Staashi 371]

This just in. I am prehypertension.

Not a good thing to be, but you can get yourself back in control - eat less salt/sodium, exercise, and try to control your stress to the best of your abilities. One thing that is wonderful for HBP is swimming or aquatic workouts...you'll find that it helps to lower your blood pressure.

Good luck!

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

Edited August 5, 2008 by Olivia*

[S and S 12]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

I'm so sorry to hear this Olivia. I hope you get everything under control and have no more problems. You show good motivations so I'm sure you can do it!

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I better do it. I don't diabetes. Good thing I started Vegan already. Now for quiting alcohol and sodas...

[RAKASA 0]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

Your mind & spirit could also be affecting your body & health. It goes both ways. Either way, I hope you get in under control soon.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

Your mind & spirit could also be affecting your body & health. It goes both ways. Either way, I hope you get in under control soon.

I totally agree with that. Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected.

[S and S 12]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

Your mind & spirit could also be affecting your body & health. It goes both ways. Either way, I hope you get in under control soon.

I totally agree with that. Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected.

I imagine your husband will lecture you too when he finds out. My husband freaks out about anything related to my health. I broke my little toe last year and he was really upset. He said I was not allowed to break "His" toes!

Just take care of yourself and it sounds like you've got some good suggestions. Though the stress of not talking to your husband and the immigration process probably don't help you.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

Your mind & spirit could also be affecting your body & health. It goes both ways. Either way, I hope you get in under control soon.

I totally agree with that. Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected.

I imagine your husband will lecture you too when he finds out. My husband freaks out about anything related to my health. I broke my little toe last year and he was really upset. He said I was not allowed to break "His" toes!

Just take care of yourself and it sounds like you've got some good suggestions. Though the stress of not talking to your husband and the immigration process probably don't help you.

He may but it's a waste of time coz I could just shoot back, "Don't blacken my lungs with your icky cigs."

[S and S 12]

Yes. Something like I need to lose this weight, and decrease my alcohol consumption, and go on a low sodium diet. With my families history of diabetes they said this is a precursor and that it's just a matter of time if I don't make serious lifestyle changes.

No wonder I've be so "Fn" pissed this past year my body is affecting my mind and spirit.

Your mind & spirit could also be affecting your body & health. It goes both ways. Either way, I hope you get in under control soon.

I totally agree with that. Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected.

I imagine your husband will lecture you too when he finds out. My husband freaks out about anything related to my health. I broke my little toe last year and he was really upset. He said I was not allowed to break "His" toes!

Just take care of yourself and it sounds like you've got some good suggestions. Though the stress of not talking to your husband and the immigration process probably don't help you.

He may but it's a waste of time coz I could just shoot back, "Don't blacken my lungs with your icky cigs."

Considering I blacken my own lungs (and he does preach to me about it though he smokes way more than I do). I can't use that line. I'll have to come up with something else until I can manage to quit Pray for me to quit though. I know I should. I just don't have the desire enough. Its really frustrating. I come from a line of smokers, both women and men.

[caybee 21]

This just in. I am prehypertension.

I'm sorry to hear it. Mine is iffy also, but you are doing some wonderful things for yourself now. Mine tends to drop if I get daily exercise, and I like the info about water workouts. Hope you get it under control very soon.