Newbie alert :)

Lictor wrote in message ...
Real hunger might feel like (but stress or anxiety can often feel like
this too) :
- being light headed
- feeling weak
- being angry or irritable
- being clumsy
- stomach growling
- inability to focus
- obsession about eating - for instance, shaving yourself and having
flashes of *eating* the cream (yes, happened to me. lol). Not to be
confused with craving, which is usually very specific.

I'm interested in your description of hunger. I feel a bit hesitant at
posting on this group as I know my problems are very minor compared to
others. But, as I noted myself slowly creeping over the top end of the
'healthy' weight range and upwards, I wondered what would happen if I
dieted. While it hasn't happened very often (e.g. once every few
months or so) there have been times when I've been hit by an
absolutely ravenous hunger. And, when I get like that, I will most
definitely, absolutely eat something. I realised that eventually I
would have to diet (or eventually become seriously overweight) and
having read people's descriptions of dieting, became concerned that I
would be continuously ravenous as per those rare episodes. Fortunately
this hasn't happened.

I also have to say that I'm impressed at the people on this newsgroup,
as you appear to be a group of very sensible, practical "can do"
people who have an aim and do what is best to achieve it.

Cheers,

Ross-c

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:16:20 GMT, "MH"
wrote:

How about doing some poo, exercises?

This gave me a moment's pause, until I read the next sentence about
walking in the pool :-).

Chris

"Ross Clement" wrote in message
om...
Lictor wrote in message
...
Real hunger might feel like (but stress or anxiety can often feel like
this too) :
- being light headed
- feeling weak
- being angry or irritable
- being clumsy
- stomach growling
- inability to focus
- obsession about eating - for instance, shaving yourself and having
flashes of *eating* the cream (yes, happened to me. lol). Not to be
confused with craving, which is usually very specific.

I'm interested in your description of hunger. I feel a bit hesitant at
posting on this group as I know my problems are very minor compared to
others.

Don't let the fact that you only have a few pounds to lose prevent you from
joining in the discussions. There are things to learn from people in all
stages of the weight loss process. We have several just starting into their
weight loss and probably just as many who are in maintenance. They all have
different things to contribute.

Beverly




But, as I noted myself slowly creeping over the top end of the
'healthy' weight range and upwards, I wondered what would happen if I
dieted. While it hasn't happened very often (e.g. once every few
months or so) there have been times when I've been hit by an
absolutely ravenous hunger. And, when I get like that, I will most
definitely, absolutely eat something. I realised that eventually I
would have to diet (or eventually become seriously overweight) and
having read people's descriptions of dieting, became concerned that I
would be continuously ravenous as per those rare episodes. Fortunately
this hasn't happened.

I've never believed that dieting meant going hungry. With wise food choices
it's possible to feel satisfied most of the time. I still have those times
when I could eat anything in sight but I've learned to grab for something
healthy (fruit, etc) instead of stuffing myself with cake, cookies, etc.
Most of us manage to work the foods such as cakes and cookies into our
balanced diet but in limited quantities.

I also have to say that I'm impressed at the people on this newsgroup,
as you appear to be a group of very sensible, practical "can do"
people who have an aim and do what is best to achieve it.

Cheers,

Ross-c

Join us more often, Ross.

Beverly

"Ross Clement" wrote in message
om...
Lictor wrote in message
...
Real hunger might feel like (but stress or anxiety can often feel like
this too) :
- being light headed
- feeling weak
- being angry or irritable
- being clumsy
- stomach growling
- inability to focus
- obsession about eating - for instance, shaving yourself and having
flashes of *eating* the cream (yes, happened to me. lol). Not to be
confused with craving, which is usually very specific.

I'm interested in your description of hunger. I feel a bit hesitant at
posting on this group as I know my problems are very minor compared to
others.

Don't let the fact that you only have a few pounds to lose prevent you from
joining in the discussions. There are things to learn from people in all
stages of the weight loss process. We have several just starting into their
weight loss and probably just as many who are in maintenance. They all have
different things to contribute.

Beverly




But, as I noted myself slowly creeping over the top end of the
'healthy' weight range and upwards, I wondered what would happen if I
dieted. While it hasn't happened very often (e.g. once every few
months or so) there have been times when I've been hit by an
absolutely ravenous hunger. And, when I get like that, I will most
definitely, absolutely eat something. I realised that eventually I
would have to diet (or eventually become seriously overweight) and
having read people's descriptions of dieting, became concerned that I
would be continuously ravenous as per those rare episodes. Fortunately
this hasn't happened.

I've never believed that dieting meant going hungry. With wise food choices
it's possible to feel satisfied most of the time. I still have those times
when I could eat anything in sight but I've learned to grab for something
healthy (fruit, etc) instead of stuffing myself with cake, cookies, etc.
Most of us manage to work the foods such as cakes and cookies into our
balanced diet but in limited quantities.

I also have to say that I'm impressed at the people on this newsgroup,
as you appear to be a group of very sensible, practical "can do"
people who have an aim and do what is best to achieve it.

Cheers,

Ross-c

Join us more often, Ross.

Beverly

One time on Usenet, "MH" said:

snip

How about doing some poo, exercises?

You're scaring me, Martha...


--
J.J. in WA * 275/232.5
Goal #2: 215 By Dec 31 '04
Goal #3: 195 by May 31 '05

One time on Usenet, "MH" said:

snip

How about doing some poo, exercises?

You're scaring me, Martha...


--
J.J. in WA * 275/232.5
Goal #2: 215 By Dec 31 '04
Goal #3: 195 by May 31 '05

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:20:39 GMT, "MH"
wrote:


OOPS! I didn't have my coffee yet! LOL! I did meant POOL exercises.

Martha
still laughing...

Thanks for making me laugh too, Martha. I wouldn't like to tell you
the images that went through my mind

janice

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:20:39 GMT, "MH"
wrote:


OOPS! I didn't have my coffee yet! LOL! I did meant POOL exercises.

Martha
still laughing...

Thanks for making me laugh too, Martha. I wouldn't like to tell you
the images that went through my mind

janice

I am so glad that you meant pool exercises. I was really starting to wonder
what you had in mind here.


"janice" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:20:39 GMT, "MH"
wrote:


OOPS! I didn't have my coffee yet! LOL! I did meant POOL exercises.

Martha
still laughing...

Thanks for making me laugh too, Martha. I wouldn't like to tell you
the images that went through my mind

janice

Wow, when I placed my original post, I never thought that there would be
quite the discussion on hunger. Most of it has been very interesting.

For the most part, I think that my cravings were because I had a couple of
days where I didn't eat quite the way I should be eating and I wasn't
feeling as full as I had been with the many veggies and fruits that I have
been eating the past six weeks. I had some cake and I think that's what did
it. It was a longing for my old unhealthy eating habits. I am back to my
healthful way of eating (i.e. not so much cake ) and the past couple days
have been fine - no cravings, not hungry between meals. At least I know
this now and can prepare to deal with it in the future.


"Beverly" wrote in message
...

"Ross Clement" wrote in message
om...
Lictor wrote in message
...
Real hunger might feel like (but stress or anxiety can often feel like
this too) :
- being light headed
- feeling weak
- being angry or irritable
- being clumsy
- stomach growling
- inability to focus
- obsession about eating - for instance, shaving yourself and having
flashes of *eating* the cream (yes, happened to me. lol). Not to be
confused with craving, which is usually very specific.

I'm interested in your description of hunger. I feel a bit hesitant at
posting on this group as I know my problems are very minor compared to
others.

Don't let the fact that you only have a few pounds to lose prevent you
from
joining in the discussions. There are things to learn from people in all
stages of the weight loss process. We have several just starting into
their
weight loss and probably just as many who are in maintenance. They all
have
different things to contribute.

Beverly




But, as I noted myself slowly creeping over the top end of the
'healthy' weight range and upwards, I wondered what would happen if I
dieted. While it hasn't happened very often (e.g. once every few
months or so) there have been times when I've been hit by an
absolutely ravenous hunger. And, when I get like that, I will most
definitely, absolutely eat something. I realised that eventually I
would have to diet (or eventually become seriously overweight) and
having read people's descriptions of dieting, became concerned that I
would be continuously ravenous as per those rare episodes. Fortunately
this hasn't happened.

I've never believed that dieting meant going hungry. With wise food
choices
it's possible to feel satisfied most of the time. I still have those
times
when I could eat anything in sight but I've learned to grab for something
healthy (fruit, etc) instead of stuffing myself with cake, cookies, etc.
Most of us manage to work the foods such as cakes and cookies into our
balanced diet but in limited quantities.

I also have to say that I'm impressed at the people on this newsgroup,
as you appear to be a group of very sensible, practical "can do"
people who have an aim and do what is best to achieve it.

Cheers,

Ross-c

Join us more often, Ross.

Beverly