Meridia/Wellbutrin/Slim-Fast progress

"Julianne" wrote in message
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nursery and I did noon aerobics. Managing my weight was never easier.
Like
Wendy pointed out, you got 24 hours in a day. Spread it out however you
want.

I'll concede... I'm not as closed to the idea of "reversing" my day as it
may have originally seemed. It's just that I guess, right now, with the
weather we've got up here, it makes it especially hard to motivate myself to
get up and go out in the cold weather first thing in the morning. It's
harsh. Once the weather gets nicer, I guess I'll get up to catch some sun in
the morning, and then do a workout. But I'm just closed to the idea now
because there's nothing to do outdoors in the mornings and it's so cloudy.

Also, at one point, I used to try and wake up and do aerobics like you did
at noon, but unfortunately, aerobics seems to have gone by the wayside these
days. All they have these days is boxerkick, etc. classes, none of which
carry the same amount of fun as traditional aerobics. The closest thing, I
think, is Jazzercise, and I haven't had a chance to try it because all the
classes are in the suburbs in church basements.

As far as eating, I ate my last meal around nine at the hospital. To be
sure, there were nights we lived on Ensure and jello left over from
patients

That's a good thing to hear then... Because that's not a lot earlier than my
last meal. There's a lot of controversy around eating late meals, and I know
it's less desireable, but I think that as along as it's not too much, and
the right kind of food, people should be fine. Personally, one of my main
problems is that I can't go to sleep on an empty stomach.

I would seriously reconsider the after work exercise. It will delay your
ability to go to sleep and I think you might find that exercising early in
the day will make you more productive. Everyone is different though and
if
you really like the night thing, go for it.

It's true, I'll concede again - it does making going to sleep harder... I
either have to take Imovane or clonazepam to help me sleep... and that
always makes it harder to wake up. It's a viscous cycle.

Starch is another word for a type of carbohydrates. Here is the deal in a
[etc]
per gram and the last has 9 calories. Within the carb group, you have

I'll admit... most of this stuff I've read up upon. But I'm concerned about
how to find the right kind of carbs if I'm going to be making shakes for
myself. For example, tonight, I went shake shopping, after realizing my Slim
Down shakes have 25g of sugar in them. I was shocked. But I couldn't find
anything that suited me. The closest thing I found was Boost High Protein
which has 15g protein, and still 33g carbohydrates... but it did not say how
much of the carbs were fibre and how much were sugar!!! Argh! I'm assuming
most of it is sugar, unfortunately... But it's better than the Slim Fast
because its 5g less carbs over all and 10 g+ protein.


Why Cheeze Whiz? It is nasty. Buy some real cheese and it won't contain
sugar.

I'm going to do that from now on then. I liked Cheeze Whiz because it is
easy to spoon out. But I only use a tiny, tiny bit each meal right now, so
it is not TOO bad at this point...

Consider increasing exercise to an hour a day. Don't worry about target
ranges for your heart rate -(fat burning zones, etc.) - just exercise. Of
course, don't go too high!

Well, I have been exercising for about 3-4 weeks straight now (not missed a
day) and a total of 7-8 weeks since the beginning of this latest routine. I
started the routine at about 165 lb. But I can't keep my heart rate below
160 easily. I tend to focus on form on the elliptical to tone the leg
muscles. But my thing about heart rate zones is that I want to burn most of
my calories from FAT, so doesn't that mean I have to keep it around 70% of
my heart rate? Anymore than that and I'm not being as efficient a fat
burner, I thought.

Thanks so much for all your help... How are you doing in terms of your
exercise and weight now?

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"Draebyerg" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:
Only because you seem to have already convinced yourself that you will.
Think positive, it don't cost nuthin'. ;-]

I'll admit, I usually am one of the most positive thinkers... I lose it
every now and again, but I wouldn't have got this far if I hadn't been so
hopeful about my work...

It's just a matter of reading the labels, then choosing your taste
preference from the more nutritious ones. On a similar note, one
advantage to using the powder is that you choose how much fat you put in
it. I personally use skim milk, but then again, I lost my taste for the
varieties containing fat long ago.

The difference between fat contents in my situation is negligible between
skim, 1 and 2 per cent milk, because my daily fat intake is so low anyway. I
could be convinced to go to powder when the cans get too expensive. But I
might have to whether I like it or not, because tonight I went 'shake
shopping' at the drugstore, and there was NOTHING that suited what I was
looking for (low carb, high protein, 250 calorie range). I'm disconcerted.

The store you go to must be in the Albertsons's family. Our local
(Chicago) chain is called Jewel, and also carries the PC brand.

Yep, then it must be the same... But I wonder what those Ultra shakes are
like. They are not too expensive, so... I might consider them an option if
anyone has tried one.

When your health is concerned, it's really important to make the time.
Progress doesn't wait for conveniences' sake.

I'll admit... I'm mainly doing it all just to look good for the summer I
ain't getting any younger, so I'd better do my best to get the whole package
while I'm not yet past it.

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"Dally" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:
I was really struck by the 600 calorie dinner. Three chicken breasts?!?

What is wrong with a 600 calorie dinner? Is that a lot, or a little?

How much is three chicken breasts work out to be in protein and in calories?
I don't even know...

My method is to eat smaller meals four or five times a day. It works
for me. You mentioned wanting the sugar rush for "energy" so I suspect
the slimfast isn't working for you as well as you wish - my energy

Yeah, I think I am going to have to do something about it. First shake...2
PM... then I get really dizzy with a huge tired crash by about 5:30, and
then I have to have another... and then I crash at like 8, until I have a
chance to get home after 9 and have more...

I was a bit down on your case in another post saying you're whining
about excuses. I tend to be a bit harsh and I apologize if that isn't
motivating to you. It's just that we hear a lot of people explaining
why they CAN'T make sensible changes. All of us know that you can when
you want to.

That is fine. I am the same way to my friends. If there's one thing about
me, I am not a hypocrite, and I don't try to talk about things without doing
something about them. Mind you, for a moment, you did sound just like my
mother.

Mark
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"JMA" wrote in message
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within a half hour of eating it. I have no idea why I can be relatively
satisfied with the liquid form but hungry after eating but that's my
problem
to solve.

That is rather queer actually... I find most people and myself are the other
way... Satisfied only with eating, and unsatisfied with liquid
form/drinking...

Odd...

Mark
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"JMA" wrote in message
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I'm trying some Designer Whey right now, might try the GNC store brand
next
week. Not a big selection up here. When I find one I like I'll buy
online
in quantity. I'm really biding time until my dr appt. next week since I
have no idea what I'll be doing diet wise until then.

What kind of resources does your Doctor offer you for nutrition? Just
advice, or prescriptions too? May I ask?

I'm just trying to get a feel if I am the only one on something. It seems
so.

Mark
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"Dally" wrote in message
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My wish for you is to gain some self-awareness.

Oooo... That's harsh. You'd probably kill me if you read my previous post
that I'm only trying to look good for the summer I want to try and get it
together while I'm still young and not past it, hehehe...

Mark
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"SnugBear" wrote in message
.4...
My husband and I both worked 3 to 11 for 5 years. I got up at 7am, had
breakfast, did housework, prepared our main meal for noonish, quilted as
a hobby and ran errands before going to work. Ate "lunch" brought from
home at 6. Arrived home at 11:20, watched 15 minutes of Letterman,
soaked 10 minutes in the hot tub and slept blissfully till 7. At the
time exercise wasn't a priority, but it would have fit quite easily into
time spent quilting. It was a very easy way to live.

Well, it is easier for someone in a relationship to live that kind of
lifestyle. But I'm trying to lose weight to FIND a relationship, so sleeping
at 9 when I get home from work won't allow me to even socialize.

I agree though, when I'm finally happy with someone, I'll probably go to bed
at 11 watching letterman too (actually, I think it's on a little later in my
timezone).

Mark
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Mark wrote:

so I'd better do my best to get the whole package
while I'm not yet past it.


Now THAT'S the attitude that's going to make your goal a reality.

--
Smokey
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"Mark" wrote in message news:KGa6c.6594

How much is three chicken breasts work out to be in protein and in
calories?
I don't even know...

I agree with Dally here... I frequently work 9-11 hours a day in a fast,
high stress environment where I am lucky to take a restroom break. Finding
time to exercise is EASY when you know how to plan your day. I've been
reading most of Mark's posts, and it does sound like he wants the easy way
out and not make any real, actual lifestyle changes with the long term in
mind.

"Dally" wrote in message

Still all excuses.

I work 9 am until 9 pm most days this time of the year. I make healthy
food choices and exercise because I choose to. When you choose to you
will be able to do it. When you don't choose to you won't be able to
fit it in.

My wish for you is to gain some self-awareness.

Dally