Anyone Interested in Losing Weight?

  • Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.

    If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!

    To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
A

atwhatcost

Guest
#61
#61
Miri said:
Yeah but can you:-

Get up
Make breakfast
Do the dishes
Start the laundry
Pick up elderly person's pension
Finish the laundry
Change the beds
Make lunch
Do the dishes
Spend 3 hours in the garden mowing the lawn, weeding, sweeping up, strimming the lawn
Pick up elderly person's prescription
Make dinner
Do the dishes
Sort out paperwork
all while posting on CC and making numerous cups of coffee for elderly person.

Phew can't wait to go to work tomorrow I need the rest! :)
Click to expand...
I'll be happy to pick up elderly person's pension for you... just as long as I can keep it. lol
 
A

atwhatcost

Guest
#62
#62
Miri said:
Why avoid tap water out of interest? Not sure what acv is?

Unfortunately I cannot avoid milk, it is like medication for me.

10 years ago I developed an over active thyroid issued called Graves' disease. It took 3.5 years of
Ever changing meds and swinging back and fourth between under and over active (with the associated
weight gains and losses) and 6 weekly hosp checks until it was cured.

During that time the doctors wanted to give me radio-iodine treatment which basically means you take a
radioactive tablet to deliberately damage your thyroid gland to shut it down and stop it from being
overactive. This can however make you permently under active.

i refused despite their insistence and was so glad I did. I didn't want to deliberately damage my body with
radiation. It was too drastic is for me they basically hand you a radioactive tablet in a special lead container
to avoid the staff from being irradiated. Then for the first week you had to shut yourself away and
could not be in the same room as another person for more than a few minutes at a time in case
their thyroid gland is irradiated by you! Then after that for the next couple of weeks you cannot
sit directly next to another person due to the continuing radiation your body emits - sounds fun!
Anyway as I say, I decided to reject the day glow treatment.

I am now cured of the original graves treatment, but a side issue which very quickly became
apparent in the early stages of the disease is that my para thyroid gland was affected and since
then I have had hypoparathyroidism.

The parathyroid gland produces hormones which control your blood calcium levels. They never tell you
that do they, only that you need calcium for strong bones etc. This has a knock on effect in that if your
blood calcium levels are not correct, it throws everything else out, your phosphorus levels, magnesium etc.

So I have to take very high doses of Vit D and calcium tablets every day and also make sure I get a lot of calcium in my
diet. If my calcium levels drop down for even just a day or two I start to get bad cramps and aching limbs,
pins and needles in my fingers and toes. After that it just goes further downhill. But something as simple
as having a few extra large glasses of milk takes away all the symptoms!


Exercise also increases the bodies calcium requirement level so the more exercise I do, the more
calcium I have to take.

I did think of buying a cow and tying it up in the back garden, I don't thing the neighbours would approve, though
milk on tap has a certain appeal!:)

Anyway that aside it is possible for me to lose weight as long as I take the calcium requirements
into consideration.

Phew isnt the the body complicated.
Click to expand...
Just in case, if you have IBS with constipation, (which you probably don't because you're body needs that much calcium), calcium itself helps cause the constipation. Sometimes there is nothing you can do about the cause, only the symptoms, but I like knowing it's not something I'm doing wrong. It just is.

(I'm on pain meds, which increased my IBS-C, so am very sensitive with all IBS issues. The only reason I brought it up -- just in case. lol)
 
A

atwhatcost

Guest
#63
#63
Miri said:
i suppose that is one way of clearing out the high fat, high sugar foods - please sir could I at least keep one
chocolage bar!
Click to expand...
As someone who used to be the-poor-who-need-food, take a look. The bad-for-you food is already cheap, therefore what poor go for. (There's a reason you think "poor" and also picture "dumpy.") Everything on that good things to eat list you gave are all things poor people can't afford, except for the oatmeal, and what's good about oatmeal without sugar on it? lol) They're more in need for the good-for-you healthy stuff.

The things I missed the most when flat broke living on food stamps was fish, (particularly salmon and shrimp, but any kind was too expensive), berries, walnuts, pecans, good cooking oil, and fresh produce. Man, I missed mushrooms! I could afford a small piece of chocolate. We ate a lot of frozen string beans and potatoes. Pasta! Lots of pasta! Mac and cheese. Potatoes. Did I mention potatoes? Bread. Canned tomatoes (which has too much salt and sugar in them, but is much cheaper on pasta than fresh tomatoes and better for us than gravy in a can.) Potatoes, just in case I forgot to mention them. lol

What people give away to the poor is exactly what they can afford themselves. ;)
 
J

Jeff_56

Banned
#65
Dec 26, 2014
3,757
19
0
#65
no worries, per se. stay under the care of your doctor, with testing also... and ask important questions also -- i've seen many people told and taking calcium, under their professional's doctors care, and they weren't helped at all
until they took magnesium, (still under the doctor's care, with testing).

the body cannot utilize the calcium without magnesium, and most doctor's, from publishing, from the medical schools available info, and from everyone's experience (almost) so far,
most doctor's are not aware how much magnesium is needed, or even that it is needed,

and when the people started taking magnesium, under their doctor's care with testing, in two to six weeks they had improvement better than they had had in twenty years.

doctor's training is very incomplete, at least in the untied states. (and not all doctor's but over 90% of them) ....

also, of note perhaps, people who had clinical testable observable troubles for over ten years,

after taking ONE DOSE of magnesium ( a powdered variety, most popular/useful in the usa health stores)
had RESULTS in less than 12 hours
and
RESULTS continues as they took one level spoonful every day for weeks -- RESULTS testable, observable, and in every way GOOD and without any negative side effects, OFTEN SURPRISING EVERYBODY INCLUDING THE DOCTORS !

and very inexpensive and without negative consequences..... again, while under the doctor's supervision, care , and testing.




Miri said:
Hi Jeff thanks for the advice I'm sure you mean well but I would rather take the advice of my doctor.

When blood calcium levels fall too low the symptoms can be rather unpleasant (I have experienced several of them
including that I am now at the very early stages of developing cataracts) and at their worse can lead to arrhythmia and in
rare cases can cause fits.

It isn't a dietary problem it is a rare hormonal deficiency whereby the body can no longer regulate its blood calcium and
phosphate levels. It is something that I have started praying about again as I do believe Jesus can heal me :)

The following long provides more info.


Hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism - NHS Choices
Click to expand...
 
A

atwhatcost

Guest
#66
#66
Blain said:
Ok so I did some research I wanted to find out what foods would be best but then I remembered a fact a learned a while back how eating a lot of lettuce expands your stomach making you able to eat more then I thought what if there is food that can actually burn belly fat?
I found some results but I need to do more research to make sure its scientifically proven



Oatmeal

Your morning snack attack is caused by a dip in blood sugar levels. Fiber-rich oatmeal stays in your stomach for hours, staving off a doughnut run.

Watch out: Steer clear of the sugary flavored varieties. Choose the plain stuff, and sweeten it with berries.


Almonds and Other Nuts

Go nuts! They slim your tummy by keeping it full. A Purdue University study showed that people who ate nuts felt full longer than those who ate rice cakes. Stick to 24 almonds a day to satisfy your hunger pangs without overloading on calories.

Watch out: Skip salted nuts; too much sodium raises blood pressure.
Click to expand...
Also, watch out if you've lost your gall bladder. Gall (aka bile) emulsifies the fats between the stomach and the beginning of the intestines. Without it coming as needed, any fats, particular nuts and grease, will make you sick.


Blain said:
Protein Powder

It's not just for gym rats! Protein powder contains amino acids that burn fat and build muscle. Add two teaspoons to a smoothie for a fat-busting drink. Find it at health food stores.

Watch out: Make that smoothie with fruit, yogurt, and low-fat milk — adding protein powder to a chocolate shake doesn't make it health food (we wish).
Click to expand...
Soy is in the top three for most common food allergies. Protein powder has soy in it. Soy also contains estrogen, so be careful if your pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or a guy who doesn't want breast. Four ounces of regular protein is better for you. This comes through meats, eggs, dairy (to a smaller degree), beans, and nuts.



Blain said:
Olive Oil

Everyone needs a little fat — it controls hunger. Go for monounsaturated fats like olive or canola oil. They will help keep your cholesterol under control and satisfy cravings.

Watch out: Steer clear of hydrogenated vegetable oils;
Click to expand...
Olive oil burns at a low temperature. Despite what TV chefs do, this means don't cook with it, unless you're simmering at a low heat.

Use a spray oil (which do come in Olive and canola) if you're using it to cook with. We really only need a little oil each day. A little is about 2 tablespoons (a day, not a meal), not measured in cup form. ;)

Also, again think less if you've lost your gall bladder, or you will suffer. (Pesto has a lot of oil in it. It is NOT guilt-free food, as I found out the hard way.)


Blain said:
Berries

Berries stuff a lot of filling fiber into a tiny package: Just one cup of raspberries has six grams.

Watch out: Jelly is the junk food of the fruit world. It has almost no fiber and contains added sugar.
So is jam, since it takes a lot of sugar to make good jam.




Blain said:
Eggs

Eggs contain vitamin B12, which your body needs to metabolize fat. In fact, researchers at Louisiana State University found that people who ate eggs for breakfast every day lost more weight than those who ate bagels.

Watch out: Talk to your doc first if your cholesterol is high.




Beans and Legumes

Beans are low-cal and packed with protein and fiber, which help you tone up and lose weight. Make a bean-heavy dish, such as burritos, instead of meat once a week. You'll cut a lot of saturated fat and replace it with fiber.

Watch out: Refried beans are high in saturated fat. Choose plain black, pinto, or other varieties instead
​Also, drink twice as much water as beans, or you will have intestinal distress.


Blain said:
Lean Meats and Fish

Your body burns more calories digesting protein than carbs or fat. Want the leanest meat out there? Opt for turkey, but to cut down even more on saturated fat, choose fish. Go for tuna and salmon; they are full of omega-3s, which help prevent stress chemicals that promote fat abs.

Watch out: Cured meats and sausage have a lot of saturated fat.


I have more but didn't want to make the post to long
Click to expand...
And, to be clear, belly fat leaves in the same way all other fat leaves -- percentage by percentage. Fingers lose weight just as fast as the belly loses weight, the only difference is fingers started out thinner, so it's noticeable quicker, (particularly if you're wearing a ring.)

If you still have a paunch after losing weight that's due to one of three things:
1. You haven't exercised the abdomen enough.
2. You had a baby and so stretched out the skin.
3. You gained enough weight over all that you stretched out the skin.

You can do something about the first choice. The only thing you can do for the other two is cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is usually optional. It's okay to have a paunch (love handles, or saddle bags), as long as your healthy. Don't let society dictate another version of "healthy" onto you.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
J

Jeff_56

Banned
#68
Dec 26, 2014
3,757
19
0
#68
oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ,,,,,

btw,

some people have stabilized their numbers using chlorophyll, 8 to 12 per day, more or less, and

it is inesxpensive and it is what the body needs(every body), and it works naturally with the body not against it,

and it doesn't contradict anything else --- as far as i know. double check as needed, and start slow...

and keep testing the numbers to see how much it helps... may take up to six or ten weeks,

or just one or two weeks to see a dramatic difference,



like on person went from needing to eat something within 30 minutes of feeling hungry(or else get very dizzy)
to
being able to wait up to 5 hours before eating before feeling dizzy or otherwise having bad effects.

the numbers sort of level out instead of spiking , or something like that.... shalom !
 
PopClick

PopClick

Senior Member
#69
Aug 12, 2011
4,056
136
63
#69
Hey everyone, I think one very important first step in something like this is to determine what might be causing less-than-optimal food and lifestyle choices. Do you eat when you're stressed? Do you drive past a bakery that has heavenly smells tempting you to come inside? Have you made it a habit to have a midnight snack so your body expects one, even when you aren't hungry? Try to identify when and why you are likely to overeat, and that will give you clues as to what steps you might be able to take to lessen temptation in the future.

And remember that the bible says that Jesus will come to the aid of those who are tempted. You can tell God that you're stressed out and really struggling not to give in to bad food choices, and He will help you out. :)

Also, I know that some triggers are easier to avoid than others, and that weight gain is a side effect of some medications, which stinks and I'm really sorry that any of you have to deal with that. :(
 
PopClick

PopClick

Senior Member
#70
Aug 12, 2011
4,056
136
63
#70
Try drinking a large glass of water before every meal, to help you feel full sooner.

Eat a large percentage of your meals as vegetables, because they have very few calories per cup compared to other kinds of foods. Instead of a meat stir-fry with veggies, make it a veggie stir-fry with meat!

Try not to eat while you're distracted, watching tv or engaging in another activity. Focus on what and how much you are eating, and try to taste it thoroughly. Savor it and take note of how full or hungry you are.

If you're in the habit of eating too fast, try eating with chopsticks or your non-dominant hand.

Try breaking "habit snacks" (snacks that you are in the habit of eating just because it's a certain time of day) by going without them entirely for a few days. It will be hard at first, but before long (usually less than a week) your body will readjust and probably won't even miss them!

Try the same thing with dessert. Go without sweets entirely for a week (it's really hard at first but you can do it!) and then the cravings should lessen dramatically and be so much easier to deal with.

Eat breakfast. Seriously. Oatmeal is quick, inexpensive, and filling. So are eggs. But nothing too sweet, because eating sweet things on an empty stomach messes with your blood sugar and sets you up for failure later in the day.
 
mailmandan

mailmandan

Senior Member
#71
Apr 7, 2014
25,045
13,052
113
58
#71
Guaranteed way to lose weight. Insanity Workout! :eek:

insanity.jpg
 
M

Miri

Guest
#72
#72
Thanks for the advice folks (I think I would rather keep my sanity!)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.