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Good morning Team Rachel

Good post @getaclue

 

[bruceha2000]

I agree, good post.

The chest, rib cage, back, etc. have all been repositioning slowly over time. They too must be allowed to slowly over time, reposition themselves as weight is lost.

Kind of like old post and beam buildings that need repair. It took decades and decades and a lot of slow shifting to get where it is now. Best way to screw it up is to try and move everything back into position with any speed. When it starts to creak and groan, stop jacking and let it rest and reposition for a time.

 

[ronott1]

bruce, not sure why skim, but it works. At least 8oz. of skim milk a day. With a healthy diet plan, the goal is about 10 lbs. a month. In the first month or two, a person tends to lose a bit more than that, because it's the softer fats being lost. After the softer fats are lost, then the weight stops "falling off" so to speak, and the more solid fats make weight loss more stable. At that point, you should be losing approximately 5 lbs. one week, little to nothing the next, but during the week you don't lose, the body and skin should be adjusting, and trying to tighten up, even if you don't really notice it. The following week you should again lose about 5 lbs., then the following week the body catches up.

I totally disagree with diets that take off too much, too fast. They're not good for you. While 10 lbs. a month is a good rule-of-thumb for many people, it's not for everyone. Age, and health play a big role. It may be unwise for older people, or those with health issues to lose over 6 lbs. a month. Let your body guide you. Most people don't realize it's not just the skin that tightens up. Muscles, and organs have to reposition some, and tighten too. You'd be surprised how many muscles, and organs are displaced to accommodate the extra fatty tissue. The chest, rib cage, back, etc. have all been repositioning slowly over time. They too must be allowed to slowly over time, reposition themselves as weight is lost.

Something else to learn, is how food signals the brain. Huh? Yes, it's your brain that tells you when you're hungry, or full. Different foods signal the brain at different rates. Eating a small apple, or 1/2 of a large apple about 30 minutes before a meal will reduce your hunger, so you're not ravenous when a meal is set before you. So, it takes an apple about 30 minutes to signal the brain that it's getting nutrition. What should be taken from this is, don't rush a meal. When a person is ravenous, and sits down to eat, they tend to consume larger quantities within the first 15 - 20 minutes than they need, then they're "stuffed" about 30 minutes after they start eating. Take more time to allow your food to process, and signal the brain. Different foods have different release times. Allow for that.

Variety in a diet is critical, especially when it comes to vegetables, and fruits. The more variety, the healthier you will be. Raw fruits, and vegetables are a must. Something I see as a huge problem, is that we've allowed food growers to artificially push the growth of foods. They don't have time to absorb as many nutrients, and they don't develop the flavor they should. To combat the lack of flavor, we've introduced a lot of flavorings, and sauces. Most of these flavorings, and sauces are LOADED with extra calories. Even raw fruits are often served with a sweetened yogurt, or glaze, while raw vegetables are served with dressing. Good fruits, and vegetables should taste good on their own, without anything added.

What ever diet you are on, it has to be sustainable. If you will not be eating like that for the res of you life, it is not good. It also has to be nutritionally complete. Too many of the fad diets are not nutritious. Some can put you into kidney failure if you are on them long enough.

One thing they are finding out is that eating fat stops hunger and simple carbs do not.

The reason that low fat milk is suggested is because there is not enough overwhelming data from studies to show that fat in milk is not bad for you. Actually the studies are showing it is good for you.

Be prepared for that to change in the future with whole milk not being evil.

Your diet sounds like one of the better ones

 

[perchie.girl]

Thankfully my weight is carried mostly at waste level and below... As I loose I am loosing last weight gained first. Which would be my arms Face and very lower legs.

Some on top of my stommach also will go and is going first. My lower legs are getting squishy.

But what I notice more is ease of movement over all... Stepping in to the bathtub has been a moment over horror for me... Fear of falling in or out blocking the door to the bathroom unable to get up....... and naked to boot.

The other day not thinking I Just got in...and shut the door.... I was stunned when I realized it....

To be honest I really am very unconcerned with the extra that will be left. I talk about it in joking form but unless it becomes an issue... yeast infections rashes... Which i am already getting. But unless it becomes a serious issue ... I dont care.

deb

 

[Blooie]

Deb, what an encouraging start!!

 

[Alaskan]

x2!!!!

Sounds awesome deb!

 

[bruceha2000]

Be prepared for that to change in the future with whole milk not being evil.

That is good because I won't go below 2%, skim is white water.

 

[sourland]

@perchie.girl, ego over physical appearance is a thing of the past. As long as we can remain relatively clean and healthy I applaud your accomplishments. Amazing how sometimes we need to become really sick before we decide to become really better.

 

[getaclue]

skim milk, 1%, and 2% milk all have the same protein content, however the fat content is significantly lower in skim milk at 0.02%. When dieting, skim milk is a better choice, because of the higher protein with less fat. When not dieting, any of them, including whole milk are fine. OH, and it's the types of amino acids that the body produce as a result of drinking skim milk that give added elasticity to the skin. Now I know, but I don't guarantee I'll remember.

 

[perchie.girl]

1 percent milk= 12 g in one cup
2 percent milk = 12 g in one cup
whole milk = 11.03 g in one cup
half n half = 10.4 g in one cup
heavy whipping cream= 6.6 g in one cup

I am limited to 25 grams of carbs per Day. So I have to be judicious.

Ketogenic according to MY body mass age and wanted deficit

This is a caclculator and it will change as I loose....

Here is the website I am following
https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/page/KetoDiet-Buddy#bodyfat

I chose it because I read some of their recommended books. Very clear and easy to follow. AND it fits within the Cardeologist website guidelines for Keto diets.

deb