The Science of Obesity

National Geographic has a special called, "The Science of Obesity" and it discusses the way the body adapts to our overweight stature - all the way to how the body reprograms itself to keep going.

I was struck by the tenacity of the human body - its amazing what we ask of it, and how it always strives to survive - regardless of what we're doing to ourselves.

Check it out - it is truly eye-opening.

Intestinal Health Ideas

How many of us are concerned with our intestines? Our guts, as we used to call them in childhood, are a large part of how we keep healthy. I haven't paid much attention to this part of my insides, until recently.

My new medicine for fibromyalgia has a side effect of constipation. I've always been 'regular' but in order to keep that way, I have added some things to my diet. Knowing how little I like to eat, I have found Danactive drinkables a great way to benefit myself.

Raisin Bran used to give me the, well, runs. I've been eating it lately and it 'works' the way it should, but I was told the high fructose was not good for me. I've been eating sunflower seeds too, to try to be good to myself.

Do you folks think of fiber? Does digestive health occur to you and do you do anything about it? Kefir, as Jen mentioned, is supposed to be good for that. Any ideas, suggestions or successful uses of dietary (either supplements or live food) would be appreciated.

8.9 lbs to go?

Could it be? Do I really only have less than 10 pounds to my goal weight?

Wow. Wish me luck!

Back at the Y

We are signed in back at the YMCA now. Yippee. I can feel my old fit self rising to the occasion. I will do it. I will.

Howzit going?

Roll Call!

If you are reading this - then hit the comment button and tell us how you are doing!

Elicia Checking In

I've been hovering around 147 for a few weeks now and that's very exciting. My jeans are baggier and I've actually had comments from friends about how loose they fit. I've excavated my closet and found my skinny jeans, which were way baggy yesterday so I'll have to dig even further because I can't afford to buy new clothes, but I know I have something nice back there...

I'm not doing anything special, just trying to keep up the water and stuff. YAY

My Plan

Elicia asked me to post my plan, so here it is. I'm going to do what has worked for me in the past.

• I'm going to "automate" my breakfast and lunch. That means high protein, low sugar cereal and low fat milk for breakfast. A smoothie for a mid morning snack, and a ham and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with carrot or celery sticks for lunch.
• I'm going to keep my water bottle filled and in front of me throughout the day.
• I'm going to walk EARLY in the day, not put it off.
• I'm going to start grocery shopping, menu planning, and cooking dinner again. NO MORE deli, takeout, pizza, and eating out ALL week long.

That's my plan for now. I'll do that for two weeks and then reevaluate things. If that isn't working, I'll start journaling. If I do those four things I know I will lose weight. It's basic biology. I know exactly why I've gained the weight too.

Why is it so hard to do? Just knowing what will work doesn't make doing it easy.