Let's try this again - Reporting In - Phase 1
#346580 - 05/31/09 09:34 AM
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Sand
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I want to:
1) lose weight - I'm going back to the behavior modification approach I've tried before.
2) exercise - Right now that means a series of strengthening exercise plus walking - just 5 minutes to start.
3) go back to taking Acacia - I've been doing this so erratically I need to just start over at 1/2 teaspoon a day and work up again.
4) get stricter about following Heather's EFI diet - Once I get stable, I find I can tolerate eating off program from time to time. This is great but once I can tolerate it from time to time I have an unfortunate tendency to do it more often and eventually my tummy rebels. My tummy hasn't quite reached the rebellion stage yet but there's definitely unrest.
To help me stick with my plans, I'm going to be reporting in again: score on behavior mod; exercise; Acacia; and a list of what I'm eating.
Right now I'm finishing up Phase 1 of my behavior mod plan. A full description of that Phase is here . I'll post each day as a reply to this post. Since I'm almost through with Phase 1, I'll just be posting Saturday (yesterday) and Sunday (today). Then on Monday it's on to Phase 2.
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Behavior Modification: My score is 0 - Excellent
Exercises: Yes
Walking: No
Acacia: I don't start that until Monday.
Following EFI: There are too many UFOs in my diet so I'm not reporting what I ate.
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Edited by Sand (06/01/09 06:46 AM)
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I just wanted to wish you luck. I am trying to lose weight myself. I too need to get back on the acadia and the diet. I was stable for a long time, but work stress (layoffs, not me yet - but it's coming) has set me back to being unstable and miserable.
Maybe we will both achieve our goals slowly but surely!
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Oh goodness, I meant Acacia, not Acadia. I live in Louisiana where things are named Acadiana.
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Thanks, Wendy. I really appreciate the support. And good luck to you, too.
(I knew what you meant by "Acadia". Even after all these years, I keep wanting to type "Acacian" for some reason. "Acacia" just doesn't look right to me.)
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I keep trying to lose weight... but it keeps finding me! - Author Unknown
Behavior Modification: My score is 1 - Good
Exercises: Sunday is my day off.
Walking: Sunday is my day off.
Acacia: I don't start that until Monday.
Following EFI: There are too many UFOs in my diet so I'm not reporting what I ate.
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We have an Acadia State Park up here in Maine and I always get it mixed up with acacia.
I wish you all luck with the weight loss. I am trying to loose a little around the middle or at the very least stay the same because my daughter is getting married June 26th and I am so afraid I will not be able to fit in the dress I bought.
I am taking Elavil for migraines and it also has the added benefit of helping my IBS symptoms. The drawback is that Elavil has a known side effect of weight gain. I knew this going in and normally gaining a few pounds is not big deal except for the wedding and the dress.
I have been exercising 6 days a week on my treadmill, stationary bike and total body gym. Also, really watching my calorie intake. For the first time in many years I am not suffering from nausea which makes it very easy for me to eat more than I normally have in the past.
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Oh, yeah, the famous Elavil sweet tooth. Ouch!
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For the first time in many years I am not suffering from nausea which makes it very easy for me to eat more than I normally have in the past.
I suspect I would be inclined to feel like making up for all those times I couldn't eat when I was nauseous in the past. 
Thanks for your good wishes. I'm impressed with your 6 day a week exercise routine and hope to emulate you.
And congratulations on your daughter's wedding.
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I'm going to try this phase 1 thing, too.
Behavior Modification: My score - 0
Exercise: Yes
Walking: Yes, 10 Minutes
Acacia: Yes, 3 1/2 T
Following EFI: Yes: Oatmeal, Banana, Rice Milk, Soy Yogurt, White Rice, Applesauce, Carrots, Oatmeal (again), 1 Slice of IBS friendly cake.
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Behavior Mod: 3 - Good
Exercise: Yes, 30 minutes of strength training
Walk: No  Not enough time
Acacia: Yes, 3 1/2 T
Fluid: 114 oz
Following EFI Diet: Yes, Oatmeal, rice milk, egg whites, blackberries, banana, soy yogurt, applesauce, V8, carrots, pretzels, oatmeal, rice milk
Yeah! 2 days in a row! I like this!
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IBS-C, Gas, Bloating, HURTING!
I'm married and it's so wonderful!
Edited by Kappy (06/03/09 06:05 AM)
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Behavior Modification: 2 - Good
Exercised: Yes - 40 minutes strength training
Walk: Yes - 25 minutes
Acacia Fiber: Yes - 3 1/2 T
Fluids: 99oz
EFI Diet: Yes
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The worst part is that I have a sweet tooth normally and add Elavil on top of it, yikes! I really have to use my willpower and self control. It is worth it to me though because I am feeling so much better, migraines and IBS.
Thanks for the well wishes. I can't wait until the wedding it is going to be so much fun.
Honestly, what keeps me getting on that treadmill or exercise bike 6 days a week is the fear that my dress won't fit. I hope I can stick to it after the wedding.
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Great job Kappy! 
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Bummer day... really bad IBS... still here on Friday. So much pain! I just wanna die
Behavior Mod: 5
Exercise: Yes
Walking: Not for exercise but a little
Acacia: Yes 3 1/2 T
Fluids: 75oz.
EFI Diet: Yes, though a half cup of 1/2 caffe coffee did me in. I'm back to square one with my tum tum.
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IBS-C, Gas, Bloating, HURTING!
I'm married and it's so wonderful!
Edited by Kappy (06/05/09 09:57 AM)
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There is no such thing as a little garlic. - A. Baer
Behavior Modification: My score is 15 - Fair
Exercises: Yes
Walking: Yes - 5 minutes
Yay! Back on track with exercise.
Acacia: I've decided to postpone restarting Acacia until next week. The behavior mod tasks I have to do then will make it easier to remember.
Fluid: 24 ounces
Following EFI: There are too many UFOs in my diet so I'm not reporting what I ate.
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Great job with the exercise Sand. I was sitting here debating if I was going to head downstairs and I was finding reasons not to. Then, I read your post and I am going to get on that treadmill right now.
Thank you for the inspiration today Sand. I hope you have a great day!
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Sorry about the coffee Kappy. I never, never, never drink coffee. It ALWAYS gives me an attack.
I hope your tummy is feeling better today.
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A big reason I actually did my exercises yesterday - after putting them off until quite late in the day - was because I didn't want to have to get back on and confess I hadn't done them after I told you I was going to.
Hooray for both of us.
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#346953 - 06/06/09 08:04 PM
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Janey
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Loc: Maryland
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After I posted I didn't go downstairs. I started doing other stuff, painting the kitchen door, installing a new door knob and never made it down. Then I got on here and read your next message and I headed right downstairs. Only did 5 mins = 2 miles and burned 104 calories on my stationary bike and then did my weight bearing exercises on the total body gym. I just got back from taking my pups out for a quick walk.
This is why reporting in helps keep us focused and motivated. When I used to go to an aerobic class I went with a friend and on the days I didn't feel like going she would say come on let's go and then I would do the same for her. Since we all live so far apart report in is the next best thing.
Oh, I totally did not follow my diet today. I won't mention what I ate but it was not low in calories. Tomorrow is another day and I hope I do better!
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Re: Sand
#346969 - 06/07/09 08:45 AM
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Sand
Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
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This is why reporting in helps keep us focused and motivated. When I used to go to an aerobic class I went with a friend and on the days I didn't feel like going she would say come on let's go and then I would do the same for her. Since we all live so far apart report in is the next best thing.
I totally agree and I'm glad I was able to give you a little nudge just like you did me.
I hope you have a great day today - in all ways!
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