Can The Adults Please Smoke Part 22 - Doubling Down the Dewars- Page 183

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 9:31pm

happy to be here. hello girls!

[shira467]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 9:35pm

Hello, boys!

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 9:53pm

you would think after all the times i've already poked you that this would get old, but no.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 10:31pm

Back from my walk.

Now I am Svitzing.

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 10:34pm

Why the svitzing?

I'm bored tonight.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 10:37pm

Because I was walking at a brisk pace, and there are some inclines in my complex, and because I am out of shape, working on getting some weight off...

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:06pm

Aaaaah I know EXACTLY how that is. NYC is still kicking my ass 3 weeks here. But considering I'm about 240, 5'1", it was expected. Hopefully by the time I leave, early August, I'll be lighter! Or lets say I better be... :)

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:09pm

I have been on a detox diet, and have lost about 8-10 pounds in the past 10 days - but I am sure most of it is water weight. Still, when I saw my mom, she was surprised, because she could tell that I had lost weight. No wheat, no dairy, fruit, egg whites, vegetables, a bit of oatmeal, and brown rice. I can also have some soy milk.

Other than not having much energy, everything else has been OK. I have not really been hungry.

As I have said earlier, Shira is very motivating.

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:12pm

Yeah, I could imagine where the lack of energy comes from. Some protein added to that could help. But best of luck on the detox diet. Honestly, water/salt weight makes a difference. Like, if you start watching the amount of sodium you eat (even if you're not changing much of what you actually eat), you'll see a difference.

Shira IS amazing. I'm trying to get her to stop totally thinking of herself as a cow, but whatever. But yeah, I had gastric bypass surgery in December - that's how me and Shira met (on an online message board/support group for GB people). I so envy the weight she's at...I started at 322 and I'm doing well, but it would have been nice to START in the 200s!

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:19pm

Well, I can have up to 4 egg whites a day, and they have a lot of protein. I can also do some legumes, but I have not yet, because I am lazy...

I to have some green beans for tonight, and will get some black beans tomorrow.

I am sure a chunk of the weight is water weight, but at least it gets you motivated...

Luckily, I am just heavy, but not a candidate for GS. Congrats on your success so far!

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:22pm

Thanks! You sound like you're doing a good job... I'd just make sure you don't take the detox diet and make it long-term. You can slowly start adding more things into it, where you're still eating very healthy, but you have a bit more variety and a well-rounded diet.

I think it's tough being just a bit overweight, losing that weight. I'm really dreading the slow-down. Like, I'm excited about what I've lost, but I know it's slowing down and I KNOW that it's going to take a while... It's not easy.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:32pm

Normally this phase should end tomorrow, but I am going through Tuesday (when I have my annual physical). After that, I can start introducing some lean animal proteins and other foods in.

But, honestly, something just switched off in my head and this has not been that hard. I have not wanted the sweets at work, and so far, have had no real cravings.

So, maybe this was just the time to do it.

I have a conference where I will be on a panel again in December, and my goal is 30-40 pounds by December. If I do that, I should be at a healthy weight, and perhaps shock a few colleagues!

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:37pm

Best of luck on the weight loss! You definitely have a reasonable time set to lose the 30-40 lbs, and that makes life so much easier. It's not like total bombardment on your body. You dropped this weight with the detox diet, and your body may slow down for a week or two, but you've given yourself enough time that it shouldn't be toooo discouraging when you slow down. Sounds like you're on the right path. :)

[harris007]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:44pm

and here we go *the cows in xanadu jackets bring ice cream for all*

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:45pm

*passes on the ice cream but brings in watermelon to share*

Good luck to you too SC - you have put yourself in a great position - NY is a wonderful city, and you have a wonderful roommate!

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:45pm

I want to see Xanadu... And mmm ice cream. I'm staying away. Thankfully, we don't keep anything real junky here.

[harris007]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:46pm

well =P

[shira's chef]

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:49pm

Mmmm watermelon... That's one fruit I've been craving lately that I haven't picked up. Thanks, YWIW. It's been such a really awesome time so far, hopefully Shira and I won't want to kill each other by the end of the summer.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:20am

My pleasure - I have some Jicama if you want to share that as well...

Off to do some stuff, have a good night all.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 10:35am

Overcast here this morning, lost power sometime during the night. Saw my babies unexpectedly yesterday, so that was a nice treat.

Happy Tony Sunday!

[MotorTink]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:42am

*grumbles* Wrong night to go out boozing all evening.......

Happy Tony Day!!!! :)

[harris007]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:45am

*the cows in there xanadu jackets bring tinky coffee*

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:59am

Tea, Harris. She doesn't drink coffee.

[MotorTink]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:18pm

awww, thanks girly!


My body is in so many various degrees of pain and discomfort....just to put through even more tonight. I think I will be in traction for the rest of the week, lol. But totally worth it!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:44pm

*stumbles in with coffee IV in place*

How's everyone? The game was fun. It's a benefit and therefore not a "real" game - you get to buy bases, outs, runs. Didn't realize it was a benefit for the Alano Club - a 12-step meeting house, and jokingly asked for a vodka tonic at the concession stand; they were not amused.

Going out to see my former softball team today; no plans for later in the day, but definitely outside enjoying the weather.