Comments on: Cut to it http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/ An experiment. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:26:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sarah J http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2887 Sarah J Wed, 21 May 2008 22:18:05 +0000 http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/#comment-2887 Mal.. I just finished going through every endocrinological (sp?) test known to personkind and learned a lot. Mostly that I'm healthy. Yippee. (just kidding, I'm thankful I don't have an adrenal tumor, diabetes, adrenal malfunctions, etc). She is a Board Certified Endo at a big hospital here in Chicago. If you want any detailed info on what she told me.. feel free to email me. The short of it is that she thinks that the increase in obesity in industrialized culture is really due to a decline in pancreatic health from generations of exposure to corn syrup and white flour. (duh!). But, that our generation is the beneficiary of a double whammy... our pancreas health has decreased through generations making us even more susceptible to these. Ugh. Anyway, she really feels like Zone/Southbeach models work best... complex carbs, lean proteins, lean dairy and are most effective. The "clean eating" stuff is also along these lines. It seems to be working...when I let it (of course). She also said 1200 calories. Though, she said that because she knows that it is easy to underestimate calorie intake. And, she did mention surgery to me. And when I balked she looked relieved. Though she said something interesting... "the sad thing about surgery is that it works best on people that don't really need it... the ones who have the mindset to do the changes they need to make in the long run". She is not against it, by the way, but just feels like the mental health issues that underly it are far more critical to figure out first. That said, there are many days where I think "maybe...". You are NOT alone. Good luck. And, we're here to cheer you on as needed. Sorry to go on and on. I was just living and breathing this stuff for four months both dreading and hoping for some REASON other than what goes in, must get burnt off. saj Mal.. I just finished going through every endocrinological (sp?) test known to personkind and learned a lot. Mostly that I’m healthy. Yippee. (just kidding, I’m thankful I don’t have an adrenal tumor, diabetes, adrenal malfunctions, etc). She is a Board Certified Endo at a big hospital here in Chicago. If you want any detailed info on what she told me.. feel free to email me. The short of it is that she thinks that the increase in obesity in industrialized culture is really due to a decline in pancreatic health from generations of exposure to corn syrup and white flour. (duh!). But, that our generation is the beneficiary of a double whammy… our pancreas health has decreased through generations making us even more susceptible to these. Ugh. Anyway, she really feels like Zone/Southbeach models work best… complex carbs, lean proteins, lean dairy and are most effective. The “clean eating” stuff is also along these lines. It seems to be working…when I let it (of course). She also said 1200 calories. Though, she said that because she knows that it is easy to underestimate calorie intake.

And, she did mention surgery to me. And when I balked she looked relieved. Though she said something interesting… “the sad thing about surgery is that it works best on people that don’t really need it… the ones who have the mindset to do the changes they need to make in the long run”. She is not against it, by the way, but just feels like the mental health issues that underly it are far more critical to figure out first. That said, there are many days where I think “maybe…”. You are NOT alone.

Good luck. And, we’re here to cheer you on as needed.

Sorry to go on and on. I was just living and breathing this stuff for four months both dreading and hoping for some REASON other than what goes in, must get burnt off.

saj

]]> By: goodbyetoallfat http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2880 goodbyetoallfat Wed, 21 May 2008 12:15:55 +0000 http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/#comment-2880 Hi. I just came across your blog and totally understand. I have just this week started yet ANOTHER diet, weighing in at 320 lbs. I have also considered gastric surgery during the past 10 years, as I have become increasingly concerned about my obese state and worsening health (knee problems, flat feet, asthma, etc). However, fortunately I am unable to afford the surgery privately and each time I have tried to ask one of my doctors, they have been very unhelpful and not (currently) willing to refer me for the surgery, which kinda pees me off, but at the same time means that I simply HAVE to get off my backside, down the gym and back to eating low fat healthy foods .... cos no one else ain't gonna make the changes for me (surgery or no surgery!). Best wishes, Sharon Hi. I just came across your blog and totally understand. I have just this week started yet ANOTHER diet, weighing in at 320 lbs.

I have also considered gastric surgery during the past 10 years, as I have become increasingly concerned about my obese state and worsening health (knee problems, flat feet, asthma, etc).

However, fortunately I am unable to afford the surgery privately and each time I have tried to ask one of my doctors, they have been very unhelpful and not (currently) willing to refer me for the surgery, which kinda pees me off, but at the same time means that I simply HAVE to get off my backside, down the gym and back to eating low fat healthy foods …. cos no one else ain’t gonna make the changes for me (surgery or no surgery!).

Best wishes,
Sharon

]]> By: Amy http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2879 Amy Tue, 20 May 2008 22:52:30 +0000 http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/#comment-2879 It's so good to see you back! 6 months of kicking ass and taking names, Yay for you! It’s so good to see you back! 6 months of kicking ass and taking names, Yay for you!

]]> By: RC Cola http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2878 RC Cola Tue, 20 May 2008 18:13:59 +0000 http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/#comment-2878 Hi Mal. There is no easy way out... I'm beginning to realize that applies to many things in life, not just health management. I'm rooting for you! Hi Mal. There is no easy way out… I’m beginning to realize that applies to many things in life, not just health management.

I’m rooting for you!

]]> By: PastaQueen http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2877 PastaQueen Tue, 20 May 2008 16:06:24 +0000 http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/#comment-2877 Hey, lookie, you're back! I'm looking forward to seeing how the next 6 months go for you. Good luck! Hey, lookie, you’re back! I’m looking forward to seeing how the next 6 months go for you. Good luck!

]]> By: TOWR http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2876 TOWR Tue, 20 May 2008 15:07:36 +0000 http://www.latebloomerlog.com/2008/05/20/cut-to-it/#comment-2876 Yes, at least his talking to you about your weight was done out of caring and a desire to spare you such indignities later in your life. It really pisses me off when people think they can say stuff to fat people under the guise of, "I'm worried about your health." bull crap.They're worried about the fat person marring their view! You can do it! Whether it's by traditional or nontraditional means, I have no doubt that you can reach your goal! Yes, at least his talking to you about your weight was done out of caring and a desire to spare you such indignities later in your life. It really pisses me off when people think they can say stuff to fat people under the guise of, “I’m worried about your health.” bull crap.They’re worried about the fat person marring their view!

You can do it! Whether it’s by traditional or nontraditional means, I have no doubt that you can reach your goal!

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