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Post by jeffolie on Jul 18, 2009 12:40:04 GMT -6
I have lost 63 pounds now by mostly a diet of lean protein and lots of mixed vegetables over the last 4 months.
I got accepted into a pre-bariatric program at Kaiser Permanente. I had a qualifying morbid obesity of a 40 BMI at a weight of 293 to get approved by Kaiser. My goal is to make the operation unnecessary before the end of the program. I am in the 3rd week of the 20 week pre-operation program and there is a waiting period after the pre-operation program ends before Kaiser actually performs the operation.
I miss the Chinese buffet. And, my wife has lost 30 pounds.
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Post by graybeard on Jul 18, 2009 23:07:45 GMT -6
Great!
You both have courage.
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Post by xtra on Jul 19, 2009 0:09:05 GMT -6
good job
I love to eat, work at a kitchen 2 days a week and eat everything
but I also work out with weights about an hour a day and stairmachine sometimes, but im still
fucking fat
its wierd, i dont eat
cakes pies cookies candy ice cream dougnuts chips dairy soda enriched flour i only have multi grains
not very much fast food or sugar
i dont eat that much meat, love veggies and fruit but i just eat
I love slurpees and popcorn with real butter but i dont get crazy with it.
from my favorite site rense.com
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Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease and contribute to obesity. Restaurant food, especially from fast food chains, often serve food loaded with trans fats. Consequences of a diet high in trans fats include: * increased inflammation * decreased immune function * decreased testosterone * Arthritis * Cancer * Decrease IQ learning disabilities. American IQ has dropped 20 points in the past 20 years. * Diabetes * Elevated blood pressure * Free radical production * Heart Disease * Interferes with neurological & visual development of fetus * Liver damage * Obesity * Osteoporosis * Type II diabetes 3. MSG Monosodium glutamate is a chemical that has been associated with reproductive disorders, migraine headaches, permanent damage to the endocrine system leading to obesity and other serious disorders. MSG is used in many foods as a taste enhancer. It is linked to reduced fertility. 4. SODIUM NITRATE This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish and corned beef. Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer. 5. REFINED SOY When it comes to soy, much of what we read and hear about comes from the people who market it. Before you mix up a soy shake, snack on a soy protein bar or pour yourself a glass of soy milk consider this: unfermented, processed soy inhibits the thyroid, is deficient in amino acids, is toxic to infants and shrinks the brain. There are some redeeming qualities to soy, however these are found primarily in fermented soy products like tempeh, miso, natto and soybean sprouts. If you want to get some health benefits from soy, stick to these four forms and pass on ALL processed soy milks, tofu, soy burgers, soy ice cream, soy cheese and other soy junk foods that are disguised as health foods. 6. WHITE SUGAR Sugar is more addictive than cocaine! Sugar has a profound influence on your brain function and your psychological function. When you consume excess amounts of sugar, your body releases excess amounts of insulin, which in turn causes a drop in your blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia. In addition, sugar is pro-flammatory damages skin collagen and promotes wrinkles, increases your appetite, depletes your body of B vitamins, causes joint degeneration, ADHD and other behavior disorders, stimulates cholesterol synthesis and weight gain. 7. SODIUM CHLORIDE Commercial table salt is highly processed and full of aluminum, chemicals and additives which are toxic. Opt for a healthier version such as Bragg's amino acids or Celtic sea salt (light pink, grey or beige color). 8. ASPARTAME, SPLENDA, SWEET N LOW, EQUAL Aspartame is an artificial, chemical sweetener found in many foods and beverages including desserts, gelatins, protein powder, low calorie foods, drink mixes and sodas. It may cause cancer or neurological problems, such as dizziness, migraine headaches, weight gain, increased appetite, bloating, rashes or hallucinations. Aspartame poisoning mimics symptoms of MS. NutraSweet is in over 7,000 foods! Side effects: * Increased heart disease * Bloating and edema * Brain seizures * Cancer * Cravings * Headaches * Predispose you to Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease * Rashes and hives * Weight gain results in obesity 9. FOOD COLORINGS (Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 5, 6) Six food colorings still on the market are linked with cancer in animal testing. There is evidence that food coloring and food additives contribute to behavioral problems in children, lead to lower IQ, hyperactivity, ADHD, depression, hormonal dysfunction and cancer. Red 3, used to dye cherries, fruit cocktail, ice cream candy and baked goods have been shown to cause thyroid tumors in rats. This harmful artificial color causes cancer and changes in brain chemistry. Read the list of ingredients in your child's cough syrup (artificial color). Green 3 is a potential allergen and has been linked to bladder cancer. Green 3 is added to candy, mint jelly, cereals and beverages. Blue 1 and 2, found in beverages, candy, baked goods, cereals and pet food have been linked to allergies and cancer. Yellow 5 is the most notable artificial color because it causes the most immediate allergic reaction in people sensitive to salicylates such as aspirin. Yellow 6 has been linked to tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney. Yellow 6 is added to beverages, sausage, gelatin, baked goods and candy. Take home message Stay away from any product listing an ingredient with a color plus a number. 10. PROCESSED/REFINED WHEAT AND GLUTEN Refined grains are devoid of nutrients, disrupt insulin levels and are highly allergenic for many individuals. Wheat and gluten have adverse health affects for approximately 80 percent of the population. Gluten is a protein found combined with starch in the endosperm of grains, notably wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance/sensitivity is severely misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed one estimate says that 97 percent of all sufferers don't know they have the disease due to unfamiliarity with it among U.S. physicians. Signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance: The ultimate effect of this hidden wear and tear is the slow destruction of the healthy mucosa, or lining tissue of the small intestine causing an autoimmune response that's similar to an allergic reaction. In some cases there may be symptoms in childhood such as allergies, asthma, anemia, reoccurring infections, a constant upset stomach or milk intolerance. Other symptoms are nasal and throat mucous, feeling of food sitting in stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea with periodic constipation, mental fogginess and skin rashes. In severe cases, as with Celiac disease, there can be seizures, psychosis, violent behavior and withdrawal from self. Eliminate gluten-products for 3-4 weeks and tell me how great you feel. It's important to form a habit of reading the list of ingredients on ALL products! <http://thepowerof4-paula.blogspot.com/>http://thepowerof4-paula.blogspot.com ______ More information on aspartame on <http://www.mpwhi.com/>www.mpwhi.com, <http://www.dorway.com/>www.dorway.com, <http://www.wnho.net/>www.wnho.net Aspartame Toxicity Center, <http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame>www.holisticmed.com/aspartame MSG - <http://www.truthinlabeling.org/>www.truthinlabeling.org Critical Additional Information - For starters, all meat and dairy are killers over time. Factory-farmed meat and dairy are so bad, it is difficult for the 'average' person to understand the dangers. Highly suggested sites - <http://www.notmilk.com/>www.notmilk.com, <http://www.nomilk.com/>www.nomilk.com, <http://www.meatstinks.com/>www.meatstinks.com, and <http://www.madcowboy.com/>www.madcowboy.com Jeffrey Smith's stunning work on GMO crops is extremely important - <http://www.seedsofdeception.com/>www.seedsofdeception.com
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Post by judes on Jul 19, 2009 11:47:30 GMT -6
Congratulation on the weight loss Jeffolie!! That's awesome, you must feel so much better too. Keep up the good work. I hope you can skip the surgery by continuing to lose. : )
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Post by waltc on Jul 19, 2009 13:08:23 GMT -6
Good work Jeffolie!!
And at the rate you're going I think you will reach your goal with no problem.
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Post by jeffolie on Jul 20, 2009 10:48:33 GMT -6
Exercise:
I started on our treadmill at an extremely slow walking speed for 5 minutes. Everyday I increased the time by 1 minute each day until I got to 60 minutes and more gradually since then until now I am doing 71 minutes per day. I increased the speed from extremely slow gradually so that now I am walking at a slightly fast pace.
As to my weight:
I started the Kaiser Permanente bariatric pre operation program at 293 pounds and now am at 230 pounds. I was at 165 pounds most of my life and Kaiser says I should be at 150 pounds for best results. I have been at 150 pounds and know how I feel and look at 150 pounds.
Calories:
Now I am consuming about 1100 calories per day and making a daily food log that I submit to Kaiser Permanente on a weekly basis. Kaiser does not want me to go under 1000 calories per day.
Menu:
As directed by Kaiser Permanente, a typical meal has about 3-5 ounces of lean protein and the rest of the diner plate is full of mixed cooked and/or raw vegetables. I snack on pickles and/or tomatoes twice a day to prevent my stomach from growling between meals. I drink a lot of diet soda and nothing much else except tap water. I take plenty of vitamins and Kaiser Permanente does my blood analysis to be sure I am not deficient. I mostly eat one chicken drumstick or small can of salmon for my protein at lunch or diner. I eat a full diner plate for lunch and diner so I get plenty of volume with 3 or four cups of mixed vegetables on my plate. I abstain from starches except for kidney beans which I have half a can about everyother day in my meals.
This combination of exercise, food and support at Kaiser Permanente is working for me. I wish I looked normal, but at 230 my gut hangs over my belt still. In time I will get back to my old 165 pounds and look and feel normal.
Health:
I became diabetic about 5 years ago with my overwhelming weight gain. I went on insulin about a year ago. Since losing 63 pounds I have reduced the amount of insulin tremendously. I look forward to controlling my diabetes without medication through just diet and exercise in about 6 months at the progress I am making.
Support:
I go to the Kaiser Permanente pre operation program that weighs me and meets once per week where their is about 25 people in the group which they label a 'trac'. The meeting is mostly very structured with materials that they have developed over the years. There is some feedback and modest discussions led by the coordinator. I have gone to 2 meetings so far and they are at night. Kaiser also has a separate support group for those who have had the bariatric operation which I have not yet gone.
Progress:
I feel very fortunate to have lost so much weight and anticipate that the rest will come off in time. This way I will not need the bariatric operation which permanently changes your insides.
Thanks for all your encouraging posts.
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Post by agito on Jul 21, 2009 13:30:18 GMT -6
damn- late coming to the posts- but good job to both you guys.
i gained 8 pounds... course- this was before i lost 12 lbs so... :-P
hey jeff- i know this may seem like anathema- but in place of the diet sodas- try the carbonated waters. not the ones flavored with sugar substitutes- but the ones that are literally carbonated water and flavored by lemon, lime or mandarin juice. (my local brands are crystal geyser, calistoga, or arrowhead).
they are a bit of an acquired taste- but just the fact that they are carbonated will help in trying to replace the diet sodas.
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Post by jeffolie on Nov 2, 2013 10:13:13 GMT -6
I have lost 63 pounds now by mostly a diet of lean protein and lots of mixed vegetables over the last 4 months. I got accepted into a pre-bariatric program at Kaiser Permanente. I had a qualifying morbid obesity of a 40 BMI at a weight of 293 to get approved by Kaiser. My goal is to make the operation unnecessary before the end of the program. I am in the 3rd week of the 20 week pre-operation program and there is a waiting period after the pre-operation program ends before Kaiser actually performs the operation. I miss the Chinese buffet. And, my wife has lost 30 pounds. 163 pounds and a BMI OF 22.1 per Kaiser Permanente yesterday morning ... I never did get that bariatric by pass operation ... just kept losing weight the old fashioned way with diet and exercise for 4 years I have been off all diabetic meds under the Kaiser direction for over 2 years ... A1c results of 6.0 or less for 2 years
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