tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867962441941754804.post7823967620863998244..comments2023-10-06T10:18:12.233-05:00Comments on Lean But Not Mean!: Slacker attempts new approach after PrednisoneCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889299687693914699noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867962441941754804.post-64264664675732824652008-05-04T14:31:00.000-05:002008-05-04T14:31:00.000-05:00Oh, I meant to say -- I suffer from eczema too. I...Oh, I meant to say -- I suffer from eczema too. It is ongoing and affects my whole body, particularly my face and neck. It makes exercising a challenge because even sweat or sun can trigger an episode and then it's very hard to get back into a good management mode. <BR/><BR/>I try to limit simple carbs, particularly wheat. And keep hydrated. And keep stress down. And stay regular, but not too vigorous, with the exercise.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867962441941754804.post-81846881996768041822008-05-04T14:26:00.000-05:002008-05-04T14:26:00.000-05:00Mindful Eating! I like that, and it's my goal too...Mindful Eating! I like that, and it's my goal too.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867962441941754804.post-26820341223816356172008-04-29T23:53:00.000-05:002008-04-29T23:53:00.000-05:00I'm glad you like the Former fat Girl book - I'll ...I'm glad you like the Former fat Girl book - I'll have to check out the other one you menioned.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you -it is not about diets, for me its about my head, thr mental stuff. The food plan is just a guide. <BR/><BR/>I didn't always love working out, I think I just had to find my groove, what I like best. <BR/><BR/>You've done so well - congrats!Leoniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596513344737230084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867962441941754804.post-41120825772377130062008-04-29T21:50:00.000-05:002008-04-29T21:50:00.000-05:00Hi there Rachel!What a great post. I nodded and n...Hi there Rachel!<BR/><BR/>What a great post. I nodded and nodded about so much of it... (until I got to the part about not liking workouts and thought to myself.. she just hasn't found the RIGHT kind yet! I love getting sweaty in a good hard workout and the feeling of the shower and clean clothes after! YEEHAW<BR/><BR/>(But I still hate getting sweaty walking from the grocery store to the car....)<BR/><BR/>YES. It is about mindfulness. Eat anything, but enjoy, savor, all you said.<BR/><BR/>I love this quote and I have it on the private blog where I post and encoureage myself (yes, I am weird, but it got the first 15 pounds off me.)<BR/><BR/>The quote is:<BR/><BR/>Enough is as good as a feast.<BR/><BR/>And I think it is from a saint.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry about your ezcema. I am still living with mine. I just got home from a meeting and was scratching the heels of my hands the entire time. Must look attractive out in public for me to be scratching like a dog with a parcel of fleas... <BR/><BR/>Yours is much worse than mine has ever been and I feel for you and will pray for your healing. I really go crazy with mine and it is not even close to what you are dealing with.<BR/><BR/>My mil took prednisone for a while and it really can wreak havoc. She gained weight and was not herself. But once she went off, she was back to herself and you will be too.<BR/><BR/>On the eczema, I did a little research and think mine is due purely to alleriges and stress. I am getting better about the stress. (letting go) Allergies.. I know it is food. I eat wheat (bread, etc) and I can feel it. Sometimes it kicks in the ezcema. Why do I eat bread?? Well, we get a bunch of Panera Bread once a month when we make sandwiches for hte mission.. and that cheese bread just smells soooo gooood.. and whap!<BR/><BR/>I call it my 'bread hangover' that i have the next day.<BR/><BR/>I can't do that whole diet thing figuring out exactly what I am allergice to.. so I just pay attention. <BR/>I know the trigger foods. And try to find things I love andcan enjoy (like coffee, chicken, salad, etc)<BR/><BR/>And like you the minute I am on a DIET I rebel. Except, I have to say, when I started getting serious about taking off these 30 pounds last summer.<BR/><BR/>My friend in VA had decided the same thing and put $$$$ down for a personal trainer who gave her a diet to eat every day.<BR/><BR/>EVERY DAY.<BR/><BR/>I scoffed. But you know, I did it. Mostly. And it was healthy and great. I learned portion control and to enjoy an dlok forward to my meals (I was a chronic snacker... becuase I was frustratred, bored, upset)<BR/><BR/>It taught me a lot. About being thankful for hte food. And not being a pig. lol<BR/><BR/>My ultimate goal is to eat with no diet and if I start to gain, realize it and adjust.<BR/><BR/>I think I had a major victory the last two weeks.<BR/><BR/>I did the 'diet' for about 3 months. Then maint, then diet again. back and forth.<BR/><BR/>I lost about 20 pounds.. then slipped and was up 5.<BR/><BR/>So I tried to go strict diet again and could not. So I said..I am going to do what you are saying.. be mindful. And I have lost 5 pounds.<BR/><BR/>I am so excited! Am I really learning my body, myself and not to eat for emotion but still enjoy food?<BR/><BR/>As you can tell, your post spoke to me.... and I still think there is an inner athelete in you dying to find its sport and SWEAT! :)<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>cindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889299687693914699noreply@blogger.com