I went to WW last eve and was down 2.8# from the previous month, but can't really feel that excited abt it, because May's # were 2.8 up from the previous month. So, to make a long story short, I am exactly the same weight I was at at April's mtg. No real progress to report for June here as I have been down, up, down, and now up. Since one of the subjects lately as been on poop... I'll add my 2cents worth. My issue is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)and it's the "D" version. If I eat something that doesn't agree with my stomach, in 5-15 minutes I am racing off to the bathroom. It usually isn't 1 trip, it's often 3 (give or take). Due to my disability, I cannot move very fast, it adds another whole set of challenges to the situation. There are certain things that I know are triggers and stay away from-such as greasy foods, cream sauces, oil based dressings, and anything with cream added to the ingredients. What I really don't understand is that sometimes I find a dish that seems to be safe-the first 5 times I have eaten it and then the 6th time there is a major problem. I have gotten to the point that I really don't care to eat out at restaurants (if I do go, I'll enjoy the visiting but get a box right away and take the food home and eat it there where my bathroom is close by and not occupied) and is getting to the same point for eating at someone's house. This happened just a wk ago at a friend's house-not only is it embarrassing and frustrating, but while I'm spending the evening in the bathroom, am missing out on everything else. I was po'ed abt the whole situation for 3 days. I started having this problem in my 30's and am now 57. Every social thing is centered around food too so am always on a quest of "getting through the event" unscathed. It amazes me that one can have these problems and still having to fight the battle of the bulge. Guess i am finding enough foods and snacks that don't have this effect and over indulge in them.
Rita's mom -I do give my condolences for your loss. It is very sad when drugs and alcohol shorten someones life. Seems like there is so much of that going on, and there is alot of 'experimenting' going on and they do not realize how dangerous it can be. I hope it was a wake up call for the others at that party.
I am tracking this week... Congrats to those going the right direction on the scales this month! and 'Yes, we can do it' to the rest of us (me included). I am needing and lovin' all the support and encouragement here and bless your hearts for sharing your stories, (I have nodded my head up and down in agreement many times while reading abt someone's experiences. I can relate..... thank you all!!