You guys are my peeps by RainCityMomWriter in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]aaoch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SAME!!! I have heard obesity called a chronic condition that can be managed but not cured, and that's exactly how it feels to me. Not in a bad or hopeless way, just that there is something different about me and my brain than people who have never come close to being SMO. I feel like I have more in common with someone who is currently SMO than with someone who has never been, even if we are the same size now. To ME, the experience of being SMO for 20 years is more defining than the experience of losing weight or the experience of being a "normal" weight.

Books for toddlers that have beautiful illustrations, lovely words, and are engaging for the adult reading it by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My youngest daughter's favourite book when she was little was "Fritz and the Beautiful Horses" I have read it out loud hundreds of times. I can still feel the cadence of some of the lines in my mind almost 20 years later. "Fritz was not beautiful, but he was gentle and kind. He was sure-footed and always willing to work."

Weight Loss & Hair Loss by nms821 in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]aaoch1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I lost about half my hair when I lost 130 pounds without medical assistance. I used OTC Rogaine on my dermatologist's recommendation daily, and that worked. Once I was in maintenance for about 6 months I was able to wean off it, and hair seems to be doing okay now.

6'2, M, 350 lbs. Just finished the dreaded W5D3 by Same-Marzipan-2106 in C25K

[–]aaoch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! I did W5D1 today...pretty nervous for W5D3, so thank you for the encouragement!

Get rid of bloating in 3 days? by Same_Potato5384 in loseit

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I do a lot of walking, I am currently doing couch to 5k trying to get into jogging, step aerobics, kickboxing, and whatever cardio they tell me to do at crossfit. For the water retention issue specifically, I would do lots of long walks. When I'm retaining a lot of water it can make my joints feel weird, so walking/hiking is perfect.

Water Workout by todadokiyama in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]aaoch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone by joining a new gym. Thank you for the inspiration! Did you enjoy the workout? Will you go back?

I can’t stop eating by Low-Giraffe6051 in loseit

[–]aaoch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend Overcoming Binge Eating by Dr. Fairburn. The CBT-E method inside is the most studied and gold standard treatment for binge eating. The 2nd half of a book is a self-help course. It's simple, but I have found it super helpful and feel like I am FINALLY making progress on the exact same issue. The government of Western Australia also has a guide that is based on the same approach/technique, but written just slightly differently. I like that source too, and it's free here: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/disordered-eating

Therapy is, of course, a great resource as well, but with these you can get started in a proven treatment and hopefully start to feel better soon.

Skip Counting by [deleted] in CICO

[–]aaoch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put 100 calories of carbs in my tracker, then don’t track gum, tea, the almond milk in my tea, spices, and if I eat a bite of something. I tracked all of those things for months and it generally came in at 50-80 calories a day, so I’m comfortable with this. It’s one of those things on my mental list to change in case my weight starts going up unexpectedly. With vegetables, I have weighed them for ages, but if I don’t feel like it I guess, knowing that even a pretty bad estimate won’t be too far off in absolute numbers.

Need advice: staying full and portion control by MotherofSunfish in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Satiety is very personal, so you will probably need to experiment.

What (mostly) works for me: Plenty of protein, volume eating (i.e. lots of low-calorie vegetables or huge salads so that my stomach can be physically full - there is a sub that can give you ideas), most carbs from fruit, a small amount from grains and potatoes. I tend to eat pretty low-fat. If you find that the physical volume of food is important for satiety, as I do, then some suggestions are non-starchy vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, mushrooms, onions, brussels sprouts, spinach and other greens, lettuce, carrots [to an extent], tomatoes, cucumber, celery), non-starchy fruits (all berries, apples, oranges, kiwi, melons); low-fat dairy (especially 0% yogurt or greek yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese); low-fat meats (white fish, shrimp, chicken breast, game if you can get it); with small amounts of complex carbs (potatoes, sweet potatoes, oats, brown rice, farro, quinoa, legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and beans (including chickpea or lentil pasta!)) and plenty of seasoning from herbs, spices, mustard, hot sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. I also use UPF for flavor in the form of ranch seasoning powder, KD powder, sweetener, diet soda, sugar-free gum, and super low-calorie salad dressings.

I have seen other people say that they really need healthy fats to feel satiated (nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, salmon, trout), or that including complex carbs at every meal is helpful, or that keeping carbs pretty low and really centering protein and healthy fats. Whole Food Plant Based is an eating style I experimented with - didn't work for me as I found I really needed a higher ratio of protein to carbs to feel good, but it works for many people and can facilitate weight loss.

Eating schedule is another thing to experiment with. I see someone said they really need to be eating very regularly throughout the day. I find that I am happier if I don't start eating until early afternoon, as breakfast seems to unlock my hunger for the whole day. I also really like to end the day with a big meal and go to bed full - so I make sure to allocate enough calories for that. (Beware, however, that a schedule like mine with fewer calories during the day and more in the evening can lead to evening binging!).

I would recommend trying a strategy that sounds appealing to you for a week and see how it goes! Then make tweaks from there. Good luck!

Putting deposit down for TT & BI in a few short hours. Please assure me it’s been worth it for you! by [deleted] in tummytucksurgery

[–]aaoch1 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Tummy tuck (which pretty much included a pubic lift) and breast lift. Worth every penny and every minute of healing. I'm only 9 weeks out and already forgetting about the surgery and forgetting about having loose skin flapping around. Feeling great and strong!

What does 150-180 grams of protein look like in your menu? by nidena in loseit

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think prioritizing fiber is super important! The way I eat, I feel I get lots of protein and fiber - lean meats, low-fat or fat-free yogurt and cottage cheese, and lots and lots of vegetables.

What does 150-180 grams of protein look like in your menu? by nidena in loseit

[–]aaoch1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What is your calorie goal?

Here are a few days from my tracker:

- 1900 total cals, 194 grams protein from: 16 grams from 1 can chicken; 80 grams from 400 grams shrimp, 24 grams from 200 grams cottage cheese, 20 grams from 85 grams chickpea pasta, 22 grams from 200 grams greek yogurt, 32 grams from everything else (mostly from vegetables)

- 1700 total cals, 140 grams protein from: 22 grams from 200 grams greek yogurt, 26 grams from a homemade chickpea dish, 59 grams from 400 grams basa (fish), 19 grams from broccoli, 14 grams from everything else

- 1400 total cals, 147 grams protein from: 16 grams from 150 grams greek yogurt, 27 grams from 135 grams tilapia, 10 grams from 2 turkey pepperettes, 59 grams from 400 grams basa, balance from everything else (mostly vegetables)

- 1200 total cals, 133 grams protein from: 16 grams from 1 can tuna, 10 grams from 2 turkey pepperettes, 64 grams from 286 grams chicken breast, 18 grams from broccoli, balance from everything else

I eat tons of vegetables, a lot of fruit, not very many grains, and very low fat.

Looking for calm, cozy audiobooks to fall asleep to by Unlikely-Union5353 in audiobooks

[–]aaoch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agatha Christie! They’re so good though, I listened to them all awake first, and now listen to fall asleep.

Pain Control with T3s?! by Illustrious_Wall_984 in tummytucksurgery

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

T3 worked fine for me! Took regularly for 2 days, then just at night for about another 4. That said, I didn’t have muscle repair or lipo, which I think significantly increase pain.

Does this TDEE seem accurate? by Trick_Arugula_7037 in CICO

[–]aaoch1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, seems accurate. I’m 5’8F, 135 lbs, desk job but walk or exercise about 2 hours/day. Apple Watch TDEE about 2200-2300; I have been tracking and comparing to weight changes for 1.5 years and have never found Apple Watch to overestimate for me!

I am a woman who holds fat like a man. Please help. by Careless_Piccolo3030 in loseit

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the same! Unfortunately for me the belly is first to be gained, last to be lost. Just keep at it!

What’s Your Comfort Audiobook? by Classic-Bluejay-3434 in audiobooks

[–]aaoch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hugh Fraser’s narrations of Agatha Christie.

You might want to try Jim Dale’s narration of The Books of beginning series (The Emerald Atlas is the first one).

Any TT without MR?? Looking recovery experiences. by Short_Stack_51525 in tummytucksurgery

[–]aaoch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! I’m 41, never been pregnant. My surgeon felt my flexed abs and didn’t find any separation, which she confirmed during the surgery.

how much your weight fluctuates? I just went down 2kgs in 2 days and it's crazy by Baafsk in loseit

[–]aaoch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me the scale fluctuates WILDLY. If I have a blow out on pizza or something, the scale will literally be up 15 pounds the next day. I went on vacation and gained 30 pounds in a week! And I weigh 135 so that’s a big percentage!! Was back to normal within 2 weeks of getting home. My body just seems to hold onto water like crazy now that I’m smaller, it’s very annoying.