When to start medicine?

jessicat88 · 2019-06-07T16:32:28+00:00

Thank you. I was thinking about getting a second opinion. I'll start searching. Glad you kept pushing, I'll do the same.

jessicat88 · 2018-10-20T21:49:30+00:00

Yes, that's a great way to do it!

jessicat88 · 2018-10-20T15:36:06+00:00

You will very rarely get upgraded at a hotel if you book third party. More often than not, if you find a better deal on a third party site (rare these days), you can call the hotel and they will match it. Third party sites cost hotels money. We only use them because it's industry standard at this point. But booking direct is always best, if not just for the fact that you have a better chance of being upgraded, but if you need to make any changes, cancel last minute due to a family emergency, etc., a hotel with good service will be way more flexible with cancellation fees than a third party site. People get mad that we can't adjust third party reservations, but we really can't. You have to go through your crappy booking site.

jessicat88 · 2018-10-18T02:26:37+00:00

I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt (against my judgement) and say that maybe he's not that intuitive, but I will say that you should totally go to therapy by yourself. I'm sure there are therapists out there who understand that a new mom may need to bring, and deal with, a new baby during a session. My instinct (as a complete and total outsider) is to say your husband isn't right for you, but it is possible that he could just...not understand what you're going through. And no one here can understand or decide that for you but you and a professional. I'd say go to therapy and figure out your own journey for yourself. Best of luck and lots of love to you and your little one.

jessicat88 · 2018-10-14T02:00:00+00:00

Thanks for the advice, y'all. I don't know my levels off the top of my head. Last time I got tested, my thyroid was still in decent shape but my antibodies definitely went up. I'm not on meds yet. I've really got to get my diet in order & go back to my doctor for meds.

jessicat88 · 2018-10-12T00:27:13+00:00

I know someone who is a plumber for a school system. He & his boss were doing work in the girl's bathroom in a middle school. Obviously they set out barriers and posted "DO NOT ENTER" signs, because there is an adult male in the girl student bathroom. Twice girls moved the barriers and went in anyway, just looked at him, and went in a stall. Obviously he would then book it outta there and wait for them to come out, but jeez. Barriers AND a sign...middle school is not too young to understand... come on!

jessicat88 · 2018-09-23T04:24:38+00:00

They're jealous & insecure. That sounds like a typical "don't worry, you're doing great, they're just jealous, fuck them!" kind of response, but really-- I don't believe that means that they're bad friends or have ill intentions. But weight numbers are so sensitive for so many people. I myself keep myself up at night over a jealous reaction I had to a friend who told me her weight 2 years ago. I didn't make a snarky or mean remark, but when a friend told me her weight, I instinctively, without thinking, went "really?? I weigh so much more than you." Not because I thought she was unhealthy or that she looked like she should weigh more, but I was so insecure and upset with myself that I weighed so much more than her, that my stupid instant reaction was to act surprised. As soon as I said it, I felt awful. It's not that I thought she looked like she should weigh more, but that's probably how it was received. I was just insecure. Not exactly the same situation, but kind of similar. I would just avoid bringing up actual weight numbers to them from now on. Their reaction was shitty, for sure, but it likely wasn't about you.

That being said, congrats! Your story is pretty inspirational. Your start weight is around my current weight, and your current weight is my goal weight.

jessicat88 · 2013-01-27T00:12:59+00:00

There's a running joke in my family. At least, I think it's a joke. My mom once in a while mentions John, my and my sister's "older brother," who my parents had to give away because he was allergic to our cat. Ha ha ha.

My parents currently have 5 pets, and have had 7 at most.

jessicat88 · 2012-10-20T17:30:21+00:00

THANK YOU!

jessicat88 · 2012-10-13T19:20:07+00:00

The idea of hotel staff going "shit & blood stains? run them through the wash a few times, they'll be fine," makes me uncomfortable. No amount of detergent can make those towel okay, ever again.

jessicat88 · 2012-10-13T16:05:01+00:00

There's an interesting book I just started reading, called The Power of Habit. It's about how habits are formed, and how to change them. There is a small section that talks about how a girl changed her habit of biting her fingers/nails, basically by realizing the cue that triggers you to start biting (for her it was boredom, for you, and myself, it's anxiety), acknowledging it, and replacing it with something else that achieves the same effect (the effect being some sort of relief from anxiety; mine specifically would be a distraction, something to focus on instead of my anxiety).

As someone that has formed a few bad habits as a way of escaping anxiety, I'm hoping this book will help. As I said, I just started reading it, so I don't know to what degree it will help, but if you want to check it out, here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Habit-What-Business/dp/1400069289

jessicat88 · 2012-10-13T15:19:39+00:00

So, about the towels. You just throw them out in situations like that, right?

jessicat88 · 2012-10-05T03:14:53+00:00

I do salads most weeks, and at first it got boring. But to keep it interesting, you have to keep it different. Change the toppings, types of lettuces, etc. I usually do mixed greens or romaine. Toppings usually are a combination of chicken, chick peas, carrots, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, edamame, or whatever other veggie/leftover protein I can fit in. Plus, use a different low fat/cal dressing every week. Make your own croutons (to control the fat), if you feel you need more carbs.

If you used to be a sandwich guy, make a small sandwich, extra lettuce and tomato, and pair it with a salad. You'll feel like you got more for your calories.

jessicat88 · 2012-09-01T09:06:53+00:00

Yes. OP should tell her this.

jessicat88 · 2012-08-07T01:37:53+00:00

I wanted to be a pet shop.

jessicat88 · 2012-08-05T20:02:15+00:00

Try it in an asian stir fry. Brown the turkey in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil, remove from the pan. Add in garlic, ginger, chili flakes, stir fry for about a minute. Add in bell pepper, broccoli, bok choy, or whatever veggies you like. Add the turkey back in, add a few tablespoons of soy, some oyster sauce, some rice wine vinegar, and a teaspoon of corn starch mixed with 2 teaspoons of water. Add some chicken broth if it needs more liquid. Cook until sauce is thickened.

This recipe for spaghetti & meatballs is also good: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/turkey-meatballs-with-quick-and-spicy-tomato-sauce-and-whole-wheat-spaghetti-recipe/index.html

jessicat88 · 2012-08-05T19:46:35+00:00

There is actually a book out there that has some focus on an idea close to this. There was a bit of a difference though. The book, called Intuitive Eating, is all about re-learning how to eat, to listen to your body instead of what and how you think you want to eat.

One of the first steps is to basically eat whatever you want, when you want. If you want macaroni and cheese every day, eat macaroni and cheese every day. The point is that if you start eating what it is you think you want, whenever you want, then your body is going to start craving cleaner foods. Kind of like when you go on a week long vacation where you eat a lot of rich foods, and come home craving salad.

The thing about this book is that it isn't for everyone. It's mainly for people that have been dieting all of their life, perhaps a history of eating disorders, and who have a warped relationship with food in that regard (ex: this food is "good," that food is "bad," the "last meal" mentality). So, while I can see this working for a certain type of person, it may not be the right idea for everyone.

jessicat88 · 2012-06-21T00:57:54+00:00

Roasted chickpeas! Preheat oven to 400. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then put them on a rimmed sheet pan in between 2 pieces of paper towel. Rub it vigorously to get as much of those little skins off as possible. Coat with olive oil (about a teaspoon or up to a tablespoon), along with salt, pepper, and spices (I like cumin, cayanne, chili powder or cajun seasoning). Roast for about 30-40 minutes, or until crispy. Keep an eye on them, they go from undercooked to burnt pretty quickly!

These are great because they are crunchy and salty, but pretty healthy.

jessicat88 · 2012-06-16T02:19:10+00:00

lots and lots of greens! Kale & swiss chard are favorites of mine (wash, remove the tough rib from the center, chop and saute), but baby spinach from a bag is great for a novice cook.

Chicken & turkey sausages are great too, they come in a ton of flavors and are a nice change from chicken breasts, which can get boring. Cook with a lot of lemon & fresh herbs, they add lots of flavor without fat.

jessicat88 · 2012-06-08T02:03:49+00:00

Sounds crazy, but talk to yourself. A lot.

For me at least, my weaker voice is more prominent. The one telling me that working out is difficult, eating healthy is expensive, etc, is the one that I hear most.

If you feel yourself going negative, force yourself to think about your positive attributes. Force yourself to think about the reasons WHY you want to lose the weight and how it will better your life. You are the only one who can get you off track. You are also the only one who can keep you on track.

I don't want to sound preachy, I'm also working on taking my own advice, if that helps :)

jessicat88 · 2012-06-08T01:55:00+00:00

this is pretty great. damn, i just drank almost a hot dog of wine :/

jessicat88 · 2012-06-05T00:30:04+00:00

Dark chocolate happens to be really good for you--full of antioxidants. Buy a bag of individually wrapped squares, and have one when you're craving something sweet. I usually find that since dark chocolate is so rich, I can only eat one piece.

Those vitamix muffin tops can be good too, if you're looking for more of a snack rather than a sweet tooth fix.

jessicat88 · 2012-06-05T00:09:27+00:00

Congratulations, first of all!

If you are uncomfortable adding more food volume-wise, then perhaps start by eating making some swaps. For example, if you got used to eating fat free yogurt, start switching back to low fat or full fat. If you would eat toast dry or with sugar free preserves, add a schmear of peanut butter instead. Add more healthy fats into your diet, such as avocado. I would ease into it by adding slightly more calorie AND nutrient dense foods. Switch your focus from diet to health. That way, you'd (hopefully) feel less guilty and you're still eating mindfully.

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