I am trying to see if there would be support for a new discussion thread for caregivers that are trying to diet. A place that they could immediately go to for emotional support when the will gets weak. So many of us seem to ruin our health as soon as mom/pop moves in. We forgo our own MD appts., forget to take our meds, never hear any words of encouragement,give up on our own appearance, simply cease to exist as an individual. I don't want to replace the "whine" thread, it is very important and I use it myself.Also it seems many of use due to our caregiving situation are prisoners in the house and can't go to weight watcher meetings, support groups, live in rural areas etc. This could be a place as close as your computer. I look at this site even late at night, I would love to be of help to someone that is trying to stay out of the refrigerator at 3 AM. Just thought I would throw this out there to see if there is any interest.
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I have to do. I used to rely a lot on diet pop to lose weight in the past and keep it off, but the word is mixed these days on how it affects health. I like a caffeine fix and do not like coffee or tea so my substitute for diet pop is regular pop, which is just more calories. I wish they knew for sure about diet pop. Certain flavors and brands I really like. Plus there are a number of different sweeteners to study up on, and see which is best regarded. Someone sold caffeinated water but it is about a dollar a bottle and
I think they are phasing it out. I thought of buying caffeine pills but I am not sure they sell them by themselves and I don't want to figure out how to cut them up and such and not overuse.
I do sometimes eat fast food breakfasts that are healthy such as oatmeal or an egg white sandwhich. It is good to know they are available when out and about.
I do know if I can go about a week or two of not eating at night and getting through the hunger pangs I can change my eating habits and can get by with less food without being ravenous. It is just hard to do this lately with a lot going on.
Good luck to everyone though!
But anyway... I lost 4 lbs this week. I think it was all lost from my brain and nerves.
Wouldn't be so bad if we had a treadmill or a gym in the house; and used it for exercise instead of hanging our clothes to dry.
I'm not saying don't eat. Just watch what you eat so you can eat what you want.
Contraindicated with some meds.