tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post4945888912503507815..comments2020-11-14T18:34:37.750-05:00Comments on Peppermint Ponderings: Ideal Weight Versus Real FatePeppermint Twisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-596190271668821362010-10-15T16:09:58.361-04:002010-10-15T16:09:58.361-04:00Hi,
I came upon your blog via the GTD forum at dad...Hi,<br />I came upon your blog via the GTD forum at dadamo.com. I'm a holistic health counselor and believe that it's not just what we eat but how we live that affects our health and weight. Something to examine may be the following areas of your life: career, relationships, exercise, and spirituality. Are you less than satisfied in any of these areas? Fulfilling yourself in these areas of your life could possibly be more impactful than just concentrating on the amount of food you are eating (which you've stated can have an adverse affect.) Good luck!Lisa Chin, HHChttp://www.inpursuitofvitality.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-1676077898095630062010-10-15T08:34:38.996-04:002010-10-15T08:34:38.996-04:00Thanks, Square Peg Guy. Part of my great cholester...Thanks, Square Peg Guy. Part of my great cholesterol ratio is genetic, as my mom also sports high HDL. Sadly, she is on a statin because her total cholesterol is very high, which scares me to death (the statin, not her high total cholesterol), but she's very traditional about trusting MDs (she's 86...not that being of her generation automatically renders one trusting of MDs, but it is part of it, I think). I'm not sure what her HDL is now, although I know it is lower than what I'm about to say, but at one point it was 101 and her doctor couldn't believe it and made the lab run the test again. So part of it is genes, but then again, mine was never THIS high until I started eating right for those genes, a.k.a., following my GenoType Diet. I can't recall what my HDL was last time I had bloodwork, but I believe it was somewhere in the 60's to 80's. It has never been 91, and I'm THRILLED with that, as I believe that is protective to arteries and, considering I have Left Bundle Branch Block, an electrical "dyssynchrony" with my heart, I need to keep my heart and arteries as healthy as possible.<br /><br />It is so true that one can eat less when eating the chi-laden/life-filled-and-bestowing foods versus the dead, inanimate stuff most Americans ingest. It is also true, and I've been thinking about blogging on this, that one can eat less when one is eating a nutrient-dense diet, which in addition to the chi-laden business, is also what my particular diet is all about. High-quality protein, for instance, is very satisfying, nourishing and balancing, so you don't need to eat as much. I'm going to blog at some point about eating organic on the cheap, because there is a mistaken conception out there that eating organic, eating healthily, is way more expensive than eating cr*p. In fact, the opposite ends up being true. Stay tuned for a blog on that at some point...Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-47480102008098035312010-10-14T16:27:36.595-04:002010-10-14T16:27:36.595-04:00Just curious if you track other measures of dietin...Just curious if you track other measures of dieting success, such as waist or hip measurements and body fat percentage. Maybe you could do weekly weigh-ins online, as I do.<br /><br />I do see that your cholesterol is great -- that's another measure. I wish I could get mine within the healthy range without using meds.<br /><br />I finally realized that I can eat less when I eat "chi-laden, health-bestowing foods" as you wrote. Yes, my stomach growls after four hours, but I still feel strong, as opposed to light-headed. This realization got me past a plateau recently.<br /><br />I wish you continued success!Square Peg Guyhttp://square--peg.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-84490840729317782702010-10-12T08:29:45.630-04:002010-10-12T08:29:45.630-04:00P.S. On the cardio front, I am now (and have been...P.S. On the cardio front, I am now (and have been for a few months) taking the stairs at work. At first it was hard, between my crunchy knees and general fitness level, I guess (and possibly my heart thing--left bundle branch block, an electrical conduction, "dyssynchrony" problem, but I don't know if I can blame that). But, within at most two weeks, I noticed an improvement in how winded I would NOT get by the end of the climb, and how the climb itself seemed easier. This is what I LOVE about exercise: the results really do come pretty swiftly and tangibly in many ways. As my chiropractor told me a long time ago, "you have to push yourself outside of your comfort zone". Truer words...Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-89442391259241658372010-10-12T08:26:02.268-04:002010-10-12T08:26:02.268-04:00You had me up until "senior fitness classes&q...You had me up until "senior fitness classes" (although, now that I think about it, I'm sure most of the seniors in those classes could probably exercise circles around me... but moving along). I'm not a senior yet, don't rush me! :D Seriously, though, GREAT comment and I think all of your advice is exactly spot on and what I need to be realizing (that I'm smaller and more fit) and doing (not just eating less, which I just started doing in the last few weeks, but exercising MORE--somehow--and incorporating more variety and challenges). I'm having some problems with my right knee (not sure if it is really my knee or my back...or my hip or a tendon or muscle or WHAT, but I'm having a problem that won’t go away). It only bothers me in certain positions (like the yoga "child's pose", or simply trying to sit on my heels, straight up, before bending into the child's pose, which I now cannot even do: I can't sit up straight on my heels, due to weird, excruciating, roving pain in, around, behind, and in front of my knee if I attempt it). I need to get this figured out and healed, if possible, before really getting rigorous with exercise, but like I said, it only bothers me in certain positions, so I could still be upping my exercise amount (God help me, I'll be doing nothing but working and exercising, with occasional trips to the dog park to keep the pup from going out of his gourd) and building in more variety. Weight lifting is a good thought. I need to get my upper body into the act. Anyway, THANKS for the great comment/suggestions!Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-30243294305674169522010-10-12T01:03:08.938-04:002010-10-12T01:03:08.938-04:00Congratulations on the long haul and your accompli...Congratulations on the long haul and your accomplishments. I'm only saying this because it seems like you really do *want* to continue to see gains, not because you need to...<br />Not only are you now eating for a smaller person, but you are supporting and transporting a smaller person. Try putting on a 77 pound backpack for your hour walk and see how much different of a workout it is for you. It may be time to adjust your workout accordingly, if you want to continue to see gains in muscle and losses in weight. I would incorporate a variety of training into your week of daily workouts. Whatever activities you can and will do that get you to breathe hard and break a sweat for an hour a day (goal). Some ideas: Strength training & stretching: modified pushups/pullups/dips, squats/lunges/deadlifts with weight, pilates/yoga/sculpt classes..., Cardio: walking hills/stairs, spinning/kickbox/step/zumba/bootcamp/senior fittness classes... (I know that you said that you are increasing slightly your exercise side of the equation, but the good news is that you are now 77 pounds lighter and fitter and can start to do more to keep it going!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-18642381177143912342010-10-07T12:48:05.043-04:002010-10-07T12:48:05.043-04:00P.S. Note: when I say I'm cutting back sligh...P.S. Note: when I say I'm cutting back slightly on added fats and portion sizes, I do NOT mean that I am weighing, measuring or counting anything. Perish the thought! A sustainable diet, for me, is one free of all that. I just mean that I'm "eyeballing" how much olive oil, for example, I add, and being aware that, okay, PT, maybe you don't need as much as you have been accustomed to adding. Similarly, for portion sizes, I'm just trying to be mindful and aware that, hey, PT, you are smaller now. Maybe you don't need 1 and a half of those delish organic Italian turkey and chicken sausages in your dinner serving, maybe one is enough, and you can still eat as many of the low-glycemic veggies as you did before, so pile up the green beans and onions with homemade tomato marinara.<br /><br />I guess I'm adjusting now for the new, smaller me. Wild.Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-40396548885695555892010-10-07T12:40:46.809-04:002010-10-07T12:40:46.809-04:00Thanks, guys! Yes, the delicate balancing act reg...Thanks, guys! Yes, the delicate balancing act regarding figuring out when you are "done" with the weight loss phase of your healthy weight journey, and beginning the maintenance phase, is indeed, as the one anonymous comment said, striking that balance between not giving up on any further weight loss, yet at the same time, not moving dangerously from a satisfying, abundant, joyful diet into anything that is depriving you. If my body is at all deprived of the nutrients it needs, it doesn't respond well. So, what I'm doing right now is just SLIGHTLY cutting back on added fat (specifically, using a tad--okay, several tads--less olive oil, sesame oil, and the dreaded organic, GMO-free mayo that I admit to using even though it is contraindicated on my diet), and I am cutting SLIGHTLY back on my portion sizes, too. I'm also SLIGHTLY upping my exercise. We'll see how she goes. Today, the scale said something amazing that I don't want to say "out loud" (i.e., in writing on this blog) just yet, because it said a similar thing way back in July and then immediately took it back, the rat fink. But let's just say I'm hopeful! I'll keep you posted! Thanks again for all the support and great comments!Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-27530233222368543512010-10-07T12:17:25.958-04:002010-10-07T12:17:25.958-04:00PT- I have followed you through this weight lost, ...PT- I have followed you through this weight lost, I know, it was not easy, it was hard work, and you accomplished the goal you were after, and your happy with it. <br /><br /> Okay, doctor said little bit lower, and your going to give it a try. If it happens, fine, if it doesn't happen fine. You will be happy and graciously accept, where, you are to be. Each, of us are individuals, and our bodies know us, better then, we know it. Our brains, control a lot of what we can and cannot do.<br /><br /> I agree with your decision,I'm proud of your accomplishment. Go Girl, Stand Up, for Yourself. <br /><br />Hugs<br />Linda<br />GeminisueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-31477149915285236342010-10-06T21:27:53.063-04:002010-10-06T21:27:53.063-04:00PT,
You go girl... Be happy, remain compliant (wi...PT,<br />You go girl... Be happy, remain compliant (within the scope of happy), and keep active. If the body drops some more weight, take it as a bonus... I don't think you should give up, or do anything to mess up your maintainance phase...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-19929043343470637322010-10-06T18:09:27.379-04:002010-10-06T18:09:27.379-04:00Sir, yes sir!!! ;) Nice to see you here, Ruthie!...Sir, yes sir!!! ;) Nice to see you here, Ruthie!Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-88719968363405562412010-10-06T16:45:08.738-04:002010-10-06T16:45:08.738-04:00Stop acting like you need your doctor's permis...Stop acting like you need your doctor's permission for ANYTHING! She's a human being, and knowledgable about what she's learned, but she's not God and certainly doesn't know everything. You're the expert on your own body, not her.<br /><br />It would be wonderful if you can find an MD that you trust and who shares your worldview, but that's not always possible. If you can't replace her with "the perfect doctor" then at least learn how to use her expertise (and how to recognize when she's making judgements outside of that.)<br /><br />She knows how to recognize disease. She examined you and didn't find any signs of disease. When it comes to "recognizing wellness," she's no longer an expert- she only knows a limited amount of that,and she's unfamiliar with the many shades of normal. Your current size falls outside of her limited understanding of "normal." That doens't mean that you're "abnormal," it simply means that she doesn't know everything.<br /><br />It certainly can't hurt to pay a little more attention to portion sizes, but don't go crazy. You are already at a healthy weight. Celebrate your accomplishments and, if you haven't done so already, get yourself some clothes that flatter your current figure!Ruth Lantonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-31990065263242954792010-10-05T17:45:26.271-04:002010-10-05T17:45:26.271-04:00Sing it, HK! (((hug)))Sing it, HK! (((hug)))Peppermint Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832689488253821020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565510861813966983.post-25591553431953843702010-10-05T16:59:43.273-04:002010-10-05T16:59:43.273-04:00Hey PT - I agree that if you can't get below 1...Hey PT - I agree that if you can't get below 160 then that's probably where you're meant to be. In fact, I'm sure you'll find that to be true since you're a Gatherer and all.....<br /><br />I think those cursed weight charts started all my problems. I remember for my height (which I always thought was 5', turns out I'm 5' 3/4"!!!) I should be 100 lbs! I remember back in the 70's there was some type of chart that stated females 5' should be 100 lbs. 5'1" is 105. 5'2" is 110 and so on and so forth. Well, I was 125 and not 5'5" and just thought I was HUGE. I knew what the term obese was long before it became an everyday word (and it sounds so dumb too, that word: obese..) and I was positive it was me. I look back and remember that the waist of my Levi's jeans told me that I fit into a 27" and 28" waist. I hold 28" waist pants up today and wonder what the heck I was ever thinking. A 28" waist is pretty darn small.<br /><br />Those stupid charts ruined my teenage years! And into adulthood too! How I'd love to be 125 now!!!<br /><br />Anyhow, I think you're fine for your build. Maybe 110 doc has a long ectomorphic build and not all of us are built like that.<br /><br />HarmonyKittyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com