Hello Ladies!!!!!!!!!

[Tooder]

Sashaying over to say hello to all of you! I'm 51 and have been in surgical menopause since I was 41. Hysterectomy and oophrectomy. I was on HRT for awhile and packed on 40+ pounds, a few years later trying stupidly to lose on the other so called healthy eating plans, I have come back to what works! I only hope it isn't too late.

So far so good, I hope I continue to lose fat and find my old self again!

[Ann Louise]

Hi Tooder. This WOE is the only one that works for me, too. I am less bloated, and can eat foods that I enjoy. Tried WW, lost weight, but all that measuring drove me nuts. Glad to see that someone is posting in the 50+ area. Good luck!

[Velcrocat]

Tooder, I too am in surgical menopause but never did HRT. I too gained weight after and decide to come back to what works. I have been here since July 1 and have lost about 35-37lbs. I have a goal to lose an additional 11 or so pounds. Will determine just how low I want to go when I get closer. I am sure you will be able to lose as well.

[Tooder]

Thank you Ann Louise and Velcrocat. I am feeling positive in that my ketostix are turning pink, not dark purple but pink and I can see a visiblle difference in my abdomen (one of the places fat likes to hang out lately). My clothes are getting a bit looser too. Not dramatically but enough to notice. Thank goodness! Now if I could just get rid of the jowels.

I stopped using the HRT patch about 8 months and 40 or so pounds later. I didn't feel good, I felt uncomfortable and bloated and had HEARTBURN and ACID STOMACH all the time! I couldn't eat anything without the antacids. One plus with this WOE is the heartburn and gassy bloating is gone.

I suppose I was wrong by saying "Ladies" in my post because there COULD be men here right?

So you 50+ fellas, please accept my apologies.

[imagood1]

morning Tooder -- how are things going with your daily WOE? You haven't posted lately, so I'm hoping no news is good news!!!

Carole

[Tooder]

Hi back! I've been busy working and dealing with a "frozen" septic line. ewwwwww. That'll cure anyone from food for a bit! I've been good.
Not losing at a large rate but happy that I've stuck to the WOE.

[imagood1]

Originally Posted by Tooder

Hi back! I've been busy working and dealing with a "frozen" septic line. ewwwwww. That'll cure anyone from food for a bit! I've been good.
Not losing at a large rate but happy that I've stuck to the WOE.

great news!!! Glad to hear your still with the plan. Sorry to hear about your frozen septic line - been there, done that -- not fun!! Hope everything is better in that area also.

Carole

[Tooder]

Hey Carole (and you other girls!

Well this is the morning after...........REALLY. We just might need a new drainfield. The freeze was between the tank and the drainage area. Go figure...anyways. WOE is going good, survived the stress although I'm still under duress!

I have made up my mind that I will eat what I can eat on this WOE and that's it. I am beginning to look at all the "white stuff" as a curse instead of a comfort. I don't find much comfort in the mirror when I indulge in all that poison! If anything I will control what I can control in my life and that's what I put in my mouth for sure!

Quite frankly, I have all kinds of stuff around I shouldn't eat. My kids would divorce me if I shut them off. They aren't the ones that can't deal with carbs, it's me. With that said, I haven't touched a twinkie or devil dog (my 2 favorites). Honey Buns are also a past love of mine but no more. LOL! I can't TOTALLY blame my slower metabolism on this weight gain, although I used to be able to eat that stuff once upon a time. So I guess it's a little of both, my love of sweet and metabolism. Oh well! Those days are gone. I'm gonna be a new woman!

Hows everything going with all of you! I'd love to hear your victories too!

[imagood1]

morning Tooder -- I agree with you....all those miserable sugary carbs were once my friends...but with 30 + years added on to my life they aren't as friendly now as they once were. Instead of giving your kids twinkees and the other crapola they love -- try adding granola bars or something a little more healthy!! Who knows, they might like it! There are lots of recipes online for homemade granola - that way you know exactly what is going into their little bodies!

I remember our septic problems were also in the middle of winter....and it took more powerful machinery to dig through the frozen clay (which was under 2 feet of snow) to fix the problem. In spring when everything thawed it was such a mess to get the yard back in shape. Of course the company that dug up the yard wasn't responsible because they put the ground back as best they could under the conditions.....it cost about $300.00 to have the ground straightened out, re-seeding the area and lots of water to get the grass seed to grow. Believe me - I understand what you're going through! Hope all is well.

[sallyseachange]

Originally Posted by Tooder

...I was on HRT for awhile and packed on 40+ pounds, a few years later trying stupidly to lose on the other so called healthy eating plans, I have come back to what works! I only hope it isn't too late.

Never too late Tooder!!!