tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post5317590553407044401..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Waking Myself Up-Dose of RealitySAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-43830670609225102102018-04-27T03:07:44.801-05:002018-04-27T03:07:44.801-05:00I have esophageal dismotility, too. The gastro doc...I have esophageal dismotility, too. The gastro doc suggested an allergist because I have eosinophilic esophagitis, caused by allergies I did not know I have--mainly allergy to all mammal products. My episodes have been so painful and gross, too. When I a choking on rice and it comes out my nose, I am really afraid. I actually thought I was going to choke to death because food was going into my lungs. <br /><br />When I went to a cardiologist on Wednesday, my bp was exceptionally high. Then, it went down. <br /><br />I need my esophagus stretched now, but I will not be sedated willingly until the doctor does more tests and I wear a monitor. <br /><br />I need to lose weight, too. But, that is not going to happen until I get the thyroid working again.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-24333425229710047152018-04-25T14:07:32.567-05:002018-04-25T14:07:32.567-05:00I agree with Meg's advice - I would think just...I agree with Meg's advice - I would think just the act of writing it down and then thinking "I could have done without that" might have an influence on your behaviour. If you want something a little more sophisticated, I like "myfitnesspal" - it's really good. Of course it doesn't stop me "wasting" calories (sometimes) but at least I am aware of them. And you can also track your exercise too. Good luck - it ain't easy is it! AnnaTreadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-15291215094878330862018-04-25T14:05:27.804-05:002018-04-25T14:05:27.804-05:00oh that is nasty,, but you are a sensible and dete...oh that is nasty,, but you are a sensible and determined woman, you'll beat this,, I have always had low blood pressure too but just recently I was shocked when it was taken and was 148 over 85,, shocking, but they retook it after a bit and it had come down to normal but not my normal,, I think it might be menopause related,, its amazing how stress can manifest in so many ways!! Take care,, you'll be fine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-65647056531240100692018-04-25T13:48:56.761-05:002018-04-25T13:48:56.761-05:00I'm sorry you've had to go through that pr...I'm sorry you've had to go through that procedure, it sounds very unpleasant. <br />Meg's advice is absolutely brilliant. You can do it! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-86817777014734978902018-04-25T11:23:44.477-05:002018-04-25T11:23:44.477-05:00From my own experience, this is what I can tell yo...From my own experience, this is what I can tell you:<br />If you get rid of weight surplus, you get rid of other health issues as well including knee/leg pain and digestion problems if you have any.<br /><br />It doesn't have to be a strict diet. On a 1250-max.1300 calories per day you can loose between 2-4 kilos per month and that's quite good. Before entering winter, you have to try and loose some more pounds bearing in mind that in winter we tend to be more hungry and we usually gain weight.<br /><br />Based on what your likes and dislikes are, you can build a more or less fixed menu that will not exceed the 1300 calories per day and will alow you to loose 100-150 gram each day. It's essential that you weigh yourself daily or every two days. Even if we go "by the book" there will still be fluctuations, and frustrations. Don't worry!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-30247767297112009722018-04-25T11:21:37.234-05:002018-04-25T11:21:37.234-05:00My husband suffers from that. He has had his esop...My husband suffers from that. He has had his esophagus stretched 3 times and is due again. Your health sounds like mine. Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-41952527461274541172018-04-25T10:27:22.756-05:002018-04-25T10:27:22.756-05:00O.k. So you didn't ask, but here is what I wo...O.k. So you didn't ask, but here is what I would do if it were me. I would take it one day at a time. For instance, you may have had a crap eating day yesterday, but that was yesterday. Also, write down absolutely everything you eat, even that one cracker with cheese, or the one chocolate truffle. Keep a notebook on your kitchen counter, and one on you desk at work. Keep it open to the page. The only things you don't have to write down are water, regular coffee, and tea. Craving a soda? Realize you have to write it down, even if it is Diet Coke. You have to write down the wine too. Each item goes on its own line. So, if you had two handfuls of potato chips you would write"handful of potato chips," and then after the second handful write "handful of potato chips" on the line below. At the end of the day, put a star next to the items that you could have done without. It will get to the point that it's not so much writing down what you ate that you don't want to do, but rather, you won't want to read back your poor choices. If you want to incorporate exercise, it also helps to put a line down the middle of the page, and write down deliberate instances of exercise--not just the tooling about the house, but when you set out to go for a 2 mile jog, or 3 mile walk--intentional episodes of exercise.<br />That said, make sure you start each day with a clean page. In fact, turn the page before you go to bed the night before. Don't even use the back of the prior page. Start fresh. And, try to focus on each instance of eating of each day. Every instance that you meet your goal is an instance of meeting your goal. Eventually, if you're honest with yourself, your intent will become second nature.<br />Other advice: Don't eat on the lam. I know you work, but make sure you take a lunch break, and eat in a civilized manner, even if it's just leftover chicken and an apple you packed. Sit with a napkin on your lap, and enjoy your meal, as free from distractions as possible. And get your family on board. At home, always set the table for dinner, even if you're having grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner at 6:00, and you have to dart out for an obligation at 6:15. Even if nobody joins DH and me, when it comes to dinner, that's when dinner is, that's what dinner is, and that's how dinner is. (Funny, but they always come straggling down the stairs even if they pout that they "don't want to eat/don't like that dish.") Anybody who doesn't want to eat the meals you prepare in line with your new philosophy gets to fend for themselves, complete with clean up. <br />Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.com