Snowball (Julie) needs our help

trisher
trisher Member Posts: 9,263
edited 4. Apr 2010, 06:30 in Community Chit-chat archive
Hi

Julie has got has high blood pressure and she needs to loose weight. If we can be there for her I'm sure she can do it.

She has 3 weeks before she is weighed again but if we can be there to help her start she will get there.

Come on Julie you can do it

love Trish xxxx
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie

    I hope you will be successful, and I will encourage you in any way I can. Are you trying to eat healthy food, as that is probably the best way to get your BP down. I have a sweet tooth, so I know it isn't easy to cut out all the things which are bad for us. I think the other thing is to try not to eat in between meals.
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  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I used to find that I would finish a meal but still not feel satisfied.

    My answer was to have a plateful of non-fattening things handy to have as a 'dessert'.

    I would put out anything I felt I would like and it often looked very odd indeed...........tomatoes, pickled beetroot, celery, a tinned pilchard, sliced apple, a banana, etc.etc.

    I would also make up my own reduced fat cream cheese mix as I found the light ones tasteless.....onion, chives, ham, pineapple, whatever I could think of.

    I found I never ate more than about a third of the plateful.......the rest was kept for 'grazing' on after the next meal.

    It did work for me.........I lost two stone, so perhaps it's worth a try?

    Annie
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    There we go Julie. There are a few tips you can try

    Trish xx
  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You can do it Julie, if I did, anyone can. There are lots of things that you can eat to make you feel full, don't starve yourself, or that has the opposite effect. Don't deny yourself a little treat every so often. Lots of veggies, slow release carbohydrates like pasta, rice, plenty of fish, even chip shop fish if you don't eat the batter is ok.

    It isn't easy peasy, it takes time, 2-4 lb a week is average for steady weight loss.

    xx Bubbles
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You can lose weight julie i know you can. ive lost 3 stone i just halved what i ate drank more water plenty fruit veg. Dont eat after 4. Give it a try good luck. we are there to support you you,ll do it i know you will. joanne :D
    Joanne
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Another idea is to eat a good breakfast. This stops you feeling so hungry mid-morning and at lunch time.
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  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou all, funny thing is i don't like cake never have my problem is savoury food and since xmas i haven't been that mobile and when i am stressed i eat.
    Yesterday i went shopping and bought plenty of veg, fish, chicken and pasta oh and fruit and up to now i have been good. I have changed my bread as well bought some called burgen which is low in salt and has seeds in it.

    Julie xx
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thata a start Julie, you CAN do it, we are all here for you.

    Trish xxx
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    trisher wrote:
    Thata a start Julie, you CAN do it, we are all here for you.

    Trish xxx
    Thankyou xx
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Julie,

    one of the best tips I was given (and I can honestly say I didn't think it would work and it certainly has :wink: ) is to start the day with a bowl of porridge.

    The oats release energy slowly , and I never get that hungry feeling halfway through the morning like I used to.

    Also I tried making snacks with oats in too, as I like sweet stuff :wink: but maybe you dont' have that problem.

    Good Luck and don't keep weighing yourself ........ it makes the weight stay I am sure :lol::lol::lol: I ignore my scales and they always make me smile these days when I do get on them .....

    good luck!!!!
    WOnky xxx
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks wonky my docter said to eat porridge, my problem is i don't eat breckfast but i had a slice of toast (brown bread) with marmite and then had a banana thismorning.

    Julie
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    You can do it flower. I have to say I need to lose weight as well though one arm says I got low bp and the other we don't believe.

    What diet are you doing/ I think in my time I have done them all, some work better than others but well I know its hard sometimes to not have the nice thing and have the not so nice instead so sending you will power and a (((( )))) Cris xx
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Julie,

    You can do it flower. I have to say I need to lose weight as well though one arm says I got low bp and the other we don't believe.

    What diet are you doing/ I think in my time I have done them all, some work better than others but well I know its hard sometimes to not have the nice thing and have the not so nice instead so sending you will power and a (((( )))) Cris xx
    Thankyou cris i am doing wieghtwatchers on line, we did take my bp in both arms and they were both high. Its a lot harder when your not very mobile isnt it but i will persevere.

    Julie xx
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    If its tablet induced high bp then I guess it will come down with tablets as well. Porridge is meant to be good at lowering bp as well as filling you up I seem to remember?

    I am lucky just now, losing weight cus of the crohn’s but its probably not a good way to do it :wink:

    Can you do a chair workout thing? Sometimes that helps, but not if your arms and shoulders are hurting.

    You will get there flower and sending you a another (((( )))) xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,821
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie

    Poor you :(

    Can I say that cris' 'crohn's diet' is not the best Idea :wink: avoid that one :wink:

    As Cris said though the water tabs will get rid of some wieght anyway and help the BP.

    I have no tips, but would like to offer mysupport to you and encouragement.

    lOve

    Toni xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi there with you have started eating better since starting with bp so will join you on the quest to loose some weight will go to b**ts to get weighed each week and together we will beat this weight thing. doc says go swimming the trouble is what if i can not get out of pool :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: would look silly
    val
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    hi there with you have started eating better since starting with bp so will join you on the quest to loose some weight will go to b**ts to get weighed each week and together we will beat this weight thing. doc says go swimming the trouble is what if i can not get out of pool :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: would look silly
    My rheumy nurse told not to go swimming as it would make me flare up in my neck and hips :shock: come on we can do it together.

    Julie
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie
    I am with you on this one. I know how you feel and I know you can do it.
    Try starting with just cutting out bread. Makes an incredible difference.
    Then try and cut down on potatoes. Not easy. I have just cut down my portions by half. That way you still eat everything you like.

    When I get up in the morning, I would like to know why my legs look long and slim. By evening, they are fat and horrible. That has got to be fluid hasn't it. I go like that all over.

    I've managed to lose 12 lbs so far but it has taken me awhile, but has already made a difference to my blood pressure.

    Come on Julie, it is difficult too with it being Easter weekend.
    Just try the bread think first.

    Joy
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi all I've had a boiled egg on toast and a banana a glass of water and a cup of tea with skimmed milk. So far so good.

    Julie
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wonkylegs wrote:
    HI Julie,

    one of the best tips I was given (and I can honestly say I didn't think it would work and it certainly has :wink: ) is to start the day with a bowl of porridge.

    The oats release energy slowly , and I never get that hungry feeling halfway through the morning like I used to.

    Also I tried making snacks with oats in too, as I like sweet stuff :wink: but maybe you dont' have that problem.

    Good Luck and don't keep weighing yourself ........ it makes the weight stay I am sure :lol::lol::lol: I ignore my scales and they always make me smile these days when I do get on them .....

    good luck!!!!
    WOnky xxx

    I totally agree with this. I love porridge and you have reminded me that I need to get some more. OH went and bought some of that stuff you do in the microweave. Looks horrible and tastes horrible. Cannot beat the organic porridge. Lovely and chunky.

    Joy
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joyful164 wrote:
    Hi Julie
    I am with you on this one. I know how you feel and I know you can do it.
    Try starting with just cutting out bread. Makes an incredible difference.
    Then try and cut down on potatoes. Not easy. I have just cut down my portions by half. That way you still eat everything you like.

    When I get up in the morning, I would like to know why my legs look long and slim. By evening, they are fat and horrible. That has got to be fluid hasn't it. I go like that all over.

    I've managed to lose 12 lbs so far but it has taken me awhile, but has already made a difference to my blood pressure.

    Come on Julie, it is difficult too with it being Easter weekend.
    Just try the bread think first.

    Joy
    Thanks joy if i have bread i only have 1 slice and its called bergun i think, i love potatoes too. Well done on loosing 12lbs not easy is it when your not so mobile. We will all have to support each other as Val and Cris say they want to loose a bit of weight too.

    Julie
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,108
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie.
    i know you can do it.
    get your mind thinking you feel thin and you will lose it by eating slowly and chewing plenty.
    good luck.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie
    I will join you on this one, like you say when you are not has mobile the weights creeps on, like val I like swimming, but cant get in or out of pool now.
    Like joy says try and cut down on potatoes, new ones are better then old, I learned this on one of my diets, and cut out processed foods of any description.
    Good luck you can do it.
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    Count me in too!!! I don't have high blood pressure but am fed up with the extra weight I'm carrying so it will be great to join in the company when trying to shed some pounds.....you never know we might be able to get back into those summer clothes!

    You can do it Julie.....lots of love (calorie free of course!!). :mrgreen:

    Iris x
  • cutieclaire
    cutieclaire Member Posts: 134
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    Ok I am on weight man programme and these are just a few tips. If you fancy something sweet, go for a handful of cereal. If you like your afters and you dont like a lot of milk or yogurt like me, try this.

    Orange sugar free jelly (just make it like mormal) Add in a tin of small orange segments, wait for it to cool a little then add 150g of natural yog and put in the fridge. Its lovely. You can so with all kinds of fruit but not pinnaple or kiwi.

    Use a plate thats inbetween a tea plate and normal plate. 6-8 carbs a day, 5 or more fruit and veg, 4 protiens, pulses are good. Dont 4get your milk.

    Hope you go well. Thinking of you as I know its hard.

    Love Claire
    Oh and verg soup is fantastic. Butternut Squash, sweet potato and ginger is lovely 2.
    xxxxx

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