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Posted 11/23/2012 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking time today just to go through other threads. Mainly looking for good advice of things I can do, especially since the doctor I saw was no help. I hope the new one I see next week can answer more questions. But I read that you used alot of Ensure at your house? Are you talking about to add good nutrition to your diet? I ask because my wife and I juice pretty much on a daily basis, we use beets and other veggies along with fruits. I am looking to add something else, something I can take to work. I was wondering if that would be a good supplement to my diet. Especially because I am so focusing on losing weight that I could be losing it to fast. I am working out anywhere from 1 to 2 hours a day, each hour I work out I do about 4 miles either walking 12 minute miles or using my ellipitical. I have really been counting calories and fat content. I am losing about 4 to 5lbs a week doing this, but I would like to get a something that brings good nutritioin but can hopefully add calories to bring my weight loss down to about 3lbs a week.
Posted 11/23/2012 10:39 PM (GMT 0)
The Ensure would add calories, as well as certain nutrients you may be missing, such as protein. You speak of juicing and eating a lot of fruits and veggies, but where is your protein coming from? Ensure is usually recommended for those with little appetite. I've never liked the taste, but Carnation Breakfast Essentials was recommended to me and I used a lot of it in the first month or so following transplant.

If you are getting all the nutrients you need through your diet, then rather than adding calories through Ensure, I would cut back some on your exercise, such as cutting 4 miles to 3.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 11/24/2012 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Appetite is not an issue, just not getting enough calories and looking for something nutritious. After posting I read some more and it seemed like an appetite thing. I get my protein from veggies and chicken and turkey. Not eating red meats. I want something to bring to work to guzzle down between lunch and dinner. I will look at different things tomorrow.
Posted 11/24/2012 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Are you getting enough protein from all sources? Can you make a shake with soy milk or something like that?
Posted 11/24/2012 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
I tthink I am, just need extra calories. The doc did say minimum 1 hour exercise everyday but with work and eating low fat I am not getting enough calories. I am losing like 4 to 6 pounds a week.

I was thinking something I could drink at work would be perfect. I am going shopping tomorrow, I will look for shakes or something. I just remember seeing ensure commercials on TV so when I saw the posts.

Thanks for the responses
Posted 11/24/2012 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
Are you overweight? If so, how much do you need to lose? Losing 4 to 6 pounds a week is a lot, unless you're way too heavy.
Posted 11/24/2012 12:57 PM (GMT 0)
I need to lose weight, I started at 389lbs. Down to close to 350, want to hit 275.
Posted 11/24/2012 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
I think the Weight Watchers model you say you are using is the best guide to what to do. They bring the "points" down gradually to where you can maintain the new weight.

At 275 what does a male your age need to consume to maintain? I would think, in the end, that would be your goal.

When you look at the components of your diet are you getting enough fiber, fat, protein, carbs, etc.? When you know where you are falling down, you will know where to supplement.

The very heavy often lose quickly at first...it is the last pounds that will be the hardest to shed.

I,too, have to lose weight, and with all that has gone on here with Mike over the past 2 years, I have gained yet more weight. I am afraid I'll be diabetic or worse.

I wish I COULD exercise an hour a day...I am so short of breath sometimes I can barely do a grocery shopping without resting afterwards.

The trick is going to be NOT to gain it back!

Best,

Carol

Post Edited By Moderator (hep93) : 11/24/2012 1:13:45 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/24/2012 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
I will keep it off, I see it as I have to for my daughter.
Posted 11/25/2012 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Losing that much weight each week may be too much. I say 1 to 2 lbs a week. You don't want to lose too much muscle mass. You can do this by adding a little more protein instead of carby foods and doing a little bit resistance training. this will make sure you lose the right type of weight.

Also, since you plan on losing a lot of weight. I highly suggest using a skin firming lotion two times a day starting ASAP to try and prevent/limit stretchmarks and saggy skin. Take this seriously because once it is done, it is very hard to fix!
Posted 11/26/2012 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I am using some lotion my wife got for skin.
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