Greeky's Baby Steps

[Jill]

So I made myself eat as clean as possible Sunday, and will continue to. No more of this being fat bullshit for me, I can't take it anymore! So yeah, I am gonna try a lot harder to not just be balanced, but to eat clean and avoid junk foods.

Thats what I like to hear.

 

[Sapphire]

Now that's my Greek goddess!!!

 

[naturaltan]

... So yeah, I am gonna try a lot harder to not just be balanced, but to eat clean and avoid junk foods. How about you sweetie, how's your dieting going?

Don't try, just do it! You know you want to, so just get it done.

Go Greeky Go!

 

[Jenny]

I'm with NT, Just Do it I know you can do it Greeky

 

[greekblondechic]

Monstar sweetie, like everybody's telling me, just do it, don't keep saying you'll do it, just do it. Bring up your calories and clean foods and carbs enough that you dont want to binge.

Thanks Jilly Sapphy Nt and Jenny! I am so happy you guys believe in me. LOVE the support, love you guys. You are all really special to me

I told my mom in the car that I really, truly need to diet, and she knows I've gained a lot of weight. I told her I really need her help and she agreed to help me as best as she can. I tried to explain how much her support matters to me, and she's cool with it. So at least now she won't be buying any more ice cream

I was so upset, I went to the derm today and I HAVE to go on birth control to go on accutane, virgin or not I am scared of gaining more weight Anybody know which ones are good to not gain weight?

m1 1/2c oats, lc yogurt w F1 mixed in
m2 roast chix, salad, vinegar, coffee w lc milk
m3 cottage cheese w all bran (yum!)
m4 chix, salad, veggies, dressing
m5 pork chop, salad, coffee w milk

 

[Jill]

I went on BC and did gain weight. When I stopped it and cleaned up the diet I lost. EVeryone is different I guess. I dont know which pills are good/bad. Sorry

Hey, I think you should have more protein in M1. How much is there, like 10g? JMO

 

[Jenny]

I gained weight when I went on BC too I was really moody with the first brand I tried too, PMS mood was 10 times worse. But as Jill said, everyone is different! You should go for a low hormone BC IMO.

 

[naturaltan]

Thanks Jilly Sapphy Nt and Jenny! I am so happy you guys believe in me. LOVE the support, love you guys. You are all really special to me

It may take you getting angry withyourself to really make the change, but when you start, you'll know it. You will have craving but your desire to attain the bodytype you're after will supercede any craving desire. Or it may be something as rude as what has happened to you in the past and made GG make the change ... a rude & unnecessary comment that really digs deep down into your soul. What you need to do is now attack your diet and hit the gym with a pronounced desire to attain what you think you want to look like. You said you were tired of not liking what you see in the mirror, so go and change that. You know we're here to kick your cute little tush when needed, so let's get this done Miss Greeky!

 

[fantasma62]

Hey beautiful, I bet you didn't miss me with all the support you've been getting from all of this good people.

I have been out of the loop but you know that I am always thinking of you. Believe it or not, I have been reading, it's just that it's so hard to write something, because every time I try, there is a fire at work that I need to put out, or I'm at home and my son wants me to play with him (I can't say no to him.... ) or a hurricane tries to give us a scare every other weekend....

Hey, you'll be Ok. There are times in which by getting angry at yourself will wake you up to what you need to do. I am so happy you spoke to your mom. Believe it or not, that's the first step into changing your lifestyle completely. If your pops doesn't help, then put him aside...He's not going to be of help, then he's not to be involved...
Either way Viv, I am really proud of you for giving yourself a chance to make it.
You be good, Ok?

Hugs....

 

[greekblondechic]

Jilly I will check the protein content another time, but it's slightly more than that. I like it how it is tho

Jilly and Jenny how much weight did BC make you gain? Which brands did you try and were they high or low hormone/dose? I am seriously considering getting the prescription and not filling it. I am not having sex anywayz

NT, I am actually pretty happy with my meals today. I think I did well

Tio, Don't worry I understand. I miss you, and am thinking of you as well, even if I don't post a comment either.

 

[Jenny]

I wouldn't get the prescription and not use it. Why would your Dr want you to take BC? I don't get it..
I tried Yasmin and some other european brands. Yasmin is rather low hormone I believe. Do some research and figure out what could be best for you.

 

[dalila]

hey greeky! Just wanted to tell you that I've neve gained an ounce on my BC. No side effects at all - I am on Meliane, I think it's german but am not sure. However, I am sure you can't just use any pill right? Your doc probably wants you to use a specific one that helps acne too?

Also, even the pills that make people gain weight work in a way that they increase your apetitre I think, no direct chemical process that makes you put on weight. So in the end it all boils down to controlling your food intake, don't worry too much, the 4th gen pills are all pretty good.

 

[Jenny]

Also, even the pills that make people gain weight work in a way that they increase your apetitre I think, no direct chemical process that makes you put on weight. So in the end it all boils down to controlling your food intake, don't worry too much, the 4th gen pills are all pretty good.

That's not necessarily true. It's the hormones working as well. I believe it's the slight male-sex-hormone effect that the pill can have on some women.
I would think Yasmin would be your best bet since it contains a new progestine called drospirenone that is supposed to reduce water weight.
Some people actually lose weight with some of the low dose pills.

Why do you have to start taking BC?

 

[ncgirl21]

I took Ortho Tricyclen. I don't remember if I gained weight, but I'm pretty sure I didn't. It also helps with cramps and other things, but I can't take BC anymore.

 

[shutupntra1n]

Every woman is different. I took the depo shot years ago. I gained alot of weight on it but had no emotional sides. I went on Ortho Tricyclen and although I gained no weigth I had to go off of it b/c I had severe anxiety attacks on it to the point of being scared of them. There are so many different brands now. If you are not having sex I would not take it. It's not worth messing with your est and test levels unless you need to prevent pregnancy or don't mind the sides.

 

[klmclean]

Hey, Greeky

You don't have to go on birth control just becaue you take accutane. I took accutane and was on no birth control. The doctor may not give you Accutane if you say you won't take B/C, but just tell him you're going to take it and he'll give you the prescription But if you are going to be having sex, be very, very, careful. I'm sure you've read up on accutane and what it can do to a fetus, they usually always recommend you have an abortion if you get pregnant on accutane. Take care, hope this helps. If you need anymore info. on accutane, let me know

 

[Sapphire]

Greeky

Is it possible the doc doesn't believe you are a virgin and plan on staying that way for a while?? What a sweetie you are!!

Anyway... I think if you are a virgin , tell him or her NO and don't worry about it!!

 

[greekblondechic]

Jenny, the reasoning is that Accutane can cause very severe birth defects and my doctor basically does not trust me that I will not have sex, he's covering his ass against a malpractice lawsuit

Dalila, like Jenny mentionned, it's the hormone changes themselves that can make you gain weight even if you DONT eat more. I am deathly afraid of gaining more weight. The BC would not be for the acne because the Accutane does a very good job at that.

Thanks for the recommendation ncgirl but why can't you take it anymore? Sorry to be asking if it is personal, just trying to gather as much info as possible before deciding.

Lis, I do feel like I have a slight hormone imbalance and my cycle isnt as regular as Id like, so that is why I am considering possibly taking the BC, but no I am not having sex. Still, not sure if having a regular period is worth the weight gain I might get

Klm, I am not having sex. Even if I meet the man of my dreams tomorrow, he'd have to wait a while What kinds of side effects did you experience on Accutane? Did it work clear you up 100%? Is it worth the trouble/risks? I've read some people get such bad joint and back pains they have to stop working out

Sapphy, yes I am, but the doctor said "do you know how many women lie about it?" I see his point. So basically I have to decide for myself if I want to take it or not for the hormone regulation, and if not then just pretend I'm taking it when I'm not.

 

[greekblondechic]

So tired it hurts today. Can't sleep well at all when I have an early day the next day.

m1 1/2c oats lc yogurt w all bran mixed in
m2 all bran, milk
m3 egg beaters, mushrooms, ketchup
m4 lc granola bar
m5 chix, salad
m6 all bran, lc milk, coffee w regular milk
m7 lamb salad

lotsa meals, been up early. they r not all big tho

 

[klmclean]

Glad to see you're waiting, good for you! Regarding the side effects, there's so many I don't know where to start, I was on it about four years ago, I completed the whole treatment and for the first time in my life I loved my skin. When I went on it I believed it was supposed to be a permanent cure, this was not the case! My skin was great for about two years and then my acne returned This royaly pissed me off after all I went through. I was working out everyday while I was on it, but it was difficult. I was extremely tired, and I also found that when I began to sweat when I was working out my skin would get so itchy it drove me mad, but I still kept going. The side effects will worsen as you go on with the medication, dry lips, must have blistex with you at all times, you'll die without it! I had joint pain near the end, very bad, almost couldn't get out of bed some days. Mood swings, expect these daily. My girlfriend had different side effects than me when she went on it, some the same, but other nasty ones like rectal bleeding and raw vaginal area ( I know you probably didn't want to hear that one, but they are another nasty side effect). I also found my vision to be blurry and was unable to drive at night. My doc said sometimes people need to go on it for another course of the treatment and that the first course doesn't always do the trick. Well, my bestfriend went on the second course and guess what, acne came back when she went off. But, this is not true for everyone, I also have another friend whose skin has been clear for ten years. Would I go on it again? Yes, believe it or not, it made such a difference in my skin, it was worth all the nasty side effects to regain my self-esteem, to me this was priceless, even if it was only for two years. My acne comes and goes, I had a bad spell about two years ago and I was very depressed about it, but things are pretty good now. I found since I stopped putting so much crap on my face it's made a big difference. I use Cetaphil cleansing lotion and Cetaphil moisturizer, I can't say enough about this stuff, it's made a huge difference in my skin. It's not expensive either, you can get it at the drug store, it's usually in with all the other cleansers and creams. I hope this sheds some light on it for you. If there's anything else I can help you with let me know

 

[Jill]

 

[Saturday Fever]

And definitely stay out of the sun and tanning booths. A close friend damn near fried herself getting into a tanning bed when she was taking that stuff.

 

[greekblondechic]

I'm at the point where I don't know what else to do or try. The only other thing I'm considering is megadosing with B5, but I'm afraid it won't work/will be a waste of time and will also stress my kidney and liver before going on Accutane.

Scary side effects

SF, I'm going to cancel my tanning membership when I start it

Hi Jilly! So rainy here I couldn't go anywhere after work, not even the gym Luckily my brother and I both got home safe, we are still waiting on our dad

 

[greekblondechic]

Klm, do you have any long term effects, anything residual, anything? Or did EVERYTHING go away when you stopped treatment?

Also, were you taking any supplements in conjunction to treatment?

 

[PreMier]

See, accutane is terrible shit. What about using that birth control that helps with acne?

 

[Jill]

I did take accutane several years ago now that I think about it. My acne wasnt even bad either. I dont really think I had any side affects. I still tanned too. I would nt take it now though, unless it was a last resort. Are you gonna take the bc?

 

[greekblondechic]

My family physician said I need something stronger than just a BC that helps with acne, something specifically to help the acne.

Jilly, it pretty much is a last resort, good to hear you had no sides, how long were you on for, if you remember?

I think I'm pmsing, I want something sweet. Haven't decided about the BC yet.

 

[Jill]

I think I only took acutane for a few months, it was soooooo long ago. I was fat then i remember that.

Craving sweets-I ALWAYS am! I ate 4 sf jello cups today. My tummy is killing me. For some reason i can not tolerate aspertame like I used to be able to. Its eith that or the diet yogurt sweetened with yup, you guessed it! ASPERTAME!

I bought 3 boxes of splenda from costco today.

 

[greekblondechic]

Sweetie, if it bothers you cut it out. The past few days my diet has been improving. Had a plate of choc chip cookies on my register counter and didn't even touch a crumb. No mints either. I am proud of myself, but I still dunno what I want to make my sweet craving which I'd say is sorta weak now after all the water go away. Probably just wait it out and fulfill it when it gets stronger (closer to TOM) with some sugar free chocolate. I have to plan these things out so they don't turn into disasters. I was so cranky earlier, but overall my moods are more even and better than before. Eating clean is so therapeutic in and of itself. I haven't been to actual therapy in a while. It's hard sometimes, we were working on my mom-issues. I think I am still making progress tho, but I will set up an appointment soon.

 

[Jill]

before. Eating clean is so therapeutic in and of itself.