Looking for Tips...

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tapia

Cindy,

I completely understand your struggle...

I was literally 100 pounds over weight...I am 4'11 and I was weighing 208. Having CF and being overweight does not help at all...my lung function was going down a lot...even with me taking my meds...well my doc told me if I didn't lose weight that he would never even consider me for a lung transplant if I ever needed it. That really hit home...i have a little girl that i truly adore...she is my life and i could not do that to her...leave her early because i refused to watch what i ate...

So I started last May...I already lost 50 pounds. I started with my food intake...and let me tell you I was totally addicted to Coca Cola...i drank it for breakfast, lunch, and before bed...i had easily 9 cans a day...believe me i don't think you are that bad...well i switched it for Diet Pepsi...i prefer it over Diet Coke...even though i use to prefer Coke over regular Pepsi...

Well, after 3 months of watching my food intake i started excersing...even though you hate it believe me once you see the difference and even feel the differnce you will start enjoying it...

Excersing helps you clear out your lungs and funny but it does give you more energy through out the day...i start off my morning with 30 minutes of walking/jogging on the treadmill... And on some evenings i go running with my husband at the park.

God, I am babbling..but i know what you are feeling...so if you have any questions feel free to PM. I would not mind showing you my before pic...funny but i was big...i weigh 158 now...still 50 pounds to go...(possibly another year to lose that because more you loose the slower and harder it gets)...

Hope I was helpful!</end quote></div>

Clara - I REALLY appreciate you sharing this. Not only do I understand the addiction to soda (it's harder than changing what I eat by a long run!) I can see how my lung function would be decreasing because of the extra weight. Way to go on your success!! Your story is so amazing!

Thank you ALL for your support. I love this group of people!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tapia

Cindy,

I completely understand your struggle...

I was literally 100 pounds over weight...I am 4'11 and I was weighing 208. Having CF and being overweight does not help at all...my lung function was going down a lot...even with me taking my meds...well my doc told me if I didn't lose weight that he would never even consider me for a lung transplant if I ever needed it. That really hit home...i have a little girl that i truly adore...she is my life and i could not do that to her...leave her early because i refused to watch what i ate...

So I started last May...I already lost 50 pounds. I started with my food intake...and let me tell you I was totally addicted to Coca Cola...i drank it for breakfast, lunch, and before bed...i had easily 9 cans a day...believe me i don't think you are that bad...well i switched it for Diet Pepsi...i prefer it over Diet Coke...even though i use to prefer Coke over regular Pepsi...

Well, after 3 months of watching my food intake i started excersing...even though you hate it believe me once you see the difference and even feel the differnce you will start enjoying it...

Excersing helps you clear out your lungs and funny but it does give you more energy through out the day...i start off my morning with 30 minutes of walking/jogging on the treadmill... And on some evenings i go running with my husband at the park.

God, I am babbling..but i know what you are feeling...so if you have any questions feel free to PM. I would not mind showing you my before pic...funny but i was big...i weigh 158 now...still 50 pounds to go...(possibly another year to lose that because more you loose the slower and harder it gets)...

Hope I was helpful!</end quote></div>

Clara - I REALLY appreciate you sharing this. Not only do I understand the addiction to soda (it's harder than changing what I eat by a long run!) I can see how my lung function would be decreasing because of the extra weight. Way to go on your success!! Your story is so amazing!

Thank you ALL for your support. I love this group of people!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tapia

Cindy,

I completely understand your struggle...

I was literally 100 pounds over weight...I am 4'11 and I was weighing 208. Having CF and being overweight does not help at all...my lung function was going down a lot...even with me taking my meds...well my doc told me if I didn't lose weight that he would never even consider me for a lung transplant if I ever needed it. That really hit home...i have a little girl that i truly adore...she is my life and i could not do that to her...leave her early because i refused to watch what i ate...

So I started last May...I already lost 50 pounds. I started with my food intake...and let me tell you I was totally addicted to Coca Cola...i drank it for breakfast, lunch, and before bed...i had easily 9 cans a day...believe me i don't think you are that bad...well i switched it for Diet Pepsi...i prefer it over Diet Coke...even though i use to prefer Coke over regular Pepsi...

Well, after 3 months of watching my food intake i started excersing...even though you hate it believe me once you see the difference and even feel the differnce you will start enjoying it...

Excersing helps you clear out your lungs and funny but it does give you more energy through out the day...i start off my morning with 30 minutes of walking/jogging on the treadmill... And on some evenings i go running with my husband at the park.

God, I am babbling..but i know what you are feeling...so if you have any questions feel free to PM. I would not mind showing you my before pic...funny but i was big...i weigh 158 now...still 50 pounds to go...(possibly another year to lose that because more you loose the slower and harder it gets)...

Hope I was helpful!</end quote></div>

Clara - I REALLY appreciate you sharing this. Not only do I understand the addiction to soda (it's harder than changing what I eat by a long run!) I can see how my lung function would be decreasing because of the extra weight. Way to go on your success!! Your story is so amazing!

Thank you ALL for your support. I love this group of people!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tapia

Cindy,

I completely understand your struggle...

I was literally 100 pounds over weight...I am 4'11 and I was weighing 208. Having CF and being overweight does not help at all...my lung function was going down a lot...even with me taking my meds...well my doc told me if I didn't lose weight that he would never even consider me for a lung transplant if I ever needed it. That really hit home...i have a little girl that i truly adore...she is my life and i could not do that to her...leave her early because i refused to watch what i ate...

So I started last May...I already lost 50 pounds. I started with my food intake...and let me tell you I was totally addicted to Coca Cola...i drank it for breakfast, lunch, and before bed...i had easily 9 cans a day...believe me i don't think you are that bad...well i switched it for Diet Pepsi...i prefer it over Diet Coke...even though i use to prefer Coke over regular Pepsi...

Well, after 3 months of watching my food intake i started excersing...even though you hate it believe me once you see the difference and even feel the differnce you will start enjoying it...

Excersing helps you clear out your lungs and funny but it does give you more energy through out the day...i start off my morning with 30 minutes of walking/jogging on the treadmill... And on some evenings i go running with my husband at the park.

God, I am babbling..but i know what you are feeling...so if you have any questions feel free to PM. I would not mind showing you my before pic...funny but i was big...i weigh 158 now...still 50 pounds to go...(possibly another year to lose that because more you loose the slower and harder it gets)...

Hope I was helpful!</end quote>

Clara - I REALLY appreciate you sharing this. Not only do I understand the addiction to soda (it's harder than changing what I eat by a long run!) I can see how my lung function would be decreasing because of the extra weight. Way to go on your success!! Your story is so amazing!

Thank you ALL for your support. I love this group of people!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tapia
 
 Cindy,
 
 
 
 I completely understand your struggle...
 
 
 
 I was literally 100 pounds over weight...I am 4'11 and I was weighing 208. Having CF and being overweight does not help at all...my lung function was going down a lot...even with me taking my meds...well my doc told me if I didn't lose weight that he would never even consider me for a lung transplant if I ever needed it. That really hit home...i have a little girl that i truly adore...she is my life and i could not do that to her...leave her early because i refused to watch what i ate...
 
 
 
 So I started last May...I already lost 50 pounds. I started with my food intake...and let me tell you I was totally addicted to Coca Cola...i drank it for breakfast, lunch, and before bed...i had easily 9 cans a day...believe me i don't think you are that bad...well i switched it for Diet Pepsi...i prefer it over Diet Coke...even though i use to prefer Coke over regular Pepsi...
 
 
 
 Well, after 3 months of watching my food intake i started excersing...even though you hate it believe me once you see the difference and even feel the differnce you will start enjoying it...
 
 
 
 Excersing helps you clear out your lungs and funny but it does give you more energy through out the day...i start off my morning with 30 minutes of walking/jogging on the treadmill... And on some evenings i go running with my husband at the park.
 
 
 
 God, I am babbling..but i know what you are feeling...so if you have any questions feel free to PM. I would not mind showing you my before pic...funny but i was big...i weigh 158 now...still 50 pounds to go...(possibly another year to lose that because more you loose the slower and harder it gets)...
 
 
 
 Hope I was helpful!</end quote>
 
 Clara - I REALLY appreciate you sharing this. Not only do I understand the addiction to soda (it's harder than changing what I eat by a long run!) I can see how my lung function would be decreasing because of the extra weight. Way to go on your success!! Your story is so amazing!
 
 Thank you ALL for your support. I love this group of people!

Sevenstars · Apr 23, 2008

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Sevenstars · Apr 23, 2008

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Sevenstars · Apr 23, 2008

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Sevenstars · Apr 23, 2008

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Sevenstars · Apr 23, 2008

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>
 
 Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.
 
 Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Sevenstars

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

If only you knew how much I want a puppy! We're in a rental right now, but hopefully can buy before too long...then it's all about the walking companion dog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I have been riding my bike at night when hubby is home with the kids so I can get some speed. That's the problem is when I take my girls on the bike or walking, they walk or ride so slow, are too big for the stroller, and I'm not strong enough for a bike trailer yet. Boring! I will check out the Vitamin Water, thanks!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Sevenstars

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

If only you knew how much I want a puppy! We're in a rental right now, but hopefully can buy before too long...then it's all about the walking companion dog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I have been riding my bike at night when hubby is home with the kids so I can get some speed. That's the problem is when I take my girls on the bike or walking, they walk or ride so slow, are too big for the stroller, and I'm not strong enough for a bike trailer yet. Boring! I will check out the Vitamin Water, thanks!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Sevenstars

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

If only you knew how much I want a puppy! We're in a rental right now, but hopefully can buy before too long...then it's all about the walking companion dog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I have been riding my bike at night when hubby is home with the kids so I can get some speed. That's the problem is when I take my girls on the bike or walking, they walk or ride so slow, are too big for the stroller, and I'm not strong enough for a bike trailer yet. Boring! I will check out the Vitamin Water, thanks!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Sevenstars

Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>

Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.

Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></end quote>

If only you knew how much I want a puppy! We're in a rental right now, but hopefully can buy before too long...then it's all about the walking companion dog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I have been riding my bike at night when hubby is home with the kids so I can get some speed. That's the problem is when I take my girls on the bike or walking, they walk or ride so slow, are too big for the stroller, and I'm not strong enough for a bike trailer yet. Boring! I will check out the Vitamin Water, thanks!

TinyGreenTurtles · Apr 23, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Sevenstars
 
 Oh god, I can totally relate to the Coke thing. On my bad days I drink 6+ cans of regular coke. (Ignore that CFRD nonsense in my sig) >_>
 
 
 
 Check out the Vitamin water thread where we are discussing low(er) sugar drinks, it was very helpful to me. I absolutely dispise diet pop so there is no way that was an option for me... now I try to drink only 2 cokes a day with meals, and lots of water and flavored water. They have significantly less sugar and lots of good vitamins.
 
 
 
 Exercise is also going to be your best bet, so buy a puppy and start walking! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> (Just kidding... kinda) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></end quote>
 
 If only you knew how much I want a puppy! We're in a rental right now, but hopefully can buy before too long...then it's all about the walking companion dog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I have been riding my bike at night when hubby is home with the kids so I can get some speed. That's the problem is when I take my girls on the bike or walking, they walk or ride so slow, are too big for the stroller, and I'm not strong enough for a bike trailer yet. Boring! I will check out the Vitamin Water, thanks!

beleache · Apr 23, 2008

*Raised Hand* Jumps up and down (kinda, lol) I have that same hopeless feeling Cindy. Someone mentioned their lung function being down. I wonder if mine would improve if i drop some weight? Anyway i am miserable and now that summer is almost here im really miserable <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Maybe we should start a weight loss thread , lol
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni

beleache · Apr 23, 2008

*Raised Hand* Jumps up and down (kinda, lol) I have that same hopeless feeling Cindy. Someone mentioned their lung function being down. I wonder if mine would improve if i drop some weight? Anyway i am miserable and now that summer is almost here im really miserable <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Maybe we should start a weight loss thread , lol
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni

beleache · Apr 23, 2008

*Raised Hand* Jumps up and down (kinda, lol) I have that same hopeless feeling Cindy. Someone mentioned their lung function being down. I wonder if mine would improve if i drop some weight? Anyway i am miserable and now that summer is almost here im really miserable <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Maybe we should start a weight loss thread , lol
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni

beleache · Apr 23, 2008

*Raised Hand* Jumps up and down (kinda, lol) I have that same hopeless feeling Cindy. Someone mentioned their lung function being down. I wonder if mine would improve if i drop some weight? Anyway i am miserable and now that summer is almost here im really miserable <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Maybe we should start a weight loss thread , lol
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni

beleache · Apr 23, 2008

*Raised Hand* Jumps up and down (kinda, lol) I have that same hopeless feeling Cindy. Someone mentioned their lung function being down. I wonder if mine would improve if i drop some weight? Anyway i am miserable and now that summer is almost here im really miserable <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
 Maybe we should start a weight loss thread , lol
 <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni

Looking for Tips...

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member

New member