<p>LongRange - DH has been a McDougall/Ornish person for 17 years this February. He was a very fit looking 44 year old who ran marathons, did triathlons, etc., and had a heart attack the day after running five miles. After by-pass surgery, the first morning we went to the mall so he could walk a little, we passed a bookstore and saw Dean Ornish’s book, Reversing Heart Disease. That book led to McDougall. And he is still here (although the damage done to his heart has caused him to need a defibrillator). He still runs (a lot more slowly), bikes, and swims. </p>
<p>There are pros and cons to any system, but both McDougall and Ornish believe their diets help not only heart disease, but also some forms of cancer. </p>
<p>My philosophy is we all need to feel like we are doing SOMETHING - so it has been a great way of eating for hubby. </p>
<p>I adhere to the basic principles. I do eat fish, a little dairy (mostly occasional cheese), and some eggs. Oh, and my one horrible pleasure - a small can of Coke when I am tired.</p>
<p>I think that is key. For any one of us to succeed we have to find a way to eat and live that is actually livable for us. For some of us, giving up dairy is too hard and for others giving up meat would be miserable. The answer won’t be the same for any two of us.</p>
<p>Yeah! That’s for sure. Not that I would wish for that but I wish something would motivate my H to get active. He has had to adjust his diet due to type II diabetes (which for him means just cut back on sugar. Still eats high fat.) H joined a Gym and goes to it about once every three weeks. Nothing I say does any good at all.</p>
<p>I posted this on other thread (Over 50, moderate weight loss…) but thought I’d throw it out here, too…
“Not sure if I should post this here, or in the Best Apps or WLFD.<br>
New website (and app) intrigues me. gainfitness.com<br>
Your own personal trainer. Sets you up with plans, goals–but best: audio cues to opt in to hear exercise names & encouragement–like your own trainer talking to you. You can watch how exercises should be done on video.
Personalize for your weight, height, goals (health or weight loss or fat loss); workout type (full body, core, legs, upper body); and your location (home or gym). I plugged in some for home and got the kitchen counter dip for example. Tells you how many sets, reps and how much time you should rest between sets or next exercise. Also does cool down exercises. Has tools to calculate body fat and bmi. Custom work outs and tracking.<br>
A guy frustrated with keeping fit while traveling for work came up with this…lots of stuff you can do in hotel room…or hotel gym…”</p>
<p>That sounds great! I’m going to take a look at that. I used to keep 8 lb weights in my kitchen cabinet and use them while i was making dinner (waiting for water to boil etc.) I think those opportunities to a little bit help a lot.</p>
<p>EPTR- good idea.
When I used to stand guard while our older dog ate I would do squats or a side lunge. Like you said I figure every little bit helps. I also use that same thought when I pick a parking space. I try to park a bit further from my destination and get a few more steps in.
With your encouragement I decided to be mindful of what I am eating even though I am going on vacation next week. I did great tues, wednesday and Thursday. Friday I was able to put my jeans back on.
How is everyone else doing?</p>
<p>I’m doing pretty well. I added a set of each of the exercises that I do at the gym because I wasn’t seeing any results and I’m going away in April and will want to swim and that usually involves a bathing suit…eek!!</p>
<p>Thanks for the link, Gosmom! I’ll check it out!</p>
<p>Is DH trying to sabotage me? In the last week he’s brought home brownies, cookies, ice cream (my favorite flavor), the potato chips I specifically asked him not to buy, and has made mac & cheese. I don’t really think he’s doing it deliberately to tempt me but my will power is being tested and I’ve been losing! </p>
<p>I haven’t posted much because I’m still pretty much status quo - no real changes in routine or weight. But I’m going on a cruise in a month and can’t afford to slip now! I found a black gown from the early 80’s in the back of the closet and it fits again - I want to be able to wear it for one of the formal nights. Maybe I should hang it in the kitchen…</p>
<p>DH is my biggest problem too. He does most of the grocery shopping and he eats horribly…candy, tons of chips, pizza, packaged and processed everything. Then he tells me it’s my problem because I just need willpower He’s 6’2" and 165. He does <em>nothing</em> to deserve his leanness…nothing…and I think it’s rude how he degrades people over weight. </p>
<p>I eat healthy but sometimes it’s difficult to pass the goodies staring right back at you! I’m within 5 lbs of HS weight, but those lbs never go anywhere!</p>
<p>I’m in that club, too. My H does most of the shopping because I teach in the town I live in and the supermarket is one long parent conference after another for me. My H does pretty well with the shopping but loves to buy a stick of dry salami and some nice cheeses which he then eats almost every evening before dinner. Always offering them to me, as well. Chips, too. Drives me nuts. I really do think that bad habits love company and he doesn’t want to be the only one eating the junk.</p>
<p>Marilyn and s-stress(sorry for the shortened screen name but my iPad just keeps wanting to auo correct)- I have the opposite problem. My H never brings home junk. If he is given See’s candy he gives it to his secretary. He is strict about what he eats and I feel guilty if I bring candy or cookies or potato chips into the house. I suppose it helps keep me on track, if I had a lot of salty food in the house I would eat it.</p>
<p>I think I should send my H to your house … if I slip and buy chips, before I get a chance to indulge, he has eaten the whole bag. When I used to buy a package of Newmans ginger cookies, I would hide them so that I could have my 2 or 3 a day without running out.</p>
<p>But Marilyn and srystress, I feel for you. When your partner seems to not be supporting you then your own willpower has to be double and that is not easy to do. Yes, and put that dress somewhere where you have the least will power if that helps.</p>
<p>I’m not back on my routine completely because all my free energy is in re-organizing our flooded basement. I’m now annoyed by this project because the last thing I wanted to spend time doing is picking out replacement carpet and and cleaning up things that got wet. </p>
<p>However, one photo I found in an old pile of photos reminded me that I have a good base to work with, so I know the potential is there to get at least halfway towards that look at 25. (Yes, I am okay with realizing I can’t look like that again … but I can look firmer than what I am, so that is the motivation.)</p>
<p>Firmer would be nice. I was with a friend today who is turning 80 soon and we were talking about the floppy arm thing,etc. She told me that I won’t care about that stuff in a few years. Don’t know if that’s good new or bad news!</p>
<p>As described above - DH is a VERY conscientious eater. Once he decides to do something, he doesn’t know how to anything less than 100%. For those of you married to men who tempt you with their purchases, consider going out to breakfast with a man who orders oatmeal and a dry English muffin. Honestly, DH is the kind of person who doesn’t make a big fuss about it, in fact he tries very hard not to draw attention to what he is or isn’t eating - but I can tell you when you live with someone who is so careful, it sure does take the fun out of eating junk (except when he is not home for a meal!!!). Oh, and he never misses a day of exercise.</p>
<p>I would also settle for firmer.
I have no desire to get to the weight I was in my 20’s. I was underweight in those days. I would be happy to be a steady size medium. I also want the ability to travel anywhere my life takes me and not be out of breath. Or be limited in mobility if I possibly can.</p>
<p>Adding- not to make my H sound controlling because he is not. As workinprogress stated so nicely it does take the pleasure out of eating junk. Mine also rarely misses a day of exercise. If it is daylight he can barely sit and do nothing. He is aware and the kids do make fun of his exercise and food obsession. Though at least my H will order a real breakfast out on the rare occasion someone can convince him to go out for breakfast. 3 or 4 times a year!</p>
He’s 6’2" and 165. He does <em>nothing</em> to deserve his leanness…nothing…and I think it’s rude how he degrades people over weight. </p>