Monday, July 25, 2005

Lipoma and dieting

I went to a surgeon today for a lump in my arm and he said it was a lipoma, a benign fatty tumour. It's grown in the last 3 months since I first noticed it. It was smaller than a dime and beneath the skin. I only noticed it because Special K was rubbing my arm. Now it's the size of a quarter and bulges out ever so slightly in my arm. It's probably not noticeable to anyone but me.

Jenny told me that "dogs get them a lot...old dogs." I said "Thanks a lot Jenny. I'm officially an old dog." I didn't ask the surgeon if losing weight would help, but I think it's a good motivator to lose weight. It hurts a little more when it's touched now that it's bigger. Plus I don't want it to get big enough to be noticeable to anyone. Little T should have the corner on tumours in the arm in this family!

First thing I'm doing is to stop buying any more desserts and candy. Problem is our nanny gave us chocolate this morning. Then I have to decide if I want to go on a diet and if so, which one? I dieted once several years ago BC (before children). I went on Atkins for 3 months. I lost 15lb, which is about what I want to lose now. Atkins prevented me from eating ice cream and chocolate, which are my downfalls. However I'm not sure if I can survive my current rather stressful life with no chocolate. And I don't do sugarfree stuff.

So I'm considering Weight Watchers, not the meetings, prepared food etc, just the point counting. Jenny just started Weight Watchers point counting and has this spreadsheet. That seems kind of a pain. C says I should exercise more and eat less. That seems sensible. To be honest, I'm not sure if I can even diet. For me to a certain extent, food and sleep are fungible. If I eat more, I can sleep less. I think I read somewhere about a study that proved this point. Anyway I'm still not getting enough sleep. Guess that means I should go to bed now. But before I go, if wouldn't mind sharing what diet and exercise works/ed for you? Goodnight!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I haven't had much luck with losing weight lately, but I'm on a medication that makes me gain it. What's worked in the past is cutting out the bad habits (mine are coke, cookies, alcohol, & cheese) and substituting healthier things.

Thida said...

Mary Anne, how does the scale work?

Thanks Jenny and Mary Anne for reiterating about getting exercise. I have been eating less, but more than dieting, I need to exercise more.

Though like Plantgirl mentions, I am cutting out bad habits.

Unknown said...

Hi,

I also have many lipoma on my body. Do you know any treatment for it.Did loosing weight help??

Thanks

Unknown said...

do u really think food habits are the cause of lipoma?

Unknown said...

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