Carnie Wilson's Big Comeback

91. I am a big fan of Carnie Wilson's and I can actually say I know what she is going through. I am the same height as Carnie and have struggled all my adult life with my weight. In 2001 I lost 85 pounds which brought my weight to 138 pounds. I was so proud of myself and it was until the past two years that I found myself slipping back to old eating habits and making excuses for not exercising. I am now where I was before I lost the weight. It makes me sad to have allowed myself to get to where I am at with my current weight. I cannot beat myself up over it and I have made a conscious effort to get the weight off. Rather than say I am going to lose 85 pounds, I am putting my weight loss in ten pound increments. It is easier and faster to see a ten pound weight loss than 85 pounds. I will have to do at least 8, ten pound weight loss admissions before I reach my goal. I can understand what Carnie is going through. Unless you have never been overweight and/or had an eating disorder, then you cannot understand the pain. Sure it is easy for haters to say put a "cork" in it, or "just push away the second helping".... but for those of us who have this addiction it is not that easy. For myself I need to be accountable with my weight loss. I know Carnie will once again win the battle against being overweight. We just need to take one day at a time. If we happen to fall one day, don't beat yourself up over it, just get back on track the next morning and start off fresh again. We can do it Carnie, and I am just as anxious as you are to reach our goal. Keep up the good work my friend.

Posted at 7:17PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Theresa

92. Lovely face, teeth, hair and attitude... but I can't fathom how she can gain weight after a bypass. I read her books, in which she said splurging leads to "dumping," i.e., uncontrolled drops in blood sugar and electrolytes. This tells me she is an emotional eater, who will keep binging past the point of nausea/diarrhea. God bless you, Carnie, and best wishes for a healthy future.

Posted at 8:22PM on Mar 20th 2008 by julie smith

93. Hi Carnie, I sent a comment, and I'am sorry I spelled your name wrong and also spelled on the first line Isagenia is wrong
should be spelled Isagenix. Again Good Luck

Bea

Posted at 11:51PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bea

94. That's Right Carnie, Keep Your chin Up!....Both of Them..

Posted at 9:51PM on Mar 21st 2008 by LARDASS

95. "tried so hard to keep the weight down," Are you kidding?

Posted at 3:20AM on Mar 21st 2008 by Joe

96. Weight gain 2 yrs post bypass is not unheard of. The stomach will normally stretch 10-15%......I had the surgery and lost over 120lbs. I was relatively small for the surgery 5'11, muscular, but 300lbs all the same. The last 20 lbs my doc said I needed to have removed surgically....flab and skin...My initial weight gain was due to severe illness and heavy use of prednisone for 8 yrs....I did not gain an ounce during my pregnancy. It was afterwards that I gained 25lbs. Why, lack of exercise. I am surprisced her docs did not freak at her. Yes she was pregnant but gaining 70lbs is totally insane. No more than 30lbs during pregnancy....that includes baby, placenta, blood volume increase and fat store. More than that is just plain fat. Not doing yourself or baby any favours.
I can tell you....I freaked when I gained 25....and there is not way I would gain 50 or 70. I won't let it go there. Do I overeat? NO....my daily calorie intake struggles to get to 1000 Calories. Why do I gain weight?????????? Very simple LACK OF ACTIVITY!! My surgeon also suggests intake of artifical sweetners to be a culprit. After I had my csection I went from working out 5 days a week to barely sleeping and sitting for hours nursing the baby......Fatigue anemia, and lack of time(last being a poor excuse) are my downfall. Carnie seems to be a yoyo dieter again. Sadly if she does not make some drastic changes.....she will be fat again forever......

Posted at 8:30AM on Mar 21st 2008 by northern

97. I still think that most gastric bypasses are doomed for failure, because feeding the body small amounts of food only encourages a slow metabolism. Sure, you'll lose weight starving your body like that, but once you start eating more fattening foods your body is going to go on survival mode and start storing the fat again. That's why exercise is important, and weight training is essential and eating a well-balanced non-starvation diet. It will take longer, but your metabolism will adapt and you won't have to worry about dieting. Also, people with food addiction do get around the gastric bypasses.. I know someone who consumed ice cream, milk shakes all day long a year after their bypass, weight came back on incredibly fast. I know people get desperate about weight loss, but I think these bypasses should be a last ditch attempt for grossly obese individuals who can't get out of the door of their home.

Posted at 8:53AM on Mar 21st 2008 by S. Harris

98. I certainly identify with Carnie's struggles. I also had the by-pass surgery loosing 245+ pounds. The weight loss left me malnourished and vitamin deficient because I always had been morbidly obese I wanted to remain at a "normal" weight of 134. For those of you who think that this surgery is the "answer" YOU ARE WRONG! This is simply a tool - if you are not willing to make a life long commitment to change how you deal with food in your life - you are "..Winner at a loosing game..." ( Rascal Flatts). I have been fighting A-plastic Anemia for three years now - I am working steps to remain mentally and spiritually healthy with trudging thru life. Physically - after a ruptured stomach I have learned that "Life is an adventure to live not a problem to solve". I also have gained weight and continue to deal with my issues surrounding food and my life story. Being aware of my self-destructive compulsions I am learning how to deal with life on life's terms in a healthier way. Carnies' honesty is refreshing and necessary to get back on track. Given the choice between Carnie and Starr - Carnie will always have my support - thoughts - and prayers.

Posted at 9:12AM on Mar 21st 2008 by Miz Babs

99. Her weight gain has nothing to do with food....well...obviously it does. But she's focusing on food and diet and exercise when her problem with food has to do with her filling a void or a hole in her life. I would get to the root of exactly where the pain comes from and heal from there. She might find that once that's addressed that her issues with food will no longer be there. Otherwise, she'll continue on this roller coaster for the rest of her life. Carnie........it's not the FOOD! Just like any addict, it goes beyond the drug of choice. If it wasn't food, it'll be alcohol or drugs or any other overindulgence.

Posted at 10:09AM on Mar 21st 2008 by lalalion

100. She's been up & down most of her life...Same as Ann & Nancy Wilson from Heart. So Gastric Bypass is no guarantee, it's just a quick fix. Same with the Lap Band. Altho I thought you were forced to NOT eat as your tummy shrinks. Thankfully, even with 2 forms of Lupus, the only time I gained was when I had Chemo for the Nephrites & the 80MGS of Prednisone a day. YUK!
From 135-199 EW!!! Thru a Low Carb/High fiber lifestyle I lost 80 lbs & am on Maintenence. My Hubby lost a pant size as well!
I had Anorexia before it had a name in '77 & perhaps that had something to do with the Lupus diagnosis in '92. Anyway: MY theroy is: if I can get up & out of bed without pain, it's a good Day! I have a Saint of a Hubby so that's what matters. HOPPY EASTER, EVERYONE!!!

Posted at 10:02AM on Mar 21st 2008 by el

101. Carnie is truly beautiful inside and out. She has a wonderful attitude. Why be so cruel with comments? A lot of the world struggles with this as with other adddictions. Have a little kindness and understanding.
And Carnie, you go girl, I know you will do it!

Posted at 10:11AM on Mar 21st 2008 by lucy

102. Carnie, I know about the sleep thing my daughter has boy girl twins and sleep is kind of a thing of the past. she has an all natural 24 calorie energy drink, keeps her charged and helps her lose weight she gets it at energybullitt.com I tried it and I have already lost 7 pounds

Posted at 11:16AM on Mar 21st 2008 by Sara Baker

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Posted at 12:03AM on Mar 22nd 2008 by Dean D. Giroux

104. Carnie keep your chin up. I had the same surgery 5 years ago and lost 208 lbs and i have gained 30 lbs back and im very discourged as you our. We can fight this and we will after all went through that pain. I recently had a total hysterectomy and boy is it hard coming back again. But you our beautiful and you keep your chin up.


Tonya

Posted at 8:49PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Tonya

105. I have been over weight all my life and I know how hard it is to go through what Carnie has gone through. I am a size 26 and hate every lb of me. I am working on the steps for Gastric Bypass and can not wait for the surgery. Carmie, Keep your chin up, you can and will do this.

Posted at 8:56PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Weight Struggler