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that describes me my entire midnight shift Gail LOL.. I have to get up and walk around just to keep from flopping forward onto my desk and snoring! can u escape for a few and walk around for a few minutes? I seriously think they need to re introduce nap time for adults.. naps are completely wasted on young people anyway.. but us?? we appreciate em!! so bring back like in kindergarden.. one hour with the same rules as KG... stay on your own mat; no talking, you can read or sleep or whatever LOL. hmm and they could add in snack time too for us!!!
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AWESOME idea!! Count me in!!
Oh, yes, I can get up and walk...that's how I get most of my steps in on my daily walk...I have a small rectangle room with a walk way around the desks...it's me and another girl...so I walk around and around it or up and down the backside...kinda' like a hamster on those little rolly things...1 -
You two crack me up! Nap time and hamsters! I am soooo in favor of the whole nap time thing! I'm so very lucky that I'm basically retired and can (mostly) nap if I need to. Lately I've been way too busy to take advantage of that perk! I'm hoping things will calm down when I get back from our hike in Virginia. I'll have two days then I have to drive to Nashville to pick up my brother and sister-in-law to bring them here for a five day visit. So....maybe not. It's always something!
My husband is convinced that I'll lose weight on this hike. I'm betting that I'll gain weight. It's not like we'll be able to take fresh veggies or fruit....carb city baby! I worry over my A1C level. I'm not diabetic but it was high enough to send me on this whole weight loss/healthy lifestyle journey three years ago. I get my blood levels done every summer. I'd really like to see my triglycerides and A1C levels improve....but then, wouldn't we all.1 -
Sorry, I'm going back a few posts, but I don't even know what I mean myself by a "reset" - just felt having no food going in would give my body time to get back to "normal" (hormones, etc.). The weight gain wasn't from excessive calories, so I felt it was my body objecting to something or other - lol!
Anyway, yes, I'm doing mostly LCHF too. Nothing strict, and with leeway for social eating, but it's something that worked for me before as an excellent way to control hunger. I know fasting and LCHF are two different things, but they seem to combine well for me. So far anyway (I haven't been doing the fasting long, but I had a long time of struggling with weight before I started shifting it with low carb). Actually, I say I'm shifting the weight, but I haven't lost any for a couple of weeks now - still a short time in the scheme of things.
I've cut back on sugars, but also starchy foods in general (so virtually no wheat, potatoes, rice, other grains, etc. but I do eat legumes, nuts, etc.). I don't think there's anything wrong with them, but it's just about what's making it easier for me at the moment! I don't have blood sugar problems as far as I know (no family history of diabetes), but I do think the endocrine system is all interlinked and you have to try to look after all of it. I can see why you are frustrated with the education provided, Snoozie and Gail. I've been a bit ignorant myself, and it's only recently I understood that pretty much all foods raise insulin, sometimes protein more than carbs, even. That was a big surprise to me!1 -
Vail - I couldn't agree more about the hormonal issue in particular.. funny how sharing things here sometimes hits timing wise with what one of us is working on or interested in or whatever...
I just watched a video with a female doctor about strength training and hormones; in a nutshell talks about how ST can really help with hormonal balance restoring - our adrenal system gets burned out from all kinds of stressors (physical nad emotional and anything really we already know that stress releases cortisol which causes inflammation in our bodies.. and when we burn out our adrenal system it crashes our hormones as well.. metabolically speaking.. anyway I found it very interesting and she's very down to earth and "normal" if ya know what I mean.. not all doctory and stuff lol Theres a really interesting part in there too about building muscle to reduce insulin resistance too
Anyway.. it is long.. it's an hour I think total.. but once I started I ended up watching the whole thing while I ate breakfast lol. Its just another piece of the puzzle maybe for me... so will post the link in case anyone wants to take a look at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1AH5mXiV2s
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Suzy - just a thought but maybe don't worry too much about weight loss or gain for the actual hiking trip; you've been so looking forward to it and working so hard on your knee therapy so you could go do it I say just enjoy every minute of it and put the weight question out of your head while youre there. i'm not saying go bat shittt crazy on potato chips and cake LOLOL.. but... maybe just let the whole weight aspect go and don't stress over it while you are there and allow yourself to simply enjoy the moments? We can't forget the simple pleasures in life and what they do for us mentally and emotionally and in this case, what brings you joy is also great exercise, so it's a win win - just my 2 cents worth....
and i'm starting to appreciate the whole nap thing more these days lol.. or siesta if we wanna use a more grown up word?? I know in my case the shifts combined with menopause cause havoc with real sleep so I figure if mybody is saying im sleepy... then i'll sleep ... some study somewhere has proven 20 min naps.. er.. snoozes (yep.. that's where my nickname came from I excel at naps lol) are good for ya!!
have a great day everyone.. will check in later to see who's out and about1 -
I have to agree with Snoozie about forgetting about the weight, Suzy. The hiking is going to be putting some stress on your body - good stress, but still stress!, And the way I understand it, stress can do strange things to your weight. So even if you gained, it might not be a "real" gain. I really admire for you doing it!
Snoozie, thanks for the video. I've started watching. I was quite lucky - when I started losing weight a few years ago, I was REALLY worried about losing muscle, because we lose muscle as we get older anyway. And back then, the thinking was that you lost muscle along with the fat. So I took up "heavy" lifting right at the beginning. I've stopped it and gone back to it a couple of time, but I've always done some sort of strength/resistance training. It helps that I hate cardio - lol! So it's mainly just strength training and walking. She mentions "the glute guy" - I've got one of his books, but some of the exercises! I don't think I could look anyone in the eye if I tried to do glute bridges and hip thrusts at the gym!1 -
I'll have to watch that video once I can sit down and concentrate for an hour! Since we can only eat what we carry on our backs unfortunately that rules out chips and cake.
The carbs are in the oatmeal, protein bars and the dehydrated food (also high in sodium). I'm not going to obsess about it though. I've gotten to the point where I crave fresh veggies and fruit. I'm not a big fan of pasta and rice anymore. I'll be fine...it's only five days!
Vailara, I've never been one for strength training so this is new to me. I'm finding that I have no upper body or core strength. It's a challenge, that's for sure! I just hope I'm doing it right! I'm taking classes so at least there's some instruction.1 -
I think upper body is difficult for a lot of women. I really worked at my upper body, but overhead press was the one lift I couldn't progress. I tried different programmes, microloading, you name it, but I just stuck with a measly amount.0
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Vail - while I was watching that video I remembered you had done really well with heavy lifting - and the more I read the more I realize my doc was right about the importance of ST for women. I have made a goal as of today to begin some basic ST using body weight every day; I have the 4 moves the fitness guy at our wellness centre showed me (squats, lunges, pushups (sorta) and pullups, and I hve a resistance band with a card full of exercises from my diabetic classes. I am going to incorporate a combo of these 3x a week at home... until they have become a habit and part of my life. At that point I will look into getting a trainer but right now as out of shape as I am, if I can make this a start and be CONSISTENT with it for a few months, then I can move on. Baby steps but right now I just need to actually start doing SOMETHING.
I read an interesting article in Zoomer (what I call me old folks magazine even tho i'm technically one of em now) online this morning lol.. we know it all already but figured wouldn't hurt to share it... I don't believe in the "superfood" theories but I did look at them and they are all normal things we know are good for us lol. I did however... find the opening line quite interesting about your body responding to the volume of food in your stomach - its what the diabetes peeps are preaching t me right now!
Credit @ ZoomerMedia2016
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What to look for
- Low calorie density. Your body doesn't count calories – instead, it responds to the volume of food in your stomach. Fool your brain into satiety by choosing foods that have a lot of bulk but few calories like fruits, vegetables and popcorn
Think weight loss is all about sacrifice? These super healthy, super tasty foods can help you shed the pounds
This principle doesn't just apply to snacks – a piece of fruit, a leafy green salad or a cup of soup before a meal will help you eat less during that meal too.
- Fibre. In addition to keeping you regular, dietary fibre also curbs your appetite. Fibre helps slow the absorption of sugar into the blood stream and prevents blood sugar spikes -- plus it keeps you feeling fuller longer, like that bowl of porridge that "sticks with you". In addition, high fibre foods typically require lots of chewing, which also helps the brain recognize you're getting nourishment.
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- Protein. It's an important component of muscles, but skimp on this nutrient and you'll lose muscle, not fat. Protein takes a lot energy to use up, and it tends to stick around the digestive tract for a while – also helping you feel satisfied longer.
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- Calcium. Don't shun dairy! Not only does calcium help support bones and teeth, it also helps burn fat. Many studies have established that calcium helps stimulate the body to break especially the fat stored around the abdomen. However, the best weight loss benefits come from low fat dairy sources rather than supplements. High fat dairy should only be an occasional treat.
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What about "negative calorie foods"? Unfortunately, experts say there is little or no scientific evidence proving foods like celery, grapefruit and broccoli take more calories to digest than they provide. While they are healthy foods to include in your diet, experts warn they aren't a surefire strategy to lose weight.
http://www.everythingzoomer.com/foods-that-help-you-lose-weight/2/
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PS Suzy - I agree with what Vail and you both said about women and upper body strength.. or the lack thereof. I think the classes are awesome cause you're DOING something about it!!0
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You've got to start somewhere Snoozie! Good for you for exploring your options and finding something to do now. Working up to something bigger sounds like a solid plan. I started on some machines that the coach at my YMCA trained me on but it's so boring!!! I'm enjoying the classes and they push me harder than I do on my own.
My doctor gave me another cortisone shot today and put me on a prednisone pack and a different anti-inflammatory for the hike. He said if I'm not pain free by December then we'll do a MRA...MRI with dye injected in the knee joint. However, the X-ray today showed no thinning of the cartilage (beyond what I already had months ago)! That was a big relief. I was imagining bone on bone erosion. So...good news and a plan for a (hopefully) less painful hike next week.1 -
I'm thinking perhaps a class over the winter here Suzy - I picked up the drop in class schedule last week for my local rec centre (where I tried that one class) but i'm just starting to realize just how out of shape or unfit I really am.. not that its surprising since all I do Is walk... but it was still kind of a shock finding myself in somewhat of a "seniors" class and still unable to do a lot of the moves! I think as well a lot of the overall ouchies (aches and pains in moving) are due to a lack of moving my parts so as you said, gotta start somewhere making a change... and for me it's about actually DOING it instead of just yapping about it
When exactly is the big hike btw??? is that it coming up next week? prednisone... have you been on it before? thrilled the xray showed no thinning of the cartilage - phew! I can totally understand why your head went to bone on bone so thrilled for good news there!
I'm doing pretty good with trying to eat smaller amounts each feeding.. im actually trying to notice as i eat when i'm simply no longer hungry, but i still tend to make a bigger dinner... but i'm working on it
that line from the article above has really stuck with me
"Your body doesn't count calories – instead, it responds to the volume of food in your stomach."
While I know CICO counts, im starting to believe about the volume of each feeding being important for me.
But last night I made a frozen pizza.. added a bunch of veggies on top of the ones there.... and then proceeded to pig out. yup. I ate more last night at dinner than I think I've eaten the past 3 days total.. and I wasn't at all hungry after the first slice. And then of course my carb craving went thru the roof... I was like a raccoon hunting through the cupboards looking for anything else to eat. And I felt crappy all night - all bloated and tired. So not worth it but I wish I could remember THAT at the times I binge lol. But it was a good lesson so onwards and upwards!
have a good day Gail, Suzy and Vail !
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Wow! It sounds like we had the exact same night. We had a take home pizza and I should have stopped after two pieces but noooooo! I ate four pieces! Then it went downhill. I ate a couple chocolate chip cookies, had a glass of milk and ate a whole pint of Halo ice cream!!! I'm addicted to this new Halo Top ice cream. The entire pint is only 240 calories!!! I try to only eat half but sometimes I get carried away. It's so good but a bit expensive.
We hike Monday through Friday next week. My biggest concern at this point is how am I going to squat in the woods on this bum knee? Hahaha! We cut the daily mileage to eightish miles so I'm thinking the actual hiking will be okay. I've just never hiked five days in a row before.0 -
LOL Suzy... we must have been channelling each other last night!!
i'm choosing however to look at last night as my "20%" - that allowance of 80/20 being the balance goal?? so Ive just used up my 20% for the week.. which will help keep me back on track for the rest of the week.
Oh wow on the hike... !! re the squatting.. actually that could be a "10" in degree of difficulty! My best friend had a hip replacement a few weeks ago and had to get one of those high seat things to put on the toilet cause she can't squat low.. hips cant go below knees ... im guessing you won't be putting one of those in your backpack... but... what about a small low but wide plastic measuring cup from the dollar store? im just thinking would be like when you have to do a urine sample for the lab.. wouldn't have to squat fully if u used something to .. ahem.. collect? and wouldn't take up much room... or wide mouth baggies? I don't hike but i'm guessing there aren't a lot of garbage cans around lol... but baggies wouldn't take up much room... might be a bit messy tho? ok ya... I got nothing lol. but I do hope you plan on bringing a roll of TP in the backpack - don't wanna pick the wrong leaf!!
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That is exactly me, too!! ..... when I eat pizza! It's the evil doer!!0
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It's just too easy to eat too much pizza!
I had a similar blip last night. I had fasted until the evening, and had my evening meal, but I couldn't get to sleep. I ended up getting up in the small hours and eating, cancelling out all the calories I'd "saved" from fasting. Kind of back on track today, but I haven't been careful with carbs/sugar.
Made some delicious Chinese spare ribs for tea. They were SO good, lovely fatty, salty, comfort food! I know they were good, because I almost had to fight my cat for them (he appreciates good human food even though he hardly ever has any!). I did put some sugar in the marinade, so not exactly low carb. Had a salad with mouli, carrot and cucumber to go with it.2 -
mmmm now I want Chinese food Vail!! LOL actually I did okay today; (so far)... yesterday I made abig batch of broccoli cheddar soup from the skinnytaste site and will freeze that tonite; isn't it funny how comfort food is just that?? my CF has always been my mom's mac and cheese.. made from scratch and so oooey gooey good. But won't be having that for a while as I only know how to make it for 4... and I would eat the whole casserole myself!!
im doing up some of the swiss chard tonite sautéed with bacon and onions... but dunno what to do with the chicken boobs - I saw a nice LCHF recipe for creamy chicken topped with cheese and a mayo/sour cream mixture.. but I don't have enough sour cream.. so I think i'll scour the sites for something that will make them more comfort food... that or i'll order in Chinese... haa KIDDING!0 -
I love macaroni and cheese, mine is extremely healthy because I usually add peas and broccoli, lol! No, seriously, I don't make it any more, because I could just eat it by the ton.
Your swiss chard sounds lovely. Chicken boobs - lol! I've been making a lot of LCHF curries with a ground almond base which works with chicken, although I prefer lamb. A bowl of that is kind of comfort food, if it's spicy and warming.1 -
sowwy - my sister and I have called them that since we were kids and still do.. I have no idea why lol. Curry is probably the one thing I really can't stand - the smell, the taste.. there are very few things on this earth I hate.. some things I dislike intensely lol.. but curry is right up there.
and yup same here with not making it cause I know zackly what would happen!
I had 3 chicken breasts so I decied to put em all in the one pan, and put marinara sauce and cheese on one, left the other with just spices to roast for later meals, and the third put a parmesan/mayo kinda coating on - there's about an inch of space between em so we will see how doing 3 different ones works out LOL..0 -
OH,No!! wish me luck...I'm going down that dark hole.........PIZZA for supper!!0
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Ya'll making me hungry!!!
On another note... when we re-did the bathroom we now have a "comfort seat" toilet - no more squatting at home...
Suzy - maybe check out the local camping store for ideas?
Just a thought....
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Morning Hatters
Happy Friday to those it applies to... !! Its my last day of vacation - blech lol. Back on dayshift tomorrow for 7 days and altho i'm so not thrilled, I am somewhat looking forward to seeing how I do this time having done the prep work of freezing some stuff and planning some meals and snacks..
The scales showed a tiny loss this morning (but will wait til official weigh in monday to log if it's still there lol) and my fasting BG this morning was the lowest it's been since I've been learning to eat differently so starting my day with a positive note. I also set my alarm for tomorrow morning before I got out of bed.. for 4am... now THAT hurt!
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Congratulations on the blood glucose and the weight loss! The chicken boobs (you've got me started with it now) sound nice - great idea to do a selection!
What's a comfort seat toilet? Is it raised? (Sorry, showing my ignorance!).0 -
Vailara... Yes it is... think "handicapped"... We're not... but you don't have to bend as low...much easier than the standard..1
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Thanks, Carol! I suppose it would be easier on hip joints.
I'm still trying to think of what could work for hiking that avoids squatting low, and it's really difficult! There must be loads of people who come across this problem. I remember years ago looking into those devices that allow women to go standing up - didn't end up trying one in the end, but thought it might be a nice way to avoid stinging plants and so on! I had a google and it seems these are now called FUDs (female urination device), and there are loads of reviews and different options out there! I can't recommend any as I ended up not trying them out myself. And of course, they would be useful for one thing, but not the other. But maybe worth a look?2 -
Well...I survived!!!! We ended up hiking almost 55 miles instead of 40!! It was so much harder than any of us expected but I made it!! My sister in law opted out at the beginning of day four by hitching into town when we fortuitously crossed a road. It was an amazing adventure but not one I'm ready to do again anytime soon! I'm anxious to see if I lost any weight. I didn't eat all that much and hiked mountains for five days. My knee held up beautifully! Thank the Lord!!!0
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Suzyyyyyyyyyy!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PICS !!! OMG 55 miles....... YOU are my hero!!! heroine ........ huge congrats on such an amazing accomplishment, and I suspect a personal best??? WOO HOO.... well done Suzy.. well done and welcme HOME!!!0
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Thank you so much! I have to admit, I'm very proud of myself!0
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