Just the Basics June: Week 4 (6/23-6/30)
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Today I have a birthday party to go to for my 3 year old grandson0
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Today I have a birthday party for my 3year old grandson0
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Okay....I give up I have written a very long post about my plans for the party today 5 times and it keeps disappearing.....what gives???0
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So my MIL is gone (left Monday so I really have no excuse for not being back on track by now) and the total damages were only +6 pounds, which really was kind of a surprise me. And I've been logging pretty faithfully, remembering all my meds and definitely getting enough water, and have even kept myself below my "hard stop" upper carb limit - but HOLY CALORIES, Bat-folks!!!!! I can't seem to get that under wraps for the life of me. Yesterday I was over 2800 before I finally went to bed
. Every day I plan to do better I just...don't. Having a DXA done today though, maybe finding out my real numbers (or at least, closer an estimation than I can eyeball haha) will be the kick in the butt I need? Maybe... 2 -
PamamaJane wrote: »All this talk of being naked reminds me: EXERCISE makes you look better naked. So does Tequila. Your choice.
LOL Tequila just made me think I looked better naked.
Me, too!0 -
Logging: √
Staying at or under 125g of carbs: √ sort of
Get in 10k steps per day: √
This is my first attempt at lowering my carbs. My goal is 125g per day, I was eating pretty high carb, high protein, before, so I have been focusing on upping fats and moving to more moderate protein levels as well as lowering carbs. So far this month I've only had a couple of days when I was over 125gs. and even the days I was over, it was not over 150g, which I had thought I would start with and then lowered the first week of the challenge. I know that for many of you 125 g isn't low carb, but for me being under that amount is a huge accomplishment since I am a bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice addict.
I will never be a under 20g kinda gal. But just eating in general is more controlled at my current level of 125g. I think I will do the next challenge and aim for under 100g. I have no health concerns, just want to lower my carbs more so I can lose some weight. DH is a diabetic, so the more I can shift our menus to lower carb the better for him as he is currently trying to keep his A1C under control via diet and exercise.
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saltysailors wrote: »Okay....I give up I have written a very long post about my plans for the party today 5 times and it keeps disappearing.....what gives???
Sorry. MFP did that to me last week when I wrote an epic blog post. Ate it all up. I was so angry. But it's gone. Next time I'll save it in a Note program first.
Been painting this AM in a 75 deg room. There shall be more painting later.
I've been keeping calories under 1600. But last night DH made me a drink. I definitely needed it. I get so burnt out from never getting a break. The kids are gone this weekend. So I'm painting the remodel so Dad can move in and doing laundry, and in between binge-watching Supernatural. My friends kept talking about it but I had never seen it. It's not DH's cuppa tea, so I have to watch things he doesn't like on my own time. Which is few and far between.
I'm off to piddle online and then fold clothes. Then sweat and paint some more. And harvest spinach and romaine. And maybe a few more zucchinis.0 -
Dance night was great...then oops, I did it again. Binge.
Sigh. I'm all out of ideas, feeling powerless over my emotions and food. No more socials for a week, so I have time to recover.
I feel so "all or nothing" - from total keto to total binge in a second and then back again. Talking, sharing, determination, reward system, seeking insight, plans and strategies: nothing has helped. Will now commence banging head against a brick wall.
Back to the drawing board.0 -
@saltysailors suggest do not use emoticons like happy smiles. Mfp kills anything after the first one for me. If I could add a
from a selection of options (rather than keyboard colon, bracket, I would) 0 -
SamandaIndia wrote: »@PamamaJane and @nvmomketo would you believe our "stReak" night out, we were celebrating so I chose to have one glass of alcohol and the least sugar option was a margarita... da daa na da da da da.... tequila
The lowst sugar option? Cooool. I haven't had a magarita in a coupld of years.... Mmm, my mouth is watering now. LOL0 -
SamandaIndia wrote: »@saltysailors suggest do not use emoticons like happy smiles. Mfp kills anything after the first one for me. If I could add a from a selection of options (rather than keyboard colon, bracket, I would)
Thanks! Good to know! No more emoticons
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baconslave wrote: »saltysailors wrote: »Okay....I give up I have written a very long post about my plans for the party today 5 times and it keeps disappearing.....what gives???
Sorry. MFP did that to me last week when I wrote an epic blog post. Ate it all up. I was so angry. But it's gone. Next time I'll save it in a Note program first.
Been painting this AM in a 75 deg room. There shall be more painting later.
I've been keeping calories under 1600. But last night DH made me a drink. I definitely needed it. I get so burnt out from never getting a break. The kids are gone this weekend. So I'm painting the remodel so Dad can move in and doing laundry, and in between binge-watching Supernatural. My friends kept talking about it but I had never seen it. It's not DH's cuppa tea, so I have to watch things he doesn't like on my own time. Which is few and far between.
I'm off to piddle online and then fold clothes. Then sweat and paint some more. And harvest spinach and romaine. And maybe a few more zucchinis.
I was pretty angry, too! My post was also long and pretty epic. Did you use emoticons? Someone just told me that MFP eats them up and causes your posts to vanish. We'll see
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So today I went to a party for my grandson's 3rd birthday. I had a ball. Brought food I could eat, knowing it would be barbecue and potluck. I logged everything I ate and ate on Plan! I focused on the company and I didn't feel tempted at all to eat any cake, chips, cookies, egg rolls...I just had 1tiny taste (finger taste) of the filling in the cake. I had a hamburger on lettuce with tomato and mayo and some cauliflower for lunch. Only a couple of people asked me about not eating the bun and I just said it was under my MD's advice. It Worked out great and I feel good for sticking to my WOE.
Logged-yes
Calories-just under!
Carbs- under 20
Water-8 glasses
Sodium-fair to good....I have to add pickles to get enough
Exercise-no...just a little bit of housework
Magnesium supplement- taking at bedtime (if I don't forget)
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@saltysailors my mfp experience with emoticons is based on trying to make entries on an android phone. Not sure if same applies for entering them on a computer but worth a try.
Today I am officially into my danger zone 126lb. I know does not sound much but when 120-123 is normal and I have been eating well and exercising, feels bad. Paying for sins of last week or muscles or TOM due or I am kidding myself about my food intake.
In good news my husband is now trying to get healthier which is great. I think he and I may match the childs nursery rhyme /"folk song"
Jack Sprat could eat no fat.
His wife could eat no lean.
And so between them both, you see,
They licked the platter clean.
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@SamandaIndia my experience with disappearing texts and using emoticons is on my iPad.1
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For the first time in over two years I am back under 200 lbs (weighed in at 199.8 this morning). Starting at 205+ three weeks ago, that is almost 2 lbs. per week shed with LCHF! I know that rate of loss is not going to continue indefinitely, but it gives me motivation that this WOE really does work for me, when other "diets" have failed miserably.11
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have had a bad week with food, my Mum has been staying with me, she is really good and was positively trying to keep me on track but I didn't manage to do it, as there was food in the house that I wouldn't normally have, have managed to take today to clean out the fridge and I am ready to get back on track tomorrow - have 6 weeks until my next holiday (to visit my sister in Scotland) so going to knuckle down and get myself organised2
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@myrilstorm congratulations! So happy for you!1
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Logged-yes
Calories-under
Carbs- - yes
Water-yes
Exercise-yes
Sodium-getting better everyday
Magnesium-yes
Sleep-only got 7hours....going to bed earlier tonight1 -
kathrout1973 wrote: »have had a bad week with food, . . .
You and me both. I can brag about taking my walks down the mountain and back up, but I've been having things to eat -- ahem, and drink -- that should be avoided. I'm actually gaining weight when it should be the other way around. Today is a Monday, a perfect day to get back at it.
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Hi All. Happy Monday.
I had a sane weekend! Yea. Kept to the program. It's been tough but I think I've turned this ship around again. Always helps when I have a vacation goal! Week of July 10th coming up fast. Making these next two weeks really count.
I love this thread. Hope to make a jubilant july or some such, keeps me honest with myself to be accountable. Made my lunches for the week, planned out bfast and dinners, so I should have a good week.
Logged-yes
Calories-under
Carbs- - yes- except vine ripe tomatoes and string zucchini were my carb splurge. Yumm. Prob. Not the worst things to have. I'd like to reduce more tho...
Water-yes
Exercise-yes
No booze - pretty good all weekend. 3 glasses for the entire Friday-Sunday. keep reducing...
Sleep- Meh..could have done better Saturday night. Up early each day.0 -
Good Morning! And Happy Monday! I'm feeling like you @slimzandra. This ship is turning around
We had an eventful weekend with dinner guests on Friday and then a graduation party for my daughter yesterday. Don't have much time to get on the computer on the weekends but I make sure to constantly update MFP from my phone. All in all a successful weekend. I allowed a couple treats yesterday (beer & a couple chips) but felt wonderful that the cravings for all junk just wasn't there. Ready to go strong again this week!
logged - yes
calories - more or less
carbs - yes (except the beer & chips on Sunday )
water - yes
exercise - no - back to is this week!
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I did ok this weekend until I was sabotaged by the DH.
I'm fasting until dinner today to end up with a 1000 cal day. I'm hoping a 4:3 fasting split will help me get some calorie deficit in spite of the weekends.
Weekends are always the problem. I do fine during the week. DH just makes everything go to h3ll.1 -
Work announcements today... with some departments having significant cuts and after months of uncertainty... confirmed I retain my job and my role even expands. We get to stay in the Netherlands. Wahoo.V happy dance in progress plus more steak! Celebration with cherries too (one of very few things I miss from a higher carb life)4
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Got a seriously good stressor reprieve today, which buys me a few months of regrouping. I actually broke down and cried I feel so relieved.
I am going to parlay this awesome event with a new burst of vigor towards two of my goals: I am going to join a gym to work on my skinny fat issues and I am going to relaunch a new maintenence attempt.
First though, I am going to nap. I feel drained by all the emotion. Maybe pick out a good summer read...just sit back, relax and chill for a minute.
Thanks universe! I needed that.4 -
Happy Monday!
Finally got the rest of our carpet installed today! I managed to get through the weekend without stumbling.....now next weekend could be a different story.....
Logged-yes
Carbs-22
Calories- just under 1300
Water-yes
Sodium-so-so.....I'm still working on that one.....
Exercise-nope....I had to do the running around to get supplies, and housekeeping chores(light duty, like dishes, laundry)
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Happy Monday! I made it through the week's end without stumbling. Now next weekend could be a different story....
Logged-yes
Carbs-yes-22
Calories-yes just under
Sodium-so-so....I'm still working on tweaking it
Exercise-not so much...light housework and running around for supplies
Sleep-7 hrs
I took measurements today (which I plan to do every Monday). I lost some inches! Yay! 3/4" in my waist and 3/4 " in my hips, 1/2" each arm, and 1/4 " each thigh...Yay!1 -
@elize7 great to hear your stress reduction. I hope that you slept well, I know I did (and here I was thinking I was handling the potential job loss situation really well and not being as stressed as my colleagues)0
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Today, tomorrow, and Thursday remaining for this last week of June. Ugh! What I really need is a new month and a new challenge for a fresh start. Once I start messing up and not logging every bite it tends to snow ball on me.
Morning walks -- every day and proud of it
Logging -- intermittent at best. I need to do better here
Water -- some days really good and other days not so hot
Carb goal -- well, if you don't count the carbs in my wine. . .
Calorie goal -- no idea since I stop logging so I don't have to actually look at it
I'm calling July, "Jumping Jehoshaphat July" and I want it to start a.s.a.p.0 -
Trucking Tuesday. Got through Monday with not too much trouble.
Logged-yes
Calories-under
Carbs- Too high finished those vine ripe tomatoes again...
Water-yes
Exercise-yes
No booze - Italian vino last night. It was an experiment. ARG...
Sleep- Rain work me up early...
Lunch is in the bag. grilled chicken.. Dinner is steak tonight. Can't wait to boogie through today.0
