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Good morning Sara -
Good morning All~~
This Saturday I will be going up to NYC for a week. Dear Estranged Husband is coming east from Las Vegas to see a colorectal surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering on Tuesday the 14th. We have no idea what will happen after Tuesday.
Therefore, I do not know if I will be able to consistently post the Beck stuff. It takes time for me to read through each day's stuff and distill out what are the best few sentences to post here.
I'll do my best, but some days may receive short shrift.
Also, I looked ahead, and I feel that there are some days that really lend themselves to more than one day of focus on them.
Lana
253.8 today
255.0 highest
223.0 June 30 goal
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Beck Day 5: Eat Slowly and Mindfully page 79
Beck Quotes:
--When you eat slowly, your brain has time to register that you're full.
--When you notice and enjoy every mouthful, you feel more satisfied when the food is gone.
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Now, this is me Lana asking you
How do you all manage the actual eating of your meals? Can you make helpful changes?
Do you read or watch television while you eat?
Do you eat at your desk at work, or can you eat at a table in the lunchroom?
Do you have some of your meals with other people or family where there's conversation or distractions?
I try to loop this in with sitting down to eat. I sit down at a table and eat on real dishes (as opposed to out of a container!) and eat slowly and try to remember to enjoy the food.
Lana1 -
Good morning!
Yes day 5 kind of sums much of my eating problems up. I have heard this over and over and I am such a non-mindful eater. Not to the point of shoveling it in, but sometimes. And that is just so crazy. This past week or so I still eat at my desk - too much drama in lunchroom. But I have been just eating, not working. I will listen to music and eat. So that is a positive step. Dinner is a sit down meal at our house. me, hubby and son. So often are distractions, but that should not really stop me from mindful eating
I will read this one daily for sure.
Lana - I don't know what to say about your upcoming week. Sound stressful. A healthy lifestyle should not be rushed. I have no problem if we continue to support each other stalling and taking time to read back through all the days and evaluate my successes. Feel free to vent here - you are in my thoughts.
Sara - I am glad you are getting support from those you worked with. That helps I hope. Walking sounds like a grand idea!
Hello Missy.
Waves to all! Have a great Thursday!2 -
My check in
CW 197.2
HW 207
GW 1891 -
Have an appointment to see a shrink a week before my medical leave ends, I am hoping they might extend it a little.
I ran into the neighbor to offer to sit with her mother so she and her husband could get some respite.
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Beck Day 6 is Find a Diet Coach
Beck says "Knowing that you ave to report on your progress to someone else can motivate you to stick to your plan."
Read your Advantages Response Card at least twice today!
Read other Response cards
Eat slowly; eat sitting down
Give yourself CREDIT !!
Line up a Diet Coach or Support Group1 -
FRIDAY
Good morning,
Thank you Lana for keeping us on our toes. Things slip through the cracks so easily.
TGIF!!
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Hi Ladies~~
I'm in a rush again this morning to get to my ladies walking group at 9am.
I am frustrated that the scale going up instead of down. I need to keep calm and diet on~~
Oh, almost forgot: This group here is my diet coach. I really do not have anyone else. In the past, I've tried my sister and a couple close friends, but it actually put us in a strained situation. You ladies are really the very best in every way! So thank you!
Lana
254.4 today Dang 😱2 -
I feel I am so far behind on the Beck thing. Still have not had a moment to do my cards.
I am trying to get into new routines and that has my time management completely off track at the moment.
I want to get back into habit of posting daily steps to try and hold myself accountable - a minimum of 7k per day. once I can do that consistently, then I will increase the goal.
Weight down today but no idea why other than water weight. Not complaining! I will take it!
CW : 168
HW: 216
GW: 150 by May
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Hi all, Happy New Year's and Happy Friday,
Don't have much time, but wanted to let you all know I am still kicking around here, doing what needs to be done. Nothing new to report.
I hope you are all doing well.
Lana~ congrats on the new job!!
~Saltine~
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That's just how I feel!2 -
Hello!
Home from work today. Rotten chest cold. Kind of finally feeling like myself.
Lana I am glad to hear this is your group. It is mine as well. My hubby is a horrible dieter. He has all kinds of crap in my house and just doesn’t get it. My kids are supportive but not to the level of me expressing all my thoughts and feelings to them. It too would be a strain on them. I do have a walking buddy but honestly am most accountable to this group. May be weird but it is easier to be vulnerable to someone who can’t really see you. Congrats to u on walking again today! One day at a time. U know weight is fickle on salt and hormones. If u are doing what u need it will change.
Saltine - hello! Nice to see you again!
Kathryn don’t put pressure on yourself or it won’t be fun. You got this!
Sara - glad you got your appt. I hope it works out for u
As for me I think I have 3000 steps today lol. Been vegging out all day. Oh well. Some days it is needed.
Lynn2 -
Kathryn - Don't feel behind. Just coast along with us.
I figure that any pearls of wisdom that are useful from the Beck Book will be a plus for us, but doing the whole thing all at once, thoroughly, may not be realistic for a lot of us.
Lynn - I am so sorry to hear that you have a chest cold! I hope that you can get rid of it soon. Mine hang around for up to 3 weeks.
Sara - those cartoons are hysterical! Thank you so much for posting them~~
Saltine you devil! I often wonder about you - whether you are stuck in a snow drift up in Winnipeg! Stop by more often 😘
Waves to everyone else~~ Dawn and Tracy in Tenn. and the ladies across the pond: AnnLiz and Nikki and Laura; and Missy and Meghan and Runa and Tracey in Edmonton and anyone else who pops by later on.
Lana3 -
Grandma went for her colonoscopy, yesterday. They found a mass and tried to remove it. They were unable to and want her to see surgeon. She will go on 24th and schedule surgery. They are going to do it laparoscopically and, are hopeful to get it all. They are worried about her kidneys, they are not functioning properly. Really worrying...
My cousin has been pestering me since September and I refuse to speak to her. She put Grandma in the middle of our “dispute” and, I am REALLY not ok with that. I have blocked pretty much all of my family on social media and on my phone. One day, I will tell her what my issue is. But, right now, I only have not nice things to say...
Because I love Christmas so much...I am watching Hallmark Channel as they have Christmas movies, every Friday night, all year long...this makes me very happy...
Great to see Meaghan and Saltine..hope you are able to stop by more..
I am following the Beck book along with everyone. I didn’t download, but I am keeping up with the cards. I don’t sit down at lunch...and, many times, I work during lunch. But, I have always been a slow eater. To the point of being made fun of. And, I know I am incredibly hard on myself. But, try not to let my eating get the best of me.
I agree with Lana...this is my “coach” I am more honest here than anywhere or with anyone else. And, Lynn is right, I am more vulnerable because I know you can’t see me..
Sorry this is so long. Welcome to the new folks..stop by when you can...
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Sorry, one more thing... I don’t have an actual plan to put in place...but, I am going to try my best to step up my Scentsy business. I am getting so frustrated at work and, I feel my anger taking over and, I’m going to open mouth insert foot..you all know, I am not a “pusher” but, I’m going to start adding my link here, more..if that’s ok with everyone. Definitely do not expect anyone to order. But, I will be happy to help you with your Scentsy needs...if you are in need...Thank you all for your support..if you know anyone in need, please feel free to pass along my info...
https://DawnLeach.Scentsy.us/party/11693321/Transition time1 -
Dawn, glad your gma had the procedure and they will operate. That procedure so many people put off. You get points from me for keeping your dysfunctional relatives at arms length.
I hope to get my TV put up on a wall soon so I can watch the Christmas dvds - at least for January it works for me.
May have a neighbor who wants to buy my dogs crate, she doesnt use it, it takes up space and hey I can use a little $$. Will let her see it this weekend.
Back to my romance novel....
Wishing all a good night.1 -
***SATURDAY***
Good morning all~
Dawn - About Gma, glad that they found out and have surgery scheduled. Sending you hugs and good vibes. I hope that you can find a way to look at your work situation differently (I don't know how) so that it is not so unhealthy for you. Big, big hugs.
Sara - I hope you can have your TV in place soon~~
Waves to everyone else~~
Lana
253.8 today
255.0 highest
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🔵 Beck Day 7: Arrange Your Environment
Prepare your home and work environments by putting in plain view the wholesome foods allowed by your diet. and by putting tempting foods where you won’t easily see them.
If you live with other people, ask for their help and tell them you need to have this arrangement maintained.
- Read your Advantages Response Card at least twice
- Eat slowly, sitting down, noticing every bite
- Give yourself credit !!
- Make changes at work
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Did I sleep in? Guess so. Thank you Lana for keeping the Beck Days going. This is about where I stopped last time.
Weekends are right now the only days were I want to keep my routine in place so alarm clock is "on".
Dog skulking over bowl, oops went and got her food. Need animals who can remind me sometimes.
Dawn can you walk off your anger? Or go home and clean something with a fury? All of these burn calories....
Back for a little more zzzz.
Wave to all who follow.1 -
Good morning!
Arrange my environment good task for today. Cold and windy. Did get a walk in new snowfall. My chin is cold.
Dawn - take care of yourself. Sounds like gramma is in good hands.
Going to go find a place to tuck away my hubbies candy habit so u can’t see it. Maybe go buy some fruit and veggies.
Have a good one!
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Hey Ladies~~
I have a thought regarding the healthy goal assignment of Arranging Your Environment.
I remembered from past Beck cycles that there is something on Day 16 that may tie in closely with our Day 7,
so here is a preview:
Day 16 is called NO CHOICE (and it IS INDEED in all capital letters).
The quotes from Judith Beck on that day are:
"You made a plan, and you'll follow that plan--no ifs, ands, or buts."
"Following a rule eliminates the struggle over what to eat or not eat."
In the past I have actually taken DH's "bad" food and labelled it NO CHOICE for me.
Also in work, I would put a reminder on my office computer screen that there was NO CHOICE for me regarding what the rest of my colleagues had put out there on the common area "groaning board" to share......
Lana
PS Alejandro has assured me that all of the things on the Cabana Club trays today are healthy fruits and veggies and are "On Program". He is so cute!1 -
I have good and bad days at work. Yes, I know that’s how it is. What I mean is, I can go a week maybe 2 and not let things get to me. Then, the person I struggle most with will do something that just gets to me... I really, really try to let things go. There’s always that one person...and, I’m pretty sure they’ve gotten worse with every job...or, I’ve just got old and grumpy...haha
Sara- I don’t know how to deal with my family, to be honest. I’m just in shock how terrible they turned out. I really want to tell my cousin exactly why I will never talk to any of them, ever again. But, she will run crying to Grandma and, she definitely doesn’t need that. So, one day may be many years from now. But, I’m ok with my decision.0 -
SUNDAY
Good morning,
Glad I can get back on here this morning, the site was doing something (usually maintenance).
Today is another relaxing today except in the kitchen, but if I do what I am planning I will have many meals set up fo for the week. I have to do things starting tomorrow so they are waiting in the wings.
Oatmeal is cooking and waiting.
Wave to all who follow.1 -
Good morning Sara~~
You have me thinking - I should hunt around the "cooking healthy" websites and find recipes meant to be made in a 9 x 13 baking dish, make them, and then freeze the sections. There might even be a few egg/breakfast things..... Hmm.....
I really *kittened up* things yesterday. Although I stayed on plan while traveling, I threw everything away once I got home to NYC. As usual, the scale did the tracking for me, and I'm back to square one. With my body, one bad 6-hour time chunk can undo a week's worth of staying on program.
Albert Einstein is widely credited with saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” That's me, Lana, thinking that I can "get away with" going off program and drinking junky drinks and eating everything in sight.
Lana
255.2 today
255.0 highest
179.0 goal2 -
🔵 Beck Day 8 is Create Time and Energy
This is one of the wordier chapters, so here's my takeaway:
Losing weight takes more than paying attention to what food you eat.
In order to succeed, it will take time to do these things:
- Plan your meals
- Shop for the food you'll need
- Prepare your meals
- Sit down and eat your meals slowly
- Exercise
- Complete and check off the tasks on your daily to-do lists
So we must accept that we will be needing more time to devote to dieting and carve this time out of our days.
Today's Beck to-do list is
- Read Advantages Response Card at least twice
- Read other Response Cards as needed
- Eat slowly, sitting down and noticing every bite
- Give myself CREDIT
- Look at the week ahead and schedule dieting into my calendar
- Delegate some tasks (if needed) to other family members
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Lana check out Skinnytaste.com and search for casseroles.2
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Snowstorm found us...but, could have been much worse...we were expecting much worse....funny, I got a memory on FB, from January 12th 2019....looks just like today...
Not sure if I should be happy or frustrated at myself...my wonderful DH woke me up for breakfast...made from scratch, biscuits and gravy...yummmm...he was so proud of himself...they weren’t just biscuits...they were layered, flaky biscuits...he worked hard...I was impressed...but, he woke me up so early, I ate and fell back to sleep..I did only eat half a biscuit...so, I guess, could have been worse...0 -
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Quick check in. I will read through all of my cards and write down day 8. My brain is too foggy today from this damn cold. I would love to just give up not plan my week and just coast. But thanks to Lanas NO CHOICE I won’t. I will write that down.
Waves to Dawn and Sara and all others who pop in.
And I have to - go pack go!
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logging in my food again after a long time of ignoring it really makes me look at things and wonder if it is worth eating......
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