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  • anewlifeat40
    anewlifeat40 Posts: 179 Member
    Tough it out Tuesday was very apropos for me today... Yesterday I helped my husband clean out our shed (took about 6 hours!), then took pics and listed about 25 things to sell and give away on a local FB group... while answering and making arrangements to meet up with people (and trying to keep everyone straight!) I also did our business deposit, paid bills, met my girlfriends for coffee, met my auntie for lunch, had a massage and chiro appointment (my whiplash issues are BAD right now, lots of pain and muscle knots across my shoulders), did more paperwork, paid more bills, went to the butcher's to get some awesome keto meat, did a week's worth of grocery shopping, put said groceries away, cleaned the kitchen, and collapsed in my recliner. I got all my steps in without even going for a walk... AND it was pouring rain all day so I got soaked numerous times running from place to place... Thank goodness Tuesday is DONE. Tomorrow will be a lot more chill... just have to design a business card and flyer for my dad and I have a handful of people coming over through the day to pick up stuff they want to buy from our shed clear out...

    Keto wise... I did pretty darn good... Net carbs came in around 32 or 33 and I felt really satisfied all day. In the past I never would have had the energy to get all that done, my back and hip would have given out half way through my day, and i would have been SERIOUSLY cranky... Not to mention I'm feeling PMS'y and still managed to feel okay all day... I also would have gotten take out for dinner and stuffed my face with sugar comfort food because "I deserved it".
  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
    Good morning! It's halfway through the week already! So let's Walk it away (or run)Wednesday!!
    Being stuck at my appointment yesterday messed my step goal :/ So today I'm going to do whatever I can to meet it today. I did get home and manage my yoga which I noticed my form has gotten much better and I was able to move through my venyasa positions with smoother control. I was super proud of myself!!

    Have a great day everyone!
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    Good morning, all! Love this thread, and nice to see so many from Canada!

    What is your go to exercise when you are lacking motivation?
    Run/walk.

    How do you decide who to friend here and what would make you unfriend someone?
    Anyone who makes me laugh. I used to unfriend people who never interacted with me, but then one woman messaged me after and I felt bad. Now, I don't unfriend anyone unless they are creepy.

    If you could choose any animal to represent you, which one would you choose?
    A dog.

    What is your stretch goal for 2016?
    I would like to run (not run/walk) my October half-marathon.

    What is your favourite low carb recipe?
    Just starting. Need to get one!

    What is the first thing that pops into your head when you're trying to stay focused and motivated to do this?
    Don't just think about doing something. Do something.

    City or country life?
    City. Never lived in the country to compare.

    If you could go back and give yourself 1 piece of advice, what age would you be and what would you say?
    Age 13/14. It's cooler to be smart. Don't dumb yourself down to fit in.

    What is your favourite book? Do you have a favourite author?
    I love Miriam Toews and Doestoevsky. Hard to pick a favourite.

    If money wasn't an object, where would you move?
    I need to travel more before I can decide. I do love living in British Columbia.

    What is your favourite LCHF vegetable?
    Zucchini and/or mushrooms

    Response I get from others who hear of my diet?
    Nothing yet.

    Favorite month/season?
    May/spring. I love when everything is in bloom and you have the promise of summer.

    Favorite holiday destination?
    Oregon Coast.

    Is your family supportive of your LCHF lifestyle?
    We'll see ...

    Of all the changes you've seen in yourself since starting this WOE or your weight loss journey, what has been your favorite?
    Not loving the headache, but I am only on day 3 lol
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    @RunRachelleRun - headache can be solved by proper sodium intake. Being LC, we need more sodium than the general population to keep the balance of electrolytes in our body. As we lose water by getting rid of carbs, we are taking sodium with it so we must replace it. Try some pickles or broth!
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    samanthaluangphixay wrote: »
    @RunRachelleRun - headache can be solved by proper sodium intake. Being LC, we need more sodium than the general population to keep the balance of electrolytes in our body. As we lose water by getting rid of carbs, we are taking sodium with it so we must replace it. Try some pickles or broth!

    Thanks @samanthaluangphixay ! I read the thread about electrolytes and am drinking a strong salt/potassium solution. It is helping but not taking the headache away entirely. I'll try upping my sodium even more today.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    I've cleared out my closet as I've gone along. I didn't want to keep any excuses/reasons to get lazy - if I only had things in my closet that fit at that time, then regaining was not an option. There are a couple of things that I did hang on to - I have 1 pair of size 22 jeans (my beginning size) and two dresses that have special meaning (not my wedding dress though LOL, I gave that away like 16 years ago) but that's all I have that doesn't currently fit - except for the couple pair of shorts that I bought in "my size" that are skinny cut and I didn't realize it... they fit, but dang. I won't wear them in public haha.
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    This is the first time I've ever cleared out my larger sized clothing! I've given some to family, and friends, and have still had enough to donate to Goodwill for a tax write off! I know I won't need them in the future! This woe has given me this confidence that I've never had before!
  • co_lau
    co_lau Posts: 35 Member
    What is your go to exercise when you are lacking motivation?
    Running and calisthenics. I can always find the motivation to run a 5k, or to do 15 minutes of pushups, crunches, squats and lunges.

    How do you decide who to friend here and what would make you unfriend someone?
    I don't discriminate. Someone would have to be rude to me personally, or a bigoted prick, before I would unfriend them.

    If you could choose any animal to represent you, which one would you choose?
    The domesticated rat. They are curious, active, and love food.

    What is your stretch goal for 2016?
    180lbs by Christmas

    What is your favourite low carb recipe?
    Bacon Cheeseburger casserole with vegan cheese.

    What is the first thing that pops into your head when you're trying to stay focused and motivated to do this?
    Skinny dipping in the Indian Ocean with my partner. We were vacationing on the coast of South Africa near Mozambique. I loved how confident I felt in how I looked (I weighed 190lbs).

    City or country life?
    Yes? I live 1 mile away from wilderness, but still close to a proper city. I want the best of both.

    If you could go back and give yourself 1 piece of advice, what age would you be and what would you say?
    Age 14. I would tell myself "You live for another 20 years, at least." At that age I thought I'd be dead before I could vote.

    What is your favourite book? Do you have a favourite author?
    "Call of the Wild" is my favorite book, and my favorite author is Neil Gaiman.

    If money wasn't an object, where would you move?
    Iceland. In a heartbeat.

    What is your favourite LCHF vegetable?
    Spinach. Goes in everything without tasting like sock.

    Response I get from others who hear of my diet?
    I don't discuss this lifestyle choice with others. What and how I eat, and why, are really not anyone's business.

    Favorite month/season?
    October. In CO, October is the beginning of winter.

    Favorite holiday destination?
    London!

    Is your family supportive of your LCHF lifestyle?
    I don't discuss this choice with my family (my 11 year old daughter).

    Of all the changes you've seen in yourself since starting this WOE or your weight loss journey, what has been your favorite?
    I wake up AWAKE, rather than lethargic and grumpy.
  • Zenwenner
    Zenwenner Posts: 166 Member
    @ProCoffeenator - what a great idea! I am in the same boat, pretty much, although I did donate my size 22 stuff to goodwill quite some time ago. My closet is a mass of different sizes though. I have some size 18 pants that I still sometimes wear during "special lady time" (as SuperCarLori puts it - and I have adopted it!), but even I have to admit there's so much extra fabric in the tummy that they look pretty silly.

    I'm at a weird size now, unfortunately - smaller than my size 12 clothing but a bit bigger than a size 10, and I don't have much size 10 stuff anyway. I was thinking I would go buy a couple of things when I fit comfortably into a 10. You're right though - it's probably time to get rid of the 16's and 18's....
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,426 Member
    I have also been donating my clothes to Value Village as I've moved down in sizes. I do have one pair of pants that is size 16 I've held onto but I think it's time for it to go bye-bye. No sense keeping larger clothes, if my clothes start to get tight again it means I need to buckle down on carbs!
  • RowdysLady
    RowdysLady Posts: 1,370 Member
    arrgghhh....give away my clothes that are too big.... It's always easy for me to give away stuff that is too small because it frustrates me to see it in the closet but all of those dress clothes in a size 18 that I used to wear when I traveled? Give em away? Yikes...
  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
    RowdysLady wrote: »
    arrgghhh....give away my clothes that are too big.... It's always easy for me to give away stuff that is too small because it frustrates me to see it in the closet but all of those dress clothes in a size 18 that I used to wear when I traveled? Give em away? Yikes...
    you can do it @RowdysLady.
    Breathe. Just think of the new clothes you can travel in!
  • supergal3
    supergal3 Posts: 523 Member
    I, too, have a closet of many sizes. It is both scary and liberating to get rid of those outgrown sizes. "Scary" because I have been up and down numerous sizes in the past, always vowing never to go back up, and yet somehow it happens slowly over time. What is the solution to that? Nip it in the bud?
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    I donated a bunch of my old clothes, mainly because I am downsizing for my move - it felt liberating.

    I kept some of the more expensive pieces...maybe I can get those tailored.

    I think you should take the plunge @RowdysLady. You will feel better!
  • anewlifeat40
    anewlifeat40 Posts: 179 Member
    edited August 2016
    I have no clothes to donate... I emptied my shed and sold a bunch of junk this week, does that count? ;) I never keep old clothes that no longer fit me, so my clothes are sparse... plus I live in the country and am self employed so no need for a "wardrobe" per se. I'm actually dreading the day when nothing fits and I'm forced to go shopping... :neutral: I have a weird body to fit... short waisted, big boobs, narrow shoulders, flat butt, and curvy hips... LOL Even when I was skinny I had trouble finding clothes. If they fit my boobs the rest looked like a sack on me... Mind you, that was back in the early 90's during my era of only wearing dresses or blouses with pencil skirts, so maybe styles and fit have improved... LOL!!!
  • clawson91
    clawson91 Posts: 106 Member
    I've been reading this board for the past few days. Really enjoying everyone's posts! OK, so here goes...I'm 45, mom of 2 teenagers (19 and 13), married to my high school sweetheart for 25 years and live in southern WV. My thyroid is underactive so I have battled with weight my whole life. I've been doing what I thought was lower carb for years but after joining this group that has a whole new meaning! Trying to keep my carbs 50 or less on a normal day but will allow a bit more if a special occasion.

    My camel moment was when I was organizing my walk in closet and my husband very gently and kindly asked if I could get rid of some of my clothes. I had size 8 to 18. I gave away some but kept the items I really liked to work my way "down" to them. I did WW for several years incorporating low carb into the program. Worked great for me but the leaders did not like it. I did get back in my 10's. Due to some major stress I gained alot of weight back. The past 18 months I've lost 44 pounds...just 5 more to go! My hubby got on board last summer and he's down 40. Really focusing on real foods has helped both of us more than anything.

    I guess the most annoying comment I hear about eating low carb is something like, "If you are eating low carb why are you eating cauliflower?Or carrots?Or sweet potatoes?" For real people?! Then I have to explain the difference between processed carbs and complex carbs. And some of these people are well educated but can't make the connection. Don't go into big detail with my extended family about my WOE because they don't get it. But my grandmother will always make sure there are foods I enjoy and "can" eat during family dinners.

    We live in a small town and always have. Wouldn't mind being more country but definitely not cut out for big city life.

    Cauliflower is my fave food due to its versatility. Love cauliflower pizza, cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower and my newest recipe is twice baked cauliflower (think twice baked potatoes). I made it last night and my youngest son loved it and he absolutely hates cauliflower. He couldn't even tell it wasn't potatoes! :smiley:

    I drink coffee daily. We usually do BPC which I add unsweetened almond milk and a small amount of stevia and sometimes protein powder. I also drink LOTS of water daily; will use lemon to add flavor. Sometimes add flavoring mixes just because plain water is boring. I make a 50/50 green tea & black tea/lemonade blend and will have a glass or two of that a day.

    If I could be an animal I'd be a cat. Love cats!

    Spring is my favorite season.

    The only holiday we travel for is Thanksgiving. We rent a cabin and smoke our turkey...awesome!!

    If $$ no object I'd be in Hawaii...no doubt!

    If someone seems alot like me or is very supportive I will friend them. Very rarely unfriend anyone unless that person is extremely rude or judgmental.

    Of all the changes with the low carb lifestyle the best is being less tired and not feeling like falling asleep at 7 pm!

    When I lack exercise motivation I imagine myself at my starting weight and get my booty out of bed! I use walk at home videos for the majority of my exercise. We do take family walks some weeks. When we camp we are into everything! Last month for our anniversary we biked 17 miles of the Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA and hiked 6 miles the next day.

    That's all the questions I remember for now. Look forward to getting to know you guys and get more involved.
  • Cyndi146
    Cyndi146 Posts: 411 Member
    supergal3 wrote: »
    I, too, have a closet of many sizes. It is both scary and liberating to get rid of those outgrown sizes. "Scary" because I have been up and down numerous sizes in the past, always vowing never to go back up, and yet somehow it happens slowly over time. What is the solution to that? Nip it in the bud?

    This is me too. I've given away the fat clothes before and then regained the weight. Then I feel even worse when my weight is up because I have nothing to wear and all my clothes are so tight and uncomfortable. I think I've found my secret this time though. It doesn't seem like LCHF will be hard to sustain forever. It's becoming a part of me. I'll jump on the bandwagon and throw out the fat mom clothes :smiley:
  • CrispyStars3
    CrispyStars3 Posts: 199 Member
    I had a big soft pretzel Wednesday night. I was soooo hungry. I had been up at 5am, worked all day, rushed home to grab a few items, then out the door again. Concert venue had only 2 - 3 options I could've gone with...but I gave in to excuses.
    I have not had bread/grains for 2 months. I became so very nauseated, felt blah. My body said "no thanks"... I heard it loud and clear. Yep, good lesson. Moving on.... :smile:
  • ambergem1969
    ambergem1969 Posts: 224 Member
    I am trying to forgive myself for skipping my exercise class last week...but there's a little judgey corner of my brain that insists that I was lazy and am therefore a BAD PERSON. That little corner needs to find something else to think about!
  • LauraCoth
    LauraCoth Posts: 303 Member
    samanthaluangphixay wrote: »
    CANADA UNITE!!!!

    And open doors for one another, constantly apologizing.

    I'm working on my offensive glower these days, instead of apologizing when somebody bumps into me. :)
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    @LauraCoth - I have resting nice face. I feel ya!
  • Kimo159
    Kimo159 Posts: 508 Member
    @LauraCoth @samanthaluangphixay I kind of wish I had resting nice face!! I have bad RBF. It's even worse at the gym. But people still talk to me, so..
  • anewlifeat40
    anewlifeat40 Posts: 179 Member
    samanthaluangphixay wrote: »
    @LauraCoth - I have resting nice face. I feel ya!

    I have resting "please let me help you" face... People are constantly asking me to help them with stuff when I'm out and about. LOL
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    I'm so Canadian. I will jump in and help if someone looks lost on the train or is talking amongst themselves about directions.

    ...or maybe I'm just a Nosey Rosey.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    I get that a lot in retail stores... not as often as I used to, but apparently I have the look of a retail employee or something. It doesn't matter where I am or what I'm wearing. I've had that while traveling in other states and while wearing clothing that would be inappropriate (because of sarcastic words) for retail workers. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, CVS, PetSmart... the only thing I can think of is that I walk fast, so I look like I actually have somewhere to be and something to do (which isn't untrue, but doesn't mean I work there).
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