Weekly Post 14.-20.08.2016
flumi_f
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Well here I am....just came back from a 4k run. Very slow as I have not run since the beginning of summer. Felt good to run again.
Now off for a shower, breakfast and then off to the lake for some SUPing and relaxing before school starts tomorrow
Now off for a shower, breakfast and then off to the lake for some SUPing and relaxing before school starts tomorrow
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School starts here on Wednesday. I am looking forward to seeing all the students, but I could use a couple of days at home without MY kids here so I can get a couple of things done.
I will get in a LOT more walking with the school year, but there are a lot of snacks to tempt me, too. 1 -
How do you find fasting, when working a full day?
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Hi all! I'm back after taking a break. Vacations then jumping into my sons marching band camp just got the best of me. I've still been fasting, but not really paying much attention to tracking. I just don't like it. But I know I need to. Does anyone else need a 30 day tracking challenge to recreate the habit of entering everything into MFP? I think I might. This is the only online group I've ever stuck with. Maybe having a few compadres joining me will give me the swift kick in the butt I need.0
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@oolou - Usually I prefer working all day on fast days, as if I cave, it's around 15h, when I am at home.... Not many snacks at work, so it's easier to stick to the fast and then eat an early dinner around 17-18h.
@flossyruby1 - not in the challenge, but I do plan on tracking regularly. I don't track meals out though, but those should be limited in the next few weeks.0 -
Kids back in school today. House is nice and quiet. Started Cize this morning. Today is a fast day. I Have to say without the teenagers eating all around me it's been much easier. They are such bottomless pits! Lots of leftovers from out potluck yesterday so I don't even have to cook tonight. No sleep last night so I'm happy school bedtime back....because I'm already ready for.bed. here's hoping my T1 Daughter doesn't have lows from XC so I can sneak to bed early. Hope everyone is having an awesome day!0
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Hey good luck to all you people with kids going back to school!! Here in Canada we have 3 more weeks left! Although this doesn't affect me anymore.....and, not sure whether I'm happy or sad about that..!!?
Flossy welcome back, you've been missed!!
I think I should be tracking & logging better! I've been goofing off all summer which I blame this seasonal weather for! I definitely could be one of your compadres!!! Good idea! Logging and measuring is really the only way to be accurate with calorie goals. I plan to go over my limit today (yes, plan) since it's a gorgeous Monday and all! 
wine and too much chocolate are on the menu!! I plan to get back to my tues & fri fd and use my kitchen scale again instead of 'winging it' and guessing. I will start officially tomorrow! Back to basics! Back to being accountable to myself! Cheers!! 0 -
Hey Flossy, I already do tend to log on a regular daily basis but if you want someone to keep you company on a logging challenge, I'm happy to do so ^^
Mama, good luck with your restart today! (and hope the chocolate/wine was awesome yesterday!)0 -
Long night with horrible lows with my daughter. I have such a love/hate relationship with XC. Good news is I didn't fall into my old bad habits and eat while I was up with her. Managed to finish a complete fast day yesterday.....not sure when I'll actually get to break my fast today. I think wine and chocolate need to be on my menu today0
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Had my first successful FD yesterday, although you know the drive to eat is fierce when even blanched broccoli starts to look like an ambrosia to the gods I've got another day planned for Friday. Congrats to all of you who have started the week off on the right foot. And thanks, Mama, I've missed you too!!!
I've never started a challenge before. I know I can just start a new thread, but what do you think? 30 days of tracking everything and everyone who is participating posts that they were successful at the end of the day? It seems simple enough. Does that work?
Today I have a walk planned, followed by some strength training (props to you Mama...I've been consistently lifting weights thanks to you). And then working on pirouettes. I'm determined to do a double with all the grace and poise I can muster. Then I get to sneak in a dance class tonight (yippee). I'm going CRAZY right now being on a ballet break. My kids are getting sick of me doing my slow ballet walk all the time. And they really hate it when I do it in public!!!1 -
mabearof6 well done for sticking to your food goals despite difficulties. Wine and chocolate are starting to sound good to me too by now
flossy - a dedicated thread sounds like a plan for the daily logging challenge - I might check in the morning after a day of logging rather than at the end of the day.0 -
I still haven't broken my fast from yesterday. Got busy and didnt even think about it till I was sitting here waiting on my daughter at XC practice. It's been a crazy day. I might be breaking my fast with wine and chocolate, though I should probably eat some real food....I'm on my own for dinner tonight between practices, team meals, meeting for hubby that involves dinner. Now to figure out sounds good!0
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MaBear, I'm sorry for your worries about your daughter.... I have no idea what 'XC' is but I hope you & your daughter get the rest you're needing and she's better.
I aggree with Oolou, Flossy... maybe a seperate thread for daily affirmation. I check at odd times, when I have time, when I think about it etc.
I'm on a Fast day today and I'm drinking almond milk right out of a measuring glass!! haha... I also have re-measured myself today to set a little goal in my head and today I will start listening to the original podcast that I started last Oct. called 5:2 with Kate Harrison. She's English and has a lovely calm voice that I like to listen to while out for my walk. Episode 2 is a great first starter, so I look forward to pretending I'm starting this all over.
Off to do my strenth training... Flossy you're doing awesome, so glad you have stuck with it! it's great for the bones as we age!! Wish I had've started years ago! Better late than never I suppose.
Pretty sure I'm going to have a coleslaw salad with peanut sauce dressing and a bit of chicken for dinner! And just so everyone knows, I enjoyed my mint chocolate cadbury bar to the fullest, actually savoured it slowly knowing I'm not going to endulge in an entire bar for a while. I also had Rolos
and the wine was mixed with tap water and ice!! 
Took me a few months to get used to that, but now it's almost too strong if I have wine straight! I'm now a cheap date! ha~!
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mamainthekitchen wrote: »MaBear, I'm sorry for your worries about your daughter.... I have no idea what 'XC' is but I hope you & your daughter get the rest you're needing and she's better
XC is Cross Country running1 -
@oolou I find it easier to fast when I am working and moving all day. Since I am at school, I can't just wander into the cabinets and snack. I have my lunch there and no other option. 1
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My fast ended perfectly at 500 cals! Tea helped after dinner!!
Looking forward to a fasted walk in the morning! 2 -
Looks like everybody is getting back to work and back to fasting ;-) Great job!
With 11 new apprentices in the lab, my head spins all day and I have no time to think about what treats I could eat. Even have to make sure I drink enough water inbetween!
I also feel better since last week. Really think my mind set is back to where I need it to be to lose the regained weight. Had a good fast on Monday. The weekend didn't do much damage and the last two days have been easy to stick a little under maintainance. Fast planned for tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a good second half!1 -
Yesterday was such a weird day. It was the day after a fast day and I barely ate 300 calories. I forced the soup on myself and just felt awful after eating and fell asleep. Since I do a complete fast on my fast Days I think I'm going to skip a 2nd fast day this week. Is it bedtime yet?!?!0
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Hey @mabearof6 sorry to hear you had a bad day. May I ask how much water did you drink during your fast day?0
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mamainthekitchen wrote: »MaBear, I'm sorry for your worries about your daughter.... I have no idea what 'XC' is but I hope you & your daughter get the rest you're needing and she's better
XC is Cross Country running
^^^ooohh! That's not at all what I thought... Silly me!
Yo Flossy.... I logged every bite today! How 'bout you???
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Well an almost successful fast around 600cals. All is good.
Had quite a scare today. Had to call the ambulance for an apprentice this morning. She suddenly keeled over and even lost consciousness for a moment....turns out she has been operated on twice for a heart condition and little old me knew nothing about it. Anyway all seems to be OK. She is home from the hospital and wants to come to work tomorrow. Hope she doesn't have any repeat performances....for her and my sake
Had the afternoon off and as my adrenaline faded, I needed a nap an a small piece of chocolate with my espresso
I also cooked 4kg of my favorite fast day chicken veggie chilli. It is portioned and ready for the freezer, so next few fast menus are prepared. 0 -
Hey @mabearof6 sorry to hear you had a bad day. May I ask how much water did you drink during your fast day?
I usually fill my 30 oz. Yeti 3 -4 times a day. I also drink 1-2 cups of unsweetened hot tea and Bai a day
Still feeling really lousy. 3 of the kids aren't feeling good either. I'm guessing with the start of school the brought home some virus. Why did I teach them to share ?!?!0 -
Hey @mabearof6 sorry to hear you had a bad day. May I ask how much water did you drink during your fast day?
I usually fill my 30 oz. Yeti 3 -4 times a day. I also drink 1-2 cups of unsweetened hot tea and Bai a day
Still feeling really lousy. 3 of the kids aren't feeling good either. I'm guessing with the start of school the brought home some virus. Why did I teach them to share ?!?!
Ah right. I was thinking that maybe low sodium due to too much water, but if the children are also feeling it then yeah ... welcome back to school sounds the more likely culprit.
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Great to hear you are heading back on track, mamainthekitchen and flumi !
It's half ten in the evening and I'm coming to the end of my second fast this week. I'm trying to up my veggies on fast days and so doubled the amount, but while it takes longer to eat them up, I can't say I feel any more full than usual. I have vegetables rather than salad as I loaaaaaaaaaaathe salad. Maybe I'll need to triple the veg portion instead. I'll give that a go on Monday. I'm having the veg with around 150g of chicken.0 -
I'm trying to up my veggies on fast days and so doubled the amount, but while it takes longer to eat them up, I can't say I feel any more full than usual.Maybe I'll need to triple the veg portion instead. I'll give that a go on Monday. I'm having the veg with around 150g of chicken.
@Oolou - my fast day meals consist of 300-500g of veggies (zucchini, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower are all low cal) and about 100g of a lean protein source. My lunch is often steamed veggies in a broth with some curry powder. Very filling and leaves more cals for dinner ;-)
Had a good week food, hunger and cal wise. To busy at work to snack ;-) always good for my fast days. My weight came down quite a bit, so it seems along with losing the water I relost some real weight for the first time in quite a while. Will continue taking this path! After my ride tomorrow morning the weather will decide if I go running or visit my rebounder. But some kind of exercise will be on the menu.
Have a wonderful Friday!
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We started school yesterday, and had our second fast day for the week, and I am so exhausted. Not much exercise because we had no time. I'm hoping next week is better.0
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Weather stayed dry this afternoon, thus no excuses 7k in 55min, second run after my break and 3k more than last weekend
What did you do for yourself today?0 -
I've tried to get my walks in there but have been toooo hot in the heat wave were in! Out for dinners at friends make logging impossible! So much for my attempted challenge Flossy!0
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I can't say I've been able to meet the challenge either, Mama
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Good FD yesterday!! Started college, too!! My new ballet class started at our local university and I am, by far, the oldest. In fact, I'd say most of the others weren't even born yet when I was in college . It was a little sobering and I was nervous, but all I want to do is dance, so there it is! I'm changing my FD to Monday/Thursday. Friday's are a bit celebratory with the whole "I survived the week/yay the weekend is here" attitude. It makes it difficult to stick to 500 cals when you feel this way. And Sunday I set my intention of tracking EVERYTHING for 30 days. Call it an informal challenge. I'm really determined to lose the last 5-7 lbs and call it a day. I've had a few recent experiences that remind me that good health is worth it's weight in gold. Our ability to live the life we want flows from that idea. So, good health to all of you!!! 2
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I like Mo/Th best too Flossy. My Friday attitude is similar to yours thus I totally get it. I've been logging all days for the last week or so with exception of last Sunday because I was away. I'm going to continue logging days when cooking is in my control for the same reason as you. And keep dancing like nobody's watching
My fast yesterday was pretty good and today I had a short bike ride to the cosmetologist and back. Always nice to get pampered and it kept me busy after dinner thus I'm a little under maintenance. 0
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