WEIGHT NO MORE -- February 2019
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2/08: 10,739 steps0
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Steps 2/8: 121850
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Check in for: Friday
Logged food: No but on track
Water: 64 oz
Steps or exercise: 15207 steps
Good morning everyone. yesterday was a good day. I made a wonderful pork tenderloin for dinner. with a huge veggie stir fry. and i made mashed potatoes and gravy for the ole boy. I did have snacks last nite after dinner. they weren't planned snacks. but not bad either. so i ended my day on track. i ate those snacks because they sounded good and i couldn't quit thinking about them. so tonite, when my witching hour arrives and i can't quit thinking about snacks I am going to get my book and read it instead. It is just a bad habit that needs to be broke.
@eyesopennow sometimes in life we are just collateral damage. it happens. did you find a place for your MIL? i can't imagine how difficult this is. you keep your head up and take care of yourself. your family needs you so you have to be healthy.
@DananaNanas shake it off. its only a small gain. how can you tweek your program and get back on track? make a plan girl. you can do this. wowo. good job. spontaneity is good. especialy when it comes to taking care of your health. let us know how it goes with the trainer today!!
@phoebe112476 Look at you go girl. your week blew up in your face and you stayed on your food plan. that is amazing. and it sounds like you are really working on your self talk. life happens and our schedules need to be flexable enough to take that into account. ohhhh yes. much needed vacation. you have already decided to be in maintenance. and you have a plan. I love it! Your a rock star and don't your forget it girl.
@sleepymom5 this trip is going to be a challenge for you. they are your party friends. have a plan girl and stick to it. message me is you need support or someone to kick your butt!! lol and above all find a way to have fun and stay on track. 50% control 50% fun. I told you you would love that podcast!!
@lenka1 we understand things get busy. just as long as you are still taking care of yourself. this is what it is all about. learning how to take care of yourself even when life gets chaotic.
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I am up early this morning. I have my day planned and i am just sitting here at the computer thinking. i do that alot so i am going to share it with you all. i never learned how to eat right as a child. we were a poor family and food was hard to come by. so you were required to eat everything on your plate. you did because you didn't know if there was going to be enough food later and we could not waist it. and then when we did come into some food, because we had been hungry for a while, we would eat to over full. i didn't realize this as a child. i didn't realize that we were poor and money and food were hard to come by. i just knew i was forced to eat. i grew accustom to the small meals and being hungry and then the big meal and being stuffed. This was the way people lived, I thought. My mom and dad both have weight problems. they came from the depression era where people really did starve to death. so that is how they had learned to eat as well. I am going to fix this. I need to teach my brain that it is ok to be hungry. it is not like when i was a child and i was hungry and there was no food. i don't need to overeat. it is deeply ingrained in my mind so it is going to take some work. but this time, i am going to do it. i will be a success this time. this time is different because i have learned that it's not just about calories. thats the easy part. it's about what i say to myself. thats where the real change needs to happen.5 -
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Yesterday was an odd food day for me. Ate oatmeal with cinnamon, chopped apples, dates, flaxseed, walnuts and almond milk. That usually holds me. By 10:30 I was hungry again. Ate an orange. 1:00 I went running on my lunch break. It was cold and windy. Molly said “you must have loved it!” I did. I laughed in the wind while running. I love windy days. Came back ate a spinach salad with chopped sweet peppers, green onions, sprouts, garbanzo beans, and a herby green dressing. Went back to work perfectly satisfied. But I spent the next 2 hours thinking about those garbanzo beans. They were so delicious. I had a lemon ball and tulsi ginger tea planned for my snack. I finally gave up and went back for more beans. I ate 3 spoonfuls and my snack. I was planning to skip dinner and I did. But it’s been awhile since I felt food controlling me. I’m not sure if my body needed extra protein, if I’m mentally sabotaging the home stretch or what was going on. Those beans sure tasted good. I ate almost the whole can.
Molly back in Richmond this weekend. I will eat light. I’m determined to make my goal this week.1 -
@cyndiesstuff great reflections. You sound like your already a success this weekend.
@sleepymom5 this sounds like another episode in your fun filled active life. This might be crazy but have you ever experimented with not drinking? 3 drinks sounds like a lot. I know you deal with a lot of social pressure. It might be interesting some time to socialize without drinking just to see what that feels like. There’s great mock cocktails or sparkling water with fruit. This time last year I was enjoying my whiskey, red wine and micro brewery beers. I know how fun and delectable eating and drinking can be. But there’s a trade off. I think I will have a glass of wine sometime this summer. But not yet. I have to stay focused to get to my goal. I’m not judging you. Just throwing something out there.
@lenka1 glad your checking in. I miss your posts. R u making valentines cookies?
@phoebe112476 your plans sound great. I love a good plan. I bet your looking forward to this vacation.
@DananaNanas I used a personal trainer years ago and loved it!!! Let us know what u think.
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@carlsoda I’m getting ready to jump in the tub and get dressed. Determined to look in the mirror this afternoon and not still be in pj’s or yoga pants.
@phoebe112476 I am thinking about maintenance. 142 is my first real goal. That puts me at 142 the first number on the normal weight chart. With my small bones I’m thinking another 10 after that. My goal now is 1 pound a week. In June I will be at first goal then switch to 2.5 pound goal a month for 4 months. I would like to be 132 by my next birthday October 7th. But today that still feels daunting. So I’m keeping my focus on February 1 week at a time.0 -
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@eyesopennow sometimes in life we are just collateral damage. it happens. did you find a place for your MIL? i can't imagine how difficult this is. you keep your head up and take care of yourself. your family needs you so you have to be healthy.
I promises not to spend this month with dower posts, but to answer you question:
Still have not located a bed that take is in a locked memory care unit (she is an escape risk) and takes Medicaid (she has no money left) and ha a bed available (wait listed.) We DID get a bill from the current facility for $12,300 on Thursday. That was fun. Medicaid hasn't completed the paperwork so she is technically responsible for the bill until approval. At that point the bill will be waived but it is..... frustrating?
SHUT UP ED, I DON'T NEED YOU! lol
My promised daily positive post later on. I have a breakfast meeting to get to. Have a good day all!4 -
Going to the in-laws for burgers and brats tonight. My plan is to have a couple burger patties with the fixings, no cheese, no buns. That way I can indulge in a few chips.
Getting ready for the gym so I can give myself a calorie cushion.
Stay strong! Push through the weekend!6 -
Zumba_luvah
Week 1
Pw- 198.4
Cw- 199.8
Well that's the opposite direction I wanted to go in. Ugh and I'm almost in the 200s. So not where I want to be. I have a hard time losing weight for some reason. When I try really hard, I gain. When I dont try as hard I gain. I feel like I will need to hardly eat to lose any weight.8 -
Pw: 142.6
Cw: 142.2
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I woke up feeling and looking 6 months pregnant. Sick and bloated. Hence barely weight loss. (I didn’t overeat yesterday - had to fast til dinner bc of my dentist apps that were oh well long and painful- more to come too
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I have been showing 141.4-5 all week long so don’t care about today!
Off to 2 workouts this morning, program with daughter and then hopefully just relaxing at night if I get stuff done!
I was hoping to hit healthy bmi today of 141 but oh well. Next week
Can’t wait to read all the post from past 2-3 days tonight
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Zumba_Luvah wrote: »Zumba_luvah
Week 1
Pw- 198.4
Cw- 199.8
Well that's the opposite direction I wanted to go in. Ugh and I'm almost in the 200s. So not where I want to be. I have a hard time losing weight for some reason. When I try really hard, I gain. When I dont try as hard I gain. I feel like I will need to hardly eat to lose any weight.
That's so frustrating! Are you on a special diet right now, like low carb or gluten free?
The answer certainly isn't eating less and less. Your body will just start storing more fat for reserve energy.
My problem for a long time has been eating too much sodium in the evening (well, and drinking too much alcohol, honestly) but once I started looking at what i was eating when, I was able to make better adjustments.
You'll figure it out, and we're all here to support!!1 -
Kirsten11872
Week:1
Weigh-in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 166.0 - I think
Current weight: 166.8
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2/8 steps
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Check in for: Friday
Logged food: Yes and under
Water: 80oz
Steps or exercise: 10,010 and walked 35 min (with little crazy puppy Charlie)
Sad news, a good friend from childhood had a major stroke Monday. She had a minor stroke about the same time last year. She is only 52. She has always been very heavy even as child. It got worse as we got older and she basically had become sedentary. We got used to parking close to the door or dropping her and a friend off while we went to park. We couldn't even do fun shopping trips or go to the beach with her. She has a family history of diabetes. I remember her father slimming down and her siblings when they were diagnosed. She never did. She would never talk to us about weight or exercising even when we were younger and we were all trying to lose weight. Looking back, it could have pissed her off because none of us were heavy. As an adult she would say she was cooking healthier but she still posted meals that had tons of carbs and fat. I kinda knew this would happen eventually. I have such mixed feelings. I tried to talk to her as a friend and as a nurse. Usually it was when the doctor's couldn't control her sugars and she would bring it up. She knew what she had to do but couldn't follow through. Sadly she is the mother of two adult autistic children. One is highly functioning, one is non verbal. The highly functioning son found her, called 911 and is keeping things going on the home front. He is keeping his brother on schedule, cooking meals, cleaning. I just love him. The non verbal son is lost without her. Brenda is the sweetest and kindest person you could ever know. Keep her in your prayers. Her sister told me to pray for a miracle. I feel so helpless. She is in Georgia so we can't even go over and help. We are sending food and prayers for now.
@DananaNanas That is awesome! Good luck at the trainer today!
@lenka1 That's ok . Catch up when you can!
@cyndiesstuff I can relate to your childhood story. We always had to finish what was on our plate too. I also had a Mom who was very restrictive with food besides meals and also with having anything sweet. My Dad called sugar poison. Unfortunately it backfired and sweets are my biggest problem. As soon as my mother couldn't monitor my eating, I ate junk. On another note, you really are on a good streak! I may take you up on the messaging but I will try not to. This will be a good test and my weight was down this am so that will be a big motivator.
@Mrsbell8well Sometimes you just have a day that you are hungrier Maybe you need some extra calories with the running? I have thought of giving drinking up completely but to be honest, I don't want to. I have been on restrictive diets in the past and have not drank but ended up getting tired of the restrictions and gaining it everything back and more. I am doing it different this time, I am trying to fit in the things I like occasionally. Now I am mindful of how much and what I am drinking. I went from sugary cocktails to prosecco and I drink water in between. I also do my 3 drinks, one before, one during and one after dinner. I think I am ok if I just stick to my plan.
@eyesopennow This thread is here for the good, the bad and the ugly. Do not fear being a downer. All impact our eating and motivation. I feel horrible about all the things going on with your MIL. My cousin had so much trouble with my aunt and uncle. She was thinking of starting a business as a navigator. She said it is so hard and she has learned so much that she could help people. They should have someone who does that.
@GingerPwr Sounds like a great weekend plan! Have fun!
@Zumba_Luvah Don't give up! What have you been doing? Have you been exercising? Logging your food? Check in with us. You can do this!
@lenka1 I am glad you aren't stressing about not being where you want to be. You will be at your goal any time now!
@kirsten11872 That is just a little blip. You lost so much last week. Glad you are feeling better and back with us.
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Daily check in for Friday
Food - logged & under
Water - 800 ml
Exercise - Physio & 6711 steps
I finally am feeling better & having much less pain. Got back to cooking these past few days, which my family appreciates, and is so much better for me (and all of us). Used my new air fryer last night (meatballs), which was fun!
@sleepymom5 - I am so sorry about your friend and am praying for her recovery, as well as for her children.
@cyndiestuff - I am alway motivated by your encouragement and your honesty/insights! I am from the "clean your plate" generation too, which used to include cleaning my kids' plates also. I stopped doing this a couple of years ago after reading a book on habits, then cut portion sizes & bought a larger compost bin. I have not started upper body work yet and have to admit, it is not my favourite. My physio homework is quite intense right now: 10 exercises (3 to 4 reps each), 2x per day, most focus on core. Maybe I can get a six pack out of this!
@carlsoda - Happy Belated Birthday and hope you had a great day!1 -
Saturday almost done. Hope everyone is having a good day. Went shopping w mom. We are shopping for my daughters boyfriends daughter. She turns 12 on Valentine’s Day and loved how my mom and I decorated my daughters house. She loves modern contemporary and requested turquoise, silver and white. Mom and I are turbocharged as we move through the stores finding all the perfect items. I will take before and after photos.
@sleepymom5 I’m rooting for you. Sounds like you have made lots of positive changes.0 -
2/8- 6,1120
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@sleepymom5 sorry about your friend.
Steps are not high yesterday or today. I spent 14 hours at the hospital yesterday. My son's surgery went well, he's in a lot of pain. Resting now so I came home. I am going to my Zumba class tomorrow morning before I head to the hospital. I ate a little crappy these last 2 days but I'll be back on track.6 -
Sat Feb 9th - STEPS
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@ljdanny glad your sons surgery went well. Such a long day and ordeal. You hang in there.
@sleepymom5 so sorry about your friend. That is so sad. Yes I will send prayers their way.2 -
Steps 2/9: 14,6180
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Steps: 15 1530
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2/09. 7,236 steps0
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@sleepymom5 so tragic. I am praying for healing. So, so sad.0
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Check in for: Saturday
Logged food: No but on track
Water: 52 oz
Steps or exercise: 14127 steps
Yayayayayyay me! I did it. stayed on track on saturday. having the plan really work good. old boy even tried to sabatoge me with half his snickers bar. nope. not gonna do it. if i want to be the new cyndie of my dreams, this is what she would do. I got a lot done yesterday. exercise, cleaned house, made grocery list, made food plan for the week, did the laundry, took care of the old folks, took care of my sons cell phone problem. yes. look at all those credit worthy acts. i am building the new cyndie. today i grocery shop and prep. that is really all that is on my agenda today. i will stay on track. it is only one day. i can do this for one day.
@Mrsbell8well you might be more hungry because of the running. that burns a lot of energy. you can either feed that energy or not. if you do not feed it, you will be hungry. it's okay to be hungry sometimes. it's not an emergency. if you feed it, your good as well. because exercise energy is extra, like a bonus!! oooohhh and your new project with your mom sounds like grand fun. wish i was there, but you can channel your inner cyndie.
@eyesopennow yes. shut up ED. we don't need you no more. your not helping. punch ED in the throat Mike. it feels good. i mean really do it. if you don't have a punching bag, use a pillow, put a sticker on it that says ED and then beat the crap out of it. do it every time you want to snack and your not hungry! i will take a picture of my ED later and post it for you. it seriously helps. Todays the day mike. it is your day. it is the day you put ED in his place.
@GingerPwr good job on making a plan. look at the new you go!
@Zumba_Luvah It sounds like you need to take a real good look at your plan. on any weight loss plan, in the beginning you are going to feel hungry. your body is used to the other amount of food and it will rebel. Are you recording all your food? Are you getting active? I sent you a friend request. Add me and let me look at your food log. I will try to help. This is hard but i promise you that you can figure this out. it is a learning process. let us help. come here everyday and read the posts. there is a lot of really good info here. share what you are doing. and above all, for crying out loud, smile. your beautiful!!
@lenka1 Hey that is a half pound. We will take it. remember the closer we get to goal the slower it goes. your doing great. and your right. that scale weight really does not mean a whole lot. next week, it it! you will be at a healthy bmi. yes you will.
@kirsten11872 you got this, you had a big loss last week. this is just a temporary adjustment. you know what to do girl! keep your head up and pat yourself on the back. you have not givin up.
@sleepymom5 ohhh no. i will pray for your friend and her family. and as tough as it is to watch some one ruin their health. just like with any other addiction, they have to want to change.
@Cafelelia i am glad you are feeling better. be careful. so did you like the air fryer? i have been tempted to buy one. just not sure. i am glad you find my post encouraging. i just know, if i am feeling it, someone else is feeling it too. we help one another. i have a compost pile! i make my own dirt with the waste.
@ljdanny omgosh, prayers do come true. i have been praying for your family. maybe try taking healthy food with you to the hospital. i know my healthy snacks in my backpack were a life saver when my mom was in the hospital last year. you get your Zumba on girl. and give your son a big hug from me. he is soooo strong!
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okay team we had a great week one. ups and downs but we are all still here making it work. Lets make week two a success. what will you do this week? one thing to further you to your goals. success is the small daily changes you add one on to the other.
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@cyndiesstuff go Cyndie go!!! Very proud of you. Nicely done.
Thanks everyone for your comments and support1
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