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PAV makes a good point, Yooly. I hope you can find a way to turn off that bother. How is the weather now?
Good work, Athijade. I too would like to see added sugars as a separate thing - but alas - we hold so little sway. Though it might not hurt to write MFP - there might be many people who feel the same and we could be part of a larger squeaky wheel! That instant hot chocolate mix is dangerous...I finally flushed mine away because it called out to me...not to make hot chocolate - just to eat the mix
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You're not leaking! 😁🤞 Don't let perfect be the enemy of good enough!!!😜😘
It’s 75 degrees and sunny today 😎. Tomorrow will be storms and rain. We’re hoping the roof holds 🙏. Might be just branches sitting on the roof? Still it’s an anxiety challenge to my orderly self.
I can’t have hot chocolate mix in the house cause it will be eaten dry or sprinkled on other not so good for me things.2 -
I would have a difficult time not fretting about those branches.1
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In other news added sugars is not something that has been required by law for manufacturers to report nor is it otherwise known information if the manufacturers do not report it.
For relatively unprocessed foods that are assayed directly by labs then the concept of deliberately added sugar would not apply and it would be naturally occurring.
So unfortunately at this time the information does not exist as far as I'm aware0 -
But - often there is a significant line. It would be nice if MFP would not include the sugar of fresh fruits and vegetables in the daily sugar count. Processed foods might be hard to be exact about.1
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Exactly. Which is why total sugars are not a great proxy for added sugars
I guess you could subtract naturally occurring from whole foods manually? 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️2 -
Started out okay - and then lost it with too much grab and go eating. Driving through town was a horror story of broken trees, branches, home damage everywhere. Like a combat zone. My anxiety kicked in ...
I’ve got to quit internalizing everything. But it’s been my lifelong pattern and hasn’t served me well.3 -
Grab and go eating is just so dangerous - but there are some days when no other options present themselves.
Try not to increase your anxiety by worrying about that too, Yooly. You will make it up for. YOU ALWAYS DO!3 -
What the Steeltown chick said!
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Yeah. We know our Yooly.1
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Yooly, you and I are very much the same with internalizing everything and allowing our anxiety to eat at us. And it is very rough to let that go. I am so sorry you and your town are dealing with all of that. Things will get better. It may take time, but slowly things will return to normal.
I really hope my blood sugar isn't bad because I can not stand any sort of other sweetener. Tried Stevia yesterday in a greek yogurt and yuck. 2 bites was all I could stomach. It was HORRIBLE. Hopefully I can just moderate my sugar intake and keep it down instead of having to give everything up.2 -
Thanks for the kind words Athijade. I know things will get better. It just hurts my heart to see all the damage and hardship people are going through. There are still people in town who have been without power for two weeks! And it’s been cold too.
Blood sugar is not totally related to eating excess sugar. A big problem is carbs. I’m sure a sprinkle of real sugar or honey won’t put you over the edge. However big starchy meals will. Think pastas, breads, corn products, white potatoes....
I’m sure your doctor will help you sort it all out if it’s necessary.1 -
Anxiety is so sneaky too...it isn't as clean as "worrying" - working in a way that you are conscious of. It simmers in the background and kind of sneaks up on you and makes things "different" without you necessarily realizing it is happening.
Hope the blood sugar picture is okay, Athijade. There are always those wonderful Jello refrigerator pudding cups that are pretty good - the sweetener they use passes muster for me - the only one I can tolerate. (too bad about it being poisonous to the pups)1 -
I tend to be okay with Xylitol erythritol and sucralose the first two are less frequently used. the first one which does happen to be poisonous to the pups is also used with gum that you chew and the puddings! the one I more frequently use though I don't necessarily like the most is of course sucralose
OK Google for most people dosage matters when it comes to spiking your blood sugars and amount in combination with type in combination with activity taking place can spike your sugars more or less depending on the totality of circumstances
It is true that a large percentage of people who lose a good amount of weight have real improvements in their a1c levels. And this tends to take place regardless of whether they're consuming what is considered to be a diabetic friendly or not as friendly type of food.
A lot of these things of course depends on how high you've been spiking and on what else is happening with you, right? that's why the doctors make the big bucks! 🤷♂️2 -
Part of the problem is that artificial sweeteners can be known to cause flares in my IC. I have stayed away from them since my diagnosis due to that. Stevia was supposed to be "safe" but it was disgusting. I did find that some people seem to be okay with sucralose so I may try that next.
I guess I will have to just wait and see what my numbers are come Monday. I will be going in fasted (which will be hard because I usually eat before the time my appointment is). Hopefully they can get a fasted glucose along with blood work. Like I said, most of the symptoms have already resolved themselves so who knows. Everything I was experiencing could be explained with other problems that are not uncommon for me. Still, even if everything comes back fine, I will most likely stick to what I have been doing. I am losing weight and feeling good. Lots of energy and less brain fog. So it hasn't been a bad thing to make the changes that I have made... it would just be nice to be able to have pizza (I live in Chicago after all) or ice cream (we have a local chocolate shop with the best ice cream just down the road) and not have to really THINK about it. Moderation of course and those would be treats... but to not have to worry...1 -
Fingers crossed for you, Athijade. But it sounds like the changes you have made have already brought some pretty amazing rewards. I keep telling (asking) myself: What do I really want? To feel good and strong? or to have those foods you mention? That pleasure passes so very quickly.
Celebrations or special occasions - YES! This is sort of how I feel about alcohol. It is wonderful - and can make an event/occasion feel special or work well as a physical pain reliever (I prefer whiskey to tylenol if something hurts too much to go to sleep), but not part of my usual life. And that is okay. Because I know how much better I feel without it being in my life.3 -
I am struggling this morning mentally. I overdid my workout yesterday and now my left hip/side and right ankle are really sore. Then I got on the scale this morning and no movement. I keep telling myself that I recently started working out and am going to retain water for healing. That I am only set to 1 lb a week so 2 lbs of loss could easily be hidden behind that. That I lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks before and shouldn't expect that every time.
But it's hard. I am finally really clicking with everything, the logging, the exercise and nada.
Taking a rest day today from exercise due to the soreness. At most I will do some stretching but no cardio or weights. Better to take a day off now by choice then be forced to rest for multiple days because I really injure myself.
Sorry to be negative. I'm just wallowing in it atm.2 -
Go easy on yourself Athijade! Exercise per se isn’t totally required for weight loss. It helps - but do listen to your body and rest. Some people don’t exercise at all early in the journey. After losing the first twenty pounds, I went crazy walking 🚶🏼♀️for miles. I ended up injuring my hip and getting a stress fracture in my foot. I’ve had to seriously modify my exercise by going easy on cardio and doing more stretching and strengthening. Of course I’m way way 👵🏻 older than you.
And don’t let the scale discourage you! 🥴It will move in good time. Maybe not as fast as you like but over time it will move.
On a side note - the tree 🌳 people have finally arrived. There is much chain saw music 🎶 going on. I’ll rest easy tonight knowing we’re not endangered by falling broken tree limbs crashing onto the roof.
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FANTASTIC, Yooly (with or without the comma
) That is such good news. I always find the sound of chain saws cringe-worthy. But in this case - yes - I imagine it sounds like the finest orchestra.
Athijade - Yooly has written the best response to where you are at. We have all been there. You lose some weight - feel fantastic and ready to take on the world because your body feels energetic with a lesser load - and push a bit too hard (especially when you have a deficit happening). You are very smart to go easy today! And try to find patience with that scale. Those fluctuations are so very disheartening - but the only way to get to the other side is to make it through them.
You CAN do this.
And then, in a few months, you will look back and be so thankful that you did push through.3 -
Yooly, I am SO HAPPY that the tree people are there! Woohoo for chain saws!
And thank you and Laurie both for the kind words.
I did some stretching this morning which felt good on my hip/back at least. Ankle is still sore, but I have done some very mild movement with it so it doesn't just tighten up on me. That all said, I had a productive "rest" day. My mind wouldn't let go of the negative so I decided to beat it into submission by cleaning. I have swept and mopped ALL the floors in my apartment, fully cleaned the litter box and box enclosure, did a ton of just general straightening and cleaning, wiped down the kitchen... and I am sure there was more. So I still got some movement in, but it was gentle movement. I feel good and accomplished... and now I have no cleaning to do this weekend so I can take some me time instead.1 -
Nothing like a sparkly home to clear some cobwebs in your mind! I, too, feel surprisingly free after giving the house a good cleaning. Somehow the clutter/schmutz in the house clutters my brain too.
The tree cutting thing just seemed to hang over my days the last two weeks. Like you, I’m going to enjoy the weekend.3 -
You ladies are both smart and productive! All around high end omelettes produced utilising all of the expensive broken eggs!😘😹3
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Feeling better today. I did eat some of my emotions last night but I kept it within calories. I guess not having time for a proper lunch came in handy. So I had 2 Chicago style hot dogs and some fried mushrooms. It was good. But now that is past and I will get back onto plan.
Going to a long walk here in a bit to Whole Foods. Never been to that part of town so may make other stops as I go cause I have no idea what is down there.
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I also had expensive broken eggs last night. Scrambled 3 - 2 for me, 1 for pup. We both enjoyed them. Me with sriracha and feta, her without (poor girl
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Dealing with a headache that just won't quit. It started yesterday and I ended up sleeping on and off all day. Also ordered in food last night cause it hurt too much. It's not as bad today, but still struggling. Having to look at a computer screen for work is for sure not helping. Just glad it is not a full blown migraine.
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Hope it passes soon, Athijade.2
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Wondering about Connie. Hope she’s okay.3
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Right back at you, Yooly! Hope everyone has a beautiful day
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I had my doctor's appointment this morning. I LOVED this new doctor! I felt she really listened to me and she made me feel super comfortable. We were able to do a general physical, a woman's health physical, AND bloodwork. So it was a nice all in one appointment.
She was happy with me counting calories and slowly adding workouts. She even said something close to how I try to think... even 10 minutes is better then 0 minutes. Start small and work up from there. Walking, yoga, and stretching is a great start.
Now I will just have to wait to see what my bloodwork shows. We did a full panel, A1C, and Thyroid (plus a couple other things).
Not working out today. I have walked the last few days and my legs are sore, plus I did not get to eat until a little bit ago (had to fast for labs). My headache is better today finally so at least we have that.1
