relative lack of kitchen?
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I sympathize! I used to have housemates who were out of work by 3, yet couldn't get the kitchen cleaned by 6:15, the earliest I'd get home. I started staying at work later and later, in the hopes that I'd have a clean kitchen when I got home. I warned them that if nothing changed I was moving out. Nothing changed, I moved out, and the main culprit was surprised.
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corinasue1143 wrote: »Does the local library have a book with general calorie counts? To take in your tub.
Nooboots, I am so jealous of the foods you have accessible there. I want Canned Curry!
OP, you have gotten so many suggestions, it’s almost beginning to sound easy. Lol.
I think in the UK people look down on tinned foods. Not me, I find that if you get the right ones, they are so convenient. I cant remember if its Tesco or Asda but one of them does a beef rogon josh tinned curry which is so good. Cheap too. Mind you I would never buy tinned veg, that really is minging.1 -
BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »Just a thought, take a pack of anti-bacterial wipes with you.
Yeah! This is great. For the bathroom too. A pack or can of these things are probably the most time-efficient way to clean any surface where you don't have full "equipment". Just don't flush the wipes; they go in the trash.0 -
The idea for anti-b wipes are reminding me of much worse places I've stayed, lol! This one is more just messiness, crumbs, stickiness, smears, blobs, etc. A good wash with dish soap is sufficient
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What about a small crockpot? You can get a small one and plug it in, in your (clean) room to warm everything from chili to soup, or drop in some chicken and vegetables with a simple seasoning for something more filling.1
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@springlering62 I wouldn't be allowed to plug it in in my room, but I could see that being a phenomenal solution for someone in a similar situation who does have that option!0
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Is there a reason you can’t ask or know about when you can and can’t use the kitchen?0
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Total Aside:
tl;dr: Requesting congratulations!
In May I told my shiny new doctor that I was now at the highest weight of my life, I think including pregnancy! I said that ten months newly at the gym, and the things that normally worked for me -including cutting out all "problematic" foods for six recent weeks- had had no impact, and I was now officially concerned. I had also recently resigned myself to the new, sticky weight, donated away the biggest clothes I'd worn for up to 14 years previously, and bought in my new, bigger size.
He acknowledged that weight at my stage of life can be very sticky, and loss tricky. He was willing to refer me for more help, but in the meantime suggested MFP ("or anything like it").
I was skeptical as I'd never need to count calories before, but the very first food I went to enter made clear the issue. The pounds have fallen off. I've now lost 7% of that starting weight, feel WAY better on multiple counts, and am very happy with my new size. This feels acceptable, healthy, tickedyboo.
I'm excited to show the doctor when I see him in some weeks.
However, I was sooooooooooooo disappointed when MFP software didn't toss up big celebratory GIFs when I achieved my goal. AND, no one in my life has noticed! So, here I have had what feels like a massive breakthrough, and there have been no high-fives, not from computers and not from humans.
Can someone here please say nice things about my success? 2 -
rajjivahaloh wrote: »Total Aside:
In May I told my shiny new doctor that I was now at the highest weight of my life, I think including pregnancy! I said that ten months newly at the gym, and the things that normally worked for me -including cutting out all "problematic" foods for six recent weeks- had had no impact, and I was now officially concerned. I had also recently resigned myself to the new, sticky weight, donated away the biggest clothes I'd worn for up to 14 years previously, and bought in my new, bigger size.
He acknowledged that weight at my stage of life can be very sticky, and loss tricky. He was willing to refer me for more help, but in the meantime suggested MFP ("or anything like it").
I was skeptical as I'd never need to count calories before, but the very first food I went to enter made clear the issue. The pounds have fallen off. I've now lost 7% of that starting weight, feel WAY better on multiple counts, and am very happy with my new size. This feels acceptable, healthy, tickedyboo.
I'm excited to show the doctor when I see him in some weeks.
However, I was sooooooooooooo disappointed when MFP software didn't toss up big celebratory GIFs when I achieved my goal. AND, no one in my life has noticed! So, here I have had what feels like a massive breakthrough, and there have been no high-fives, not from computers and not from humans.
Can someone here please say nice things about my success?
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THANK YOU, @nutmegoreo ! I sure am!!!!1
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MelanieCN77 wrote: »Is there a reason you can’t ask or know about when you can and can’t use the kitchen?
Just saw this now. It's because they don't know. They are in poor health and feel the need to access the kitchen sporadically, on zero notice, and with no one else in it. Sometimes I'm required to stop cleaning before I'm done, put anything down and walk out.0 -
Doing final preparations for this event. I've read every word of the thread again, and have collated all ideas into one Word document. I have a fab plan thanks to all of you. So grateful!!0
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rajjivahaloh wrote: »At home, I've let go of 12 lbs over the last two months, nearly effortlessly. I simply increased my protein, portioned my meals, tracked my calories, took up coffee, and walked lots. So far, so good!
Soon I'll stay in someone else's home for about 10 days. My current system will be inaccessible.
The differences:
1. No internet: No option to look up calories as I go, put them into MFP, etc.
2. No microwave. Especially in the summer's heat, microwave has been super helpful in my weight loss. I buy delicious, pre-portioned, higher protein meals for super cheap and nuke 'em. Done!
3. Limited options for walking.
4. They eat and offer almost entirely high calorie starchy foods.
5. The kitchen is quite dirty (uncomfortable for me to prepare foods in; I clean it 2-4x per day, but within minutes it's dirty again).
So far my plan is:
a. Bring my skim milk powder frother with me, as that gives me a lovely coffee twice a day.
b. Bring lots of my nonperishable grocery staples (low-cal jello cups, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, sample size cereals, etc).
c. Walk the limited option available.
d. I'm thinking maybe I should bring my microwave and nuke stuff in my room, even...
Question:
What else can I do to maintain my success while there??
I'm curious what "limited options for walking" means???0 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »I'm curious what "limited options for walking" means???
I'll be in a geographically strange and restrictive area.0 -
rajjivahaloh wrote: »Total Aside:
tl;dr: Requesting congratulations!
In May I told my shiny new doctor that I was now at the highest weight of my life, I think including pregnancy! I said that ten months newly at the gym, and the things that normally worked for me -including cutting out all "problematic" foods for six recent weeks- had had no impact, and I was now officially concerned. I had also recently resigned myself to the new, sticky weight, donated away the biggest clothes I'd worn for up to 14 years previously, and bought in my new, bigger size.
He acknowledged that weight at my stage of life can be very sticky, and loss tricky. He was willing to refer me for more help, but in the meantime suggested MFP ("or anything like it").
I was skeptical as I'd never need to count calories before, but the very first food I went to enter made clear the issue. The pounds have fallen off. I've now lost 7% of that starting weight, feel WAY better on multiple counts, and am very happy with my new size. This feels acceptable, healthy, tickedyboo.
I'm excited to show the doctor when I see him in some weeks.
However, I was sooooooooooooo disappointed when MFP software didn't toss up big celebratory GIFs when I achieved my goal. AND, no one in my life has noticed! So, here I have had what feels like a massive breakthrough, and there have been no high-fives, not from computers and not from humans.
Can someone here please say nice things about my success?
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Maybe take some foil, wax paper to put down on floor somewhere to sit and food prep if you might not have access to even the counter; a camp stove & metal cup/foil to wrap food to cook on it for some minor cooking outside.? Look into other camp/backpacking food options on backpacking sites/forums?0
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rajjivahaloh wrote: »MelanieCN77 wrote: »Is there a reason you can’t ask or know about when you can and can’t use the kitchen?
Just saw this now. It's because they don't know. They are in poor health and feel the need to access the kitchen sporadically, on zero notice, and with no one else in it. Sometimes I'm required to stop cleaning before I'm done, put anything down and walk out.
I'm sorry if this is rude, but they sound like very strange people! Why does poor health require them to use the kitchen in total solitude?
Anyway, good luck and it sounds like you have a plan figured out to deal with this.4 -
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UPDATE:
It was tricky in some aspects, but overall it worked out. I returned at precisely the same weight as I left with! 168.8 lbs. lol!
WHAT DIDN'T WORK:
*body scale: I mostly had access only to carpeted areas, and the scale didn't work on those
*bowel movements! Often when I travel, that just stops, no matter what I do. I was perfectly comfortable, but pooping daily feels like an important part of my health journey.
WHAT WORKED:
...all other aspects of the plan!! Thanks, again, folks!!!
*planning very simple meals that didn't require counter space, microwave, etc
*mostly eating what I normally eat at home
*plans for take-out and "fast" prepared food
*enjoying vastly smaller portions of their offerings
*bringing my favourite low calorie ingredients and treats, high protein stuff, etc
*walks as available
NINJA MOVES
Several unanticipated variables popped up: a friend taking us out for a meal; a surprise party; gift of [unmentionable]; extra days. I simply aimed to keep things in balance. 75 days of MFP had left me with a good sense of what I need, how many calories are in x, etc.
I was super bummed to find that MFP doesn't let me log late. I went out of my way to access internet on day four, aiming to transfer my tracked calories from paper to the software, only to find MFP wouldn't acknowledge inputs for the interim dates. Even though I logged and stayed on track, MFP has killed my "streak" and has me back at Day 1. I liked it telling me how many days in a row I'd done. Darn!
OVERALL
Thrilled that I ate well, felt well, and returned to find I'd met my goal of "same weight or less."2 -
Well done on getting through what sounded like a stressful situation with grace and having maintained your weight! Next time such a disruption to your normal routines comes along you’ll be a little more comfortable having confidence in your ability to cope and cope well! 😊0
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Thank you so much, @BarbaraHelen2013 And yep, I've even saved and modified my typed plan so it's ready for next time. 0
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