TEAM: Gutbusters (April)
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GLouis4
April Week 3
PW: 162.2
CW: 161.53 -
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tuddy315
April Week 3
PW: 206.8
CW: 209.0
This week has been rough for me also (as shown by the scales). I pretty much said screw it and ate whatever I felt like. Then I saw a sign today that said:
Sometimes we are tested.....not to prove our failures, but to discover our strengths.
Nobody wants to fail but with an attitude like that, I know that's exactly what will happen to me. So I start to think of all the positive things that I can do that doesn't cost a lot.
1. I can't go visit my mother who has cancer but I can sure talk to her on the phone everyday.
2. I like to be in my yard. I can start tending to the landscaping and trimming bushes.
3. I love to fish (I live on the lake). Food for the table.
4. I have been cleaning closets. I have all kinds of bed sheets that I can make masks and give them away.
5. I have all kinds of books to read and a treadmill that just sits there.
The point is to keep our minds and bodies busy and not sit and dwell on the bad stuff. Are there elderly people in your neighborhood? Ask them if you can mow their lawn, walk their dog so they don't have to get outside.
Talk to your lenders (mortgage, utilities, etc). They all are working with people to ease the stress right now.
Find your strengths and put them to good use. We all have them if we just open our hearts and look. Hoping everyone stays strong and we WILL get through this.
This is just beautiful. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I loved reading it--very inspiring and thoughtful!0 -
April 8th: 135.5 pounds: UP 1.6 POUNDS
April 15th: 132.3 pounds: DOWN 3.2 POUNDS
WHAT?!?!?!??!
I got on the scale 3 times to confirm this.
Re-lost the 1.6 pounds I gained last week and lost a new 1.6 pounds as well.
Still can't believe it really.
Honestly, I think a good part of the reason I had such a big loss is I unintentionally didn't eat much the last 2 days.
I was busy and not in a good mind frame/out of sorts and I didn't eat enough.
I know my weight will go back up when I start eating properly again and I am fine with that.
Also down as my endometriosis and bloating is lessened.
I also did make an effort after having a gain last week to get back to eating better and doing some walking again.
2.3 pounds away from my goal weight.
Doesn't seem possible.
However, I totally sabotaged myself today as I ate bbq chips twice, half of a big M & M chocolate peanut bar, chicago mix popcorn, and 2 pieces of white bread with Nutella.
I did try to balance it out at dinner by forcing myself to make and eat a salad with spinach leaves and strawberries.
Part of this binge is because I allowed myself some junkfood in the grocery pick up order I got last night and I haven't had treats since the last time we got groceries which was awhile ago and as I mentioned above, I was feeling out of sorts/down/mentally & emotionally off due to all that is going on with COVID-19 as well as my friend getting moved to a hospice on Friday as her cancer progressed to the state that her husband couldn't take care of her at home anymore and today my friend died and I just had a feeling of wanting to keep eating today.
Anyway, no fault but my own when it comes to making bad eating choices.
Here's to reigning myself back in tomorrow.4 -
Thursday weigh in's:
@Colleen790
@flourchild225
@Kaj848
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April week 3
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April 16
Exercised: Yes (7km in 58 mins - hills)
Tracked: Yes
Budget: Yes
Walk to the local shops and doctors office and return (206m elevation change so quite hilly). Can't drive and had a prescription and a referral to pick up.
Wife is being an amazing help with assisting in re-organising my diet to aid in resolving my current condition. So thankful for her.1 -
Colleen 790
April week 3
PW 170.4
CW 171.9
Easter binge. Still coughing. Managed to do one Leslie Sansone Walk at home workout. Been logging my calories this week. Staying in control0 -
April 8th: 135.5 pounds: UP 1.6 POUNDS
April 15th: 132.3 pounds: DOWN 3.2 POUNDS
WHAT?!?!?!??!
I got on the scale 3 times to confirm this.
Re-lost the 1.6 pounds I gained last week and lost a new 1.6 pounds as well.
Still can't believe it really.
Honestly, I think a good part of the reason I had such a big loss is I unintentionally didn't eat much the last 2 days.
I was busy and not in a good mind frame/out of sorts and I didn't eat enough.
I know my weight will go back up when I start eating properly again and I am fine with that.
Also down as my endometriosis and bloating is lessened.
I also did make an effort after having a gain last week to get back to eating better and doing some walking again.
2.3 pounds away from my goal weight.
Doesn't seem possible.
However, I totally sabotaged myself today as I ate bbq chips twice, half of a big M & M chocolate peanut bar, chicago mix popcorn, and 2 pieces of white bread with Nutella.
I did try to balance it out at dinner by forcing myself to make and eat a salad with spinach leaves and strawberries.
Part of this binge is because I allowed myself some junkfood in the grocery pick up order I got last night and I haven't had treats since the last time we got groceries which was awhile ago and as I mentioned above, I was feeling out of sorts/down/mentally & emotionally off due to all that is going on with COVID-19 as well as my friend getting moved to a hospice on Friday as her cancer progressed to the state that her husband couldn't take care of her at home anymore and today my friend died and I just had a feeling of wanting to keep eating today.
Anyway, no fault but my own when it comes to making bad eating choices.
Here's to reigning myself back in tomorrow.
Well done on the loss. Sorry about your friend. It's a tough time all round for you. Be kind to yourself2 -
April 8th: 135.5 pounds: UP 1.6 POUNDS
April 15th: 132.3 pounds: DOWN 3.2 POUNDS
WHAT?!?!?!??!
I got on the scale 3 times to confirm this.
Re-lost the 1.6 pounds I gained last week and lost a new 1.6 pounds as well.
Still can't believe it really.
Honestly, I think a good part of the reason I had such a big loss is I unintentionally didn't eat much the last 2 days.
I was busy and not in a good mind frame/out of sorts and I didn't eat enough.
I know my weight will go back up when I start eating properly again and I am fine with that.
Also down as my endometriosis and bloating is lessened.
I also did make an effort after having a gain last week to get back to eating better and doing some walking again.
2.3 pounds away from my goal weight.
Doesn't seem possible.
However, I totally sabotaged myself today ...
@inshapeCK. Well done on the loss.
The unintentional reduced intake can make a big impact, particularly on reducing inflammation.
Also do not be too hard on yourself for the self sabotage. When you have been good for so long, when you let the brakes off a little to reward good work, it can have a snowball effect. Combine this with food being the reward, and other stresses and a you have a recipe for excess.
The good news is that by sticking to your plan, this momentary hiccup will soon even out (within a week). In fact, the momentary change to intake can sometimes shake thing loose and promote further weight adjustment (usually loss).
Also, do you have an alternate reward system outside of food. Activities you enjoy; time you can allocate to just you; a small luxury expense that you have been denying yourself. Any of these can be reward for good work without food taking the central role.
You are so close to goal. I can see you getting there soon.
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zengen09
April Week 2
PW: 225.8
CW: 227
April Week 3
PW: 227
CW: 230.6
Forgot to post last week. Started celebrating my birthday last Wednesday and through the weekend and it shows! All my original plans were cancelled so all I did was indulge in food. Still exercised as usual so that's something. Time to get back to healthy eating even though with everything going on I don't quite feel like it.0 -
April 17
Exercised: Yes (7.5km in 64 mins - hills)
Tracked: Yes
Budget: Yes
Longer walk again today.
Better day today mentally.2 -
April 17
Friday weigh in
Swauters
Pw: 210.2 ?
Cw: 211.2
No logging this week + peanut butter + ovulation = up 11 -
Friday:
@fe452436
@zengen09--got it, thanks!
@Lindewey
@Swauters-got it
@Keepingtrack1234
PW: 138.8
CW: 139.8
I knew this would happen. My not great food choices are catching up with me a bit. Still .2 below my "danger" number, 140. Just the sign I need to slow my roll a bit
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Kaj848
April week 3
PW: 158.8
CW: 160.01 -
Hi everyone. I've been unable to write for a while -again-. My mom was diagnosed with Covid 19 and admitted to the hospital on Monday. It's been a roller coaster. She is 79 and we live about 6,000 miles apart (she lives in Turkey, my home country). She's a health-nut, in good shape and very active. So, she's been handling this virus like a champ. But I'm not, I guess. I lost my dad to an unknown respiratory virus 12 years ago. My son has permanent lung/heart damage from the avian flu. I feel defeated against these respiratory illnesses.
I hope everybody's staying safe and healthy.4 -
Username: fe452436
April week 3
PW:213 lbs
CW:213 lbs0 -
flourchild225
April Week 3
PW 131.8
CW 1330 -
April 18
Covid has been a bit of a wakeup call for me. It hit me that I have three underlying conditions and if I get it I might not make it. I can give myself the best chance by getting in shape.
I keep going back to a book "eat to live" by Dr. Fuhrman. It is a super healthy eating plan cutting out all empty foods to give the best possible nutrition. In the past, I have tried to adopt this eating plan several times over the years and always had an excuse, not enough time to shop, cook etc! It occurred to me that this quarantine is actually the perfect time to make this change. We are getting groceries from an organic store with excellent produce. I have plenty of time to cook and exercise..really no excuse!
I was feeling so helpless, just sitting here waiting to get sick. It feels really good to be able to do something proactive.
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Matthewsfive
Saturday Week 3
PW 161.8
CW 160.8
Happy with that,150's I'm coming for you.1 -
April 18
Exercised: Yes (4km in 32 mins - hills)
Tracked: Yes
Budget: No (but intentional)
Shorter walk interrupted by a phone call.
Phone call was from the person who was best man at my wedding. Was good to catch up. They had heard about my eye and the tough time I have been having and called to check if I was OK. Connections are so important.0 -
allietuge
Week 3
PW 165.6
CW 167.3
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April 18
Covid has been a bit of a wakeup call for me. It hit me that I have three underlying conditions and if I get it I might not make it. I can give myself the best chance by getting in shape.
I keep going back to a book "eat to live" by Dr. Fuhrman. It is a super healthy eating plan cutting out all empty foods to give the best possible nutrition. In the past, I have tried to adopt this eating plan several times over the years and always had an excuse, not enough time to shop, cook etc! It occurred to me that this quarantine is actually the perfect time to make this change. We are getting groceries from an organic store with excellent produce. I have plenty of time to cook and exercise..really no excuse!
I was feeling so helpless, just sitting here waiting to get sick. It feels really good to be able to do something proactive.
I tried Dr Fuhrman's Nutritarian plan about 8 years ago, hoping to make it my lifestyle. I couldn't continue past the third month because a) i was craving oil, I was actually dreaming about having olive oil on my salads:), 2) the plan is plant-based: very limited animal protein is allowed and eggs are definitely a no-no. I have chickens because I love eggs:)
I tried his plan again 2 years ago, right after I was diagnosed with diabetes. I felt very healthy on it, but again i also felt deprived of my olive oil, eggs, and feta cheese to a point that I was thinking about food all the time. So I gave up after 2 months..
I love his approach: no processed foods, all organic produce, no added sugar, lots of nutrition-dense meals, no snacking,... but I think he is too strict on oil. He basically doesnt allow any fats besides avocados and nuts/seeds. Definitely no olive oil. I had to saute onions in water. I made my own salad dressing by mixing vinegar, spices, garlic, and walnuts in the blender. Turned out pretty good. But I'm from Turkey, I need my olive oil and feta cheese, please!
He has a wonderful plan called 10 in 20. If you purchase that, you have access to his website where you can ask questions to staff nutritionists (and where you can find hundreds of nutritarian recipes) for a year. At least, that was the case 2 years ago. I enjoyed his website very much.
Good luck on your journey. His vegetarian gumbo and overnight oatmeal recipes are the bomb, btw!0 -
@lacatgirl. COVID-19 is supposed to add increased stress a number of systems, particularly the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Any pre-existing condition in these systems increases your chance of complications.April 18
Covid has been a bit of a wakeup call for me. It hit me that I have three underlying conditions and if I get it I might not make it. I can give myself the best chance by getting in shape.
I keep going back to a book "eat to live" by Dr. Fuhrman. It is a super healthy eating plan cutting out all empty foods to give the best possible nutrition. In the past, I have tried to adopt this eating plan several times over the years and always had an excuse, not enough time to shop, cook etc! It occurred to me that this quarantine is actually the perfect time to make this change. We are getting groceries from an organic store with excellent produce. I have plenty of time to cook and exercise..really no excuse!
I was feeling so helpless, just sitting here waiting to get sick. It feels really good to be able to do something proactive.
Cutting out entire food groups is rarely healthy and often long term unsustainable. However, making small incremental changes that you can sustain often has the greatest benefit and best chance of sustainability.
The two changes I made that had the biggest impact, by far, was eliminate snacking (no food between meals) and reducing sugar intake (note, not eliminating, just reducing). These two alone were enough to make a substantial positive difference.
While also losing weight I experimented with bodily reactions to different food types. I found I was gluten sensitive. I though, worked and felt better when I did not have gluten. So now my diet is also largely gluten free.
Daily exercise is also beneficial. Not only for cardiovascular health and overall strength, but mental well being as well. Does not have to be difficult or complicated. The activity I do is walking. Requires no special equipment or clothes. Can be done anywhere.
Now is the ideal to time to make change. While your routines are being re-established. If you can stick with a new routine for 3 weeks, it is highly likely to become habit.
Make healthy habits, and let your habits make you.
Best of luck.0 -
Resending incase you didn't see it..
Matthewsfive
Saturday Week 3
PW 161.8
CW 160.8
Happy with that,150's I'm coming for you1 -
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April 19
Exercised: Yes (7.5km in 65 mins - hills)
Tracked: Yes
Budget: Yes
Longer walk, finished in the dark.
Had short walk with daughter before my longer walk. With the current restrictions, she is more out of shape than usual. Also her mental state was not good today.
Plan for tomorrow is to donate blood.0 -
April 18
Covid has been a bit of a wakeup call for me. It hit me that I have three underlying conditions and if I get it I might not make it. I can give myself the best chance by getting in shape.
I keep going back to a book "eat to live" by Dr. Fuhrman. It is a super healthy eating plan cutting out all empty foods to give the best possible nutrition. In the past, I have tried to adopt this eating plan several times over the years and always had an excuse, not enough time to shop, cook etc! It occurred to me that this quarantine is actually the perfect time to make this change. We are getting groceries from an organic store with excellent produce. I have plenty of time to cook and exercise..really no excuse!
I was feeling so helpless, just sitting here waiting to get sick. It feels really good to be able to do something proactive.
I tried Dr Fuhrman's Nutritarian plan about 8 years ago, hoping to make it my lifestyle. I couldn't continue past the third month because a) i was craving oil, I was actually dreaming about having olive oil on my salads:), 2) the plan is plant-based: very limited animal protein is allowed and eggs are definitely a no-no. I have chickens because I love eggs:)
I tried his plan again 2 years ago, right after I was diagnosed with diabetes. I felt very healthy on it, but again i also felt deprived of my olive oil, eggs, and feta cheese to a point that I was thinking about food all the time. So I gave up after 2 months..
I love his approach: no processed foods, all organic produce, no added sugar, lots of nutrition-dense meals, no snacking,... but I think he is too strict on oil. He basically doesnt allow any fats besides avocados and nuts/seeds. Definitely no olive oil. I had to saute onions in water. I made my own salad dressing by mixing vinegar, spices, garlic, and walnuts in the blender. Turned out pretty good. But I'm from Turkey, I need my olive oil and feta cheese, please!
He has a wonderful plan called 10 in 20. If you purchase that, you have access to his website where you can ask questions to staff nutritionists (and where you can find hundreds of nutritarian recipes) for a year. At least, that was the case 2 years ago. I enjoyed his website very much.
Good luck on your journey. His vegetarian gumbo and overnight oatmeal recipes are the bomb, btw!
I agree it is hard to follow. I am not someone who does well with deprivation so I am trying to eat his way most of the time. I know what you mean about olive oil - my mom was Sicilian. I have been using the olive oil spray which goes far with little calories. I am also not giving up blue cheese but I try to use it as a condiment! I guess I will try this moderate approach to it while still counting calories and see how it goes. I agree with his whole premise but it is a bit to extreme for me as well!0 -
craigo3154 wrote: »
@lacatgirl. COVID-19 is supposed to add increased stress a number of systems, particularly the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Any pre-existing condition in these systems increases your chance of complications.April 18
Covid has been a bit of a wakeup call for me. It hit me that I have three underlying conditions and if I get it I might not make it. I can give myself the best chance by getting in shape.
I keep going back to a book "eat to live" by Dr. Fuhrman. It is a super healthy eating plan cutting out all empty foods to give the best possible nutrition. In the past, I have tried to adopt this eating plan several times over the years and always had an excuse, not enough time to shop, cook etc! It occurred to me that this quarantine is actually the perfect time to make this change. We are getting groceries from an organic store with excellent produce. I have plenty of time to cook and exercise..really no excuse!
I was feeling so helpless, just sitting here waiting to get sick. It feels really good to be able to do something proactive.
Cutting out entire food groups is rarely healthy and often long term unsustainable. However, making small incremental changes that you can sustain often has the greatest benefit and best chance of sustainability.
The two changes I made that had the biggest impact, by far, was eliminate snacking (no food between meals) and reducing sugar intake (note, not eliminating, just reducing). These two alone were enough to make a substantial positive difference.
While also losing weight I experimented with bodily reactions to different food types. I found I was gluten sensitive. I though, worked and felt better when I did not have gluten. So now my diet is also largely gluten free.
Daily exercise is also beneficial. Not only for cardiovascular health and overall strength, but mental well being as well. Does not have to be difficult or complicated. The activity I do is walking. Requires no special equipment or clothes. Can be done anywhere.
Now is the ideal to time to make change. While your routines are being re-established. If you can stick with a new routine for 3 weeks, it is highly likely to become habit.
Make healthy habits, and let your habits make you.
Best of luck.
Thank you! I am feeling positive and I agree that if I cut out all the foods in Dr. Fuhrmans plan I will surely fall off the wagon!
Went hiking today- which I loved. This is another thing that I gave up at some point. It was great to be back in the woods!1
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