WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - MAY 2020
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Monday check in
Food - on plan
Water - 2l
Exercise - 5 km walk
I have been trying to think about June goals and what I approach I want to take. I have started up IF in earnest again and am tracking. I am playing around with the fast times, so starting at 14:10 at the moment. I have not been logging food and trying to by a plan and the hunger scale. I am seriously thinking about going back to logging in June as well. I just like having the data from it. I will give it some more thought over the rest of the week. It was so hot yesterday, we even had a heat warning. I have started getting up earlier to walk because by 9 am, it is already hot. I don’t mind the heat anyway and it is nice to have so much sunshine.
@sleepymom5 - I am sure it was nice to have those cook outs on the long weekend. Don’t worry about overeating too much and you can just get back to your planning and routine today. As time goes one, I get sentimental about certain objects, so I understand your feelings about changing your bed. I am trying to think what Marie Kondo would say. I think she would say to talk to your bed, thank it and gently explain it is time to move on. That may sound weird, but maybe give it a try!
@twyla77 - So happy that the cleanse is working out for you? Do you have any plans for how you will eat after? That photo is so cool!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - Kudos to you for doing those jackknifes! I think that I would fall flat on my face if I tried!
@nstephenson01 - What an amazing garden! Just think of all the fresh vegetables you will be eating! I agree that planning and prepping really works!
@jedaschultz - Nice loss and glad you that you feel you are betting back on track! Congrats to your husband on his coming retirement. It may be an adjustment having him around more, but I am sure it will be so nice well, particularly after this pandemic is over.
@timibotkin - Amazing gardens! You have so much space!
@podperson1 - Great loss! Here’s to you reaching your new “stone zone” (or new mile “stone”)! Glad that you are feeling better! We don’t use stone as a weight measurement in Canada. We use the metric system, but it is so weird as people always talk about their weigh and height in Imperial, even kids. But we talk about the grocery weights, weather and roadway speeds in metric.
@GingerPwr - You are doing so great! I love how you plan both your food and your fitness. Congrats on finished the Fitness Blender challenge!1 -
@sleepymom5 Your post is funny. Maybe smiling and drinking at the same time. When Molly and I were in NC we slept on a king size bed. After the weekend I decided that we too were going to buy a king size when we move there. Interesting that you are doing it as well.
I borrowed a book from the library that was getting ready to expire and would not let me renew since there was a long waiting list. I ended up staying up Sunday night till 2:30 am reading it. I finally had to break down and purchase a copy from Amazon. It's Gentleman in Moscow. Has anyone else read it? It's delightful. And I love the history.
I ended up finishing cleaning Skylynns bedroom on Sunday so yesterday I spend the day resting and took a long nap. But I didn't fall asleep till 5 am this morning so I am definitely off today.
I also overate yesterday. I was doing so well. I have a fridge full of such delicious foods. I think I am nervous also about the transfer either way. The home we wanted has sold. Oh well...wasn't our home after all.
I am trying to figure out what is going on with me. I have always thought we use our weight as a shield. There is nothing physical about these recent pounds. It is all mental.
Not sure what to think.
@gingerpwr thanks for the nice words. Did you enjoy your anniversary? It is so good to see you doing so well. We all have been through so much together in this group.
@Cafelelia my starter is still not ready but close. It is crazy how people are not following guidelines. I am feeling like I need to stay off the news for awhile. It's such bizarre times. Sounds like you are getting yourself set up for a good June. I did my logging for 1 day then gave up. I don't seem to have much "stay with it" power right now. Not sure what it will take. Good luck on your efforts! I am so happy your guiding our team.
Gardners thanks for posting your pictures. Lots of work and such amazing payoffs.
@podperson1 Yes your biscuits sound like one of my favorite treats. I believe they are more cookie like. I would never order or make biscuits and gravy but my wife definitely prefers something like that over pancakes. Thanks also for your kind supportive comments.
Last day of working from home. Makes me sad. Once again wish I was retired. The relocation brings me one step closer to where I want to be. But were all trusting in the universe to guide us in the next steps. Staying optimistic.2 -
Whoever posted their gardens- They look amazing!
We have a small one but my husband is the one taking care of that. I used to do my flower beds but this year no time so I let my 5y old daughter throw seeds wherever she wanted to and I see some are popping we will see what she did lol
I do love to take care of house plants. I had over 100 at some point but I had to give some away Bc it was too much. I may have close to 70-80 now still
@sleepymom5 king beds are awesome! Once you have it delivered and sleep on it- you won’t even remember missing your old bed
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx it was so sad to read about your dads behavior towards you. Hugs!
You’re doing great and I hope that childhood memory is faded away by now...
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Yesterday I ate to plan well enough to have a little treat - I had a small bag of cheddar and sour cream chips! It's the little things.
Today I've had a jog, but I had a fat-heavy breakfast of scrambled eggs and Italian sausage. Luckily, I'm planning to have big dinner salads tonight, and I don't have to throw any extra protein on mine. Lunch will probably be some sort of fruit and oatmeal smoothie.
Remember, it's about balance and process. Trust the process, and know that you're worth the effort you're making!!!
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Check in for Monday
Food: 14:10 IF. Began with a nutritious breakfast. Wasn’t hungry at lunch time so skipped then all hell broke loose. Overate at dinner (as in I ate more than my husband!!!) but I felt like a bottomless pit and never felt full. But I paid for it later.
Water: ok
Exercise & steps: walked the dogs; 12,618 steps
Overeating at night is becoming more the norm than exception. I really need to get a grip. Since we ate a little earlier than usual yesterday I set my app for an 18 hr fast as penance for my gluttony. My first 18 hr fast went well. Tonight’s dinner is salad with grilled shrimp.
@Cafelelia I try to log mostly to track my macros, protein & fiber but then I get too focused on the calorie count. Its such an imperfect tool unless weighing and measuring everything.
@sleepymom5 we went from a king to a queen years ago and love it... I can’t imagine going back to a queen
@lenka1 I think I remember seeing a beautiful photo of you and your houseplants a while back. You have quite the green thumb.4 -
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User ID: Freeglerock
Week Number: 4
Previous weight: 186.9
Current weight: 185.7
Morning all. Been an incredibly busy week, work has been full, as has allotment with getting bed repaired and plants in the ground. Friday evening I went for a socially distant drink with my neighbour - 8 hours later, way too much wine drunk, and the worst hangover I've had in a long time. But it was good to catch up. And then my daughter fractures her wrist (5 hrs spent at the hospital).
I have booked some holiday from work to spend playing with the kids, and finish planting at the allotment, so hopefully will be a bit more chilled this week.
Food wise, good choices made and have been getting frequent exercise in, though did not hit my 5x in the week. I have joined a Facebook group to follow a 12 week Les Mills exercise plan - incorporates 2 strength, 1 cardio, 1 stretch, 1 hiit and 1 rest day a week. Day 3 today - stretching - will enjoy that one!4 -
@timibotkin what a lovely space you have for you gardens. What are you growing?
@nstephenson01 love your garden as well - your raised beds are immaculate! One of my allotments has raised beds (not quite as high though), initially built in 2008/9. Each year now we have to rebuild parts. Hoping my other half will rebuild the last one tonight so I can get my brussel sprouts, sprouting broccoli and kale in the ground!
@podperson1 Just using lbs is a whole new concept to me - and I share in your aim to reaching the next stone barrier (and half stones....). You're doing great and will be in the 12's soon!
@GingerPwr glad you had a great anniversary. Your meal sounds delicious!
@sleepymom5 I know what you mean about easily falling back into overeating. So easy to do when not thinking about it. Especially things like bbqs or buffets. Hoping that at some point the body will get used to less food, and so will make it less easy to over eat. Jealous of the new bed! We have a large bed, and I now struggle to sleep sharing anything smaller!
@Cafelelia June has come around too quickly. Thank you for talking about goals - I'm going to have a think about some that last longer than a week!2 -
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Time to Recruit!
If you have friends who would love your team, or any of the others - registration for June is OPEN!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10797998/june-2020-fat2fit-registration#latest1 -
Mrsbell8well
Wednesday
PW 152.6
CW 155
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Tuesday check in
Food - on plan
Water - 2l
Exercise - 5km walk
Yesterday was good and new IF routine is going well. It really does make me feel better and somehow less hungry, which is weird!
@freeglerock - Nice loss! You are doing great! I am so sorry about your daughter and hope she is feeling ok. Yes, it is June, so time to start thinking about goals!
@nstephenson01 - I hear you on the eating at night. I fell into that in April in particular. My husband took over making suppers and we started eating much later than normal, and this led to more eating at night. I have been slowly weaning myself off that habit and asked hubby to please get supper on the table an hour earlier (he is one of those really slow, messy cooks, but I can’t complain really). Let us know how the 18 hour fast goes.
@GingerPwr - You are doing great! I sometimes find myself ignoring the process and focusing too much on the goal. The process is important!
@lenka1 - I am not sure I mentioned it, but I love your new profile pic!
@mrsbell8well - The transfer and everything is a lot to take in, so some of that overeating may have been stress. Maybe going back to the office will help take the focus away for a little bit. Hope all goes well and let us know any news!
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Not much to say. Going up. Not sure what it will take. Very sobering. There is a part of me that fantasizes about getting off this roller coaster. I actually did get off in 2017 and made peace with my body. I put away the scale. At the end of the year I was faced with a long list of health issues that had gotten worse with the extra weight. I hit 202.8 on July 1st 2018. For health reasons I had to stop. I know I would have weighed 300 pounds if I kept going. I know what it is like to be out of control. I am not a fast food, junk food eater. I don't gorge until I am miserable. But I just can't seem to stabilize. Ever. That scale has a mind of it's own. I want someone to step in and tell me "that's enough! It's not too late to turn it back around." I think the worst part for me currently is that I don't feel all that upset. It's amazing how easy it is to stop caring. But I know with out a doubt I will see 160 again in June if I don't find some way to change course. I know that I have a very supportive wife, daughter, and this group that has seen all my good, bad and the ugly. But I also know that I am the only one that can do something about me. I took a few moments to reflect yesterday when I ate my hummus and radishes. I wasn't hungry but I wanted to eat. I took time to think about what it feels like to eat and not care. I ate my little snack and thought about my very cute small clothes. I thought about the embarrassment of going back to work today and people seeing those extra pounds on me, I thought about starting a new job in a new city, new state with new teammates and what I wanted their first impression to be of me...kept right on eating but I did think about all these things.
It seems to be a mission of self sabotage for me currently. I think about my recent and past health issues. I think about this weight struggle I have engaged in just about my whole life. I know there is also the nervousness of will I get the job? Will we find a home to purchase that suits our whole family? Will we get our current home rented? Will we go over board on spending through this whole process? Lots and lots of emotions and definitely layers of stress. Also feeling boredom with my life and job. I want a change. I served myself a 1/2 cup of vanilla oat milk ice cream with 3 mint girl scout cookies yesterday. I don't even like those cookies but I didn't care. I told Molly I was eating my stress. She said she was drinking hers. We are replacing our whirlpool jet tub in the master bath, replacing the swimming pool heater, thinking about all the things we need to do. Molly and I were a bit snippy with each other yesterday. That actually never happens. We are both super excited about the future but both very much on edge.
I successfully lost 60 pounds in 2018-2019. I still had stress during that period of time I just didn't eat my way through it. I had birthdays, celebrations, new career promotion and I kept right on losing through it all. I really want to tap back into that Angelina.
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@mrsbell8well - Angelina, sending you a big hug. You have a lot going on right now. Staying at goal can be really hard to figure out and it is very specific to the individual. You will figure this out. I know that you have a lot of support, but maybe you should speak to neutral third party like a nutritionist or counselor? This could at least help with the stress right now.2
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The end of may snuck up on me!
Just an fyi that we start our new June thread on Sunday. The threads will go up on Friday and I will post a link here.
As Liselyn noted, our June registration has now opened. Here is some info you can copy and share on your newsfeed and with friends:
Fat 2 Fit June registration is open and we are inviting you to join!!
We are an amazing weight loss challenge and support group! We have teams for accountability and challenges for motivation.
In June, we are also adding support for those members who have reached goal and want to stay there.
Come join the best bunch of losers on MFP
Click here to see what we are all about: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114605-fat-2-fit-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group
Want to join us? Click here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10797998/june-2020-fat2fit-registration#latest
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@Mrsbell8well Angelina, you've been my self-appointed "weight loss twin" since I joined this wonderful group. You've been such an inspiration to me, and you continue to be so with how open and honest and human you allow yourself to be here! I know that lock-down stress is contributing to a lot of us overeating, simply because hunger is a mask that is worn by fear, stress, and boredom. You may also be experiencing higher cortisol levels because of all the things going on in your life right now. I wish I had wisdom to offer you, but what I DO have is loads of empathy. I've been there. I've felt that sense of depression and emptiness. Feeling out of control is just the WORST. I want you to know that YOU MATTER and YOU'RE LOVED. Big virtual hugs and good vibes to you my friend!
And this is a reminder to myself as much as it is to everyone here:
YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT
The effort of cutting up fruits and veggies
The effort of researching healthy food substitutions
The effort of blocking off time and doing exercise
The effort of resisting temptations
The effort of cooking at home instead of grabbing fast food
The effort of advocating for your health when you're out
The effort of prepping healthy meals to take to work
All of those things are worth doing because YOU ARE WORTH IT.
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@Cafelelia thanks for the support.
@gingerpwr so sweet. thanks for the love. When I was losing weight I always picked someone on the team that I was trying to catch up with. You were that person for me. I was coming close to weighing what you weighed when you took a break. I was so happy when you came back so I could start my little game again lol. And now look at you! I am so proud of you. You have definitely given me some flickers of wanting to get back into the competitive game and match your weight again lol. I am now looking at getting back to goal of 142. I am still not a lost cause. How quickly I can go up or down from this very point. I really hope it's back down.
I have been thinking about the stages of weight gain once we hit goal.
At a 1-3 pound gain, hey that's ok...we are still within a "normal range".
At 5 pounds it's a panic and we think "oh no you don't!"
At 6-10 pounds there is shame and denial and panic. "I refuse to let that weight creep back up"
At 11-15 pounds...dismay, numbness, not caring, caring but confused.
At 16 pounds up...I really don't want to know what that mind set is. I want to go right back down that scale where I belong. How many of us have hit that point of no return and not only did we gain it all back, we found extra pounds joining the party?
Stay tuned team. I have always been honest and transparent and on a shared journey with all of you.
At this point I am just hoping I get "lucky" and stop myself from going up.
But I also realize that I don't have to lose 15 pounds. Just 1 pound and then another.5 -
Just saying hi quick. I am having computer issues so I won’t be able to check in until later. I am not good on the phone. 😞3
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tryingagain5
Wednesday
Week 4
PW: 194.8
CW: 196.4
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I see everyone is trying hard to lose but either maintaining (a good thing) or gaining a little (a good thing as long as it's little gains). We all have so much going on or feel like we have no control with the shut down and nobody really knows what to do. Just hang in there and keep trying - we will get through this.
Tomorrow is my 5th of 6 chemo treatments and I am telling myself every day that it's almost over. One month from now I will know that the treatments have worked (or not) and what the plan is from there. Trying to stay positive and planning that the next step will be either I am miraculously cured or surgery is on the horizon (or another 6 treatments).
The good thing is I have maintained my weight even though I am eating more.
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@pacsnc6 I feel so bad that I have not responded to your recent posts. Your in my prayers and thoughts. I am so happy that you have been doing so well under the circumstances. I will be eager to hear your final results. Hang in there!1
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@pacsnc6 You are rocking this. I hate that you have to face this, but I so admire your strength and positivism. I'm rooting for you!
Wednesday Weigh in
Username GingerPwr
PW 135.5? (can't remember if that half pound was there or not)
CW 134
Had a berry smoothie for breakfast, some soybean pasta with sauteed veggies for lunch, then took my son and a couple of his friends to the mall. Here's where things went sideways.
I should've had a snack before I left. I knew it, but I didn't. At the mall, with the limited food choices, I got two pieces of fresh tuna and a seaweed salad from the sushi place. Better than having an entire roll. But THEN, I nibbled on Caleb's teriyaki chicken he got from the Chinese place in the food court. That was my big oops. Once I had one bite, I didn't stop myself.
Now I'm cooking supper. I'm definitely going to cut down the portions I originally allotted myself, and probably squeeze in a walking video just to get a little extra burn in before bed tonight.
I'm learning to re-frame my thinking when I oops. Before I'd beat myself up for messing up an otherwise good day, and use it as an excuse to just go hog wild. "Well, I obviously have no self control, so why even try now?" But now I just go "hmmmm. That was an oops. How to I adjust the rest of my day from here?"
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@pacsnc6 virtual hugs! I hope it will go well and you’ll receive very positive news next month!! You’re so strong
@Mrsbell8well I liked reading your reflection. It’s very straightforward and honest. It’s good to be honest with yourself.
I think you know what your triggers are but you have too much going on and it’s easy to get comfort in food.
I think most of us do that. I always stress eat. I know it’s bad and I know I’m gonna be upset but when I have negative stuff going on I tend to eat. Bc it makes me feel good (for a little - then come regrets of course)
You may need to look through your old pictures, clothes. When you were bigger and unhealthy and put them side by side with the ones when you achieved your goal. Do you remember how great you were feeling when you had control over your body and weight?
@Cafelelia aww thank you!
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05/27 steps 120241
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Wednesday check in
Food - on plan & 22 hr IF
Water - 2.2 l
Exercise - 5 km walk
As I have been discussing, I have been doing more structured IF again. I decided to do a longer fast starting Tuesday after supper to Wednesday evening. It went well overall. There is something about those longer fasts for me that help me to reset how I feel and my hunger as well. My walking has been going well too and the 5 km walks are becoming easier to do. My goal is to increase distance a bit more, and then gradually return to running, probably a mix of one day running, one day walking. It has been such a long road getting back after injury, but I am not going anywhere so I might as well keep at it! As predicted, our province just extended its emergency order to June 9th, so we stay in Phase 1 reopening until then. For a population of 10 million, the number of active cases are not bad (something like 4 k without long term care home numbers), but is the Greater Toronto area that is the issue with someone like 75% of the active cases in the entire province. Given everything that needs to be figured out, I predict we move to phase 2 reopening at the beginning of July. During that phase, we can expand our current household “bubble” and the first thing that I will do is visit my mom, who has managed brilliantly during quarantine. For those of you monitoring summer vacations in Canada, outside of Ontario and Quebec, the active cases are very low and things are opening up. However it is too soon to say what will be permitted in terms of travel, and the US/Canada border continues to be closed except for commercial purposes.
@lenka1 - Stress eating is a big issue for many of us. I really like that idea of looking at old photos to remind yourself of where you have been.
@GingerPwr - That was an amazing way to reframe your thinking about your “oops”!
@pacsnc6 - Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. I am glad that you continue to do well during treatment. I will continue to pray for you and your recovery. Sending you a big, virtual hug.
@tryingagaint5 - I am sorry about that gain. I hope that you are doing ok and I know that things have been stressful, particularly around you job. Sending you a big hug too.
@sleepymome5 - Hope that the computer is fixed!
@mrsbell8well - Today is a new day and I hope that you are feeling better about everything today. As you said, take it 1 lb at a time.
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@gingerpwr wow so impressive! How do you feel? Are you at goal??? What number were you trying to reach? You have done such an amazing job losing these last 15 pounds. You are definitely my inspiration and my can do model. I remember how you stayed stuck around 145-148 for so long. There is no stopping you now!
@lenka1good idea about the photos. I will see what I can find and post. I love your profile picture! I remember your picture of all the plants you posted last year. It's still a lot of plants lol!
@Cafelelia great job on the IF. And yes I am feeling better today. At least I suppose I am. I was down a pound and a half so of course that is the compass for how I feel today. So sad to let the scale rule my emotions. But I am regrouping. I set a new goal date of August 12th to be back at goal.
With a 3 1/2 pound loss I will be back in the 140's and feeling normalish again. I can soooo do that right? I don't have an actual game plan yet but I am still thinking about everything. My meals today are planned out and overall I am feeling optimistic.
And yes your right that I just need to lose 1 more pound. That's it. That's my focus.
My commitment today is to enjoy a nice glass of herb tea after dinner and skip dessert.4 -
Tuesday check in
Food - logged, cutting it close
Water - 64 oz
Exercise - 45 min walk, PT, stretching and strength
Wednesday check in
Food - logged and cutting it close again
Water - 64 oz
Exercise - 20 min walk
So yesterday didn't go as I had planned. I have been having internet issues lately but this time even my phone wasn't working as a hub. Not sure what is up with that. Today it is working. I think we may need some extenders or maybe it is because my husband is working at home. Even more than that, Mary Kate was having a full blown anxiety attack so all day I was either with her or trying to get things done while she would sleep. I was sure she was going to wake me during the night. We are going to have to call her therapist and try to get her in. She needs to be able to manage this, she can't keep going like this. She actually didn't want to do the video calls with her therapist once things closed down even though I encouraged her to. I am sure that contributes to this as well.
Yesterday I ate too much at dinner. It always seems to be dinner, I do well at the other meals. I also noticed I don't need to eat as much at lunch. I remember I was eating 2/3 of my wrap and 1/2 of my chips last summer so I could eat my yogurt. (I am not ready to give up my baked lays yet). I am going to start doing that again. I am also going to make a point to be mindful at dinner. I always seem to be hungry and in a rush. I think these two changes are a good place to start. Logging my food makes me take a good look at what I am eating and what I am thinking at the time(or after). I also have not been snacking so I can have halotop ice cream after dinner. That has helped getting me through the day. I am going to have to cut that portion back. I remember last summer I switched over to a cone. I am going to have to start that again but not sure if I am ready. I know I do have to cut back if I want to lose weight.
We are leaving for a walk at 11:30 so I have to get moving. I have my longer PT and strength today too. I am going to do that before I get involved with everything else I have to do. I like doing it twice a week and doing the minimal routine on the other days. I will also eventually change this to 3 days a week but this is working now and helping with consistency.
My room is coming together nicely. I am nervous about this comforter with Jim and Daisy as it is white with blues in it. Yesterday, I ordered another one for the future Lol! In the past I have gone to order the same comforter and haven't been able to find it again so I am ahead of the game.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
@Cafelelia I feel the same way about IF as far as I don't seem as hungry. I wonder if it is something to do knowing that we aren't eating until a certain time so we don't think about it as much? Interesting.... You always seem to do well with the longer fasts too. I am glad that went well for you. On another note, I can't believe we are already at the end of May and thinking of our goals for June! Maybe I do have to do a little good bye and thank you to my old bed. I wish we could use it somewhere else but we really can't. It is a good idea to get out before the heat, I noticed you already were out this am.
@Mrsbell8well I think that a good part of weight loss is mental. Maybe yours has to do with all the sudden changes you are making. I know I reach for food when I am nervous or anxious. Remember I put on 10 pounds in a month! If it only came off as easy. We all have different ways of coping. You said you were eating when you were thinking yesterday. You also was eating a radish and hummus. Yes, overeating is overeating but you did pick a healthy option. You also only had 3 cookies instead of the whole sleeve. You can turn this around. You do seem to enjoy really healthy food. That is great. Maybe if you start where you are at now and change one thing that you are doing that you think is contributing to your gain and go from there. This isn't a race, it is a marathon. You are in it for the long haul so you might as well make changes that you are willing to do your whole life. You can do this! Also, do you have to rush to move right now? Can you take time to research where you are going, homes, doctors etc before jumping in? Maybe that will take a little stress out of the move. I am sure that you and Molly both are a little stressed and that is why you were snappy. That happens to the best of us. Hang in there! Everything is going to work out. xoxo
@lenka1 I remember a beautiful picture of you surrounded by your house plants. I love plants but just don't like to garden. I seem to kill all of my houseplants too. I have always wanted to do what your daughter did with the seeds Lol! I am interested how they turn out.
@GingerPwr I agree, balance is very important. You seem to be doing well with that. I love that you didn't beat yourself up after the mall and just adjusted the rest of your days. Those oops are going to happen and we have to learn to work them in our plan. I also love that quote about falling in love with the process of becoming the best version of yourself. That really gave me something to think about. I ALSO love that post about being worth the effort.
@nstephenson01 We all have those days that we are just never seem to be satisfied. When you are doing IF, how are you with the snacking? For some reason that seems to help me. I would much rather eat earlier the next day than eat in the evening. Sounds like you have a good plan moving forward and your shrimp dinner sounds delicious!
@Freeglerock Sounds like you had a good time with your neighbor. I am sure you needed some adult interaction away from your day to day life. Hangovers are tough, especially with little ones. I am sorry about your daughter's fractured wrist. I hope she heals quick, no one likes a cast in the summertime. I am glad you were able to take some time off from work so you can enjoy it with your family and working on your projects. You have been doing great lately. Weren't you the one who didn't want to post a month or so ago because you weren't doing well? Look how far you have come! (if it wasn't you, you have to forgive my memory, the past couple of months are a blurr)
@tryingagain5 You can turn this around. I know things a tough right now. Hang in there and let us know what we can do to help.
@pacsnc6 Thank you for such an encouraging post. I am glad that your chemo is close to the end. Praying for good news in a month for you! xoxo
@ProfDawnLee What a good month you have had. You are right about weight, it is data. Looks like you are certainly moving in the right direction!!4 -
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For all you gardeners out there-this is me at the gardening center...It isn't limited to house plants either Lol!
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Hi all,
@timibotkin - wow, what a lovely amount of space you have. I'm so jealous of people with big outside space at the moment, would be nice to be able to sit in a garden without having folks everywhere lol.
@nstephenson01 - that's some fab growing on there! I always think homegrown veggies just taste so much better
@xX_PhoenixRising_xX - yup, I was right - evil
@Freeglerock - it's strange because I found using just pounds so weird when I first started, but now I almost prefer it, maybe it makes me feel like I'm losing more in some way? Congrats on the weight loss x
@MrsBell8well - it's sounds like you're very honest with yourself and very self-aware, which I think can often be half the battle. I tend to be the queen of self sabotage so def feeling you there. It can be so hard when there's all these external stressors in your life you have done this before so you know you can do it again x
@GingerPwr - inspiring words! It is so hard sometimes to make that extra time and effort just for ourselves but you're right, we are worth that
@pacsnc6 - hope your treatment goes ok - getting towards the end of them!
Well, yesterday was a complete 'fall off the wagon' day. I had pancakes for lunch (with fruit, does that help a little?) and then got talked into take-away for dinner. Reasoned, 'oh, I can just have a little and save the rest for tomorrow' - is there any left? Hell no! So, not the best day but surprisingly I am feeling a bit more positive than usual. I felt really horrible physically last night, which I think is my body no longer being used to constant junk food, and am not hungry today so have only had a small oat bar and it's nearly 5pm here. I'm not going into a guilt spiral and giving up on everything. It was a minor blip and I'm moving on. I'm realising that so much of my food issues are psychological and hopefully being a bit more aware and proactive with those will help me stay focused and on the right path.4
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