30lbs to lose... Started AGAIN yesterday (Darn Lockdown Snacking)
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Honestly, the number of Mutual Aid Groups that sprang up overnight is one of the best silver linings of this pandemic. There's a community hotline (run by volunteers) that matches up people who need help to people who can give that help, and where there's a financial element, it comes out of community donations and fundraising so the volunteer isn't out of pocket. There have been volunteers translating requests and publicity from English into other languages and it's made me feel proud to live where I do. People say Londoners are cold and don't talk to anyone - but they've really pulled together. One of my neighbours now regularly picks up a newspaper and milk for an elderly gentleman round the corner from her. She only found out he lived there and needed help after she randomly knocked on his door one day to ask. Warm fuzzy feelings!
I'm so, so pleased to hear about your ultrasound results. There is nothing more important than your health, and it sounds like a real victory, Barb! Really impressed with your commitment to getting out and active too.
The other day I volunteered to rescue a parcel for a neighbour who's out of town purely because I know when they come back this weekend I'm going to have to waddle over to their place to drop it off, and I need any excuse for some exercise!
Every little counts... I'm trying to arrange a socially distanced walk with a friend I haven't seen a long time this weekend, too. I don't really want to trek over towards her part of town, and I don't really want to go out for that matter, but as the reward will be seeing a lovely friend, it should incentivise me to get up and get out. She would come here if I asked, but I'm the one who needs the extra steps - she's still running most days and is active enough. 3 -
Good morning, all. I read everything, every day, and if days go by with nothing from me is because I get into tied tongue periods. Never been the bubbly type, just (mostly) optimistic and recently realized that unnecessary and excessive drama (at work), negative people and lack of sleep, seriously drain me. Then my thoughts are just individual strings and somehow don’t seem to connect.
Barb -so happy to hear your scan went so well and your nodules are gone! It’s enormous good news for you, and the fact that you don’t need to worry for how they might progress in the future, has to be a big relief.
If baking makes you happy, go for it, but if it gives you anxiety and worries, postpone it until you get the good vibes.
The way you describe running is how I feel about walking/hiking, but because of very long work days, husband’s long commute, no family nearby, I did not work on it, nor carve time for it for many years. Would have been nice, but others were more important then. I’m catching up now, slowly.
Catherine- I am not sure if there is anything similar in my area for helping older or sick people. If it is, it’s not advertised well. Your stories of being helpful while getting some walking out off it, are funny. It’s how it always worked , but the exercise part seemed insignificant, or the 30 seconds talk with the neighbor, but now that we lost them, everything and everyone counts. It’s a good change, a very good one.
My version of that is : I drive a minivan and I park in the back of parking lots so I don’t have to squeeze in my seat - front of the store people park at an angle, because they are in a hurry 😁. I get 100 more steps, and I used to scoff at that, but now I’m proud. Everyone has dogs in the neighborhood and the waves across the street with 2 sentences are now borderline philosophical.
Katrina- two of my daughter’s friends are working towards becoming vets and I hear their stories (21 year olds) and I think, this is nothing, you should hear what my friend does - I don’t say that, mostly because is so much fun to hear what is a struggle for them, but also because they literally do not see me. To be that young!
So take good care of yourself and keep telling us stories, sister. I forgot to ask, where are you with the apartment renovations and the sell/move plans?0 -
Forgot to say how I’m doing- well ok I guess. I had some cold and windy days lately and they cut my walking drastically, but helped enormously on the Netflix end. Eating was adequate.
My poor dog had 2 seizures in the last month (3 more since beginning of the year)- so I’m going to make an appointment to the vet. I feel so bad because he’s going to be tested and prodded and unless he needs surgery , the end will be to get the seizure medication. The last one it was in the middle of the night Thursday when he slept in my daughter’s room, and she stayed with him, afraid to come and tell us because he could have followed and injured himself on the stairs. She’s not that strong or mature, but she stayed for him. Next day she had a 4h nap.0 -
Catherine, I just think it’s marvelous how organized the effort is to make sure everyone has what they need. I keep hearing about the things Willam and Kate are doing and it seems like they are leading by example! I love all of their checking in with people throughout this whole ordeal and putting such a positive spin on looking out for one’s mental health- no stigma attached. I feel like they are doing some good! And I guess they just started their train trip around the UK to check in with people and thank health care workers. Is the response over there positive, or am I just reading all the feel good stuff on people.com???
I love how you are finding “excuses” to get in steps! Let us know if you get to connect with that friend for the walk this weekend! Sounds fun!
Gabi, I know what you mean about negative people at work draining you! I quit eating lunch in the teachers’ lounge because the conversation was always so negative. It was almost like a contest to see who could complain the most. I started eating in the classroom and even managed to get a few things done in the process. Negativity is definitely contagious, but not something we want to catch!
So you like hiking, too!?! I LOVE hiking! We have some really nice ridges around here to climb! Being out in nature really soothes the soul, doesn’t it?
“Everyone has dogs in the neighborhood and the waves across the street with 2 sentences are now borderline philosophical.”
That is SERIOUSLY funny!!! You should send that in to one of the late night comedy hosts!!
My mom always did the same thing you do, park far away from the entrance of the store so she could get her steps in.
So sorry to hear about your dog’s seizures. What kind is he? Let us know how he’s doing! Your daughter is very brave and devoted. I’m impressed! I’m sure she did need a major nap after that emotionally draining time and cutting into her sleep time as well!
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All of you, NEVER feel like you have to respond to every little thing, every day!! I do not want this to become a burden in any way! I just want us to share our ups and downs and encourage each other. It shouldn’t be one more thing that keeps you from getting to bed on time! I just want you to post ANYTHING at all every couple of days, so we know you are okay! I couldn’t care less if it’s weight or food related! Your weight is just a NUMBER- it’s not WHO you are!
Katrina, I KNOW you are crazy busy with those animals! I can’t imagine that kind of responsibility! Luckily, teaching school, the kids’ health didn’t depend on me! ( except once when a kindergartener came to school sick on a Monday. I called his Mom at 10:30 and told her to come get him and take him to the dr. She said he had an appt the following Monday. I said that would be too late, take him anyway. She did and they admitted him to the hospital for a week of antibiotics thru a PICC line and then he came back to school with the line still in! Talk about pressure-making sure no one jostled him and the line got pulled out! Was glad when that year ended! So I couldn’t take the pressure of dealing with major issues every day!)
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I sent an email today with all our email addresses. Check your spam if you didn’t get it.1
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Got the email. Was out at 630 today, stopped by the store thats actually on my way home to pick up asparagus whic was the only thing the other store yesterday didnt have. Ended up getting some other things i probably didn't need... ate too much today but with the calories burned from my day it wasnt awful. No i didn't walk sunday, i was sucked into a crochet project. Made a hat for mats mom and started working on a matching scarf. I still dont really feel like walking any sort of vigorously. Fine post flu shot, but just don't think i would feel good walking briskly yet. The cough is fading but still hanging on.
Barb congrats on the thyroid improvement! My grandma had hers out due to cancer so i try to make sure i wear the thyroid guard when taking xrays now (used to forget a lot). My coworker had hers out too.
Catherine its good to give yourself excuses to move. Hope you enjoy the visit with a friend.
Gabi so sorry about your pup. Hope bloodwork is normal and meds work well for the pupper.
Going to bed now. Did a healthy amount of just watching my fish tonight and relaxing, but i do need to get my hands in the tanks to trim plants etc. Perhaps tomorrow. Also have to cook some food in my fridge. Goodnight all!2 -
Oh and yes there's a walmart i could pick up from but its 10 minutes opposite my work, and i dont really know when ill be done for the day... hard to schedule a time. I did try it once before i was locked down and sick, just sucks when they're out of what you order. Too far away to have any sort of delivery... my current town is tiny much like the one i grew up in back in Idaho, and also pretty rural. It honestly doesn't take too long to get my list and get out of the store cause I'm prepared usually. Plus that's my excuse for extra steps in a day, and i prefer to pick my own produce.2
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I’m no feeling too chatty today. Found out my daughter ( the one who is struggling with pandemic depression)has to put her cat to sleep tomorrow. Tears my heart out.
He had osteo sarcoma about 5 years ago, had a leg amputated, and has done great until right after thanksgiving. No kidney function, no red blood cells, some sort of mass in his lungs. I will be driving to Raleigh in the morning. Hope I can keep it together!
Katrina, I don’t know how you can stand it when you have to put an animal to sleep! I’d be a wreck! I AM a wreck!
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Barb, so sorry you all have to go through that... sometimes knowing the stories makes it so tough to not bawl my eyes out with clients. Hardest ones are where the big tough father figure or grandfather figure is bawling... but what's worse for me is walking out knowing i have to put on a smile and go see the vaccine appointment next. No time to grieve with or for clients and have to focus on the next pet. Hard to do for some of those emotional euthanasias. My thoughts will be with you and your daughter. Sounds like the kitty was quite a trooper, but its the last kind thing you can do. Doesn't make it any easier sadly.
We had a pile of food delivered by a kind soul... again. A pizza, fried chicken, french fries, chips, etc. So i ate a lot of junk but again if you count the calories i burned today its still within my calorie goals... still dont feel like walking (physically) so i relaxed and watched fish again. Ate some junk food at the clinic when i finished charts and left at 7 pm. But its almost 1030 and im going to sleep. So at least its not after 11.
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Made it home before 7 pm! Still felt like a really long day. I finally called my dr today to ask when i should worry about this stupid residual cough. She said give it a week or two more and if its still hanging around to make an appointment. Gonna try to walk on the treadmill after I cook some dinner and see what I feel like. Not much else to say today, but didn't wanna update at 10 when I'm trying to go to sleep. Have to work Saturday this week, but just two more days...2
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Barb - sorry to hear about your daughter’s cat. Animals are great companions and for people with anxieties are mini miracles. See it every day in my girls.
Katrina - it must be so relaxing to just watch the fish after a long , busy day and feel your problems disappearing. Wonderful.
Catherine, you ok?
Today went in the office, tuned out the unnecessary stuff and just did my work. Stopped at Costco on the way home , because last time we were locked , it was a pain, with lines outside and around the store. Surprisingly it was not bad at all, and after I got back, I had energy left to hop on the bike. What about that?
I should probably mention that yesterday I had a scale drop, then went about 600 calories over, and this week had 3 very lazy days, already. I also did beat myself up, than retracted every word and now I’m back. So , yes, some gods days with mediocre days in between. Such is the journey!1 -
Got through today. The only thing worse than saying good bye to a beloved pet is watching your daughter have her heart torn in 2! She’s 26. The last cat she had before Joey, died when she was in 7th grade and she cried EVERY day for a YEAR! So sad to see her go through this again.
Katrina, I don’t know how you do what you do, I really don’t! I’d need to be committed after one week of being a vet and having to euthanize more than one pet!
Gabi, Hoorah for getting in and out of Costco without a long wait! And you had the energy for a bike ride afterward!?! Unbelievable!
Let’s not gloss over the fact you were able to tune out the unnecessary stuff at work! That’s something!
Never beat yourself up for a lazy day! Just move right on!! It could be worse, you could be compulsive about it like me!
Didn’t give into eating my feelings today. If I had, I’d still be eating! Can’t say I won’t give in tomorrow though.
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To be honest, I've felt a bit down this week - I had a really heavy course on fun things like how to deal with a potentially suicidal colleague, and then I heard the news that I'm not eligible for the Pfizer Covid vaccine as anyone with significant allergies is being skipped. I also couldn't get into the Christmas volunteering programme I wanted to as I only found out about it a day after the last mandatory training session finished. So annoying!
I have, however, been logging everything I have overeaten, and today I've got back on track. I've arranged to meet my friend tomorrow afternoon, so I have to trek over there, trek around there and trek back. I did also get out of the flat for a couple of lunchtime wanders this week, which doubled up with me speaking to my family on handsfree. My dad is still very ill, but he is slowly recovering, and is starting to sound a bit better when he speaks.
A friend of mine did give me a look (over video) when I mentioned the course I'd been on. I know I'm not in the perfect mental shape myself, given my sleep isn't good (it's not as bad as it was earlier in the summer) and I'm clearly developing some kind of anxiety towards travelling, but I've always been much better at looking after other people than myself, and I do genuinely enjoy helping others. The way I see it, I have my own issues, but I'm honest enough to admit to them, and it takes one to know one!
TOM started today, which I think is also responsible for the low mood this week. Hormones, eh?
Still here, just very much in a plodding part of the journey.
I did get Barb's email with everyone's email addresses, btw.
Barb - really sorry to hear about your daughter's cat. It sounded like she did all she could for her beloved pet - as Katrina said, sometimes that last trip to the vet's really is the kindest thing to do.
Gabi - I hear you with the swings and roundabouts! I've had a very similar week with the scales. Down and up and back down again, back to the same starting place.
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Barb - years ago my coworker came in one morning with red nose and puffy eyes, and said she cried all evening because XX broke off with her daughter. And when I said that she didn’t even like XX , her answer was that she didn’t cry for him, she cried WITH her daughter. And that’s the truth, we do hurt if we see them hurt. So sorry for your daughter going through this.
Catherine- sorry to hear it was a hard week, but ultra glad you’re back. The class is for dealing with suicidal colleagues, right? Tough. Info must be so intense, and pray you never need to apply it, but I admire you for choosing it.
Prayers to your father to get stronger.
I had to go at work today because of a crisis and it was so weird because we had the department Christmas lunch, with food from Mission Barbecue . I couldn’t eat anything they got, so I just went at my desk and worked on my issue. Half a year ago I would have been thinking about the food outside my door the entire time, smell it and getting obsessed with it. Now, nothing.
I didn’t eat anything before going in, and at 3 when I left, I still wasn’t hungry so I stopped at a store and got my daughter more puzzles - this is our family obsession now, since the pandemic, and we were running out.
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I'm looking for motivated "friends" to help support and encourage each other. Feel free to friend me if you want. I am a big proponent of starting with ONE thing and focusing on that. I think 10k steps is a great place to start!
I am homeschooling my 7th grader, but that's a bit easier than little ones as I can, obviously, have him do some work on his own.
There are probably some youtube exercise videos that you could use with your little ones to take breaks together and get in some steps. Also, I sit on a yoga ball instead of a chair when we're doing work together.
Great job on getting started! I think the first 3 days are the hardest. Then it gets a little easier, IMHO.
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izzyred9400 wrote: »Hi,
You sound like you're doing really well.Its hard to diet when you're feeding kids all day.Been there,done it.I have also gained 20lbs since lockdown.I now weigh the same as last time I joined MFP in feb 2018 !! Would like to add u as a friend but don't know how ??
Keep up the good work,you're doing great 😁
To add someone as a friend, you click on their name, then click on their name again. Then you can send a friend request.
Feel free to add me as a friend!
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Catherine, I’m sorry to hear you’re not eligible for the vaccine. Will you all be getting the Moderna or any other Covid vaccines across the pond? I heard that the GlaxoSmithKline vaccine and another one are delayed until late 2021 because they aren’t doing well with the elderly population.
Taking a class on dealing with a potentially suicidal colleague does sound heavy, esp for this time of year. Unfortunately this is the time of year people typically feel more alone and isolated. This year for sure!
I’m sorry it’s been a downer of a week for you, but you’ve done a good job getting B’s j on track! Esp going back and logging food! That is sometimes an eye opener!(for me anyway)
I agree with what you said about being able to help others. If my life is perfect and I’ve not had any challenges, how can I possibly relate to someone who does?
Gabi, that’s amazing you resisted barbecue! Just smelling it would’ve had me salivating. I don’t eat beef or pork, but I would’ve been salivating just the same! And you actually waited to eat until you got home! Wow! I definitely like the puzzle idea! It’s hard to eat while working a puzzle, unlike watching TV!
Great family fun, it sounds like!
@StephanieStc Welcome! This is a great group of friends encouraging each other through ups and downs. What are your goals?
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Gabi - all kinds of mental health problems, but the session on suicide was the toughest one. It took more out of me than I expected. Still, I do feel better equipped and it was worthwhile doing.
Smelling delicious food and not eating all the delicious food takes some serious willpower! Go you!
Barb - no idea. It's a bit of a stupid thing to be sad about, because I'm so far down the UK's priority list there may not be any left of that particular vaccine when my group gets called up. As a country, we've bought a few different types and it's a long wait until my turn. However, I guess I didn't realise how much hope I'd been pinning to a vaccine to magically make life 'normal' again.
I've always been quite well-behaved on the grounds that it won't be forever, and it struck me all at once that I might never get a vaccine and if that's true, it makes me so vulnerable. Work still want us to come back in January (they clearly haven't read the guidance that working from home is recommended until April at least), but we're about to enter a worse level in my city, and I'm expecting another proper lockdown after Christmas. Whatever they're planning will get pushed back, I'm sure.
The higher ups hate remote working, and it's got me thinking, would I quit if they forced the point? I don't think I'll get to a 'come in or resign' standoff until the summer, but there is a moment coming. It might be time to start researching which companies are more open to permanent home working, and to get a back up plan lined up. If I have to rely on herd immunity rather than getting vaccinated, I don't want my old commute back.
There is also the possibility of doing something else for a pay cut, if it enables me to work from home or work more locally. It is something I could manage, especially given I'm no longer blowing a chunk of my disposable salary on takeout. However... if I have a drop in salary, it makes sending money to my sister harder, and she's still out of work.
Lots to mull over as we enter a New Year!
@StephanieStC Welcome!
Have you been homeschooling throughout? Here in the UK, the kids have been back at school for a while now, although they do keep getting sent home as their 'bubbles' keep bursting.
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Hi ladies, seriously messed up day calorie wise for me, today.
Wanted to write that down, so I can let it go and move on. I’m working on ways to skip the guilting part.
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Catherine,
I understand your frustration with the vaccine situation. It is so disappointing when we think we see the light at the end of the tunnel and it turns out it was not light after all. At least I think by late spring things will be looking up. Where I am we have greatly increasing number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, setting new records, sometimes several times in a week. Not something we want to be setting records in. I’ve gotten to the point where I won’t go in a grocery or anywhere in public without wearing my N95, which fits very snuggly all around.
So now anyone who’s had a severe allergic reaction to anything shouldn’t receive the new vaccine. That means both my daughters would not be able to get it. They’ve both required epinephrine due to allergic reactions. One of them has asthma. Hopefully the Moderna vaccine will be approved soon and that will be an option.
I agree, it’s hard to stay optimistic at times during all this! What’s hard for me is knowing we are doing our part and then seeing people ignore the mask mandate, gather in large groups etc. They go on business as usual and the virus keeps spreading. If we could’ve ALL done our part, we could’ve gotten things under control a LONG time ago!
You have a lot to think about and consider for your job situation. I hear some companies are embracing the whole work from home scenario as it actually cuts down on their overhead. You are an amazing sister, giving her money while she’s out of work.
Did you get to take that walk with a friend?
Gabi, You messed up calorie wise for one day, not a big deal. The fact that you owned it, but are determined just to move on without the whole guilt thing shows you are truly making progress! That’s AWESOME!
Katrina, How are you doing?
I didn’t go over on calories today, but definitely indulged in too many treats! Had a socially distanced birthday celebration with my sister. We got take out and ate in a nearby park, with our chairs about 15 feet apart( my sister, my daughter, and me). We shared a lot of laughs as well as the treats. Laughter goes a long way during this unsettling time!
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I did take that walk with a friend and burned off loads of calories. However, I then undid all that good work and then some.
Last week, all in all, was not a good week for me.
My new week starts on a Monday (my groceries are delivered on Sundays) and I am determined to eat like less of a pig this week. I think I overordered last week (which didn't help) but the main problem I had was I kept trying to eat all the way up to maintenance and I kept eating the Christmas chocolates 'because I deserved it'. I also kept eating the mini puddings that were about to go off.
Well, I haven't replaced those particular chocolates as clearly I have no portion control with them. I have also let the rest of the puddings go off and binned them, because they were empty calories and I didn't like them enough to want to continue the spiral.
It's frustrating I'm back to telling myself I deserve food, and equating food with reward. It's just food. It was also really hard to see for myself what I was doing in the moment, but I kept justifying it with excuses to myself.
This week, I'm resetting my goals to 1,600. Maintenance (without exercise) is about 1,800, so it's not a big deficit and it's not a big challenge really, but after overeating last week, I need to focus on eating normally before I can focus on eating to lose weight. I'm writing this down to force myself to be more accountable to myself.
I just need to make it through 7 days, and then I can reassess. This isn't a big deal. I've got back on so many times. I can do this.
What about you, Gabi? Did you manage to get back on the wagon?
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Catherine- we knew it would be bumpy, and all the planning is exactly for those times, because the cruising in between, is easy. You battled chocolate and pudding? I battled crackers and mixed nuts. Funny you said you overbought stuff - me too, I had-had-had to go to Costco right?
Like your approach with completely banning them for a while, until YOU get back the controls.
I went back and read last week and for you the reason must have been TOM, and for me being dehydrated and very inconsistent with walking/spending time outside. Lack of sleep for both.
So let’s take a big breath and just look forward. What we don’t know yet, we’ll figure it out later.
Barb- I apologize but I simply forgot to check my email. Truth is nobody ever sends me emails, other than automatic payment confirmations and such, so I only take a look every couple of weeks.
Yesterday was a very nice and balmy day with 60 at noon, and on my walk I was passed by so many runners and I thought that would be you, if we were neighbors.
When I’m in off mode, not even nice weather could influence me, but you run in every type of weather, regardless of your mood of the day. I’m not going to get there, but I love to read about it.
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Gabi - yep, some foods are triggers for me, and if I'm not doing particularly well, I need to put those items completely out of my reach. Not bringing them into the house is the best way!
TOM didn't help, but also dehydration. It always takes me ages to cotton on! I felt a bit crappy and it took me ages to realise it was because I had the heating on to dry some handwashed clothes. Grabbed a giant bottle of water and immediately started to feel more normal. I never keep a log of what I'm drinking (unless it's something with calories in it, like fruit juice) and I think I need to make more of an effort there. I never realise I haven't drunk enough until very late on!
I think I'm going to start keeping a bottle of water on my desk every day for then I'm working, as a prompt. I need to find more little strategies like that to encourage better behaviours from myself.
Today is going much better - breakfast and lunch were controlled. I just need to make it to the end of the day, and then that's one day of being reasonable down. Small steps. We know last week wasn't great, we can't change that, we just have to learn what we can from the experience and keep moving forward. We've got this, Gabi!
It's a good thing for me that I don't live near a Costco anymore - I guess they don't do the food sampling in Covid times, but they sell so many yummy things in huge quantities and portion control will always be my toughest challenge. They say never go grocery shopping when you're hungry - there's got to be a special variant for Costco. Don't go bulk shopping unless you're in a really good place with your food graph!
Well done on all that exercise today, Barb - it's impressive where you get that motivation.
Katrina - hope you're resting up.
@angelexperiment @StephanieStC How are you both getting on?1 -
Catherine, the good news is you are learning more about yourself and what works and what clearly doesn’t work and are able to fine tune those strategies. Portion control is a huge deal for me too with so many things! I think I’ve said it before, I can’t buy cartons of ice cream unless we have a family birthday celebration or something. I just buy the little cup sized cartons. For chocolate, I buy the individually wrapped ghiradellis rather than the Hershey’s, which I tend to DEVOUR!
I’ve learned I can’t let myself feel deprived or anywhere from 5 days- two weeks I just lose control and scarf down chocolate like there’s no tomorrow! So now I have a little chocolate or treat every day. I also eat back most of my exercise calories as well.
Glad you got to take that walk with a friend!
Gabi, I hear you on overbuying at Costco! Sometimes I think we should just quit going!
You said when you’re in off mode not even nice weather gets you out for a walk? Is there another type of exercise you’d prefer? I think it’s all about finding what kind of exercise brings you joy! Maybe do something that makes you look forward to it. For example, when I’m on my spin bike I watch a series from Amazon prime. That’s the only time I allow myself to watch it. That way I look forward to it.
I never posted yesterday, I fell asleep watching a Hallmark movie. Riveting I know!
I did meet my goals though!
I made a nice vegan chili for dinner. Very satisfying.
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If I'd quit hitting done instead of post reply you might've heard from me... sigh. I'm ok though, was under calories today. Have to get some sleep but will chat more tomorrow.2
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Day two of the forced reset was hard. A friend called me randomly for a long talk, which distracted me from eating, so have managed to end the day on the deficit I wanted after all.
I really wanted to eat more than I had planned, but I said I was going to stick to 1,600 max, so that's what I've done. It's amazing how writing things down can give you that extra nudge of bloody-mindedness. I, er, mean willpower.
Let's see if I can get another 6 hours again... If I can do 6 hours' sleep regularly, I will be very pleased with that.
I love veggie chilli, Barb - plus it freezes well. I have a great deal of fondness for healthy food that lends itself to batch cooking!
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Catherine- Very nice you got to walk with your friend. I like how you braked the day into 6-hour slots. Doable goal. Glad it works for you. Not braking, just trying to not let the flood in. So I have 5 cups of cauliflower, plus 2-4 apples, or alike, so there’s very little room for anything else.
We are supposed to get a snowstorm tomorrow, granted here 2 inches were described as snowstorm in the past. If we do get some serious snow, it will make my day very very hard tomorrow, or even earlier. I guess this constitutes as journaling, and I just found my stressor for today. Yay.
Do you know yours? Does it stay the same?
Barb- portion sizes is not something I tried before, and I definitely should. For you it’s sugars? Savory (cold cuts, sausage, ham etc) is for me and then chocolate.0 -
Katrina, Glad to hear you’re doing okay. Did the pesky cough finally go away? How’s the rest of the family doing? Esp Grandma?
Catherine, I agree with you- writing down the food you consume definitely helps put the brakes on eating! If I feel like I’m starting to lose control, I’ll quickly log everything, and presto, back in control. On holidays I don’t bother though.
Gabi, I’d be excited to have a couple inches of snow. We had a couple of flurries early last week but only enough to cover the cars, roof tops etc.
Cold weather and esp snow always makes me want to make homemade soup! I’m a bit of a soup snob, don’t much care for the kind out of a can.
Cold cuts, ham, sausages are your weakness? Lucky you, those are all high in protein and don’t cause a sugar spike that makes you to eat more to ride the wave!
My stressor is when I talk to my Mom and all she can do is complain. I just want her to be happy but can’t fix her current situation.
I did quite a bit of baking today for my husband’s work mates ( any my former 102 year old neighbor who lives in FL). Didn’t indulge. But I have more to make over the next couple of days and will indulge in a treat or two. I may prelog to head off any overindulgence.
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Sorry this is a long one...
So I worked Saturday, which went great. then this weekend I listened to my football game and relaxed some. Had a nice chat with my mom. She got tested again for covid so that she could do a stress test to check her heart. Covid test turned up negative and stress test was normal today despite her coughing still. We think she has bad acid reflux causing chest pains as its not her heart. My grandma is still at home, but has superficial blood clots that she's on meds for. She had tested positive again last week before the ultrasound for clots, and still had covid. Dad's girlfriend who lives with him just tested positive for covid too... hoping its mild for her and my dad since he'll probably also get it.
We made some yummy but calorie dense food this weekend and i didn't log it, but i did try to eat reasonably sized portions since i knew i wasn't going to log it. Was 179 Sunday morning and today back to 178.1 lbs.
Accidentally broke my glasses Sunday night and was anxious about the superglue holding them til i could get home after work monday night to my backup pair. But i got new ones ordered and ordered my first prescription sunglasses. I usually only wear them while driving but new glasses are cute enough maybe I'll wear them inside at work if they stay on my face... the wiggly dogs usually knock them around etc so i tend not to wear them as i can see fine close up just not across the room. Hopefully the new ones will come quick.
Hitting over 5k steps a day but still haven't gotten on the treadmill. However, i think i only coughed 3 times today, so that's much improved! I just keep getting home late and by the time i cook eat etc it like 830 and im pooped. Today I stayed late at work after my charts were done to help my coworkers count inventory... has to get done by January 1st, and I'm not required to help, but there's only 2 of them doing it. So I took about 5 pages of the 150 pages and counted those meds/products on my pages before I left. Any little bit helps.
Staying on track with calories so far this week. Gonna make some pot roast tomorrow in the crockpot, was too lazy or tired to start it tonight.
Catherine nice work sticking to your calorie goals... hard to get back on track sometimes but hang in there!
Barb great job with goals despite its chilly outside.
Gabi I'm in Minnesota and we don't really have snow yet either... was 9 degrees F this morning.
Going to bed early I think tonight. Mentally pooped today.1 -
Katrina, just when your Mom and Grandma seem to be doing better, your Dad’s girlfriend tests positive. Let’s keep fingers crossed it’s very mild. Do you feel like you’re on a roller coaster?
I’m impressed how light you’ve obviously been eating, to lose weight while not actually logging!
Crock pots are wonderful, aren’t they? It just takes a few minutes prep before you leave for work( when you actually have energy) and then the house smells amazing when you get home!
I baked cookies and chocolate cupcakes today for my husband’s work people. Did eat one cookie. Wanted a cupcake, had plenty of calories for it, but by the time I cleaned the kitchen it was after 7:30- too late for me to eat. I will save one for myself for tomorrow!
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