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  • brown6267
    brown6267 Posts: 476 Member
    07/28 steps 13517
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,627 Member
    edited July 2020
    minstrelofsarcasm
    Week Five
    Weigh In Day: Wednesdays
    PW (Previous Weight): 167.2 (July 22nd)
    CW (Current Weight): 165.4 (July 29th)
    LTD (Loss to Date): 68.6 lbs

    (ahem) Heck to the yes! I was rightly excited about weighing in today. Let's take a look at the week since my last weigh-in...

    Food: Not my best week, but far from my worst. I desperately need to go grocery shopping, so some of my dinners have been multiple unrelated small plates (e.g. canned tuna, cereal, a bowl of blueberries, and a handful of cherry tomatoes - NOT mixed together) but I did my best to avoid mindless snacking. Which is admittedly a lot easier when there's very little to snack on in my kitchen.

    Exercise: 8 spin classes, 13 miles (approximately) walked, 11 minutes of cumulative planking, 1 humans-worth of stuff moved into a second story apartment with no elevator

    Proudest Moment: Deciding not to go to spin class on Sunday because my body was crazy-sore (like normal sore, but in a straitjacket)

    Next Week: 5 spin classes currently booked, I'm attempting to hold a plank for 7 minutes, lots of water, sticking (mostly) to my calorie goals, being sure to take my vitamins, ... you get the gist
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,627 Member
    @1theresamcvean -
    Water is most definitely better than pop/soda/sodapop/coke/liquid candy bars. The sodium used to preserve a lot of soft drinks actually dehydrate you more than the water in them hydrates you.

    Also, have you tried using headphones to block out some of the noise around you? I don't know if that's a viable option for your home situation, but headphones always help me focus.
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    @1theresamcvean I thought I was the only one who doesn't feel hungry (until I started this chemo stuff and am hungry all the time). I was talking with a dietitian for a study and at one point was asked to list my hunger cues. She was very surprised when I said there are none that I notice. The best I came up with was a strange feeling in my mouth - like you said maybe it was just a desire to chew something?! I usually eat according to the time of day and usually have a meal about every four to five hours.
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,472 Member
    Tuesday check in
    Food - on target
    Water - over 80 oz!
    Exercise - 30 min bike ride, 20 min walk and PT

    Another good day yesterday! Today I have to wait for a repair man and our "window" is 8 am to 5 pm. Last time I was the last visit and had to wait around all day. I may have to push my bike ride until after dinner today if that is the case again today. Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

    @Cafelelia I don't know how I missed your post yesterday! They are debating here about the school year. Philadelphia just decided last night to continue virtually although earlier in the month they were going to do 3 days virtual and 2 days in class. The suburbs haven't decided but I bet we will start hearing more now that Philadelphia has made a decision.
    @GingerPwr Hugs! Glad you are back! Love the quote too :)
    @1theresamcvean I love how you see so much on your walks. Thank goodness you and Xavy weren't close when the skunk sprayed! I can not believe they are still doing the construction on your street! Ugh! Hopefully it is done soon. Do you have any head phones or earplugs? I am learning so much I didn't know about my own hunger but have to work on listening to it. It is interesting how you really don't feel hunger unless you are burning calories and have to replace. I feel like my hunger comes in waves, I actually feel like I am sick and have to eat but if I push through that, I find I don't feel hungry. It is weird and I have never paid attention to it before. I also have that desire to chew or taste which I have been trying to have sugar free gum for that. It is such a learning process...and to be figuring it out at 54 Ugh! Lol! Better late than never I suppose... Thanks for your tip with the serving sizes, those are good idea!
    @xX_PhoenixRising_Xx What an amazing comparison photo! It looks like you lost more than 26 lbs. You can see how toned you are too! You aren't missing anything with the squirrels and skunks lol! My husband and I are at war with the squirrels to keep them out of the trash. They destroy all our trash cans Lol!
    @tryingagain5 Sounds like things are going well for you and you are getting into a routine. What a nice surprise for your friend and her grandchildren to decorate your driveway!
    @ljdanny We usually go away in October and that's not happening for us either. It is still surreal to me. I guess for 54 years nothing like this has happened before in my lifetime. Enjoy your break from work and definitely get that pedicure! xo
    @Freeglerock The scale is going in the right direction! I like how you found balance and was able to balance your treats with some good walks. Btw-all treats that were worth it too! Awesome NSV too!
    @melaniedscott Nice loss! You are still losing even if it isn't at the rate you want. Awesome NSV too! You are absolutely right-small changes make a difference! I can relate with the mechanical stuff-it is frustrating! Lol!
    @minstrelofsarcasm Whoo hoo! Great job this week! I love how you reflect on your week. I should get in the habit of doing that as well. BTW- I do the same when I need to go food shopping lol! I have had some crazy meals...
    @pacsnc6 That is so interesting about the hunger cues. I never thought some people may have the opposite problem of not having hunger.
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    edited July 2020
    Hunger

    *Just want to add that this is not scientific and applies mainly to me. I know it's absolutely different for each one of us. Perhaps something will resonate.


    The weird thing about not feeling, or perhaps it's better to say 'not being in tune' with your hunger, is that you can find yourself eating because you think you're supposed to eat. This can lead to eating for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with hunger, including recreationally, socially, or being told you should eat gels when running or shakes after working out, even when it isn't called for. If I think about it, in the past, I've gone for dinner and then ordered popcorn and liquorice at the movies a few minutes later. Worst of all, all of this makes it so hard to practice mindful eating which is such a good idea.

    Also, that topic from a while back, which was body-shaming parents. I realize that not only was my mother that way ~ and she continues to be from her nursing home where she is proud of her very low weigh-ins, e.g. 86 pounds last week, which caused a conference call with us to say she has to eat more...but, my mother-in-law was anorexic right up until she passed away. They lived in a different era with different societal pressures. Still, it must have affected our ability to notice hunger.

    My dog, Xavy, has always been free fed. This concept is very interesting to me. He has a bowl of water and dry food available at all times. This has been from the time he was born. Every day I give him two to three tablespoons of wet food. He weighs 13 pounds. Outside of that, there are days when he doesn't eat much at all. Maybe another couple of tablespoons. But if we go for long hikes, he really eats. The whole process is according to hunger and he is definitely in tune with it. He doesn't go bananas when he runs out, he just pulls the dish into the middle of the kitchen so that I see that it's empty. And he doesn't seem panicked that I might not fill it. I can take my time. He also doesn't mind if other pets eat it. He's cool with that.

    On the other hand, my daughter's dog, Sparrow, who is a rescue dog and not free fed, gobbles up her food like she's starving at every meal. When she was a puppy, she was completely abandoned and living on the street so she has a survival thing going on. To feed her, you have to give her the command to sit and wait until you put the food in the bowl. She looks like she's going to jump out of her skin. Then you have her wait a little more to reinforce the skill.

    Sparrow cannot be left in the house alone if it's in any way possible to reach the food source. At my daughter's house, it's kept in the cupboard above the fridge. Anyway, once when I was dog-sitting Sparrow she got into the food. I have a very large bag of Xavy's food, which is about 1.5 times the size of a large bed pillow in the pantry cupboard. It's a very heavy plastic bag with a strong zip lock top. When I got home, Sparrow had opened the pantry cupboard, ripped it open, and ate every bit. Luckily, it wasn't full. But she did eat about the volume of half her torso. She's about 80 pounds.

    Long story short, I think being in tune with hunger is a key to maintenance when I get there. I'm pretty sure I can approach it. I may have to read more about it and if any of you know some good authors, please share them with me. It can be about hunger or other scientific topics on weight and health.
  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    Tuesday check in
    Food - IF & on target
    Water - 2.2 l
    Exercise - rest day, 6213 steps
    Yesterday was a good day and I continue to get a lot done. There is something about my younger boy going to his little camp that is putting the entire family on a nice routine. It is official that our city is finally in Phase 3 on Friday! Not a huge change, but it means distanced indoor dining & bars, open gyms & playgrounds and larger gatherings of up to 50 is permitted. I love how our mayor issued a statement celebrating this, but warning that people still need to observe protocols and be cautious. He is right that this is a critical time for us, and I hope that everyone can see this. I worry about young adults who understandably want to have a fun summer, but they may throw caution to the wind when it comes to protocols. I hope that we can all keep it together.

    @1theresamcvean - I love your post on hunger! If you are looking for reading on the hunger hormones and a scientific approach, I recommend Dr. Fung’s book, the Obesity Code. His approach is not for everyone, but his scientific/medical views on hunger and weight gain at every compelling. I also recommend Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s website called Find My Fitness. She is a scientist who researches nutrition, exercise, disease and longevity. She amasses a ton of resources on the top and conducts interviews and podcasts with scientists doing work in this area. It gets a bit science heavy at times, but she does a good job translating the science into plain language.

    @sleepymom5 - Great day yesterday! Our school announcement is coming this afternoon. But it does not mean much really because things can change on a dime with this pandemic.

    @minstrelofsarcasm - Fantastic loss, LTD, and I love your analysis of the week! I especially loved your proudest moment. Sometimes, taking a break from working out is the right thing to do for our bodies.

    @melaniedscott - Fantastic loss and NSV! I totally understand that cycle of gaining and losing the same lbs. It is very individual, but keep trying and you will bust through it! Lol, war on machines! I often feel that way.

    @freeglerock - That is an amazing NSV and you are right, a loss is a loss! Congratulations!

    @ljdanny - That is so great that you managed to do you Zumba online! Believe me, Canada misses you coming here too. If it is any consolation, we are still restricted from travelling to many provinces in our own country. Anyway, you should still get your vacation toenails done anyway and I hope that you figure something out for a nice trip. We will see you in Canada next summer!

    @tryingagain5 - The chalk drawings sound like such a nice surprise. I love seeing them in my neighbourhood and am a bit sad that my kids are past that stage. Hope that your long shift went well and that you are not too tired from it.

    @xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - What an amazing transformation! Although it may feel slow, your progress is really something to be celebrated! Way to go! I did not realize that you did not have squirrels and skunks in New Zealand. I used to think of squirrels and raccoons as pesky vegetable stealers who made it almost impossible for me to have a veggie garden. But various visitors from other countries over the years made me realize that how unique they are!
  • tryingagain5
    tryingagain5 Posts: 1,037 Member
    tryingagain5
    Wednesday
    Week 5
    PW: 199.2
    CW: 200 8
    +1.6
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    edited July 2020
    @tryingagain5 I am going to go out on a limb and say that you may be gaining muscle. That's been happening to me. The good news for the future is that muscle burns more calories. It's just confusing when the scale goes up and down. Then there's that dastardly heat we've been having, convincing your body to hold on to some water. Overall, you are under this month and are on a roll. So, keep smiling and doing all the good things you've been doing. You've got this!
  • Mrsbell8well
    Mrsbell8well Posts: 1,652 Member
    Mrsbell8well
    Wednesday
    PW 153.4
    CW 153.4

    I will need a pass on next weeks weigh in. Going on vacation with no wifi.
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    edited July 2020
    @Mrsbell8well Enjoy your vacation! No wifi ~ what bliss. Where are you headed?
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    edited July 2020
    RE: @1theresamcvean- I love your post on hunger! If you are looking for reading on the hunger hormones and a scientific approach, I recommend Dr. Fung’s book, the Obesity Code. His approach is not for everyone, but his scientific/medical views on hunger and weight gain at every compelling. I also recommend Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s website called Find My Fitness. She is a scientist who researches nutrition, exercise, disease and longevity. She amasses a ton of resources on the top and conducts interviews and podcasts with scientists doing work in this area. It gets a bit science heavy at times, but she does a good job translating the science into plain language.

    @Cafelelia Lisa, thank you for the recommendations. I downloaded the Obesity Code in my PDF drive. If it resonates with me, I'll buy it in one form or another. Regarding Dr. Patrick's work, I love podcasts. I listen to them when I'm cooking. This will be very effective. In university, even though I took English Literature, I worked at the Science & Medicine Library doing research (often for Law firms). It has given me a bit of a leg up in terms of tolerating/understanding when the science of things gets heavy. At least I know some terms and enough to know what I don't know.

    On that note, I had the same doctor for 33 years until he retired last year. He knew I had worked at the S&M (lol) Library and let me bring studies in to discuss with him as long as I never thought I knew as much as an M.D. A couple of times, I saw a secret grin on his face when reading studies that I brought to him, telling me that I had hit on something valuable. I have ulcerative colitis that I've kept in remission for 20 years by using nicotine patches all as a result of a study I remembered looking up years earlier from Harvard where one of the inadvertent findings was that people with autoimmune disorders who quit smoking came out of remission. At first, I thought, 'I'll live longer as a smoker.' But then remembered that nicotine patches would work. Don't get me started on what I think second-hand smoke has done to our health if any of you had parents who smoked. When I was a child, we lived in a blue haze of smoke. At home, in the car, at the movies, in line at the bank, at school (when we were out for recess, the teachers smoked), holding babies, making supper, in the movies and on TV. I always knew on Perry Mason when he thought a person was guilty. A well-dressed woman (most often) would be seated across from him at his desk and he'd reach over with a beautiful cigarette case, and say, "Cigarette?" Right then you knew she was guilty. There wasn't a place that people didn't smoke. I'm off on a tangent so will end it here.
  • tryingagain5
    tryingagain5 Posts: 1,037 Member
    1theresamcvean wrote: »
    @tryingagain5 I am going to go out on a limb and say that you may be gaining muscle. That's been happening to me. The good news for the future is that muscle burns more calories. It's just confusing when the scale goes up and down. Then there's that dastardly heat we've been having, convincing your body to hold on to some water. Overall, you are under this month and are on a roll. So, keep smiling and doing all the good things you've been doing. You've got this!

    Aw! Thanks for saying so but my weekend revolved around too much food so I do think it's what I ate. Although the rest of the week wasn't too bad, except I went overboard today (unplanned). Thanks for the motivation, I will keep going. It's hard but I know it's also worth it.
  • tryingagain5
    tryingagain5 Posts: 1,037 Member
    Wednesday 7/29
    Food: too much
    Water: not enough
    Exercise: none

    Pretty tired from my 12 hour shift last night. I only managed to get 4 hours of sleep. Something woke me up and I couldn't get back to sleep. Had takeout with my sister and family friend tonight and then went home and slept about another hour. Am still tired but am working a 10 hour shift tonight so I won't get to bed until later than normal. Hopefully will be able to sleep better.
  • brown6267
    brown6267 Posts: 476 Member
    07/29 steps 8924
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    pacsnc6
    Thursday weigh in
    week 5
    pw 161.8
    cw 162
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,627 Member
    Good thing my weigh-in was yesterday, because my grocery trip last night led to a lot of unnecessary (and unlogged, but don't tell anyone - shhhhhhh!) snacking. My weight this morning was indicative of the carb bloat I 100% did to myself. Whoops.
  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    Tuesday check in
    Food - on target
    Water - 1.8l
    Exercise - rest day, although not much resting happened
    Yesterday was a good day for everything. I had a lot to do and truck a lot of things off my to do list. We are heading into a long weekend here, so I hope to get some actual rest on the weekend.

    @minstrelofsarcasm - Grocery shopping can be snack trap, especially if you are hungry. Don’t worry, you have plenty of time to recover from the carbs bloat before next weigh in!

    @pacsmc6 - That is a maintain, which is good. I hope that you are doing well!

    @tryingagain5 - Don’t worry about that weigh in, and I love that you are determined and motivated! You work schedule these past few days sounds tiring, and I hope that you are able to get some rest today.

    @1theresamcvean - Nice to hear that you have the science background. You will enjoy Dr. Patrick even more! Pippa is so adorable and I love that photo. The no toys idea for a birthday is a really good one. I have done a few “twonnie” parties for my kids in the past. Instead of presents, the kids bring a $2 and we make a donation to a charity. Some parents were surprised by the approach, but it usually is a big success.

  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    A new member is coming your way! Welcome to @Melzz19 - have a great August, everyone!
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    I'd like to welcome @debbiewsharpe to Team Weight No More!

    Debbie has been friends with me and Pam, @sleepymom5, for over two years over on the Sole Mates group.

    Please give her a warm welcome.
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    edited July 2020
    jugar wrote: »
    A new member is coming your way! Welcome to @Melzz19 - have a great August, everyone!

    Welcome @Melzz19 ! We all look forward to getting to know you.

    You'll find a friend request and a message in your inbox from me and Lisa, @Cafelelia, my co-captain.

    If you have any questions, just let me, Lisa, or the group know. :blush:
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    @cafelelia I am doing just fine. Had my first dose of Keytruda today. So far feeling good. The best part is the infusion takes ~30~ minutes vs 3-5 hours with the chemo. The nurse said this is much better than chemo and I shouldn't worry about the side effects since I didn't have any with the chemo. Yay!! we'll see how that goes.
    I was happy with my weigh in this morning because I have been eating mostly anything I feel like having lately - ice cream, onion rings, cake, etc. Maybe my appetite won't be so high with this new drug and I'll eat less and start losing again.
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    @pacsnc6 I'm so happy you're on the Keytruda now and that you ate some ice cream, onion rings, and cake just in case your appetite goes down. Keep us posted on how you're feeling. You remain an inspiration!
  • 1theresamcvean
    1theresamcvean Posts: 931 Member
    @nstephenson01 Congratulations on your loss this week and thank you for the quote. Here's to our winter bodies!
  • brown6267
    brown6267 Posts: 476 Member
    07/30 steps 11854
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