Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
Replies
-
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Sunday, Nov. 15
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️ (Rest Day)
💦 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking❌ (over)
😴 Sleep ✔️
STEPS
SUN. 11/15: 1,194 (rest day and forgot to wear my watch)
Had a real battle with depression over the weekend and binged a lot.
Depression is a "Beach". I'm always with a sort of depression and when it kicks hard what it helps me is coloring books. Mandalas work the best but every kind of coloring helps.
Watching comedy tv series also helps. And if you already have seen it, even better. I go back to friends, big bang theory, modern family... They don't need my attention and thy help.1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone
Whining sometimes helps love. I hope you are feeling better1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »WEEK 2 TOP STEPPERS ARE:
1st- @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -172,326 steps
2nd- @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 131,530 steps
3rd- @Z1ORtza- 111,558 steps
CONGRATS LADIES!!!!
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 1,047,688 STEPS.........GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!!
YUUUHUUUU I'm back !1 -
Hi hi. I haven't been able to read everything even if i would love to but I hope you are all doing your best!
I'm exhausted. Yesterday they decided that at the end they will give a surgery to my father in law and now he is in the hospital. Which makes us (my gf and I ) work a loooot.
Yesterday I had the interview about the course and they say they are taking me in. Is super good news, it means a lot, but t also means that I'm going to be extra tired and frustrated. Doing a course of something so difficult in a language that I'm only studding for a year... Like my mother says "Ole mis ovarios".I need to study math again. In my 36 and with memory issues IS GOING TO BE FUN!
My girlfriend is really happy with her Fitbit and I'm happy that is making her walk a bit more. I'm myself in my Samsung Health Challenges.
My steps on Monday 16 were 12.733 steps
and yesterday 17 were 10.621 steps
Today I will walk to my friends house so I will get also quite some steps.
I'm tired tired tired and still lot to do. But I will manage
1 -
@Tazaria87 - I’m sorry that your dad is feeling so bad. Can you push thanksgiving back a week? Give him a chance to get better and enjoy the holiday?
Honestly, I'm used to seeing my parents at least once a week anyway so missing the holiday isn't terrible. It's just fun for me to host a party and have everyone over =] Most of our holidays are gatherings at my parents house but Thanksgiving is the one I've gotten to host for the last 6 years now, since we bought our first house.
Thanks for your thoughts about my dad. I still have high hopes he will be fine eventually, he's just having some rough symptoms.
I hope your dad is feeling a bit better today.eaturpasta wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »eaturpasta wrote: »I am grateful for all the support. I am not sure if I can do this. I have been fighting this same weight since June. Just done.
Please don’t feel discouraged. I know it’s easier said than done especially when you are really putting in the effort. Rest assured you CAN do this. It may not be going the speed you want it to go but i promise you, if you are doing what you know needs to be done, you will make progress. I find that the closer I get to goal weight the harder and harder it is to get there. But totally possible!
@eaturpasta - don’t give up! Have you been weighing/measuring your portions and tracking everything? In not, focus on that this week. At the end of the day, it comes down to a calorie deficit and it’s so easy to overestimate. Don’t forget about oils, butter and sauces. They can really sneak a bunch of calories to your daily total. I feel that watching my macros has really helped me focus on my overall nutrition. Others have a lot of success with intermittent fasting. What are your biggest challenges?lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Don’t give up! We are here for you. One thing my dietitian tells me is compare my diary data on weeks that I lose weight to the weeks I gain. It can be very interesting to look at.
Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and thoughts. I wish I was at my goal weight..still 17 pounds away.
I have been weighing since I started. I do estimate some, but after weighing for over 9 months, I kinda know. But to be accurate, I should weigh more. Bring a mini scale to work? It's where I eat 2 meals a day.
I am not entirely done. Just discouraged. I read all of your posts, I am sorry I do not make time to respond and encourage you all as much as I should. Thank you all for your support. I will keep trying.
I know it is easier to not weigh but I have been weighing for almost 2 years. I am almost always off if I try to guess and then weigh the food. Do you pack your meals you eat at work? If you do measure it as you are packing it. Don’t worry that you don’t get to respond to posts. The fact you take time to read them all is awesome.littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 17th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 1 (goal of 3)
Steps- 8961
Just a quick one from me tonight. Feeling a little grotty. Might've overdone it at supper a little, because I'm used to much smaller portions but it was worth iiiiiiiiiit.
Managed a 5.1km walk, at a faster pace than last time. I actually really enjoyed it. there are some decent inclines so that gets my blood pumping.
Anyway, I have been super hydrated today, drunk SO MUCH WATER.
Sending love to everyone that is hurting right now- lots of pain physically and mentally. So lots of hugs and all that good stuff heading your way if you need it
Sounds like you enjoyed your sushi! Great job on getting faster. The water will help with the higher sodium in your sushi meal.1 -
CW :185.6
PW: 184.6
SW: 187.2
LTD: 1.6
Tracked Yes
Under calories No
Steps 11,175 tracked
Exercise back/biceps workout
Yesterday the kids were home again so I worked out later in the day. Even with my planning I have still been eating too much crap later in the day which I am sure lead to the 1 lb gain. I will keep trying! I would have thought it would be easier to lose without eating out as much as we used to, but no luck. Being home and less busy all the time works against me.0 -
Steps =4,087
I am trying to move as little as possible due to hip pain. It’s working! The pain is better today. Just did “Yoga with Adrienne for hips.” It helps a lot. Tomorrow I’m back at the chiropractor. If I feel well tomorrow I might try my stationary bike. I really want to walk because I teach from home & I need to get out. Big outing today - driving to library to drop off books. Made me happy.
My daughter called me tonight crying. She’s a nurse in a hospital- her first year. She’s so stressed - crying over all the people dying. I tried to give her a pep talk - not easy these days.
I didn’t track my food today ...
I hope the chiropractor helps with your hips. Have you every had your hips checked out with a doctor. I am glad the yoga helped. I have heard good things about the yoga with Adrienne. I feel for both your daughter and you. It has to be so hard dealing with this pandemic as a frontline worker. My daughter is studying to be a nurse and I give thanks every day that she is not in the hospitals yet. Thank your daughter for being a healthcare hero!mari_moulin wrote: »Check-in: Tuesday Nov 17
• 30 active minutes - 119 min ✔️
• Water 2L - 1 L ✖️
• 10,000 steps - 13,698 ✔️
• no carbs for dinner - fail ✖️
Happy Wonderful Wednesday Team!
I’m really struggling this week. I’m up 2 Lbs form Saturday due to my TOM and eating everything in sight. I’m usually like this for just 1 day but this month has been so bad. I hope I can manage to reel it in before my next weigh in and at least come in at maintenance.
I managed to wake up early this morning and go out for a long walk with doggo Jax. I ordered an artificial Christmas tree that arrived yesterday so I plan on setting that up to see how it looks. Fingers crossed it’s a good looking one as I am not planning to go out to purchase a real one. I’ve done so for the past 5 years but due to Covid I’m trying to not go out unless absolutely necessary.
No school for the littlest one today so won’t be getting in as many steps as school days. I plan on hitting my 10k tho. 🤞🏻
November goals:
•Achieve at least 30 active minutes daily.
•Drink at least 2L water daily.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps daily.
•No Carbs for dinner.
When I read your ladies post about TOM it makes me happy to be in menopause. I can only imagine your frustration with the hormones causing you to eat. This will pass and you will be back to yourself. I wouldn’t worry about maintenance or even a gain. Just have compassion for yourself. Since my dietitian told me to do that it is much easier to deal with the binge eating.Check in for November 17th
Tracking - yes (under)
exercise - yes (walk)
Steps-7163
I couldn't sleep, so I ended having a late walk in the evening. Unfortunately, it didn't help me as far as getting to sleep. For some reason, I feel nervous and anxious. I have managed to sleep 2 hours, but now I'm up again. Hmmm. I'm trying really hard to have compassion for myself. It's so easy to get angry at yourself or be hard on yourself, but I know this doesn't help anything. In fact, it only makes things worse. I'm just trying to be kind with myself. Anyway, I hope others managed a good sleep. Who knows, maybe I will get a few more hours...
Sorry you didn’t sleep well. Anxiety can make it hard to sleep. I am glad you are trying to have compassion for yourself. Ever since my dietitian told me to do this I feel better about the binge eating and dealing with the binges. I hope you got a few more hours if not have a nap today if it won’t effect your sleep tonight.Check-in: Wednesday, Nov. 18- C25K Week 9 Day 3 ✓
- 2L of Water ✓
- No alcohol ✓
- Day 16 of not smoking
Trying to build habits and get moving again - I’m pleased that running is less of a struggle than I thought it would be, leaving the house is certainly the hardest part by far (!!!) but I have the winter running gear now so not many excuses to avoid it. I’m aiming for 10K, if I’m consistent with my training (I’m using the Zenlabs C210k app) I should run my first 10k on January 2nd (training is 3x per week for six weeks)
Food is the biggest challenge, I live in Paris so when they announced the second lockdown I went to Germany where my parents live, the main food groups in the house are bread, butter, and chocolate and I’ve been really bad at resisting! I have my own groceries now but boy can I say that it takes self-discipline that I have yet to reach… Baby steps.
I’m going to start 16/8 today and try to do it at least twice this week, I’ve always noticed a quick change if I do this plus drinking my 2-3 litres of water daily. The good thing is that because I’m removed from my normal environment I’m barely touching alcohol (once last week) and I stopped smoking, I hope that one will stick!
Good luck to everyone for this week 💪
Congratulations on quitting smoking. With the food make small changes. Don’t try to stop everything at once. You just had a big move so don’t be hard on yourself if you slip.Hi hi. I haven't been able to read everything even if i would love to but I hope you are all doing your best!
I'm exhausted. Yesterday they decided that at the end they will give a surgery to my father in law and now he is in the hospital. Which makes us (my gf and I ) work a loooot.
Yesterday I had the interview about the course and they say they are taking me in. Is super good news, it means a lot, but t also means that I'm going to be extra tired and frustrated. Doing a course of something so difficult in a language that I'm only studding for a year... Like my mother says "Ole mis ovarios".I need to study math again. In my 36 and with memory issues IS GOING TO BE FUN!
My girlfriend is really happy with her Fitbit and I'm happy that is making her walk a bit more. I'm myself in my Samsung Health Challenges.
My steps on Monday 16 were 12.733 steps
and yesterday 17 were 10.621 steps
Today I will walk to my friends house so I will get also quite some steps.
I'm tired tired tired and still lot to do. But I will manage
Congrats on your course. It will be hard but so worth it in the end.Steps =4,087
I am trying to move as little as possible due to hip pain. It’s working! The pain is better today. Just did “Yoga with Adrienne for hips.” It helps a lot. Tomorrow I’m back at the chiropractor. If I feel well tomorrow I might try my stationary bike. I really want to walk because I teach from home & I need to get out. Big outing today - driving to library to drop off books. Made me happy.
My daughter called me tonight crying. She’s a nurse in a hospital- her first year. She’s so stressed - crying over all the people dying. I tried to give her a pep talk - not easy these days.
I didn’t track my food today ...
I have been a nurse for almost 30 years and I now work in hospital quality. In my current position, I have had a lot of insight into the bigger picture and how this is effecting not only patients but also the front line workers. I can’t imagine how hard this is for her being the first year as a nurse. I hope her hospital values the frontline staff and is doing things to promote their physical and mental well-being.
Thank you for bing a nurse! Nurses deserve so much credit.0 -
CW :185.6
PW: 184.6
SW: 187.2
LTD: 1.6
Tracked Yes
Under calories No
Steps 11,175 tracked
Exercise back/biceps workout
Yesterday the kids were home again so I worked out later in the day. Even with my planning I have still been eating too much crap later in the day which I am sure lead to the 1 lb gain. I will keep trying! I would have thought it would be easier to lose without eating out as much as we used to, but no luck. Being home and less busy all the time works against me.
Glad you are going to keep trying! I always imagine how much I would weigh if I didn’t try.0 -
0
-
Monday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Sleep:❌
Steps: 2,801
DBF: 0
Walk 3 times: 1/3 done
My breathing is a little better today. I will keep using the steroid puffer for a few days until things settle down. I have 2 doctors appointments today and both are by phone. One is with the family doctor and I will know more about my X-ray and ultrasound results. I am hoping to go for a walk today between appointments.
I lost my binge eating streak again. I was emotional and totally overwhelmed. The good thing is I am having longer streaks between binges. My last streak was 13 days and I reached 6 this time. I find I am starting do do some mindless eating so I am going to use strategies to stop that in its tracks. I will definitely be up on Friday. Last night caused a spike in my weight today and we will be having takeout with my daughter and her family on Thursday so that won’t help. The most important thing is I am finding it easier to have compassion for myself. I think that is the most important thing I got out of my dietitian appointment. That compassion is helping with my binge eating.
Have an awesome day!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking
5. Walk 3 times/week1 -
CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.3 -
Daily Post November 17
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 136oz
Steps 10019
Exercise 60min walk
The weather was decent, a little windy but not too cold so I went for a walk outside. It felt wonderful to be outside again in the fresh air. It probably won't happen too often over the next few months but I took advantage yesterday.2 -
Morning all .....Still feeling blah ... my left side of my face hurts and is still swollen ...my head feels like it is going to explode....Going to my Dr's Appt. this afternoon .....and its raining here (makes me want to stay in bed)2
-
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.
hey! don't you be going anywhere, lovely. I get it, I really do. I have been there. Don't you give up! Your weigh in day is in 2 days. So you have 3 choices
1) give up completely forever and ever and ever
2) start your week again right now, plan, track, what I used to call "damage limitation"
3) weight til friday and weigh yourself, get it over and done with and start your next week fresh and shiny.
I have done all 3 at various times over the years. Sometimes 2 and 3 are better options depending on where I'm at. I used to love weighing in after a hellish week of binging. Because once I stepped off the scales, and made myself accountable, I had plans in place to rock the next week.
I am a chronic binge eater. It's something I've struggled with my whole life. My weight has fluctuated from 150-375lb and it's a lifelong struggle.
One thing that helps me right now is I take each day as it comes. I don't stress about tuesdays (my weigh in day) until, maaaaaaaybe the day before lol. I wake up, plan my food (if not the night before) and stick to it. If the day is too long, then I cut it up in chunks. Meal by meal, hour by hour... sometimes minute by minute
I do hope you stick with us. We are a team! A family! And we are there for each other through the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Sending you hugs hunni, you got this! 3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning all .....Still feeling blah ... my left side of my face hurts and is still swollen ...my head feels like it is going to explode....Going to my Dr's Appt. this afternoon .....and its raining here (makes me want to stay in bed)
Good luck at the docs hun, hope it all works out ok today. and hope you feel better!!1 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning all .....Still feeling blah ... my left side of my face hurts and is still swollen ...my head feels like it is going to explode....Going to my Dr's Appt. this afternoon .....and its raining here (makes me want to stay in bed)
Good luck at the docs hun, hope it all works out ok today. and hope you feel better!!
Thanks ....I am having a large skin tag removed on my lower back ... and I get the test results from my bone density test ...I still feel like crap but I do not want to cancel my appt. who knows when I can get back in .... A sinus infection is not contagious and I do not have a fever thank goodness.... will go and then come home and lay on the couch all day like I have since Saturday1 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.
Please don’t leave. This group is here not only to celebrate our victories but to help each other with our struggles. We are here for you to lean on as you try to get your eating back on track. As you know binge eating is a struggle for me. I really understand what you are going through with the binges. I know for me stress is a big contributing factor.
If you are worried that a gain will upset the group don’t be. Over the last few months I have gained 12pounds but not one person judged me. Everyone has been so supportive. So we will support you as you go through this. There is several people in the group who binge eat or has in the past. Ask questions and maybe someone will be able to answer.2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning all .....Still feeling blah ... my left side of my face hurts and is still swollen ...my head feels like it is going to explode....Going to my Dr's Appt. this afternoon .....and its raining here (makes me want to stay in bed)
I hope you start to feel better soon!!! Feeling like crap sucks. Rest all you can.
1 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.
I agree with the others please don’t leave. I am so discouraged with myself but I refuse to call it quits because the only thing that happens for me is that more lbs creep on over time and it doesn’t get any easier. I am at my heaviest. Approx 3 years ago I was at a weight I was more comfortable with but the lbs slowly have come back and I am now almost 18 lbs over that weight. 5 of that since Covid started. I am working out the most consistently I ever have in my life yet it is so hard to consistently lose for me. It is so nice to have others not this fight that struggle as much as I do.
2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning all .....Still feeling blah ... my left side of my face hurts and is still swollen ...my head feels like it is going to explode....Going to my Dr's Appt. this afternoon .....and its raining here (makes me want to stay in bed)
I hope you start to feel better soon!!! Feeling like crap sucks. Rest all you can.
Thank you so much 1 -
Thank you @lindamtuck2018 @littleflutterby and @rlaskey2 you made me cry, because I've never had support before for my binging. My family don't see it, I hide it from them mostly. I often feel very alone, even though I am rarely by myself.
1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning all .....Still feeling blah ... my left side of my face hurts and is still swollen ...my head feels like it is going to explode....Going to my Dr's Appt. this afternoon .....and its raining here (makes me want to stay in bed)
Megan good luck today. I hope your sinus infection clears up and all else eases up for you. You've been through a lot. Get well2 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.
If this is the worst it's been, then this is EXACTLY where you need to be. We are here for you, don't walk away from the people who understand what you're going through the most. Vent to us, we listen without judgement!2 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.
You should stay even more. It helps 😉1 -
littleflutterby wrote: »iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Tuesday, Nov. 17
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ❌
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ❌
STEPS
TUES. 11/17: 6,739
Another bad day of binging. This week has been awful. Not sure I should stay here, because I can't get my eating under control at all. This is the worst I have been since Covid.
Thank you @Z10Rtza for the kind words and the suggestions.
hey! don't you be going anywhere, lovely. I get it, I really do. I have been there. Don't you give up! Your weigh in day is in 2 days. So you have 3 choices
1) give up completely forever and ever and ever
2) start your week again right now, plan, track, what I used to call "damage limitation"
3) weight til friday and weigh yourself, get it over and done with and start your next week fresh and shiny.
I have done all 3 at various times over the years. Sometimes 2 and 3 are better options depending on where I'm at. I used to love weighing in after a hellish week of binging. Because once I stepped off the scales, and made myself accountable, I had plans in place to rock the next week.
I am a chronic binge eater. It's something I've struggled with my whole life. My weight has fluctuated from 150-375lb and it's a lifelong struggle.
One thing that helps me right now is I take each day as it comes. I don't stress about tuesdays (my weigh in day) until, maaaaaaaybe the day before lol. I wake up, plan my food (if not the night before) and stick to it. If the day is too long, then I cut it up in chunks. Meal by meal, hour by hour... sometimes minute by minute
I do hope you stick with us. We are a team! A family! And we are there for each other through the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Sending you hugs hunni, you got this!
Lovely to read you. Thanks for those words1 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »Thank you @lindamtuck2018 @littleflutterby and @rlaskey2 you made me cry, because I've never had support before for my binging. My family don't see it, I hide it from them mostly. I often feel very alone, even though I am rarely by myself.
We are here to support each other 😘1 -
I just got back from the Dr ... I do have a sinus infection ...He took off the skin tag off my back .....he is putting me back on gabapentin for my numb toes and feet tingling ....I go back next Wednesday to talk about the results of my labs that I need to do tomorrow and the bone density test ...he was way behind today ... I just got home my appt. was for 12:30 ...need to go get my prescriptions ...Thanks everyone for the well wishes ... I can't wait to be back to my cheery self ... I feel like a Whiney Debbie downer2
-
@Piqueaboo
food is the biggest challenge, I live in Paris so when they announced the second lockdown I went to Germany where my parents live, the main food groups in the house are bread, butter, and chocolate and I’ve been really bad at resisting! I have my own groceries now but boy can I say that it takes self-discipline that I have yet to reach… Baby steps.
I’m going to start 16/8 today and try to do it at least twice this week, I’ve always noticed a quick change if I do this plus drinking my 2-3 litres of water daily. The good thing is that because I’m removed from my normal environment I’m barely touching alcohol (once last week) and I stopped smoking, I hope that one will stick!
Hi Piequeaboo. That must be really super difficult to live in a house with all that triggering food around. I'm glad you have your own groceries to use now. I also haven't been drinking alcohol. The last time I did, I felt terrible for days afterwards. What's the point of that? Congrats also on quitting smoking. I hope it will stick for you! If it doesn't, just keep trying! That will be a great accomplishment. However, you don't want to put too much pressure on yourself so you may want to take on one thing at a time. I guess just feel what works for you is best.
@Z10Rtza
Yesterday I had the interview about the course and they say they are taking me in. Is super good news, it means a lot, but t also means that I'm going to be extra tired and frustrated. Doing a course of something so difficult in a language that I'm only studding for a year... Like my mother says "Ole mis ovarios".I need to study math again. In my 36 and with memory issues IS GOING TO BE FUN!
My girlfriend is really happy with her Fitbit and I'm happy that is making her walk a bit more. I'm myself in my Samsung Health Challenges.
Congrats on the course! I'm sure your memory will bounce back into shape! The brain is a muscle too! I'm glad that you are helping your friend and taking some joy in that. Helping others is a great way to bring more joy into the world. Also, to have more meaning in life.
@azkunk
I have been a nurse for almost 30 years and I now work in hospital quality. In my current position, I have had a lot of insight into the bigger picture and how this is effecting not only patients but also the front line workers. I can’t imagine how hard this is for her being the first year as a nurse. I hope her hospital values the frontline staff and is doing things to promote their physical and mental well-being.
I really applaud you for being a nurse! I think it must be a spectacularly difficult job! Really, it is such an important job and you must be going through so much with covid. Thank you for all that you do! And god bless you and keep you safe.
@rlaskey
Yesterday the kids were home again so I worked out later in the day. Even with my planning I have still been eating too much crap later in the day which I am sure lead to the 1 lb gain. I will keep trying! I would have thought it would be easier to lose without eating out as much as we used to, but no luck. Being home and less busy all the time works against me.
Yes. I think being at home is more difficult for our eating habits. Being active and out of the house is much better. I used to do a lot of volunteering, especially in the arts, which I enjoyed so much and kept me busy, but all theaters are closed so there is nothing happening now. I'm keeping busy with audio books, netflix, zooming with friends. Whatever I can find to do....
@lindamtuck2018
My breathing is a little better today. I will keep using the steroid puffer for a few days until things settle down. I have 2 doctors appointments today and both are by phone. One is with the family doctor and I will know more about my X-ray and ultrasound results. I am hoping to go for a walk today between appointments.
I lost my binge eating streak again. I was emotional and totally overwhelmed. The good thing is I am having longer streaks between binges. My last streak was 13 days and I reached 6 this time. I find I am starting do do some mindless eating so I am going to use strategies to stop that in its tracks. I will definitely be up on Friday. Last night caused a spike in my weight today and we will be having takeout with my daughter and her family on Thursday so that won’t help. The most important thing is I am finding it easier to have compassion for myself. I think that is the most important thing I got out of my dietitian appointment. That compassion is helping with my binge eating.
Hi Linda. I'm so happy to hear that your breathing is improving. I hope your doctors can do more for you and improve your health to a higher level and results in more activity and fun in your life. Congratulations from having longer streaks of time without binging. I think being a highly sensitive and emotional person is a huge challenge. Some people really do feel more and it's just more a challenge to deal with. It seems like you are making peace with your emotions and your sense of self-compassion is really helping you. Thank you for sharing this. Last night, I really tired this. I think just accepting how you feel and not judging yourself for how you feel is so important.
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
I'm so sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression. It really is an insidious thing. I hope you can find some assistance with some combination of therapy or strategies that will help you realize a more joyful life. I certainly suffer from highs and lows and dealing with difficult emotions is a huge challenge. I think Linda is on the right track in always accepting yourself and having compassion for yourself. God bless.
3 -
Scorpiogirl70
checkin day 11/18/2020
weigh in day is Friday
Steps for today 48361 -
Nov 18th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 1 (goal of 3)
Steps- 4100 (did a few extra steps to make sure I went over my goal for the day lol)
Had a dentist appointment today- 3 fillings. Honestly, I didn't look after myself for so long and I'm finally catching up to it. 5 more to go and another appointment booked for next Thursday
I didn't eat as much as I wanted today- just because i forgot to pack some fruit when I went out. But that is all ok. Tomorrow I'm planning on cooking up a storm. Breakfast muffins, bacon and butternut squash risotto and if i have the energy after- thai red curry! I bought more containers to put stuff in the freezer.
I also have a friend cooking a turkey for me. We had plans to spend American Thanksgiving together but because of covid, she didnt feel comfortable which is totally ok. But she offered to cook the turkey that I had in the freezer, so if anyone has any recipes for cooked turkey, please lemme know!!
Tomorrow is the "me" day, I get a few hours to myself in the afternoon, since my wife is going out. planning on doing some "cleaning" exercise... good for the body and the mind!
I'm off to bed- had a rough sleep last night, kept waking up. I get hotter at certain times, and it causes me to have really weird dreams then i sleepwalk, not fun! But I hope tonight is better! if i get up early enough I might just get my walk in early
Anyway- have a great night all, stay safe xx2
This discussion has been closed.