2022: Become a priority in your life - today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.
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And here's another one so that you can see the beautiful sari she changed into for the reception.1 -
More later - im just up with coffee in hand but omg Vail - thank you so much for posting these!! Your son is so handsome and love the kilt!! and your DIL.. such a beautiful wedding dress and gorgeous sari.. thank you so much for posting these .. I'm going back to look closer at each .. and i figured i should talk about hte couple first but holy moly Vail - you look AMAZING too!!! Truly - I'm really not "just saying that"; you look so great... !!!!!! and such a lovely pic of the 3 of you .. wow.. thank you so much for figuring out how to share these with us!!!0
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ok.. im going to have to do this in several posts, because the ones i want to refer to on on a previous page and my memory isnt good enuf to remember it all without going back to check.. but to start
Vail - I can completely relate about being so pleased with the 60lbs you already succeeded in losing shadowing out that you have more you want to lose.. one of the hardest things i did on MFP.. was resetting all my stats and weight - so it showed 0 lbs lost instead of the 50+ lost from when i started here years ago..
I think i had the same problem.. seeing that i had already lost so much kinda gave me a licence to cruise at that weight.. so for me i had to put it back to 0 (i'm not suggesting you do that in any way lol.. im just saying i had to do it for me.. to be honest i think it took me about 3 days before i could actually wipe it all out LOL .. i didn't want to lose that lovely amount staring at me... SO i can totally relate to how you're feeling!
And you have lost 9 lbs since Christmas!!! That's fabulous - your hard work definitely is paying off and yes i agree - its the consistency and keeping going every day that is really the key... i get derailed easily.. if i eat something not great then i still have a tendency to think oh well.. today is screwed anyway i might as well go whole hog.. instead of thinking its ok i had a cookie... i just need to recognize it just added calories, nothing more and no punishment needed.. I just either need to move more or eat a bit less for the day and no harm, no foul. I am so glad you are finding the program you're on is working out so well for you and you are doing so good following it!0 -
As far as my sister.. I know it's not apnea as we shared a bed in Italy lol.. but i also had a bout with depression (that i didnt even realize til afterwards) until i realized that i had been sleeping a lot and some days didnt even get dressed .. and i would just lay in bed and read or sleep then get up eat and go back again.. but i don't think thats it at all with her ... i honestly just think its her mindset that this is how a 62 yr old should be.. and I get that in winter its much harder to get out and about and with the virus running rampant and much still closed, even harder. God knows i find myself bored out of my mind a lot of the time... I havent really seen another human since Christmas other than the one round of pickleball.. so I have to fight every day to get myself showered and dressed even tho i know i'm not going to actually "do" anything.. (and yes i have a million household chores i could do..but that's not living thats just existing.. but as you said... there is no reason i can't use this time of boredom to focus on my health.. working on the tomorrow i want for myself so when things open up and the weather improves, i can start actually getting out there and begin creating more experiences for myself.
Your comment about passing on the trip to London with your friends cause you knew you wouldnt be able to keep up reminded me of this summer down east.. i went for a hike with my cousin who is 65 and her friend who is prob my age).. and we went onto this trail that had a lot of hills and slopes and you had to clamber down.. they were having no trouble but just a few minutes in i had to say I'm sorry i can't do this and had to turn back. I was totally embarrassed to be honest.. i simply could not keep up and even tho they were awesome about it and didn't make me feel bad at all.. I was totally mortified.... and I remember vowing right then and there that i would get fit before i went back.. and that was 6 months ago and im no further ahead in that dept!! And again, my cousin is 5 years older than me and in way better shape.. she doesnt go to a gym or workout... and she had a weight prob back in her teens/young adult but lost the weight in her 20's.. she just walks everywhere and is involved in a lot of charities and is always on the go doing something..
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Vail!!!! What gorgeous photos! Thanks so much for sharing them. You all look absolutely stunning! I love the kilt and the sari. You look wonderful and so happy!
I don’t think I knew that you had those health issues and had gone through a heart attack. 60 pounds lost (9 in the last month!) is fantastic! It sounds like you really have a great plan and are motivated to lose those last 40. I don’t know how we hold onto this motivation other than just trying to remember our reasons for getting healthier and taking off the weight. I’m going to make some little posters to cycle through and put them on my fridge and my bathroom mirror. If I change them up then hopefully I won’t just look past them.
Back in 2014 I lost about 45 pounds but now I’m only down 10 pounds. At my absolute heaviest I was 25 pounds heavier than I am now. I feel like I’m starting completely over. My goal is to lose 50 pounds from my current weight, lower my cholesterol levels and increase my stamina and flexibility. I know the steps I need to take to get there but I haven’t fully committed. My little epiphany about my age and time left has given me a new purpose though.
Snoozie, I completely understand your frustration concerning your sister. My sister in law has always been the same way. She has completely given up now though. She’s 67 but physically is more like 87. It’s so sad to watch. My husband always tells me that she has to want to change, no one can force her.
I found out that we have a local arts center here in town. They’re offering a small watercolor painting clinic in April with a well known artist. It’s four full days and I’m going to sign up. I’ve always wanted to try watercolor. I’m so excited about it!
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Thank you both for your comments about the wedding photos! My son was brought up by a single, working parent, living in not so good area of town, his schools weren't great, I was very poor when he was little, always in debt (childcare was so expensive!), no family nearby, but he did so well, and now he's a kind, thoughtful and happily married doctor and I'm so, so proud of him! Although I mostly keep quiet about it so as not to annoy people, ha ha!
The watercolour painting class sounds great. It's so hard! But having the full days to really focus on it will be amazing. It might be nice for meeting some locals too!
I know you reset your ticker, Snoozie, and I think that's so brave! I'm not there yet and just can't bear to give it up. I'm going to try to just change my focus as having the 100lb lost as a goal. Even 80lb would be fine, but might as well aim for my old weight. You know, even 70lb because I've never got that far, as long as it doesn't edge back up again. I think that for me, keeping the ticker as is, will help to remind me that it's possible. If I've lost 60lb, I can surely lose 40lb, or even just another 10 lb.
I agree Snoozie, we do have to remember what we've achieved, and also get that push to achieve more. It's as simple as that, ha ha!
I'm doing well at the moment, but this diet is short term, supposed to be too low calorie to continue beyond 12 weeks, so I think that will be a danger time for me. You do get a reduced cost membership and transition to Mediterannean 5:2, which I've tried before and didn't work for me. I will maybe do my own thing. Maybe 2:5!
I'm with you, Snoozie, with hardly seeing anyone and missing group exercise. On impulse I went to a dance workshop today, four hours, thankfully not too challenging physically as a lot was learning rather than dancing. I had avoided it before because there were no masks. This time I just wore a better mask myself, and decided not to worry if people thought I was being over cautious. It turned out it was a very small group and most of them had had covid over Christmas anyway, so fairly low risk. The dancing was such fun. There are workshops once a month, so no good for regular exercise but I've booked on the next one which is Regency dance.
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How fun!!! I’m so glad you went, Vail! You have every right to brag about your son! What an accomplishment and I’m sure he would give you all the credit you so richly deserve.1
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I made some signs to hang:
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My fav sign is the "focus your energy NOT on fighting the old, but building the new" !!! That's so motivating for me... letting go of what doesnt work for me anymore and moving on to what does and will!
I still had the photo of me at my biggest weight stuck on the side of the fridge, but now i've moved it to the front lol!
I'm thrilled for BOTH of you with the watercolor and dance classes - both moving out of your comfort zone a bit and trying new experiences and THAT's what I'm aiming for! We are starting phase one of the reopening of eveyrthing here on Jan 31st.. only 50% capacity for most places still but by god... i WILL be joining/getting involved in and doing something before winter's over the minute i get the opportunity! I am truly thrilled!!
Vail - how your son turned out has a lot to do with the parenting you were able to provide him with all the struggle and challenges you faced, so you brag all you want to my friend!!! It must be so satisfying as a parent to see your child happy in life and productive in whatever field they choose! I suspect if you decide to do it on your own when this program ends you'll do just fine Vail..
i have some online classes next week and then again next month for my volunteer positions i signed up for.. they are doing the classwork virtually with a program used by a lot of universities to simulate the classroom so i'm looking forward to that.. I have to do my pre course reading tomorrow lol.. and i did the tutorial on how it works so at least it will be something different for a change, plus this is the last of the training (all the rest was online courses no human interaction) so I'll be able to actually start signing up for shifts after that.. most responses are done via phone at the moment but hopefully the in person calls will be back up and running by spring so at least i'll be ready
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What exactly will you be doing, Snoozie?0
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I remember you signing up and think you are awesome for doing this! I was just wondering what you’ll be doing? Do these classes give you an idea? I find it fascinating and am so impressed by you!0
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So interesting! Seriously! Good for you for doing this. I need to start looking for some volunteer opportunities here soon.
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That's amazing that you're doing that, Snoozie! I hope you enjoy the training. It sounds quite exciting! What a fantastic service to provide.
I'm glad things are getting better where you are. Yes, good to get outside the comfort zone. I don't know what the mask situation is where you are, but over here they have been done away with again, while the cases are still really high. I've brought these better masks (FFP2, I think the standard is different in different countries) and I feel like they have just opened things up as I'm so much more protected. I am still wary about going out for meals or any activity where I can't wear a mask, but I've realised that the good masks seem to greatly reduce risk so I can happily do any activity where I'm masked, whether it's dancing, cinema, theatre, public transport, museums, etc. Have been recommending this investment to all my friends! I've also noticed a lot of other people wearing the better masks, so I'm not the only one thinking along those lines.
Love the motivational fridge signs, Suzy! I particularly like "if not now, when" and the focus on not fighting the old but building the new.
My fancy scales and app are showing a massive downward weight trend of ..... minus one whole pound a week! I'll take it. Actually a pound a week is faster than I lost with the original 60 lb. It really is partly about just keeping going, however slow.2 -
Vail - everything is still closed here; restaurants, gyms, community centres, etc.. only grocery stores and walmart type stuff until January 31st when they will open those at only 50% capacity. Here you are also required to wear a mask ANYWHERE indoors... it doesnt matter what the facility is and I believe they just extended that until March 31st so I am masked all the time. I purchased the N95 masks as well once omicron hit so I wear only those now. Although i do still use my cloth masks walking outdoors when my nose freezes - i found they are great for that lol..
Once everything begins to open at the end of the month, i will definitely try to see if i can find something to participate in, even if its only a once a week fitness class at the seniors centre cause its been just too cold for me to play pickleball outdoors altho the diehards are still doing it lol.
Huge congrats on the weight loss .. well done!!!!!!! and yes I think its the consistency that is really the key.. and the hard part... but just every day reminding ourselves to keep working toward getting what we want helps for sure.. im really happy for you.
Training was good tonite but im wiped... not used to 3 hrs in front of a computer, nor staying up til 11pm LOLOL... see ya'll tomorrow1 -
Yes, the cloth masks are great for outdoors in the cold!
It's so difficult to avoid here. I am the only person who wears a mask when working in the office. And I know from comments that people think I'm being very over-cautious. But it seems like every other week, somebody in our office is off with covid, or their family have it. Two this week. It's just so prevalent at the moment that even though Omicron seems milder the hospital admissions are the highest they've been for a year. It does feel awkward because I do think it's a completely different risk for me to compared to my colleagues because of my underlying conditions. Still, I'm doing more now that I've got the better masks, and if people think I'm being overanxious, I have to try not to care, and feel a bond with those other people who are wearing better masks!
Scale victory: I am now back to my normal maintenance weight! That's the 60lb lost. It's a bit depressing that all this work has just been to get me back to my old overweight range. However, it's still the lowest I've been in about two years, because I'd been hovering above that range. Another 7 pounds or so would get me to the lowest I've been since the big weight loss. So that's my next mini-goal. Or actually before that, I would get into another "stone" category, and also will have lost a stone. So a few little victories to celebrate over the next few pounds, if I get there.
Non scale victory: This is really, really annoying. I had finally found the perfect bra. It was actually a maternity bra, a particular Polish brand and style. I thought I would stock up on smaller sizes in preparation because I've never found a bra that fits so well and is so comfortable. And now it's out of stock everywhere, and probably out of production! So frustrating!
Looking back at my old weight chart, I can see that my 60lb initial loss was over two years. It was SLOW! But I just need to keep on carrying on, while recognising that it's going to get harder and slower if I do get into new territory. I've been back looking at your motivational stickers, Suzy! But it's true, if I keep plodding on with it, I'll keep losing weight.1 -
Vail - I'm with you on the masks.. it's all about me now but that said, I don't have to work in an office with other people anymore and I recognize that can be difficult if others think you're being over cautious. I can only do what's right for me, and of course masks are still required here everywhere so I don't "stick out". One of my friends came down with Covid recently and the fatigue is still hanging on big time. With this new BA2 variant of omicron arriving now it's very disheartening as rumour has it its even more contagious than the first omicron - makes you start to wonder if things will ever be normal again. So it's definitely going to be a bit of a struggle balancing doing what's right for me (with the masks) and beginning to participate in things again at the same time.
Wow that's awesome you are at your 60lb loss mark Vail! Keep up the great work and look forward to hearing when you hit your next mini goal of 7 lbs (and into a new "stone" as well!!)
Now that my weight has levelled off after the brutal loss from the gut issue, the past two weeks with relatively normal eating, it's been hovering within a pound or 2 (up and down) of the number I finally stopped at. And I'm going to be interested in watching whether this becomes my new "set point" or if it will start to rise back towards where i was before the gut thing.. im not actively counting calories, im just really focusing on eating better, loads more veggies especially cruciferous ones like broccoli and cauliflower, and smaller amounts of proteins, and although i'm not craving sweets which is very weird for me, sometimes i will have a cookie with my tea after dinner. Part of it is I'm still eating a lot less "quantity" than I used to, simply because my belly gets full quicker now.. I think it just became so used to barely eating at all that if i overeat now, i feel awful. Sometimes I can't help myself and i occasionally I'll actually eat fast so i can get more in .. but i always regret it if i do. So I'll be keeping an eye out to see if a new set point has taken hold or not.
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Vail, congratulations on reaching your goal of your previous maintenance weight! It sounds like you’ve got everything under control and working for you.You’re absolutely right that consistency is key. Unfortunately, that’s where I struggle. Keep doing what you’re doing and that next seven is as good as gone!
Snoozie, I’m glad your stomach is a bit better. Did you ever find out what was going on? Eating less at meals is good but I hate that there are bad side effects if you eat too much. Portion size is my biggest struggle right now but I just feel uncomfortable not ill afterwards.
Since I’ve cut out sugar and gluten (or am trying to, at least) I’m not craving sweets like I used to all the time. I don’t really think about it much. That shocks me more than you can imagine! I’ve always been a huge sweet addict. I had a Diet Coke the other day (for the first time in ages) and could not sleep that night. I never thought I’d give up my daily Diet Coke and sweets. Remarkably, I do think my inflammation is a bit better but that could be wishful thinking.
Still not getting my cardio in though. We haven’t been hiking because of the weather and I haven’t been going to the gym. I find excuses not to do it…I can always find an excuse.
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I'm glad your stomach issues are getting better, Snoozie. It's good that you're not overeating, but it can't be right to feel so bad if you do. I hope you get back to normal soon. It would be nice to just to enjoy your food without having to worry about what it will do to you!
Well done on managing to cut out the sugar and gluten, Suzy. And interesting that you are feeling possible benefits already. I have cut it out for now, but don't think I'll do it indefinitely. But I hope I'm getting some health benefits from cutting out sugar, at least.
Finding excuses for things is my major talent, lol! So I understand. I do find the videos are working quite well for me, because it's just there and it's only 20 minutes, I don't even get changed, just take the top layers off and go for it, in my socks! If I don't get time when I'm working, I try to do it immediately after work. It's just so much easier (and more difficult to find excuses for!) than going out to the gym, which always seems such a big thing - gym clothes, water bottle, locker lock, freshening up, actually having to go outside and drive there, etc. Although I haven't been for two years, so what do I know? I was most consistent when I had signed up for a regular class, I think.
I read something today, and it was about something completely unrelated to diet or exercise but I felt it fitted, and I can't remember the exact words but something like
"The trick is just starting.
The next trick is not stopping."2 -
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Vail - I agree on the videos being easier than getting dressed; packing up stuff and actually going to a gym lol.. i actually need to start doing at least one vid a day again until this bitter cold is over cause i am only getting in a short walk every few days now.. so can't even count that!
And yes on the starting.. and then just NOT stopping... I prob need that one on the fridge so i can remind myself... don't stop now!
Suzy - the scope and biopsies all came back neg thankfully - altho he did say it could be something called "inflammatory bowel disease" (which is different from IBS - that can be controlled with diet but this would need medication if thats what is).. he did find some red patches i guess on the colon... but basically said its honestly just a wait and see as to whether its a bowel disease or not.. if it continues to improve great.. if not im to call him and go from there.. and in either case, see him in a year. But it has improved a lot.. and honestly... i figure after 3 months of pretty much constant diarhea (sorry for that visual!) .. my colon was bound to be inflamed just from that!
So for now im just focusing on a lot of high fibre veggies and loads of water - which i struggle with in the winter i admit! I think starting Monday when things begin to reopen I MAY check out the drop in indoor pickleball sessions... i don't like that you don't have to wear a mask while you're actually playing (as it's indoors) tho... if you had to stay masked i would def go... but i dunno... I have a friend who is my age who's had covid for 2 weeks now and still can't go back to work - the brain fog and fatigue are her two biggest hanger on ers (is that a word?)
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I hope it continues to improve. More veggies and water is a great plan for so many reasons, right? I do find it difficult to drink enough water in the winter. I’ve started adding a wedge of lime and that helps a bit. Lime in my iced tea has helped me cut out the sweetener. And anyone’s colon would be irritated after three months of that!
You’re both right about going to the gym being inconvenient. It’s a thirty minute drive each way, as well. So it’s about a two and a half hour commitment. Regardless, I need to make myself a priority. There’s not many people at the gym during the day and they provide cleaner for each machine. I do feel like it’s not much of a risk. I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable taking a group class yet. Depends on how many people and how big a room, I guess.
I made pizza again last night with cauliflower crust, a little pesto, feta, mushrooms, onion and a tiny bit of mozzarella. It was so good! I didn’t even miss the gluten! I hope I’m not imagining that the inflammation is maybe getting a bit better. It could just be wishful thinking.1 -
I'm aware of IBD from my nursing background and it's not a nice diagnosis (edited to put the "not" in!!!), so keeping everything crossed for you, and hoping that you continue to improve, Snoozie. I was tested for it when I was having problems with IBS, which thankfully turned out to be just IBS! I hope you're managing to absorb all your nutrients OK. How awful to have had that going on for so long. And no wonder you don't want to take any more vitamin pills! Would probably just go straight through anyway! I'm so glad that you're seeing this improvement and hope you do get back to normal soon.
That pizza does sound pretty good, Suzie. I hope you are getting better too.
I'd been noticing an occasional unpleasant smell around my house - couldn't work it out. Until I remembered that I'd be making sauerkraut, lol! Did I mention that I tasted it and it was much too salty? I thought it was too salty to ferment in fact, but left it a bit longer. Then forgot a bit. So now it is fermenting but still tastes too salty. I might have to give up on this batch and start again. Just glad I tracked the smell down. It's not so unpleasant now that I know what it is!1 -
That’s funny, Vail! It sounds like my forgetfulness. Lol. I’m so impressed that you’re fermenting sauerkraut! Sounds complicated to me.
Made a nice chicken stir fry for dinner tonight. Ate too much but at least it was mostly veg. I tried a new stir fry sauce and I’m glad I tasted it beforehand. It was way too salty so I made sure not to salt anything else. I can’t tolerate something that’s too salty so I understand your thinking on maybe starting over on the sauerkraut.
I’ve got my second shingles vaccination coming up on Thursday. The first one made me dizzy for three days and I’m hoping this one won’t do the same.
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omg Vail on the sauerkraut LOLOL.. I can laugh cause the smell isn't in my house lol.. I really admire you making your own yogurt from starter and the sauerkraut.. honestly i'd be afraid to eat anything I made that way!! I hope you are able to save the sauerkraut tho
And yes.. as you know with anything like IBS Celiacs or IBD your body doesnt get a chance to absorb any (or very few) nutrients from anything you eat because it isn't in you long enuf. so i am very thankful that there has been such a big improvement in that department believe me! But its also why i'm really pushing a bunch of different veg and water and grains via high fibre cereal on occasion - just to make sure i do everything I can to keep the pipes clean so to speak ... right then.. enuf on that subject lol
Suzy im so glad you enjoyed the cauli pizza crust! A friend of mine with gluten probs swears the secret to a good crispy cauli pizza crust is to heat the pan you're going to put it in first .. make sure its piping hot (you'll have to be careful pressing the crust into it as it will be so hot) but apparently if u do that, the heat from the pan begins to "carmelize" the cauli crust right away before it even goes in the oven and makes it "crispier" as they can be a bit soft i gather.. i've never made one but i do remember her telling me that lol.
And you are so smart for tasting that sauce before using it... I did the same thing once with either a broth or a sauce of some kind and never tasted it... ohhhhhhh i know what it was.. i used a "no name" generic brand can of mushroom soup for something.. I have always used campbells .. but i bought a cheap brand thinking its mushroom soup.. its all the same. but omg.. and when i checked the label i think it had almost 3x the amount of sodium per serving as the campbells! it was icky and lesson learned
I do hope you don't have the same reaction to the 2nd shingles - fingers crossed that since you already have the first jab, there's enuf of the stuff already in you to avoid the dizzy this time !0 -
We had a break in the frigid temps today - went up to -4C so i went and played pickleball with our group for a couple of hours.. it felt great i must say altho im feeling it even tho i did do some warm up exercises before hand lol.. but it was SO nice to interact with other people and laugh and have fun while getting some exercise.. i truly underestimated the "social" aspect i've been missing in the world since this latest shut down again... so with things opening to 50% capacity today, i think i am going to take the plunge and check out the indoor play available ... was certainly a mood booster to be having fun and laughing and talking to people again!1
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Good luck with the jab, Suzy!
I'm glad you had a good time with the pickleball group. It sounds like it did you the world of good, even if you're paying for it in pain!
I've decided that I couldn't salvage the sauerkraut and it's gone. Maybe I'll try again and find it's third time lucky. It's actually not at all complicated to make. It's just that I'm a bit slapdash and managed to mess it up.
A few more pounds to get to the lowest I've been in the last years. And then I think going past that will be very hard indeed. I'm trying to persuade myself to just stick with it, because I know it's possible.2 -
Yes! It’s definitely possible! You can do this Vail! What a fantastic feeling, to be so close to your lowest weight.
I’m so glad you were able to get some socializing done, Snoozie. We forget how much face to face interaction can boost our mood and morale. You may be sore but it’s a good kind of sore, right? I actually like that feeling of sore muscles after I exert myself in exercise.
I had planned to go to the gym at least twice this week but now I’m babysitting for at least two or three days. I’m not complaining! My little granddaughter is almost two and she’s a bundle of energy. She keeps me on my toes so I guess that’s my exercise this week. Lol.
I tried a frozen mix tonight of Mediterranean seasoned quinoa, spinach and tomatoes. I added chicken, capers and a sprinkle of feta And it was so good! I even managed to stop myself from eating the whole pan!
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Vail - someone years ago told me "thoughts become actions" and i've always remembered that - so maybe if you change the thought process you have that "you think going past the lowest will be very hard" to something more along the lines of "I think once I get to the lowest I've been, I'll be excited because i' will then be able to see the new loss that follows" ...
I know it may sound trite but i honestly don't mean it to.. i mean it as encouragement because i think you've done AMAZING with all your hard work getting you to that place - and I have NO doubt you will indeed continue on with your great progress!!! I'm not saying it's going to be easy at all - but "i" THINK you will totally succeed!! Hugs
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Have fun with your granddaughter, Suzy! She will probably have you running around and exercising without thinking about it. I know when I was a childminder I never had a weight problem!
I tried some of those frozen packs of quinoa and veg, and thought they were pretty good (I'm not a quinoa fan). I've got a couple in the freezer with the idea that they could be a very quick meal to save me going for cheese and biscuits or something! Your additions sound lovely!
Thanks, Snoozie. It's all about the mindset isn't it? I've gone up and down but overall haven't lost any weight this week, which is fine, but a bit annoying. I feel when I'm eating so little, it should be dramatic. There was a programme on TV about this diet which I think was called "Lose a Stone in 21 Days". A stone is 14 pounds, and of course everybody on the programme did lose that in 21 days, if I remember. I'll be lucky if I lose that much over the whole 12 week programme! But that means that it's slow, rather than impossible, and I've just got to find something other than fast weight loss to motivate me!
I should count myself lucky. My poor diabetic cat is hungry all the time, but I strictly control his weight, so he never gets a chance to reward himself with a little bit extra or comfort eat. I'm just watching him trying to lick every tiny scrap of food out of his bowl. At least I have the choice to do this!
And I've got to remember that when I had my big loss I was only losing about half a pound a week. The point of this diet is that it's supposed to give fast weight loss, which helps with motivation, but actually I managed to keep motivated through slow loss before, so just need to keep it going now. And accept that I'm not going to have the same experience as other people on this diet. The ones that they publicise are the ones that "sell" the diet, I suppose. Nobody wants to watch TV about post-menopausal women losing weight very slowly, lol!1 -
Suzy - having your grand daughter around will definitely have you running ragged lol so no worries about exercise options for you!!
So glad you liked the veggie mix with your additions! I made an actual dinner last night with beef, veggies and 2 yorkshire puddings i had left in the freezer and it was yummy indeed - but i made sure i put all the leftovers away asap so i wasnt tempted to go back and have seconds lol! About 10 min after eating i realized my belly was full and i was content - but had i gone back for more right away i would have been overstuffed.. not that it would have stopped me so the only option is to get it in the fridge right away and out of temptation lol. And I don't have to cook dinner tonite which is an added bonus - I'll just add some extra veg to replace the yorkshires
My weight has been holding the same now within a pound of 2 for the past 2 weeks or so.. which im actually ok with right now. I'm still afraid sometimes the ick will come back so im just focusing on small portions and lots of veg. My energy levels are coming up a bit too - no doubt since im actually able to get the nutrition in so that's nice.. but i've defnitely lost endurance and stamina for exercising or walking so that's something i'll have to work on improving.
Vail - years ago a nutrionist put me on a quick start 2 weeks program where i could only eat protein and any green vegetable in any amounts.. which you wouldnt think would be hard but by day 2 i was jonesing for carrots or squash just becacuse they weren't green lol... it was only designed for 2 weeks to get some weight loss started for motivation... same when i was on south beach (and all the other diets over the year.. i dont even wanna start counting how many of those i tried!) But i was looking back thru MFP and it took me almost 2 years to lose the 60 lbs and i went weeks sometimes without any loss .. it slowed down to the point where i got really frustrated and almost gave up.. a few times i upped my calories and a few times lowered them trying to find that "sweet spot" where i would start losing again.. so i know how frustrating it can be for sure. There's also that TDEE thing they talk about here where if you eat too low cals your body thinks its gonna starve and so holds onto the fat... then the hormone diet where it says your hormones are screwing up your weight loss.. i dunno.. there is so much conflicting advice and info out there its so hard to know whats right. But YOU know YOU best.. and a 1/2 lb a week is pretty darn good IMO... so I hope you are able to tweak whatever you need to to continue on your journey cause you've been doing great... I'm looking forward to following your progress !!
It's our last lovely day of 32F temps and sunshine before big snowstorm tomorrow so i think i will do pickle again this aft at least for an hour (i said that yesterday but ended up playing 2 hrs lol) and i have to do a grocery run.. i really hate doing groceries did i mention that lol? I am tired of the same old stuff i think and yet im not feeling the urge to try new recipes .. what i really want is a personal chef... any takers???1
