my accountability thread Day one

gregphopkins

Well, back at it. 100% of my "issue" is due to insulin release when I eat after dinner. Since the body can't use the food for energy immediately, there is an insulin release and the body stores the food. Thus, 200 calories extra all goes into fat. Staying away from carbs and food in general after 3 meals must be a bright white line. If I eat extra food after dinner I will immediately get a craving for more even if my belly is full. So, choices.

Some reassuring news, which I knew but nice to have reinforcement: Dr. Anthony Jay is a Ph.D. biochemist who studied fats and cholesterol as his main focus. If all indicators of health such as triglycerides, blood pressure, testosterone, vitamin D levels, etc. are good, then don't worry about cholesterol unless it gets above 300. Especially if the genetic family baseline runs a bit high. My cholesterol runs 210 to 310, LDL around 180. I like to keep it around 260 total with weight control and exercise, and there is no correlation with this level and heart problems. This is based on a study of 12.8 million people looking at death from all causes and correlating this with total cholesterol levels. The whole ballgame of health management is reducing inflammation in the body as much as possible, and lots of exercise.

gregphopkins

Yeah! 175 and change today. 6 lbs weight loss. Still marshmallowy around the torso but I'll take it. Lots of exercise recently. Yesterday around 2 hours on the bike, good steady cardio and 20 min on the rowing machine, plus some weight lifting. Keeping at it.

BeverlyW1108

Hello Fellow Fitness Pals!
I have had a very bad mind set lately. I don't seem to care and I want to eat in abundance. No doubt I've been feeling sorry for myself and I can't seem to shake it. I go for a walk and feel better but it doesn't last long. My weight hasn't increased much, but I can definitely tell I'm getting soft in places that used to be firm and toned. I try to think of our summer vacays but am concerned I will not have full range of motion in my arm to hike up mountains that I sometime have to use my arms. I'm hoping that putting this on paper will help me change my attitude. I am so blessed in so many ways. Hubby is working in the yard now that the weather is nice, but there are so many things that I have to restrict doing. Ok. Thanks for listening. Greg, it sounds like you are doing good, keep it up! You are an inspiration to me. I'm going to look into Dr. Anthony Jay. And I don't really understand the "inflammation" thing. I just understand healthy foods and exercise are good for me.
I hope Everyone has a Great Day!

gregphopkins

Beverly--ups and downs, keep at it. Hard to manage the motivation. I can feel the ship turning around, slowly. The onset of warmer weather and brighter days is a huge factor. I'm reducing the amount of cheese I've been eating, by a lot. I managed to get several kohlrabi which are quite low in calorie and seem to satisfy the urge to crunch down on something. Yesterday I made a vegetarian chili using adzuki beans. Very good and filling. I am doing pretty good with exercise. I went on a 38K ride that included several kilometers up a steep road into the mountains. The motor on the bike makes this possible, and the cardio is still there, getting up in the 130 range, heart beat. I'm trying to get in for a fitness exam. Want to get my VO2 max reading. Re: inflammation. Dr. Berg on YouTube has good stuff and many posts.

BeverlyW1108

Good Morning All!
Thank You Greg! I’m happy your boat is making the turn. Today I commit to grabbing the wheel on mine✔️ We have a short trip today to take some firewood down to some friends so I have to cut it short. Have a good and healthy day!

sarah7591

Hi all! Just checking in! Oh Beverly hate that you have been having a hard time lately! I know it get so discouraging when you cannot do your normal routine. I remember that so well when I broke my ankle. One slip and things can go off the rail for a while. I hope you are doing better. @greghopkins glad you are doing well and turning the ship. For me once I get some momentum I feel so much better. Weekends are still so hard for me. I am retired and every day should be weekend but I still go off the rails on the weekend and try to make up during the week. I joined the Y and today is my first day to go. I'm looking forward to it.
Thinking of you all and hope you have a blessed day!

BeverlyW1108

Good Morning! Good to hear from you Sarah! I woke up feeling much better than I have been. I'm anxious to hear how the Y went. Hubby is finally ready to get back to going to the gym. I've been wanting to try the stationary bike, but I don't have enough range of motion in my arm to drive to the gym. Greg, I started watching Dr. Berg on UTube! I am really enjoying it, learning a lot. I'm not big on cutting out whole food groups from my diet, but I can definitely cut down. I'm going for a long walk this morning. I hope everyone has a Blessed Day!

BeverlyW1108

Happy Sonday to All!
Wow, I woke up before 3am and couldn't get back to sleep, not sure why. But I'm still feeling good, ate good yesterday and went for a long walk, 5.83 miles with about half a mile of marching. I can imagine what the neighbors thought!!! Like most of us I would like to be healthy without pills so I'm going to start eating sauerkraut every morning as a probiotic. I really do like it so it won't be hard. And since I've been taking pain meds for my arm I've started eating prunes daily. I've read good things about prunes, but I'm not sure if I can continue once my constitution is normal
Have a nice Day!

BeverlyW1108

Good Morning!
Just checking in to say I am thinking of you!

BeverlyW1108

Hellooooo???? I hope everyone is doing ok. I am doing so-so on my eating, but I can move my broken arm a lot more than I could a month and even a week ago. I'm going to run tomorrow. I haven't run since 1/13 and I'm very anxious to see how much I've slowed down.
Keep up the healthy eating and stay happy!

BeverlyW1108

I'm getting back to being serious about my health. Listening to The Ultimate Human podcast and also @gregphopkins recommendation of Dr. Berg. I am running and love that I still get the good feeling from that exercise.
I hope everyone is doing good.

BeverlyW1108

Happy Mother's Day to Everyone
I'm doing good, running and eating a little healthier. Ezekiel bread instead of Sarah Lee bread or white bagels and Simple Mills crackers instead of Premium white crackers. Still tracking what I eat everyday and am maintaining my weight but not losing. Right now that is ok.

I sure miss you guys, @sarah7591 !

SweetHeart299

Good morning…I have not been here for awhile. I have gotten discouraged by my weight. I am having to come to terms with not being able to do activities like I did when younger. I have never been athletic or a fast walker but I got out this morning. Not a power walk, but for a senior with arthritis felt I did really well and I feel so much better mentally. I am also logging my food, so keep fingers crossed for a tinny tiny loss. Have a great day everyone!It is in my plan to log once a week.

BeverlyW1108

Good to hear from you @SweetHeart299 ! There hasn't been activity here but hey, I'm in the same boat as you and ready to start paddling back! I am 10 pounds over the lowest weight I was in 2019 and determined to lose 5 #. Yes, I would like to lose 10, but baby steps and reality are necessary right now!!!
Have a Great Week!

OhioDido

60 year old man here. Need to lose about 50 pounds. I go back to doctor for annual wellness check at end of September. I want to be able to have started well on my weight loss journey by end of September. Working up the discipline to log my food and my progress each day.

God bless and good luck to everyone out there on this shared journey towards better fitness.

BeverlyW1108

Welcome @OhioDido ! I was born and raised in Cincinnati, but now live in Louisiana with my hubby!
We did a hard 8 mile hike today, burned some calories! yay!

gregphopkins

Greg here, slinking back after months of absence. Sure as *kitten*, I got down to my goal weight and then started the old patterns again. Nuts, toasted pumpkin seeds, cheese, and things like crackers and homemade cookies are the demons. They're "healthy" per se, but all add extra calories. I'm in good shape overall, but up about 10 lbs over ideal. Yeah, I could rationalize and get away with it, but 180 sets off an alarm, plus I have a good 6 inches of belly fat. I do OK on 1900 calories a day, and with some awareness I'll get back in the game. Winter is always tough, but I've been doing ok actually with short bike rides, time on the rower, and some new routines with weights. I'm turning 70 the end of this month, and I don't want to go into a deep downward slide.

mrandredparis

sarah7591 wrote: »

Hi All: I have been eating terrible since Christmas. Gained 10 lbs and so upset with myself. Well today I am starting an accountability thread for myself and anyone who would like to join me.
I am 65 and just had a new grandchild ( 5h one!)this week and want to be healthy so I can watch him grow up.
So here is Day 1! One day at a time.

Hi Sarah

One thing I have learned about dieting while working with professionals at medweight.ca is that you should treat yourself as you would your best friend --supportive and loving when struggling with food, so lots of self compassion.

gregphopkins

Struggling forward. Not sure I'm accurately logging everything. The calorie count keeps coming up lower than I suspect it is. Bringing more awareness to what I'm eating is helping. It's easier to resist something I don't need when I'm physically full and I have more than fulfilled my calorie count. I went on a short walk after dinner, dark and cold, but saw a presepi (a nativity scene with lights) and things are looking like the holidays (Italy). Pleased with my exercise routine and I'm doing as much as I can since that's part of the mix.