Small and huge things, an accountability thread

donidaily

Good to see you still checking in @ravengirl2014. It sounds like you know what works for you and what behaviors to look out for, that’s hard-earned knowledge. I am cheering you on, have a good week!

TamiVsTheTrail

Love this discussion! I'm glad you came back to check in and didn't let it go any longer. When we find what works for us we need to make time for that in our daily lives. For me meal planning and tracking is crucial, soon as I let either slip I make poor life choices. I'm doing both of those but my main focus this year is building a stronger, healthier me and getting back to the active lifestyle I've always loved.

deniselebrun

donidaily wrote: »

Hi hello. I’m not sure how to start. This is not my first attempt at losing weight, or my first time on MFP. The earliest and highest weight I have recorded here was 193.1lbs in January 2016; the lowest weight I have recorded was 155.5lbs in October 2020. It kind of breaks my heart to write that because this morning I weighed 184.8lbs, meaning I have gained almost 30lbs in under three years.

The number itself doesn’t shock me — I live in my body. Most of my clothes don’t fit. Walking, cycling, yoga, and pilates are harder than before. In case I needed additional evidence, it’s all there in black and white on the summary of my recent physical: overweight, cholesterol (a little) high, diabetes markers trending in the wrong direction.

I’m sad. I need to do something new, and this thread is that something: I’m looking for people to talk to. I am reasonably knowledgeable about nutrition and exercise and calories but my mental/emotional relationship to food is not healthy. So often for me, eating beyond hunger and even comfort feels inevitable and out of my control. I don’t feel like I can talk with my loved ones because I am ashamed of my habits. Plus, I don’t want to spread my issues with food around!

So I’m starting with something that’s both small and huge: I promise to be honest, with myself and with you if you choose to read along. And I want to figure out the other small and huge things that will make a difference for me. If you can relate, I’d love you to join me here.

deniselebrun

Donidaily I am right there with you.

donidaily

Thanks for the note @deniselebrun, hope your week is going well.

I’m going to keep coming back to this thread while I sort myself out. I’ve been disoriented because I had a team retreat for work last week. (It was in a nice venue in the same neighborhood as our regular office, not a sleepaway kind of thing.) In terms of eating and routine, it was not great but not disastrous. We had catered breakfast and lunch plus snacks at all times. It was kind of nice not thinking/planning for those few days, even if it did mean more restaurant food than normal.

Real talk though: it’s about a month since I started this thread and I have lost two pounds. I am glad that I feel more focused, but I am always pushing it: eating right to the maximum calories suggested, eating back half of my exercise calories. I also have a very reliable pattern of eating more, especially more snacks and sugar, as the week goes on. Because I’m tired! I’m adding a regular bedtime to my small huge things. So today:

Fruit only from the office snacks ✅
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ✅ on my way there now…

donidaily

A good day today. I’m going to a networking dinner tomorrow night and already anxious about overeating. I’m going to pre-log the day, and the location of the dinner is actually a really nice bike ride from my apartment, so I will also cycle home for some extra movement. Feels good to have a plan!

Fruit only from the office snacks ✅
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ✅

donidaily

Fruit only from the office snacks ✅
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ❌
And bonus: stuck to my plan for the day, did not freak out about dinner

donidaily

Posting for yesterday, I don’t really have a routine on the weekends.

Fruit only from the office snacks ✅
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ❌

donidaily

Fruit only from the office snacks ❌ Allow me to explain: our office manager tossed my beautiful lunch and snacks as part of a fridge cleanout 😭
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ✅

donidaily

Fruit only from the office snacks ✅
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ❌

Still struggling with a good sleep routine even though I know it’s important!

donidaily

Fruit only from the office snacks ❌ sigh, we had a birthday celebration at work today and having cake set me off so yeah, I did hit the snacks
Took the stairs ✅
Weighed my food ✅
In bed by 10pm ❌

Summer picnic at work tomorrow, I’m anxious about the food and drinks.

misssixtea

@donidaily checking in..

18922

Hi everyone,

I will add you as I need some accountability as well. I’m 54 and lost 60 pds over 3 yrs. I set a target of 20pds a year no more no less. It’s getting harder as I’m closer to my goal. ( trying to figure out what it should be)
I was a Type 2 diabetic and am now in remission. I also suffer from eating everything in site lol. It’s part of the whole comfort food thing for me.
I try not to buy the things that trigger me so when it happens socially I just let it be.
I will add you all as friends and hope you accept me as well. Look forward to motivating and being accountable with all of you 💕