Giving myself 8 weeks April 20 to June 15/25
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Really bad day. Did ok until mid afternoon then I started eating chocolate eggs. I still get in that mind set of well I blew it so F it, which I did. Drank 2 bottled margaritas at supper and had dessert. I am not even mad at myself- I just need to pick myself up and keep going. I knew going into this that I wouldn't have a perfect 8 weeks. I knew I would have days like this. I just want them to get fewer and farther between. I can't stop behaviours I have developed over 40 years in a few weeks. But I started this thread so I could be honest with myself and not quit!
Tomorrow is another day I have to succeed.
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Couldn’t turn it around today. Or wouldn’t? Because it’s easier not to.
Woke up tired because of the drinks last night. Got worse as the morning dragged on. Full blown overeating the whole afternoon. I feel horrible.
The excuses are running through my mind- I am tired which makes me overeat, this is what I have done for 40 years… how can I possibly stop, I am broken, I have tried and never succeeded so how will it happen now?E-f**king-nough. Stop with the stories and the excuses that go with them. Focus on this one thing for one day. Stop thinking I am the “big” girl because that’s what has been the view I have of myself. Start being the person I want to be and not what I think others think I should be. Just stop.
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Hi Melanie, @dvmmcw7442, you've been balancing the extra calories with activity most days; so it's not bad at all. About the temporary lapses? I can't even count how many times I've done that. With alcohol as well as eating. I've called, "Do-Over" soooo many times! But guess what? You get as many resets as you need. It's okay to be human. Remember, we may be "damaged", but we're not "broken" - not yet! That's why we're here. That's why we keep on trying! Sending virtual hugs! Hang in there! 💞
Today was like this:
I hope you have a restful night and a pleasant tomorrow.
I will make sure to check in to see how you're doing.
💗 Carole
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Thanks Carole @Walela617 appreciate the support 🩷 Nice stats from yesterday! 🚶🏻♀️
Thought a lot about what's going on with me the last couple of days. I think changing up my macros will help. Carbs at 30% is too high for me. I get too hungry and seem to crave them more. I am upping fat to 40% and lowering carbs to 20% as I find that this keeps me satiated longer and I don't get hangry with more fat in my diet.
I was ready to say to heck with this yesterday and just stop posting. Then I remembered that I had made this public 8 week commitment, good days or bad, and I would see it through.
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Dear Melanie, @dvmmcw7442, I'm so glad you didn't "throw in the towel"! It's so hard to stick it out over you lose momentum, but you can always get it back!
Fat is not the enemy they used to say it is! I don't care about sweet carbs, but I love bread, potatoes, things like that.
I weighed myself for my other challenges today and it said I'm up a pound from Sunday, even though I'm being very careful! I don't care. I'm not giving up either. I also promised to be honest!
Today I did a lot of steps even though I took a bus home because I'm helping to clear out an office for a new faculty member and it's a LOT of work. I'm at an event for the city but so far I've racked up 16,842 steps (8.25 miles)!
When I get home I will post the total.
Me calories are 1,608 but I burned a lot today. Just for the heck of it, I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow too.
Have a relaxing evening,
💞 Carole
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Here's how today ended up:
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WOW Carole @walela617! Amazing step count. I had an active day too- just shy of 15,000. I am out of my boot cast and was finally able to walk outside- it's been 8 weeks. I think that was part of my issues the last couple of days. I needed some sunshine.
My new macro numbers felt better. Not nearly as hungry as when my carbs are higher.
Did a lower body strength training session- I haven't lost too much strength during the healing.
No booze ✅
Water ✅
I'm glad I didn't quit 🙂
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Good day 🙂
Macros✅
Upper body strength✅ Butt and quads really feeling yesterday's workout 😬
>11,000 steps. Short walk outside- still working on getting my strength back in the leg I broke
Water✅
No booze✅
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Hi @dvmmcw7442, Happy weekend Melanie! I'm so glad you didn't quit as well. You're doing GREAT! 🏵️
I did end up having alcohol yesterday, but that's OVER. I am not going out this weekend so I won't be having any alcohol but I will wait to reset the count on my Sober Time until Monday, May 5th. (I would like to celebrate my "Soberversary" each year on Mother's Day, which I think it's a nice idea.)
I think this is fitting: "National Silence the Shame Day" (May 5th) highlights the importance of mental health and encourages people to recognize that everyone experiences mental health, whether positive or negative. It emphasizes that mental well-being significantly impacts overall health. It also aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.
I didn't keep a complete food and beverage diary yesterday but I know I went wayyy over. I hope it doesn't impact my weigh-in tomorrow, but I promise to report honestly - no matter what the scale says!
Good news: My health plan has approved me to join up for the next session of "Path to Lifestyle Change", which is a two-year wellness plan to help people develop better lifestyle habits and avoid developing diabetes and other illness on which excessive weight can have an impact. This is very expensive, but I only have to pay ONE specialist co-pay (for the initial, 75-minute consultation with the dietician/nutritionist). It's the same leader I had last time, and I also consider her to be a friend.
Yesterday I did 12,996 steps in total (6.36 miles) and got 7 hours and 10 minutes of sleep last night with a sleep score of 77.
I will check back in tonight to report calories. I probably won't have that many steps because I'm not going anywhere.
Right now it is partly cloudy with lots of sun, breezy and 85° in Boston.
Enjoy your day,
💗 Carole
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1,196 total calories today.
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Hi Carole @Walela617
That sounds like a great wellness session! Especially knowing the nutritionist- I think that gives them a better feel as to what will work for you.
Diabetes terrifies me. It doesn't run in my side that isn't to say it can't happen if I don't watch what I am doing. Actually, any chronic disease that results from poor diet and inflammation is what I am trying to avoid.
Super busy day for me. Couldn't get to sleep last night and my watch says I only logged 5.5 hours but I felt good today. My leg is feeling good and allowing me to walk a lot.
I am still struggling with alcohol. Not drinking too much, just the question of if I want to be completely alcohol free. In my mind I think- OF COURSE! It's a poison for crying out loud. And I heard a stat yesterday that said it is the third leading cause of cancer behind smoking and obesity. And that doesn't mean excessive drinking. But then I enjoy some wine sometimes or a margarita with my daughter. I could do alcohol free for both but I guess it's that cozy feeling alcohol gives me that I would miss. I don't know- I'll keep thinking about it.Macros ✅
No workout today. Was going to do a quick interval workout then I put in 16.5K steps and decided that was good. I'm still getting used to moving that much.
No booze ✅
Water✅
I hope you have a relaxing Sunday 😊
Melanie
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Today is measurement day 😮
Weight 166.4 No change
Chest 34.5” ⬇️ .5
Waist 35” ⬇️ 1
Hip 40.5 ⬇️ 0.5
I am ok with the weight as I wasn’t super consistent last week. It tells me last week’s loss was likely a lot of water weight and my body is balancing out. The one I am most happy about is my waist. That is where I want to lose the most as this is dangerously fat.
I am travelling next week so guessing my macros will be tough (but doable). I refuse to go backwards!
Have a lovely Sunday 😊
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Hi Melanie, @dvmmcw7442,
About the diabetes, my mother had Type II and her mother had Type I. They also both had heart disease (Mom died at age 57, her mom about my age now.) I've got to really watch it, now that I'm older.
Great that you're losing inches already! I don't think I've lost anything as far as measurements yet. I will check next Sunday.
I am starting my alcohol-free count again tomorrow, but I had no alcohol this weekend (stayed in). My weight is up as of this morning. It's frustrating, but I'm not quitting!
04/27: 158.8
05/04: 161.6
WK LOSS:⬆️ 2.8 (Gain)
TL LOSS: ⬆️ 2.8 (Gain)
I had a significant "cheat day" last Thursday, but I don't think I overrate and drank almost THREE pounds worth!😲 Oh, well. My other challenge weigh-in day is Thursday. Hope it's gone by then. I plan to commute-walk as much as possible this coming week; so we'll see...
Enjoy your Sunday!
💞 Carole
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Hi-
Well, not so good yesterday. I decided I would have wine with dinner as I had the whole family over and of course I over did it… knew from my first sip that it would end up with me drinking and eating too much. Which is what happened.
Macros… nopeLower body strength and SIT 4 rounds
>13,000 steps
Booze ☹️
Water ✅
Carole- that 3 pounds is most likely water. So much we do can affect it… stress (even from a hard workout), salt intake, alcohol. I can easily go up or down a few pounds.
Hopefully your Thursday weigh shows that 😊
Melanie
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RESETTING!! My 8 Weeks are May 5th to June 29th.
Wt was high this morning and glucose was 6.7. Def need to set a program that's flexible enough for my life but strict enough to begin this long journey of losing 40 pounds. It's going to be long because I lose so very slowly yet regain lightning fast.
Also from B.C., Canada and am beginning to feel a bit more optimistic about 'things in general'. With forest fires and evacuations, covid, politics, tariffs, more politics etc plus family members' issues, it's been a long haul. Feeling like I'm at the brink of slipping into depression so crossing my fingers I can get this trend reversed.
Today's focus ~ I use WW pts for tracking so <24 pts.
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Hi Lynn! Glad you are joining Carole and I!
I know what you mean about all the things going on- it got so overwhelming for me that I deleted my Instagram account (my only social media app) because the feed made me anxious and sad for all that is going on and how cruel people can be. I hope we can help each other out here.
My day:
Macros ✅
Upper body workout. I really like the program a I am following. Lift very heavy for fewer reps. Get through them in about 40 minutes. Makes me feel 💥
I should be close to 10,000 steps by the end of the day. Sitting at about 8800 after supper.
No booze✅ Yay!
Water✅
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Travelling tomorrow through Sunday. Will be hard to stay on macros but will do my best 😊 Will be on the road for 14 hours tomorrow so steps will be limited.
Today:
Macros✅
HIIT workout- lost a lot of cardio the 8 weeks it took my leg to heal. Grateful that I am able to get back to it.
10,000 steps✅
No booze ✅
Water✅
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Macros✅
Rest day
6500 steps
2X Michelob light
Water ✅
Not bad for a travel day
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Hi everyone! @dvmmcw7442 and @Lynn__W (Melanie and Lynn)!
I hear you! Same with me. (WISH I were in Canada too! US is the pitts right now! It's pretty bad and getting worse every day!)
I slipped up on the alcohol-free as well; so I restarted by Sober Time count TODAY! I hopped on the scale this morning and got a "sticker shock"! 164.2, due to all the overindulging over the past couple of days. I hope by Sunday I will get rid of this. I'd love to be below 160 again but if I'm where I was on May 4th, I'll be satisfied.
Like both of you, I have been getting some steps in too. Can't believe I left my phone at home today; so I'll have to wait until I come back from work; so I can sync my Fitbit and check my steps.
Whatever the scale says Sunday, I will post it. I'm posting my Thursday weight (the other challenge) on Friday because I'm hoping some of this will be gone by the morning.
Have a great day! I will check back soon!
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Hi,
Carole @Walela617 I think I may be in the same boat as you when I get home Tuesday and weigh in. I have been trying to keep my macros under control while away but it's been tough. I did work out this morning and got 15,000 steps in but I don't think it will make up for all the restaurant food and Michelob Ultra Light I have been drinking 😬
Macros… nope
Lower body workout
15,000 steps
No booze ❌
Water✅ one thing I love about visiting the US is unsweetened iced tea
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I posted about yesterday and it got lost 😞
Out of time - will try later on.
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A free for all yesterday starting in the afternoon. Really hot and tiring day. Drank some canned margaritas and a light beer. Supper at a Mexican restaurant around 8 and didn't make the best choices. One caveat was that I was too full for ice cream when everyone stopped at Dairy Queen on the way back to the hotel.
I am travelling again in 2 weeks and need to learn from this trip. I find it really hard to eat half respectably.
Macros ❌
Rest day
12,000 steps
No booze ❌
Water ❌ Not enough for how warm it was.
I won't be able to do my Sunday weigh until I get home on Tuesday.
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I don't think my macros are adding up as I am tracking as best I can but still coming up too low. Drank several light beer yesterday- it was 36C and they were t down so nice ice cold. Plus I think they replenish some electrolytes 🤷🏻♀️😄 I am also retaining a lot of water from the amount of sodium in the restaurant meals. Looking forward to being home in a couple of days. Also needing the quiet of the ranch- too many people here.
Macros ❌ Log says otherwise but I feel otherwise
Upper body
15,000 steps Ankle sore and swollen
No booze ❌
Water ✅ Made sure I drank a lot.
Starting to head home today 😊 . Will do a little touring and take our time.
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Hi everyone,
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you nurturers out there!
04/27: 158.8
05/04: 161.6
05/11: 159.8
WK LOSS: ⬇️ 1.8 (Loss)
TL LOSS: ⬆️ 1.0 (Gain)
So, looks like I'm back to my May 1st weight. Time to stay focused and try harder! 12,688 steps today (6.18 miles); so if I can keep up this activity and be mindful of my intake, I should be able to make improved progress towards my goal.
No alcohol since May 8th.
Hope you enjoyed your day and have a great week ahead!
💗 Carole
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Good job Carole @Walela617 Keep up the momentum.
We decided to push through last night and got home at 3am. Really good to be home although it always looks like a frat party happened when my husband is home alone. Going to be an extremely busy week- I took today off so I will be wading through emails tomorrow. Also processing calves on Monday so will have 30-40 people to feed lunch and dinner to that day. Think I will start gathering groceries today and head to the city to pick up the vaccines we need for Monday.
As for yesterday;
Macros ❌ Restaurant food. I gave up trying to guess but ai know I was short on protein and high on carbs. My GIT feels like it's been through a grinder. Need some good home cooked food.
Lower body before we left the hotel and SIT. Glad I got that in before the 14 hour drive home.
A little over 9000 steps. Got most of them in in the morning before we left.
No booze ✅
Water ✅
Forgot to weigh this morning. Will do that tomorrow.
My 🩷…
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I am not keeping my promise to myself that I would work on improving my diet over 8 weeks to see just how well my body could respond. My macros are still not very consistent and I am cheating- not including beer or bottled margaritas in my log. Do I really believe they don't count?!?! I am heading into my fourth week doing the same *kitten* I have always done. I am so tired of cheating myself.
Macros ❌
Rest day. My ankle is very sore and swollen from all of the walking while I was away. Maybe I should have seen physio once my cast came off.
>12,500 steps
No booze ❌ Not even really sure why I drank tonight. One bottled margarita but still a cheat.
Water ❌
Today's feeling:
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Weighed in this morning at 171.6
I am seriously angry at myself or how I ate and drank last week. Just another reminder that even though I walked a ton and worked out, it all boils down to what I put into my mouth.
So what am I going to do about it? Keep going and remind myself- I absolutely know what I have to do. I am the only one that can do it. I am putting crap in and the results are crap out.
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Pulling on my big girl panties and getting over myself. Sad yesterday and ate for it. Over it. Cleaning my *kitten* up.
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Much better yesterday. Finally starting to catch up at work.
The thought of feeding 40 people on Monday for turnout day is overwhelming, as it is every year, but it’ll get done.Macros ✅
Upper body workout
7000 steps
No booze ❌ Bottled margarita in the evening
Water ✅
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Extremely tired today. Had a nap in the afternoon and couldn’t wake up. Felt like I was being pulled under. Very weird. Headache too- could be from transitioning back to LC. This is why I need to stay a fat burner.
Macros ✅
HIIT and cardio- put it off until evening but then did drag my butt downstairs.
5500 steps. Low but my ankle is still bothering me and my whole foot was swollen last night so I figured I better cut back on some walking until it calms down
No booze ✅
Water ✅
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