The family went to a local bistro cookie shop and we each got a cookie - peanut butter for me. These cookies are the size of my hand and delish! My nsv was to only eat 1/4 of the cookie and save the rest for another day.
I had a small stall this week where my weight did not move at all (except for some upward fluctuations, dang water weight!) and I did NOT beat myself up, say “this just isn’t working so I might as well XYZ”, or change anything. I just kept trucking along and finally got the scale moving again today!
I cooked the family bacon rolls for breakfast while I enjoyed my protein shake and fresh orange juice. I thought I might miss the bacon roll but it never crossed my mind.
I had to run an errand yesterday. The bagel shop was open. I thought, "Hey - I should get a bagel. Either lox or pastrami on a Rye bagel." Then I decided it was too expensive AND a lot of calories.
I started heading home.
Then I decided to go have a bagel. Eating instead of not eating is a good idea. The rye bagels are made with whole grain flour.
I went in and there was a bag (six) of "day old" rye bagels. They sell them at a discount, of course. I really thought about taking them home, but I knew I'd likely eat too many.
I got ONE rye bagel, plain. Took it home and enjoyed the hell out of it.
I went kayaking today for the first time ever. NSV for a couple reasons:
1) It’s something i wouldn’t have felt confident to do a year ago ( I still had a weird moment of doubting that I would fit in the boat )
2) I couldn’t get anyone to join me. Instead of getting discouraged I found a guided tour and signed up as an individual. I lucked out - I was the only participant and got a 2 hour private lesson.
3) the instructor remarked straight away that I have really good balance and at the end of the session that my technique looked very good.
4) We went further than the tour normally does (the option is there) and I wasn’t tired at all, it was just a pleasant afternoon outing.
I went on a week-long camping trip and forgot to bring both my food scale and body scale. I normally gain weight on vacation and have often dropped-out upon returning. This time I came back a little over two pounds lighter and am back to logging. I credit my success with daily hiking, evening walks around the campground, abstaining from alcohol, IF, moderated portion sizes, and allowing some treats, including a delicious mushroom/cheese omelet and home fries at a diner one morning. It feels good knowing that I can still be successful away from home and without my usual tools.
I went kayaking today for the first time ever. NSV for a couple reasons:
1) It’s something i wouldn’t have felt confident to do a year ago ( I still had a weird moment of doubting that I would fit in the boat )
2) I couldn’t get anyone to join me. Instead of getting discouraged I found a guided tour and signed up as an individual. I lucked out - I was the only participant and got a 2 hour private lesson.
3) the instructor remarked straight away that I have really good balance and at the end of the session that my technique looked very good.
4) We went further than the tour normally does (the option is there) and I wasn’t tired at all, it was just a pleasant afternoon outing.
This has been on my bucket list to do for a very long time. I once saw a person, when I was on vacationing near the Gulf of Mexico, who was too large for the kayak and sat overflowing on the top of the hole. I think this turned me against ever trying this. I didn't want anyone laughing at me. I have learned to love myself, because I am the one responsible in how I look and feel. You have sparked my interest to try this again. There is a kayak group in the next town over. Will schedule this next week. Down 110 lbs. now, so think I can handle this.
Today I had a pretty decent hike planned. Weather forecast said it was going to be terrible later. So I got up early and did the hike anyway.
...Then the forecast radically improved, but hey. We did the thing.
Dog climbed a (mostly fallen) tree while we were out there.
Your doggy looks very fit and trim!
Thank you. That makes me SUPER happy to hear from an objective person.
This is actually directly tied to my 'lightbulb moment' with fitness and weight loss. My dogs? Healthy weight. Fit. Conditioned. Participating in sports. Me? Also participating in sports but eating doritos for dinner and obese.
I just... kind of decided to give myself something closer to the same standard of care.
Went out with friends last night.
Ate sensibly and wisely beforehand, and avoided food triggers.
Drank water and didn't worry about anything else and enjoyed the buzz of human contact after all this time. It was REALLY nice.
Came home on time and got up today and feel great.
I'll do it again next weekend!
Saw a hint of a bicep vein today. It was only visible from a certain angle in the mirror with a good amount of sunlight coming in from the side but damnit it was there.
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I started heading home.
Then I decided to go have a bagel. Eating instead of not eating is a good idea. The rye bagels are made with whole grain flour.
I went in and there was a bag (six) of "day old" rye bagels. They sell them at a discount, of course. I really thought about taking them home, but I knew I'd likely eat too many.
I got ONE rye bagel, plain. Took it home and enjoyed the hell out of it.
...Then the forecast radically improved, but hey. We did the thing.
Dog climbed a (mostly fallen) tree while we were out there.
1) It’s something i wouldn’t have felt confident to do a year ago ( I still had a weird moment of doubting that I would fit in the boat )
2) I couldn’t get anyone to join me. Instead of getting discouraged I found a guided tour and signed up as an individual. I lucked out - I was the only participant and got a 2 hour private lesson.
3) the instructor remarked straight away that I have really good balance and at the end of the session that my technique looked very good.
4) We went further than the tour normally does (the option is there) and I wasn’t tired at all, it was just a pleasant afternoon outing.
Your doggy looks very fit and trim!
This has been on my bucket list to do for a very long time. I once saw a person, when I was on vacationing near the Gulf of Mexico, who was too large for the kayak and sat overflowing on the top of the hole. I think this turned me against ever trying this. I didn't want anyone laughing at me. I have learned to love myself, because I am the one responsible in how I look and feel. You have sparked my interest to try this again. There is a kayak group in the next town over. Will schedule this next week. Down 110 lbs. now, so think I can handle this.
Thank you. That makes me SUPER happy to hear from an objective person.
This is actually directly tied to my 'lightbulb moment' with fitness and weight loss. My dogs? Healthy weight. Fit. Conditioned. Participating in sports. Me? Also participating in sports but eating doritos for dinner and obese.
I just... kind of decided to give myself something closer to the same standard of care.
Ate sensibly and wisely beforehand, and avoided food triggers.
Drank water and didn't worry about anything else and enjoyed the buzz of human contact after all this time. It was REALLY nice.
Came home on time and got up today and feel great.
I'll do it again next weekend!
Sounds silly but means a lot to me.