Who's your arch-nemesis?
coolraul07
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Who's your nutritional arch-nemesis?
Mine is... <pause for dramatic effect> ...
:explode: :explode: :explode: SODIUM-MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!:explode: :explode: :explode:
One week ago I hit my Stage 2 goal - below 260 lbs before Thanksgiving! I decided to keep dropping to give myself some extra breathing room and bottomed-out at 257.4lb 4 days ago. Fast forward to today (1 day before T-day) and I'm back above 262! That's 18 days of progress wiped out! :mad: I've reviewed the past week of diary entries and the only obvious suspect is yesterday's high sodium intake. My cardio burn and water intake have been about the same as usual. I haven't exceeded my calories on any day, but I came close a couple of days.
A similar thing happened about 2 months ago and I attribute that (mostly) to sodium. It was a splurge day and I exceeded my calories by about 60% and my sodium by around 300%! It took me about 2 weeks to lose that 7 lbs. Yesterday was different because I did NOT exceed calories, had plenty of water, and exceeding sodium by 'only' ~90%.
Enough ranting and belly-aching... I'm doing something about starting today: high fiber, lots of water, VERY low sodium! As I compose this (~6pm), I've had 2 meals for about 1,000 calories but only 59mg of sodium!
My dinner will have more sodium than that, but I'll probably drink a quart or more of water at the same time. I plan to repeat the same time for the 1st 2 meals tomorrow before eating T-day dinner. Let's see whether I can get back on track quicker than September's 2 week derailment!
This was my lunch today and likely tomorrow:
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
*Edited to adjust formatting*
Mine is... <pause for dramatic effect> ...
:explode: :explode: :explode: SODIUM-MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!:explode: :explode: :explode:
One week ago I hit my Stage 2 goal - below 260 lbs before Thanksgiving! I decided to keep dropping to give myself some extra breathing room and bottomed-out at 257.4lb 4 days ago. Fast forward to today (1 day before T-day) and I'm back above 262! That's 18 days of progress wiped out! :mad: I've reviewed the past week of diary entries and the only obvious suspect is yesterday's high sodium intake. My cardio burn and water intake have been about the same as usual. I haven't exceeded my calories on any day, but I came close a couple of days.
A similar thing happened about 2 months ago and I attribute that (mostly) to sodium. It was a splurge day and I exceeded my calories by about 60% and my sodium by around 300%! It took me about 2 weeks to lose that 7 lbs. Yesterday was different because I did NOT exceed calories, had plenty of water, and exceeding sodium by 'only' ~90%.
Enough ranting and belly-aching... I'm doing something about starting today: high fiber, lots of water, VERY low sodium! As I compose this (~6pm), I've had 2 meals for about 1,000 calories but only 59mg of sodium!
My dinner will have more sodium than that, but I'll probably drink a quart or more of water at the same time. I plan to repeat the same time for the 1st 2 meals tomorrow before eating T-day dinner. Let's see whether I can get back on track quicker than September's 2 week derailment!This was my lunch today and likely tomorrow:
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:*Edited to adjust formatting*
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This fat bald guy who looks like The Kingpin. I call him "The Kingpin".0
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Sugar. No question. How are there skinny people in a world full of brownies, pies and cupcakes? Add to that the fact that I love to bake and I'm toast. Sugar is my nemesis, my kryptonite, my CRACK. Whatever you want to call it, it all boils down to BAD.0
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Soft, delicious, slightly sweet white bread. Yumm it's just so chewy and soft and amazing, like a pillow for your mouth
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A former 'friend' of mine. I thrive on my pseudo-hatred for her. Actually I am over it but I have found no replacement!
YET!........0 -
@BondBomb,A former 'friend' of mine. I thrive on my pseudo-hatred for her. Actually I am over it but I have found no replacement!
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YET!........
Did she wear an eye patch, constantly stroke her Persian cat while monologuing about her plans for world domination? [/obvious 'Bond' joke]0 -
Don't knock yourself about 2 or 3 pounds! If it wasn't for the Thanksgiving meals I bet you would be back at your goal before the end of next week!
I'm almost at my goal, and noticed that it's harder to stay on the dietary track when you're this close. My main nemesis is chocolate, but any snack food will do. I cannot resist the chips or christmas baking either if it's in the house. I'm hoping I will make it through the holiday minefield without gaining more than 3 or 4 pounds. (I traditionally gain 8 - 10, but NOT THIS YEAR, dang it!)0 -
Food wise, it's cottage cheese. Love it and used to eat a container in a day. Then I started getting serious about tracking sodium and the maths told me my beloved cottage cheese container is 2700 mg of sodium. I haven't had any in 9 months.
People wise, it's anyone who thinks insulting me or picking at my diet will motivate me. Back off, man. These wheat-based products are the only thing keeping a spoon out of your eye socket.0 -
Aunt Flo!!!0
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I can't tell you or I would have to reveal my true identity.0
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My arch-nemesis is Family at Special Occasions... Was this suppose to be about food? I guess that counts too.0
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mine is donuts!! :sad: i haven't had one since last january
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Or extreme Mike Myers wanna be...
@BondBomb,A former 'friend' of mine. I thrive on my pseudo-hatred for her. Actually I am over it but I have found no replacement!
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YET!........
Did she wear an eye patch, constantly stroke her Persian cat while monologuing about her plans for world domination? [/obvious 'Bond' joke]0 -
You know I don't think I have ever actually seen a James Bond movie.
@BondBomb,A former 'friend' of mine. I thrive on my pseudo-hatred for her. Actually I am over it but I have found no replacement!
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YET!........
Did she wear an eye patch, constantly stroke her Persian cat while monologuing about her plans for world domination? [/obvious 'Bond' joke]0 -
No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die! - Auric0
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Chairface Chippendale0
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Bill Cosby0
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My hubby.
I love him to bits, but he has such a sweet tooth. It is hard to resist the junk when he is so obviously enjoying it. But right now he is also trying to lose a few pounds so it isn't so bad.:laugh: I guess it is actually SUGAR. Especially when it is combined with CHOCOLATE. 0 -
Popcorn
Ice Cream
Possibly popcorn with ice cream on it.0 -
The Green Bay Packers are a close second... LOLPopcorn
Ice Cream
Possibly popcorn with ice cream on it.0 -
I can so relate! My husbands nick name around town is the candy man. Every time he goes into a store he buys a big box of candy or a bag or dove dark chocolates. Then when he gets home he sits next to me and says "want some?" while waving the box in my face. UGH!! I usually take one or two of whatever it is. In the past I would have had a lot more.My hubby. I love him to bits, but he has such a sweet tooth. It is hard to resist the junk when he is so obviously enjoying it. But right now he is also trying to lose a few pounds so it isn't so bad.:laugh: I guess it is actually SUGAR. Especially when it is combined with CHOCOLATE.0 -
When strength training I rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets. There is this guy at the gym who is obsessed with it. It's like it drives him crazy just to be in the same room as me. He is constantly teasing me and just recently got very aggressive where he basically yelled at me "3 minutes that is just ridiculous. you will never get anywhere with that - it is nothing, nothing". This drove me to confront him, telling him to mind his own business and leave me alone. So far so good. I'm 39 and haven't had this kind of experience since high school. This guy is definitely arch-nemesis material.0
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White Russians :laugh: .....Had to give them up - but they were soooo good.
Bread is another downfall for me - I have been trying to stay away from it as much as I can.0 -
Congratulations on being so close to your goal... Tell him that your cardiologist said you had to rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets or you risk another heart attack... Little white lies help to shut the door on the rude, butting in jerks of the world...When strength training I rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets. There is this guy at the gym who is obsessed with it. It's like it drives him crazy just to be in the same room as me. He is constantly teasing me and just recently got very aggressive where he basically yelled at me "3 minutes that is just ridiculous. you will never get anywhere with that - it is nothing, nothing". This drove me to confront him, telling him to mind his own business and leave me alone. So far so good. I'm 39 and haven't had this kind of experience since high school. This guy is definitely arch-nemesis material.0 -
Congratulations on being so close to your goal... Tell him that your cardiologist said you had to rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets or you risk another heart attack... Little white lies help to shut the door on the rude, butting in jerks of the world...When strength training I rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets. There is this guy at the gym who is obsessed with it. It's like it drives him crazy just to be in the same room as me. He is constantly teasing me and just recently got very aggressive where he basically yelled at me "3 minutes that is just ridiculous. you will never get anywhere with that - it is nothing, nothing". This drove me to confront him, telling him to mind his own business and leave me alone. So far so good. I'm 39 and haven't had this kind of experience since high school. This guy is definitely arch-nemesis material.
Well, that's the nice way to handle it.
My first thought was to tell the jerk you pay the same membership he does so back off. LOL0 -
That would be my advice... My actual reaction would have been to ask him, "The Window or the Door..." if he looked at me stupidly or asked what? I would have added, "How do you plan to leave, the window or the door..." Works for my buddy Alex... 6'4" and 500 lbs.
Congratulations on being so close to your goal... Tell him that your cardiologist said you had to rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets or you risk another heart attack... Little white lies help to shut the door on the rude, butting in jerks of the world...When strength training I rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets. There is this guy at the gym who is obsessed with it. It's like it drives him crazy just to be in the same room as me. He is constantly teasing me and just recently got very aggressive where he basically yelled at me "3 minutes that is just ridiculous. you will never get anywhere with that - it is nothing, nothing". This drove me to confront him, telling him to mind his own business and leave me alone. So far so good. I'm 39 and haven't had this kind of experience since high school. This guy is definitely arch-nemesis material.
Well, that's the nice way to handle it.
My first thought was to tell the jerk you pay the same membership he does so back off. LOL0 -
Thanks for the suggestions. I think we are good now - no eye contact at all since the confrontation.
As far as food goes.... Peanut butter! I could eat a whole jar full easily 0 -
Yes....few of them for this gal!......(desserts orchocolates) and....bread!!! main ones! ...I should drink more waters too and less sodium too! Holidays are not easy for most folks!.............with Thanksgiving Day! that will make it extra diffcult! but...will get back ontrack...in few days!.....0
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Look at you being proactive! I need to get my sodium down too. Sugar, carbs, and sodium tend to be hairy issues for me. So much so I just stopped tracking sugar cause I was tired of facing the music. What's crazy to me is I''ve cut bread, and sweets nearly completely out my diet. But I know my love affair with fruit doesn't quite support my cause. Good luck with getting the desired results with cutting your sodium. Just make sure your food is enjoyable. You deserve it!!! Try cooking with herbs and onions, and bell peppers, etc. Gotta get some flavor from somewhere.0
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Also peanut butter. I can't control myself.0
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BREAD BASKETS... garlic bread, fresh bread, bread sticks, fresh rolls.....0
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