Meticulous May?
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Day three was good; a bit heavy on the protein and low on the fat, but carbs and calories were under. Didn't finish my entry until this morning, lol - had a late night snack that I didn't get to enter right away, but the entry did get finished. Head cold is feeling much better, I imagine my appetite will be up today, or at least by tomorrow.0
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Day 3 is under way. I've pre-logged my food for the day so I'll just have to do a little tweaking with amounts at the end. I'm back to trying to really watch the protein amount. Trying to stay on the lower end. My All Animal April had me eating more protein than usual and it did nothing to help my weight.
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baconslave wrote: »
14 weeks Friday until my holiday in France
Oh jealous! I studied French for 6 years between high school and college but I never got to go.
Beginning day 3 today.
Previous weight: 163
Current weight: 161.6
I ate about 70 cals too many yesterday. DH bought up a bedtime snack after I had eaten up all my calories for the day. But it was sharp cheddar and bbq pork rinds and I was hungry so I had a couple bites. I figure if I was legit hungry then I'm ok.
Anyway. Happy logging everyone.
Current weight: 159.8
Calories about perfect yesterday. Hoping to at least achieve 157.0 by the end of the month.
I pre-log my day. It makes things much easier.
I'm also doing the Meatless May challenge by eating Meatless lunch every day. Just to give support. It's not so hard.
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We are going camping this weekend too. At least it is only a couple of days.0
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I'm checking in here because I haven't posted recently. I've been logging meticulously so far in May, with 2 exceptions:
1. I haven't logged non-calorie drinks (water, diet soda, tea). For the longest time, I didn't log any of this, but last Aug. decided to log diet soda while I tried to wean myself off of it. That was successful, but now I'm starting to drink more again, but I haven't been tracking exactly how much.
2. I went to the gym Mon. night and realized this morning that I am pretty sure I didn't log the last exercise I did before leaving. I can go back and do that.
Also, Mon. was the first time back at the gym after several months. I work FT and I'm a FT grad student, plus live in a rural area where going to the gym means 1 hour round trip driving + workout time (let's say 60-90 min.) for a total of 2 hr. time block commitment. So I went Mon. and planned to go tonight, but my arms, shoulders, and back (the muscles I worked Mon. and plan to work tonight) are still very sore from Mon. I'm not sure if I should go tonight still or not.0 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »I'm checking in here because I haven't posted recently. I've been logging meticulously so far in May, with 2 exceptions:
1. I haven't logged non-calorie drinks (water, diet soda, tea). For the longest time, I didn't log any of this, but last Aug. decided to log diet soda while I tried to wean myself off of it. That was successful, but now I'm starting to drink more again, but I haven't been tracking exactly how much.
2. I went to the gym Mon. night and realized this morning that I am pretty sure I didn't log the last exercise I did before leaving. I can go back and do that.
Also, Mon. was the first time back at the gym after several months. I work FT and I'm a FT grad student, plus live in a rural area where going to the gym means 1 hour round trip driving + workout time (let's say 60-90 min.) for a total of 2 hr. time block commitment. So I went Mon. and planned to go tonight, but my arms, shoulders, and back (the muscles I worked Mon. and plan to work tonight) are still very sore from Mon. I'm not sure if I should go tonight still or not.
I'd rest them. You can do legs instead if they aren't sore. But if your upper body is still that sore, you need more recovery for those muscles.0 -
Has anybody ever drank bullet proof coffee? SW153 CW 151.4 I am dreading this weekend as my husband is celebrating Mother's Day for me and my children. I have a feeling my daughter will be buying me a French silk pie as usual.0
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Has anybody ever drank bullet proof coffee? SW153 CW 151.4 I am dreading this weekend as my husband is celebrating Mother's Day for me and my children. I have a feeling my daughter will be buying me a French silk pie as usual.
@flash0826 - If she's old enough to buy you a pie, she's old enough for you to talk to her about your current dietary restrictions. If you do it in advance, since her likely goal is to make you happy, and you have alternatives for her to get, I bet she'd be on board with it... No reason to make yourself miserable to make others happy, especially given the fact that if they realized how miserable you actually were, they likely wouldn't be happy either....1 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »Has anybody ever drank bullet proof coffee? SW153 CW 151.4 I am dreading this weekend as my husband is celebrating Mother's Day for me and my children. I have a feeling my daughter will be buying me a French silk pie as usual.
@flash0826 - If she's old enough to buy you a pie, she's old enough for you to talk to her about your current dietary restrictions. If you do it in advance, since her likely goal is to make you happy, and you have alternatives for her to get, I bet she'd be on board with it... No reason to make yourself miserable to make others happy, especially given the fact that if they realized how miserable you actually were, they likely wouldn't be happy either....
Yes, BPC made with a decent blender is yum! I agree with @flash0826 that you can help her achieve her goal of making you happy. That is a wonderful gift. 30 years between seeing my mum express joy when I was in my teens and last week. My sister and I were so delighted that we both were very close to tears that something we had done had bought her genuine joy. Encourage you to do that so your daughter can feel true joy rather than the fake variety.1 -
baconslave wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »I'm checking in here because I haven't posted recently. I've been logging meticulously so far in May, with 2 exceptions:
1. I haven't logged non-calorie drinks (water, diet soda, tea). For the longest time, I didn't log any of this, but last Aug. decided to log diet soda while I tried to wean myself off of it. That was successful, but now I'm starting to drink more again, but I haven't been tracking exactly how much.
2. I went to the gym Mon. night and realized this morning that I am pretty sure I didn't log the last exercise I did before leaving. I can go back and do that.
Also, Mon. was the first time back at the gym after several months. I work FT and I'm a FT grad student, plus live in a rural area where going to the gym means 1 hour round trip driving + workout time (let's say 60-90 min.) for a total of 2 hr. time block commitment. So I went Mon. and planned to go tonight, but my arms, shoulders, and back (the muscles I worked Mon. and plan to work tonight) are still very sore from Mon. I'm not sure if I should go tonight still or not.
I'd rest them. You can do legs instead if they aren't sore. But if your upper body is still that sore, you need more recovery for those muscles.
I don't strength train legs (I know it is taboo around here, but I have a plan and purpose), but you are probably right... should give it another day to see how I feel.
ETA: Maybe I'll go for a run, though.1 -
Thanks for the advice on the French silk pie! I think part of me wants to eat it. I do know that would be my down fall. I'll let my daughter know.1
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Just put my chicken thigh in the oven. Logged for the day, 5th day back on keto and dropped 2 pounds. Feels good to be back. just about to prelog for tomorrow. Still saying vigilant and trying to counter my unwanted food urges with preferable activities.
It's not all about food. Can I shout that out loud to myself, please!?
Or tattoo it on my hand? Must remember.
Anyway facing some challenges in the near future and it appears today is solidly in procrastination mode. Just going to enjoy the time. And try to pick up the pace again tomorrow. That's my plan and I'm sticking to it.
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Day 3 was good for me-cals, carbs, exercise. I weighed in at 132.2 this morning so going back to weight loss mode is definitely paying off, thankfully.
DH and I were both Dx'ed with strep this morning so no exercise today but I'll try to watch my calories and carbs. Sometimes it's hard not to reach for toast, crackers, etc. when I'm sick.1 -
macchiatto wrote: »Day 3 was good for me-cals, carbs, exercise. I weighed in at 132.2 this morning so going back to weight loss mode is definitely paying off, thankfully.
DH and I were both Dx'ed with strep this morning so no exercise today but I'll try to watch my calories and carbs. Sometimes it's hard not to reach for toast, crackers, etc. when I'm sick.
I didn't think that you could eat toast or crackers Keto diet?0 -
macchiatto wrote: »Day 3 was good for me-cals, carbs, exercise. I weighed in at 132.2 this morning so going back to weight loss mode is definitely paying off, thankfully.
DH and I were both Dx'ed with strep this morning so no exercise today but I'll try to watch my calories and carbs. Sometimes it's hard not to reach for toast, crackers, etc. when I'm sick.
Make some egg-drop soup. Yummy, and warm.
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Day 4.... I ate an Akins bar
it was in my desk at work and I just couldn't stop myself.
I think they do not agree with me because no joke I look 6 months pregnant right now.
Brush myself off and try again tomorrow. Bar the Atkins bar my day was good, tomorrow is a gym day (yay it's deadlift day) and hopefully my bloat will have gone down overnight1 -
Well I'm def learning lots about my habits through being meticulous! I drink too much alcohol in the week I have noticed so an cutting that out - I also tend to snack when I'm not hungry mid afternoon (think it's when I'm at my most stressed) so that is also been brought to my attention!
I didn't realise how much stuff I was doing and then conveniently forgetting!! It's more of a mindful may for me!
I will weigh in hopefully tomorrow! I go to the chemist and do it on the accurate scale there - if I had scales at home I would obsess and let the number define my mood every day!!1 -
macchiatto wrote: »Day 3 was good for me-cals, carbs, exercise. I weighed in at 132.2 this morning so going back to weight loss mode is definitely paying off, thankfully.
DH and I were both Dx'ed with strep this morning so no exercise today but I'll try to watch my calories and carbs. Sometimes it's hard not to reach for toast, crackers, etc. when I'm sick.
I didn't think that you could eat toast or crackers Keto diet?
Right, that's why I said sometimes it's *hard not to* reach for those things when I'm sick. (Though there are keto versions you could make/eat if you wanted to.)1 -
SW (Dec '15) 247
SW (5/1/16) 198.2
CW (5/4/16) 193.0
GW (5/31/16) 193
GW (Dec '16) 175
Food choices: good
Exercise : good
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Did not realize how high smoked pork ribs were in carbs. Ended up with 69 carbs today- over double what I usually eat. Trying to track before I eat but didn't have a chance before going to the in laws for the dang ribs. Hope this doesn't affect me too much as I have determined my carb threshold is very low.0
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Did not realize how high smoked pork ribs were in carbs. Ended up with 69 carbs today- over double what I usually eat. Trying to track before I eat but didn't have a chance before going to the in laws for the dang ribs. Hope this doesn't affect me too much as I have determined my carb threshold is very low.
They only have that many carbs if both a rub that was applied before smoking was full of brown sugar and a sticky sugar based sauce was applied post smoking. I do a dry rub rib at home (albeit I don't have a smoker) and the carbs are minimal, mostly coming from seasonings like black pepper and granulated garlic.2 -
Sitting on a balcony watching a sun lit neighborhood buzzing with activity. Time to get out there and cycle or walk.
I am Mindful where I am spending my energy and creating it. Last night I did a yoga class with a focus on connecting with body and feelings through breath work and pelvic movements. A little odd but very relaxing and certainly pulled me out of my analytical head space.
55kg /121.2lb this morning. Getting weight back down after KL visit and mum visit where I ate some carbs, sugar n alcohol. The subsequent cravings are taking some discipline to get past. Gained 6.5 lbs and now lost 4.3lbs of that.
Meticulous May is helping me get back on track. Thxs for the vurtual cheer squad. Love this group and additional accountabilty plus inspiration you each provide10 -
Meticulous day 4. Macros have been pretty spot-on. Already pre-logged for the day. I decreased my calories after the ASAP experiment. I know a lot of you folks don't believe calories matter, but for this 5'1" post-menopausal woman, they can't be ignored. No movement on the scale.2
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Day 4 was great - two large meals really suits me. Saw a new low on the scale this morning (144.2), but it's not my "official" weigh in day. Having breakfast for dinner tonight, so I don't see any issues staying on track today. Starting to recover from my cold (now it's a cough), but still not feeling up to going to the gym... Maybe next week.0
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ChoiceNotChance wrote: »Meticulous day 4. Macros have been pretty spot-on. Already pre-logged for the day. I decreased my calories after the ASAP experiment. I know a lot of you folks don't believe calories matter, but for this 5'1" post-menopausal woman, they can't be ignored. No movement on the scale.
You don't need to convince me. Ad Lib eating is what got me 10lb over goal. (Gaining 5lb and then the water weight from leaving keto.) Screw that. It's a lovely idea. And it works for some people, but I'm a very hungry caterpillar. Have always been, and always will be. There's no trusting my appetite. Ever. I'm not making that mistake again. It took me 6 months to lose the last 10lb the first time. And now I have to fight that stupid fight all over again.
To be honest, I know some of that, maybe a couple pounds, is muscle gain. So if I can just get under 155 and hang around, I'll be satisfied. Yeah it's over my goal weight, but it's my show. 150 was an adjustment once I got to 160, my original goal weight. So 155 with extra muscle sounds good. That might be lazy. I dunno.
159.8lb again today.
The stupid scale garbage begins.
Doing the Scale Hokey Pokey.
You go 1 pound up
You go 1 pound down
You go 1 pound up
And it just sits around
You do the Scale Hokey Pokey
And try not to rip your hair.
That's what it's all about.
Ahhh wellll...it's the nature of the beast.
I ate about 80 too many calories yesterday. Thoughtful Hubby sabotage. Bedtime snack. I did do strength AND walk for an hour on them hillz outside my house. So not a huge deal. I was indeed hungry. I go to bed hungry, and I wake up ravenous. Just another Meticulous, losing pudge, May kinda day.
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Oh, @baconslave, you make me laugh. The struggle IS real. I hope, at least, you eye issues are improving with you increased carbs.
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ChoiceNotChance wrote: »Oh, @baconslave, you make me laugh. The struggle IS real. I hope, at least, you eye issues are improving with you increased carbs.
Improved, yes. I'm not having the Mummy episodes (suddenly dryness of the sinuses, eyes and mouth to the point my tongue turned white, and I need to put in eye drops), and it isn't as bad at night. I still have Sjogren's symptoms. I have an inflamed salivary gland right now. Ugh! Eyes are still dry and I have to wear the contacts and night ointment to sleep. But no more corneal rips, so if that's as good as it gets, then I'll flippin' take it. I'm actually sleeping much better. Not through the night, but better. Winning. 6 -
OK, I didn't run last night either... but I feel better today. I have plans tonight, but hopefully will be able to find time to get to the gym.1
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@baconslave love the scale hokey pokey and accompanying iimage. Very funny! Thxs for sharing.1
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May 5 - Keeping up the fight.
SW 189.5
CW 148.0
GW (May) 144.0
Carbs <40g.
Exercise - plan on running tonight.
I've been doing great keeping to the plan. Eating well. The problem is my stress levels have been through the roof. The scale has not budged. I have not been overeating and trying deep breathing, getting support from friends and family. Sleep has been a little iffy. I will get through this.0
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