Am I the only one that finds it difficult to eat more?

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  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1968
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2460
    Average calories = 2308
    Last weeks Average = 2146

    Week 7 steps = 5269
    Week 6 steps = 5151
    Week 5 steps = 8018
    Week 4 steps = 12661
    Week 3 steps = 5366
    Week 2 steps = 7904
    Week 1 steps = 5069

    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ June 11, 2017 = 302
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 19 / Today 18.75 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25.75 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 56 / Today 56 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 42/ Today 42 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45.5 / Today 45.5
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Macros
    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 50%
    Fat 30% / 37%
    Protein 10% / 13%

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    I made up a tutorial for a group I'm a part of, but apparently it's not allowed to be shared here so I can't show it to you. Been feeling kind of down lately, and the way I found that out didn't help in the least. Oh well, this too shall pass. Wrist won't stay in, knee won't stay in. My brother is going through h*ll because of his abusive spouse, step child, and son. It's been a week from h*ll in other words. This week has GOT to be better. Sorry for the vent. :smile: Just needed to get it out.
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    edited June 2017

    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1968
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2460
    Average calories = 2172
    Last weeks Average =

    Week 9 steps = 6831
    Week 7 steps = 5269

    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ June 11, 2017 = 302
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 19 / Today 18.75 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25.75 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 56 / Today 56 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 42/ Today 42 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45.5 / Today 45.5
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Macros
    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 48%
    Fat 30% / 38%
    Protein 10% / 14%

    Lots of paint prep and painting this week. Didn't do any measurements last week. Have been in LOTS of pain in my arms and hands since starting the painting project, but I have to admit the Jeep turned out pretty nice. Rick did most of the work, but I still did some. :) At least enough to make my right arm useless for a while.

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  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1968
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2460
    Average calories = 2116
    Last weeks Average =2172

    Week 10 steps = 5078
    Week 9 steps = 6831
    Week 7 steps = 5269

    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ July 2, 2017 = 304.2
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 18.75 / Today 18.5 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 56 / Today 55.75 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 42/ Today 42 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45.5 / Today 45.5
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Macros
    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 49%
    Fat 30% / 39%
    Protein 10% / 12%

    Things are starting to look up around here. Rick has been sick, scary kind of sick. Apparently he had acute pancreatitis brought on by Invokana. He is no longer taking the Invokana and is feeling much better! Our insurance fought tooth and nail against the medication to treat the pancreatitis because he is under 50, by four whole years. Finally got that straightened out, now they are fighting my breathing medication. Oh well, guess they'll either end up paying for the medication now, or my hospital stay later. We also have to change pharmacies as well, as the pharmacy we have been with since I was a child is no longer in their network.

    I still have a finger that is messed up from sanding and painting the Jeep. Would it throw things off too much to lift with just me left hand? After all I can only use the crutch on the left side now, thanks to my shoulder going out. I don't think I will ever be able to use a crutch on the right side ever again, as that shoulder is just that weak now. What am I saying, I should never have tried to use one on that side because that shoulder has been dislocating since I was a baby.

    Anyhow, that's enough of a book for this week. I hope you have a great week!
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Me August 2015
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    Me today July 2, 2017
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    It might be just me, but I find it hard to believe there is only 1 pound difference between these two pictures.


  • empressichel
    empressichel Posts: 730 Member
    Amazing Mary Ann! What huge differences there are between the two pics!
    Imagine if you only judged progress on the scale!
    Keep up the good work lady!
    Ichel
    Team EM2WL
  • Raynn1
    Raynn1 Posts: 1,164 Member
    Awesome results Mary Ann!!! You are #crushing it!!
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1968
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2460
    Average calories = 2109
    Last weeks Average =2116

    Week 11 steps = 5320
    Week 10 steps = 5078
    Week 9 steps = 6831

    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ July 9, 2017 = 301.8
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 18.5 / Today 18.5 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 55.75 / Today 55.75 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 42/ Today 42 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45.5 / Today 45.5
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Macros
    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 47%
    Fat 30% / 39%
    Protein 10% / 14%

    So glad this week is over! Still fighting trigger finger, my ring finger on my right hand is still numb from the pip joint to the tip of the finger, but at least with it numb it doesn't hurt, unless I bump it in the right (or should I say wrong) spot. I got a steam burn on my arm just below my right elbow. Ran into the door frame and made the burn blister. Ran into the door frame again and broke the blister. It scabbed over and I bent my arm and the scab cracked and it started to bleed. Ran into the door frame again and tore the scab right off. Accidentally kicked a piece of plywood and bruised my toe. Dropped my crafting table on my big toe.

    I had offers of putting me in a plastic bubble this week to keep me from injuring myself. LOL Hope your week went better than mine! :smiley:
  • empressichel
    empressichel Posts: 730 Member
    Oh my! What a week!
    Poor body! Bubble wrap all over!
    Ichel
    Team EM2WL
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1968
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2460
    Average calories = 2105
    Last weeks Average =2109

    Week 12 steps = 5107
    Week 11 steps = 5320
    Week 10 steps = 5078

    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ July 9, 2017 = 301.8
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 18.5 / Today 18.5 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 55.75 / Today 55.5 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 42/ Today 41.75 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45.5 / Today 45.5
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Macros
    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 49%
    Fat 30% / 39%
    Protein 10% / 15%

    This week has been so much better! I'm still fighting the trigger finger, but the pain is almost gone and the numb area is getting smaller! Now instead of 3/4 of the finger being numb it's only about 1/2. LOL

    I really need to take a picture of all the bead work I've done lately so I can share it. I even broke down and ordered $100 worth of clothes this week! I HATE spending money on clothes. But when you can get four "bolder holders," two shirts, a nightgown, and a sweatshirt and matching sweatpants all for $100 you can't pass it up these days.
  • Raynn1
    Raynn1 Posts: 1,164 Member
    I saw your bead work on your profile! its looking wonderful!!
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1966
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2465
    Average calories = 1966
    Last weeks Average =2097

    Week 14 steps = 3840
    Week 13 steps = 3029
    Week 12 steps = 5107

    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ July 30, 2017 = 302.8
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 18.5 / Today 18.5 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 55.5 / Today 55.25 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 41.5/ Today 41.75 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45.5 / Today 45
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Macros
    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 49%
    Fat 30% / 39%
    Protein 10% / 15%

    Sorry I forgot to update last week. I started a "new" hobby. :smiley:

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  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Nice - that makes me think of those chain puzzles where you try to get a ring off or something.

    Of course - on your ear and someone trying to figure out the puzzle - perhaps not.

    No bad incidents last week then - like shoulder dislocated on door frame or such?

    You didn't mention, so I'm hoping that means no - so glad for you if that was the case.
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    :smiley: No walls or door frames jumped out at me this week! :wink:
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    All I can say at this point is Thank God He Bought A Subaru!!!!!!!! f2oaja1uudef.jpg
    He walked away from it with bruises from the seat belt...
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    oh wow - pulled the tire off the rim, that's some braking force attempt. Did it actually roll over the front?
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Heard more now, a combination of his seatbelt and his life alert button broke his sternum. Please if you know someone who wears a life alert or anything similar make sure they don't allow it to rest under the seatbelt!!! They kept him for observation last night. I haven't seen him as of yet, so I don't know any of the details. I do know that it was a roll over. He turns 80 in September and he is the one we know we inherited hEDS from.
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    As much as I enjoy the first weekend in August, I'm glad it's over! Our annual party was Saturday. It was cold this year! Dad was released from the hospital in time to spend about an hour at the party before going home to relax in his recliner. Sunday was my great niece's second birthday party and party clean up. Today is finally rest day! I'm exhausted and in so much pain that I haven't eaten nearly enough in the last three days, but hoping to get back on track now.
  • Raynn1
    Raynn1 Posts: 1,164 Member
    I hope things are a bit better Mary Ann. And I hope DH is doing better!
    Kelly
    Team EM2WL
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1966
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2465
    Average calories = 2005
    Last weeks Average =No idea

    Week 16 steps = 6462 All steps have been in the past 3 days...


    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ August 13, 2017 303.2
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 18.5 / Today 18.5 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 55.5 / Today 54.5 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 41.5/ Today 43 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45 / Today 45
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 11.5 inches/Today 12 inches

    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 47%
    Fat 30% / 39%
    Protein 10% / 14%

    It's been a rough month... We had the transmission replaced in the Jeep. Got it home and the check engine light came on. Reading was a bad crank sensor. Rick got to looking and somehow the wires got cut. We figure it somehow happened when they were changing the transmission. Rick ordered the parts and we sat home while waiting for them to come in. Dad rolled his Subaru. He's okay other than a broken sternum.

    Got those parts in and headed out to do our "first of the month grocery shopping." Got an hour from home and the battery light comes on in the Jeep. We pull into Auto Zone and have them attempt to check the battery and alternator. Battery is too dead to do a proper check. New battery from them is around $200 that we don't have. A tow truck is $50 to hook up and $4/mile. We're around 50 miles from home...Call my brother. He just got home from work and hasn't even had supper yet. He says he'll bring a couple of batteries and see how far we can get. While we are waiting for him, I remember I have a cousin that lives near this town, but I don't have her phone number, but she works right across the street! Get the Jeep started and get it across the street to a bigger parking lot. We walk to the store my cousin works at. She just left, in fact Rick watched her pull out of the parking lot, but didn't know it was her at the time.

    My brother shows up and we go up to Walmart and get another battery. $150 good thing we'd been saving for new computers. Start up the road to go home and the battery light comes back on. Well, guess it wasn't the battery. My brother thinks he can remember where our cousin lives. We make it there, just. The Jeep dies in the driveway. They pull the alternator and we head home, leaving the Jeep at my cousin's. When we get home Rick orders the new alternator. The next day our pocketbooks another $150+ lighter we head back to my cousins house to put the new alternator in. Hopefully that's the end of this saga!!!

    So now I'm exhausted and still trying to get the house cleaned anyway.

    Hear's to a much better week!!! :smiley:
  • scaryann1
    scaryann1 Posts: 259 Member
    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1972
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) = 2465
    Average calories = 2246
    Last weeks Average = 2005

    Week 17 steps = 6147
    Week 16 steps = 6462 All steps have been in the past 3 days...


    Step count is only outside the house and is the entire week, not one day.

    Weight - Starting weight-305 pounds August 2014/ August 13, 2017 303.2
    Calf- April 2016-20.5 inches/ Last week 18.5 / Today 18.5 inches
    Thigh- April 2016-29.25 inches / Last week 25 / Today 25 inches
    Hips - August 2013-59 inches / Last week 54.5 / Today 54.5 inches
    Abdomen - June 2016-49.25 inches / Last week 43/ Today 43 inches
    Waist - August, 2013-50.5 inches / Last week 45 / Today 44.75
    Forearm - April 2016-13 inches / Last week 12 inches/Today 11.5 inches

    Goals / Avg
    Carbs 60% / 48%
    Fat 30% / 39%
    Protein 10% / 13%

    This week was much better! Yesterday was a little rough, but for different reasons. My jaw didn't want to cooperate nor did my knee, but I managed to get through yesterday. Nothing like trying to eat a burger and with every single chew my jaw would go out then back in with a click. Thankfully it doesn't hurt, it's just annoying. I guess it does hurt for some people. Now my knee on the other hand, that hurts! Every other step yesterday it went out and back in!

    Hope you are all having a great week! Hoping to get some chainmaille in today!