Week in review Jan 15-Jan 21
imastar2
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Often times we rush around and maybe never think about what happened the week before where we might reflect upon and maybe just post your thoughts about your previous week as it relates to your weight journey. You can review what ever you would like to post that has to do with weight journey this past week. WW (Weight Watchers), MFP (MY Fitness Pal) WL ( Weight Loss) WG (Weight Gain) or Maintenance. It may be you want to share like an article or rant/vent about your weaknesses or successes during the week. It may or may not help you to review and give you pause to think but it's worth a shot.
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Well to start off with so much for my getting this posted yesterday. I'm going to have to put a reminder on my calendar.
I feel somewhat disgusted with myself last week. I got beyond super busy with my work last week and it continue on into this week. The only positive thing I feel I can take away from last week was that I had lost 4.7 lbs from the Monday to Sunday evening however I had lost on my normal WI day Friday to Friday loss was 2.9 lbs. So with that stat I continued to loose some additional weight past my WI day Friday.. What disgust me however was, because I was so busy in my work I didn't take the time I needed to track all meals. This in the long run could turn into a disaster without the meal to meal tracking. Being at this weight journey for 8 years makes me realize that this review brings a couple notations to mind.
1. Tracking out the window and being lacked is very dangerous and hazardous to my health at age 70 not to mention weight control.
2. It also has brought to my attention that after intense stress with my work for the first time I actually believe I did some stress eating. This is not good and also my meals were mot on time and were not prepared and it has continued into this week. So while I was talking to my therapists today about my events of the past 2 weeks it became very clear that I was embarking on stressful eating. This is something that I have not experienced in the past 8 years while living the journey. So some of my work related stress is going to begin to taper off in the next few days.
3. Eating times and portion control out of control somewhat. So something has got to give. For example it's 11:20 pm eastern and I have not eaten anything since lunch at 12:30. It was a good lunch but still I'm fixing to go in the kitchen and eat because it takes a terrible toll on my energy level not eating. DW cooked me a hamburger patty and a small salad around 9 and we usually eat around 6-7 pm.
4. So what have I learned from the past week.? A. Stop and eat and slow down. Watch my work schedule and double down on that so this won't reoccur if at all possible.
5. This stress eating and not watching portion control combined with erratically eating plus stressful work schedule is a process for disaster. So with the balance of this week I'm going to get better control on all of the above mentioned items. Hope others in the group join me in your week in review. You might find something that surprises you.
SW 400.8
CW 318.0
Next GW 300.0
Final GW 185.0
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The past week includes a loss of 2.2 after a 3.8 Gain, so that’s the good news. I did adjust my intake of canned soups to reduce sodium intake.
My personal exercise schedule is still adjusting to my regular pool being closed for repairs. I am going to new pool but the change has thrown me off schedule.
I miss having s Scale in the locker room where I would check my weight a couple times a week. My official WW WI day is Thursday but getting on the scale kept me focused on how the struggle must continue day to day.
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A loss last week, and trending for another this week. Over the weekend I kept myself to 3 12 oz., beers an evening, even though I had a 12 pack in the fridge. Still have my 3 for Friday. Like Steve, I find that the alcohol, both the calories and removing inhibitions, are problematic.1
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Last week was good in terms of having some great workouts including being able to go snowshoeing on Tuesday and doing a long bike ride on Saturday.
The challenges of the week included more mixed messages from upper administration in terms of when they will announce decisions regarding programs being suspended, my students being excluded from the raffle at an employee appreciation party (they were always included for the past 10 years), and having to cancel an out of town getaway due to snow covered roads. Oh, and my DH getting sick and coughing so much that my sleep is being disturbed. He refuses to take any cough medicine. He's retired so he can sleep during the day. Must be nice. Obviously I'm out of the running for wife of the year award.1 -
I had a couple lightbulb moments this last week.
First, it's not that bad not drinking close to a 2L of diet Coke a day. I might actually feel a bit better without it. And i realized (with some help from the LTL) that it'd probably be good to cut down on all the additives/artificial sweeteners in the crystal light that i replaced the coke with. So, I'm watering it down. Plan is to keep increasing the water until the straight up clear stuff is my go to drink of choice.
The other area of concern is chips (potato and tortilla), nuts, and cookies. I'm tracking what i eat (but not always weighing, so guestimating, which is never good), but wasting too many points on junk. Planned to give them up for 1 week. I made it 1 day. Yesterday it was a cookie and chips. Today, tortilla chips and nuts. Good news is the potato chips are gone, and my DDand her 2 littles will be moving out in 35 days (not that I'm counting, I do love them
). With them will go the cookies, a crowded feeling in my house, and some stress (didn't really know I was a stress eater before, but I am).
Plan to continue to work on these 2 areas over the next week.1 -
I wanted to say that I like the idea of this thread. I was expecting something on Monday. When I didn't see a post, I did some journaling on my own. It was very helpful to me. Thanks for doing this.1
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I got a bit re-focused last week trying to reign in a couple pounds that have been hounding me for quite some time. I got dinged at a WW meeting for being over goal weight and that was actually a good wake-up call for me. My decision to DO the C25K training (not to "think about it" but to actually do it assuming my doc clears me for it next week) is a symbolic step up to a new goal mentally and physically. I've been OK treading water and resting on my weight loss laurels for some time but I think this latest commitment is perfect for keeping my focused and helping me push myself harder in my quest to enjoy life in a smaller body.
The weather is the weather--another year of major swings cold and hot (with lots of snow when it's favorable). It has taken a lot of work to keep up with the snow but it has also reinforced for me that we need to take steps to reduce the workload, much as I hate to leave this place. Even if it does not actually happen this year, I know I have to develop a plan and take some steps in that direction. Sound familiar?
I have rejected any of the electronic gadgets for tracking activity but see a lot of posts on Connect from people who say they've actually been motivated by wearing them. I know it sounds a little silly but I'm of the mind anymore that if it works as a catalyst, why not? So, I'm toying with getting one as the weather gets better and I can hopefully devote a little more time to moving (as I surely will with the C25K).1 -
I love the idea of this thread. Thanks Derrick!
All in all, I had a good week. I'm in my second full week of being fully engaged in weighing/measuring/tracking and just generally being more mindful in my eating. I felt good this weem instead of feeling overwhelmed/resentful. I haven't yet gotten my head as organized as I'd like it to be which in turn means I'm not cooking/planning meals ahead as often as I'd like, but for now, smaller portions of simple meals are getting it done. Nothing shocking in that revelation!
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