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Back to work today for a 5 day shift. Luckily we have got into a routine so even though 5 days is long, we'll handle it pretty well. Started the day off with a run as usual, didn't push too hard as its only a couple of days post blood donation and I needed the energy for work. Normal active day at work and stupid WhatsApp argument about our new roster when I got home. Then I made my housemate watch Hook with me because she has never seen it (shock and horror!!!!) Despite the argument, it was a good day. I made good food choices and was in my budget.3
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@Chinkiri - thank you. You motivated me to get off the couch and do a nice easy cycle. It actually felt good.3
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Exercise: yes
Logged food/drinks: yes
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May 17
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Kitchen Closed: Yes
Pass days: 13 -
2020-05-18
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Y
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? 1300+145- 1400 > 0
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readyornot1234 wrote: »Sunday, May 17
Pass Day #3
I seem to have lost all motivation. Is it because I don’t feel that great? So two questions. Do I not feel that great because I’m not eating well and moving? Or am I not eating well and moving because I do not feel that great? I suppose I will focus on meals and moving today and see what happens.
@readyornot1234
Just saw this. What works for ne is remembering why I wanted to lose wt
In the first place!! I call it my Big Why!
Just keep asking “Why?” Until you get to.the Big Wy?!!
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May 17
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@MadisonMolly2017 - also a good plan. I think being off heart and blood pressure meds is a huge why. Forgot all about that.5
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readyornot1234 wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017 - also a good plan. I think being off heart and blood pressure meds is a huge why. Forgot all about that.
YES!
And then ask why being off heart & bp meds is a win for you...?
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readyornot1234 wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017 - also a good plan. I think being off heart and blood pressure meds is a huge why. Forgot all about that.
Also @readyornot1234 ...
I forget, too.
Writing down what you are grateful for - especially as you are losing, can, as we look back, remember all our wins.
I kept asking why until I landed on a Why that was SO COMPELLING that it allowed me to deny myself short term feel goods that were not healthy for me in long run in order to reach the Big Why!
I think this maintenance game is about remembering our Big Why, our Life Goals..2 -
RangerRickL wrote: »
@RangerRickL
Likewise, my friend. And I’m deeply appreciative of your time & skilled support of all of us.
PS I signed up to get the mailing to join the National Weight Registry yesterday- very exciting- as this has also been a goal of mine. Long term success so others who, like me, thought it was impossible...realize it is possible.
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@MadisonMolly2017 - hmmmm. I had forgotten about my whys until you said this. Now they are back. But from your last post, I’m realizing I have more short term “whys”. I need a lifelong why. So my why will be that I want to be around for my grandchildren but not just around, I want to be active with them and hike, and ski, and ride bikes, and run, and jump, and play, and to be present.3
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Yes, yes, yes2
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@MadisonMolly2017 I've never been motivated to actually lose enough weight to be thin. I'm motivated by being healthy enough and fit enough to do the things that I love to do.
and, about 60, I learned that if I keep moving, then I can push back decrepitude until near the end of life. That is good enough motivator for me.
I was out in the desert walking the ridges this morning.2 -
readyornot1234 wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017 - hmmmm. I had forgotten about my whys until you said this. Now they are back. But from your last post, I’m realizing I have more short term “whys”. I need a lifelong why. So my why will be that I want to be around for my grandchildren but not just around, I want to be active with them and hike, and ski, and ride bikes, and run, and jump, and play, and to be present.
@readyornot1234
Yes! Exactly! No food can compare to being able to easily do that❣️1 -
RangerRickL wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017 I've never been motivated to actually lose enough weight to be thin. I'm motivated by being healthy enough and fit enough to do the things that I love to do.
and, about 60, I learned that if I keep moving, then I can push back decrepitude until near the end of life. That is good enough motivator for me.
I was out in the desert walking the ridges this morning.
@RangerRickL
Wise man & you (and Rose) are a huge inspiration to m. Movement is the key, I believe. Yep, an excellent motivator! I was particularly impressed by your laser focus on doing whatever was needed to repair & strengthen your back! 👍🌟 🏔
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@RangerRickL - I second the sentiments of @MadisonMolly2017 !!0
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@readyornot1234 & @MadisonMolly2017 Thanks for walking along with me on our journey together.2
