I was losing weight so fast I got concerned about it. So I increased my calories this week. I weigh exactly the same as last Friday, which was the goal. I've figured out my current maintenance calories, which is nice to know.
Most importantly, I was able to break my focus and change my decisions for a different outcome and do it responsibly. No stress eating or pigging out on crap. That was a big deal moment for me.
My husband went out for donuts and kolaches this morning. I asked him specifically not to bring anything for me. And he didn't! I wouldn't say he's a food pusher, but maybe sometimes he is. I did, in the end, have one donut hole. The NSV is that I found that donut hole completely not worth it and won't even need to have that in the future!
I’ve missed two workouts since June, four months ago.
Beloved family was diagnosed with an inoperable, terminal version of the big C that carries a prognosis of 6 mo to 5 yrs. Once the initial shock and bustle was over, I began working out daily for sanity. It was something I could control.
I’ve moved across the country to be round the clock caregiver and haven’t slipped yet. Have internalized caloric range and intake learned from MFP and stay within goal. The only missed workouts have been unavoidable and were made up later.
That change in mindset, that dedication to a goal—that’s a big NSV for me.
Blood work came back today, and had an appointment with my cardiologist. Blood pressure medication was halved, cholesterol medication eliminated!
It'd been 3 months since the last check-up, and the effect of losing weight (16kg during that period) and following the Mediterranean diet had been profound on my system. My total cholesterol was 85mg'dl with the HDL hovering around a ridiculous 32mg'dl. My triglycerides were at 77mg'dl. ASAT at 18, ALAT at 25. BEGONE Statin!!
My blood pressure looks something like this now:
,so he had no choice but to also slice my BP meds in half, and have me re-evaluate in a couple of months.
I don't know who is happier right now, him or me (he was jumping up and down, it was a little hilarious to see). I'll take it though, this is really good news since it puts me closer to being able to operate a major clogged artery in my left thigh.
This evening, when I completed my food diary, MFP came back with this: "If every day were like today... You'd weigh 74.6 kg in 5 weeks." Folks, that is below my goal! It will take more than 5 weeks, I suspect, but what a great feeling to see my goal weight in that five-week range for the first time.
Inevitable downside: most of the rings I bought the last few years (and there are a few! I love online jewelry auctions) are too big now.
You could get them resized to fit? (I sympathise: I had to buy another ring to keep my wedding ring on when I lost weight. My wedding ring is engraved so I don't want to have it made smaller.)
They're all vintage silver rings and the cost of resizing would probably be as high as the price I paid for them 🙂 But yeah, I might choose a few I really like and that are resizeable when I've been in maintenance awhile!
I bought a package of ring snuggies - clear rubber tube thingys. Not a perfect solution but very doable for rings you don’t wear everyday.
Inevitable downside: most of the rings I bought the last few years (and there are a few! I love online jewelry auctions) are too big now.
You could get them resized to fit? (I sympathise: I had to buy another ring to keep my wedding ring on when I lost weight. My wedding ring is engraved so I don't want to have it made smaller.)
They're all vintage silver rings and the cost of resizing would probably be as high as the price I paid for them 🙂 But yeah, I might choose a few I really like and that are resizeable when I've been in maintenance awhile!
I bought a package of ring snuggies - clear rubber tube thingys. Not a perfect solution but very doable for rings you don’t wear everyday.
I did something similar and bought a gold and a silver 1mm ring. I wear one in front of my valuable rings especially if my hands are cold. That way I don't have to damage/alter my rings but they won't fly off. Etsy is a good source for skinny inexpensive ones.
I owned 7 pairs of too small leggings. Well today it’s Only 4 too small ones. Super useful as I want to hit the gym tomorrow and all my other leggings are in the wash
I have been putting off taking family pictures for three years. I’m not a fan of pictures of myself even at a healthy weight...... though I love taking pictures/portraits of other people. So Ive avoid pictures for years because I just wasn’t feeling happy in my skin at all.
I was going to wait till next year when I’ve met all my goals to do family portraits. I’m close, 15 pounds away, give or take a couple pounds and some toning.
I had only planned of taking pictures of my three kids this fall, next week was my set in stone date to take the kids out for pictures.
This morning, I came to a realization and and understanding. I had a stern talking with myself..... because I realized I was putting off taking family pictures for all the wrong reasons. And i NEED to love myself NOW and get a much needed updated photo of myself with my family. (((That and ALSO JUST BE MORE PRESENT in everyday pictures with my kids too). I am going to regret not having pictures with them.
So I made myself go get an outfit, which is hard enough to do. I struggle with styling myself and finding the right shapes for my body. And with COVID rules that meant a lot of picking something up, purchasing, going home to try it on.....and going back to the store because it did not look the same on me as the hanger at all. I about gave up. But kept at it. And I found an outfit that hit ALL the right buttons. It’s comfortable, it goes with the palette I chose, and I felt rreally great in it. Plus I found out I look good in a color I have never tried before. My husband took a picture because he even said..... “YOU GOTTA see how good you look in this”
Anyways, I rarely feel this happy about pictures or outfits but I feel so ecstatic about this. Cloud nine you guys. So feeling pretty darn victorious today, even without getting to my goal. And most important finally going to have updated family photos!!!!
Finally moving into the overweight category after being morbidly obese. Started with a BMI of 42 now I'm at 29. Still have a bit to go but thankfully I've found a diet I can sustain permanently whether I want to lose weight or maintain it. I also have balanced my nutrition to where I don't have to depend on exercise to lose weight and I can focus my exercise on building fitness.
I have been putting off taking family pictures for three years. I’m not a fan of pictures of myself even at a healthy weight...... though I love taking pictures/portraits of other people. So Ive avoid pictures for years because I just wasn’t feeling happy in my skin at all.
I was going to wait till next year when I’ve met all my goals to do family portraits. I’m close, 15 pounds away, give or take a couple pounds and some toning.
I had only planned of taking pictures of my three kids this fall, next week was my set in stone date to take the kids out for pictures.
This morning, I came to a realization and and understanding. I had a stern talking with myself..... because I realized I was putting off taking family pictures for all the wrong reasons. And i NEED to love myself NOW and get a much needed updated photo of myself with my family. (((That and ALSO JUST BE MORE PRESENT in everyday pictures with my kids too). I am going to regret not having pictures with them.
So I made myself go get an outfit, which is hard enough to do. I struggle with styling myself and finding the right shapes for my body. And with COVID rules that meant a lot of picking something up, purchasing, going home to try it on.....and going back to the store because it did not look the same on me as the hanger at all. I about gave up. But kept at it. And I found an outfit that hit ALL the right buttons. It’s comfortable, it goes with the palette I chose, and I felt rreally great in it. Plus I found out I look good in a color I have never tried before. My husband took a picture because he even said..... “YOU GOTTA see how good you look in this”
Anyways, I rarely feel this happy about pictures or outfits but I feel so ecstatic about this. Cloud nine you guys. So feeling pretty darn victorious today, even without getting to my goal. And most important finally going to have updated family photos!!!!
Gorgeous photo and well coordinated with the autumn colours
I try and remind myself that one day when I'm gone the kids won't be thinking about what I look like in the photos, just that I was there in them.
Finally moving into the overweight category after being morbidly obese. Started with a BMI of 42 now I'm at 29. Still have a bit to go but thankfully I've found a diet I can sustain permanently whether I want to lose weight or maintain it. I also have balanced my nutrition to where I don't have to depend on exercise to lose weight and I can focus my exercise on building fitness.
Anyways, I rarely feel this happy about pictures or outfits but I feel so ecstatic about this. Cloud nine you guys. So feeling pretty darn victorious today, even without getting to my goal. And most important finally going to have updated family photos!!!!
Both my wife and I saved $110 EACH on our monthly health insurance bill by not being in the Obese BMI category. TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY BUCKS A MONTH, OH YEAH!!!
I quit smoking (kinda, relapsed and smoked 5 cigs yesterday, the first in 17 days). It’s been on and off like that since June 1. But, I’ve stopped the weight gain so commonly associated with quitting smoking. Last year I was 181 lbs, today I’m 193, down from 199 in August. Scale victory there, but a huge step for me.
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Most importantly, I was able to break my focus and change my decisions for a different outcome and do it responsibly. No stress eating or pigging out on crap. That was a big deal moment for me.
Beloved family was diagnosed with an inoperable, terminal version of the big C that carries a prognosis of 6 mo to 5 yrs. Once the initial shock and bustle was over, I began working out daily for sanity. It was something I could control.
I’ve moved across the country to be round the clock caregiver and haven’t slipped yet. Have internalized caloric range and intake learned from MFP and stay within goal. The only missed workouts have been unavoidable and were made up later.
That change in mindset, that dedication to a goal—that’s a big NSV for me.
It'd been 3 months since the last check-up, and the effect of losing weight (16kg during that period) and following the Mediterranean diet had been profound on my system. My total cholesterol was 85mg'dl with the HDL hovering around a ridiculous 32mg'dl. My triglycerides were at 77mg'dl. ASAT at 18, ALAT at 25. BEGONE Statin!!
My blood pressure looks something like this now:
,so he had no choice but to also slice my BP meds in half, and have me re-evaluate in a couple of months.
I don't know who is happier right now, him or me (he was jumping up and down, it was a little hilarious to see). I'll take it though, this is really good news since it puts me closer to being able to operate a major clogged artery in my left thigh.
Onwards!
I did something similar and bought a gold and a silver 1mm ring. I wear one in front of my valuable rings especially if my hands are cold. That way I don't have to damage/alter my rings but they won't fly off. Etsy is a good source for skinny inexpensive ones.
I was going to wait till next year when I’ve met all my goals to do family portraits. I’m close, 15 pounds away, give or take a couple pounds and some toning.
I had only planned of taking pictures of my three kids this fall, next week was my set in stone date to take the kids out for pictures.
This morning, I came to a realization and and understanding. I had a stern talking with myself..... because I realized I was putting off taking family pictures for all the wrong reasons. And i NEED to love myself NOW and get a much needed updated photo of myself with my family. (((That and ALSO JUST BE MORE PRESENT in everyday pictures with my kids too). I am going to regret not having pictures with them.
So I made myself go get an outfit, which is hard enough to do. I struggle with styling myself and finding the right shapes for my body. And with COVID rules that meant a lot of picking something up, purchasing, going home to try it on.....and going back to the store because it did not look the same on me as the hanger at all. I about gave up. But kept at it. And I found an outfit that hit ALL the right buttons. It’s comfortable, it goes with the palette I chose, and I felt rreally great in it. Plus I found out I look good in a color I have never tried before. My husband took a picture because he even said..... “YOU GOTTA see how good you look in this”
Anyways, I rarely feel this happy about pictures or outfits but I feel so ecstatic about this. Cloud nine you guys. So feeling pretty darn victorious today, even without getting to my goal. And most important finally going to have updated family photos!!!!
Gorgeous photo and well coordinated with the autumn colours
I try and remind myself that one day when I'm gone the kids won't be thinking about what I look like in the photos, just that I was there in them.
That's amazing. I can't wait to be there too.
You look terrific!