A great day did a lunch time walk nothing fast but oh so nice scent of the fresh cut grass and warm sunshine was so nice. My carbs- net were down from yesterday, I tracked and logged. Hoping for a motorcycle spin tomorrow.

May 13:

✔️ EXERCISE: Yes. 150 minutes giving massages, 10 minutes yoga/stretching.
✔️ CALORIES: No. 1667/1700
✔️ TRACK: Yes.

PASSES USED: 3/3 (3May)(9May)(12May)

"Maintenance is not QUITTING, it's COASTING". -Heather Robertson (Half Size Me Podcast).

Had a much better day today. Thanks @RangerRickL and @snowshoe072 for the graphics. They are both SO TRUE!!

Exercise-yes 2.9 mile hike
Calories - yes
Track -yes

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Pass days remaining: 1

I’m getting annoyed with this plateau I seem to be stuck at. Accepting all suggestions for how to break it. I’ve been reading up on it and it seems like I’m doing everything right except the whole “reduce stress” thing. I have no idea how to even approach that as most of my stress is 💯 out of my control. I’m looking forward to the warm weather being permanent and getting the garden going. That might help the stress.

What’s worked for you fine folks who have successfully moved past plateaus?

Exercise:✅i did do 20 mins, but it not enough (i almost always do an hour everyday + additional sit up/plank and push up)
Tracked:✅
Under: No 1400/1200

I got my covid vaccine today and felt like crap. I didn't want to eat dinner at all and for some dumb reason was craving ice cream and just gorged down like 300 calories worth of ice cream after a small dinner as a reward for "attempting to eat dinner" and "hey you are sick it's ok"

Yes, yes and yes. Another good day, and finally feeling better.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes ... 30 min / 1.77 mi
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Passes taken: 2/3

We are in vacation mode in my household. Leaving Saturday morning for the beach. I'm really looking forward to it. We have reservations for sushi and Italian the first two days. They are both restaurants we've been to before so I'll be able to make good choices. I've been thinking about my strategy for keeping my calories reasonable next week which I'll share tomorrow.

I'm very happy to report that my wrist/hand is nearly back to normal today. The swelling and pain are both quite low. I think by Saturday I'll be back to normal.

In regards to nuts ... this is a frequent snack in my household. I have no problem doing a serving size for this which is typically 38-30 grams or the equivalent of 1/4 cup). The only exception is pistachios. If I eat those I always want more. Luckily the shelled ones are expensive so I hardly ever buy them. I'm way too lazy to shell them.

mshawski wrote: »

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Pass days remaining: 1

I’m getting annoyed with this plateau I seem to be stuck at. Accepting all suggestions for how to break it. I’ve been reading up on it and it seems like I’m doing everything right except the whole “reduce stress” thing. I have no idea how to even approach that as most of my stress is 💯 out of my control. I’m looking forward to the warm weather being permanent and getting the garden going. That might help the stress.

What’s worked for you fine folks who have successfully moved past plateaus?

@mshawski

When I was losing, I set a monthly goal of 4lbs. Even if I plateau’d, it didn’t matter. I always lost the 4 lbs when averaged over the month.

Other ideas:
Really reduce salt for 3 days

Make sure you drink enough water throughout the day & increase the amount for hotter weather

Track every gram you eat.

Sleep enough.

@mshawski I am no expert on either plateau-ing or stress, but I do know that in your situation, stressful job, childcare, it's really important that you look after yourself, by allowing yourself nice things, events, moments, that are not food-related and that are little treats for you, not your son. Things that make you feel good, even if it's only for half an hour... I buy myself some flowers from time to time, or a second-hand CD, or sit in the sun, reading a book for 10 minutes. Does wonders for my stress!