October 26
Mrs_Hoffer
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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Only six more days of October. Finish strong.
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Oct 26 Tuesday
Exercise: Yes (30 minute dog walk and 50 minutes Body Combat workout)
Calories under: Yes
Tracked all: Yes
(3/3 pass days used to date)3 -
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@biketheworld That made me lol!
I've been under the weather for almost 9 days..... and although I've read the posts, I haven't been commenting a lot. I appreciate @MadisonMolly2017 @SummerSkier @TerriRichardson112 and the many, many others who help this group to run so smoothly.
I know many of us have been ill the last week or so, and hope that you're all feeling better by now!!
I also wanted to add that @WhatMeRunning 's kitten is just too adorable! I'll never understand people who just drop off animals like that - especially kittens/puppies that aren't even weaned yet!!!!!
@Jillygirl0220 how is your knee doing? I hope you are better by now.
@lesdarts180 is your nasty cold better now? Also, did you get your phone back from when you left it at the supermarket? Just curious.
I know that @Katiecan2021 is in Spain on holiday right now with her parents. I hope you are having the time of your life!
and that @taurie is heading out today on holiday as well! Have fun!!!!
@Winner_in_Life and @RangerRickL have both taken a break this month in order to move..... and we have MISSED YOU BOTH!! I hope that all is going well and can't wait until you're able to come back!
I know how difficult it is to stay accountable during the last few days of the month -- especially when we've used more than 3 Pass Days!! But I wholeheartedly believe that it's important to stick and stay NOW, more than ever! Staying committed to the end will help you to solidify strong HABITS of logging and tracking that will see you through to your goals!!
6 days left this month!! Let's finish STRONG!!!8 -
Pass day #6
I am struggling here. LOL. The past 5 days have been super rough, and I'm trying but not really seeing much willpower. I need to find new motivation and get my emotions in check. Why is in the spoiler. Probably a little TMI to share here, but it is what it is. We're all friends here, right? LOL.
The clif notes, which explains why I mentioned being super annoyed with my spouse recently: We've been getting ready to attempt kid #2 for like 2 years now. Getting to a healthy weight so I had a better experience than I did with my son was 85% of my motivation to lose weight (the other 15% was vanity). The first pregnancy did not go well, and the c-section went even worse. I have a lot of emotional trauma tied to the birthing process I had with my son, and getting healthy to avoid that again was my #1 focus with this weight loss venture. This fact is very well known among my family members. Well, turns out Hubs decided at the end of last week #2 was not happening, despite how anyone else feels but him. So... Long story short - as to avoid a rant about exactly how I feel about this with a lot of MFP substituting "kitten" for the words I'd like to use - there have been a lot of Doritos the past couple of days. I ended up ruining yesterday with Cheetos in bed at 11pm. I need to figure out how to take the 15% of my motivation that was purely vanity and turn it into something that resembles 100% motivation, or I need to find a new motivator.
Also I need to stop being sad about it. Mostly I'm very, very angry. Neither is good for staying on plan, especially with my main motivator disappearing.
Maybe I need to start some house projects to funnel the angry energy into so it has a pretty outcome.
Sorry if that was TMI, but honestly I'm not sure anyone in my "real" life would get the blow to your progress completely losing 85% of you motivation is, and I'm not sure any of them would have solid advice on how to find it again. Thanks for listening to my whining crazy. I appreciate you all.
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@mshawski - You mentioned doing something to funnel that energy into. Each person is different, but I will share that for me, outside of achieving distances I did not think I could, I believe that for me running was a pleasurable form of release or even escape from some of life's difficulties. I remember my brother once asking me, "what are you running from" and getting a grin as I wasn't running away from anything really, just running towards "feeling better" about everything I had come to accept and had to deal with. Getting out there allowed me to either think about things, or even just give me something different to see and think about. Either way it seemed to work. I mention this because I know you have been pretty consistent with running, and while there is no guarantee of future weight loss, it is certainly an activity that can keep you healthy and at or near your current weight, and provide a little cushion from some mistakes. I really hope you find what works for you.6
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Pass day #6
I am struggling here. LOL. The past 5 days have been super rough, and I'm trying but not really seeing much willpower. I need to find new motivation and get my emotions in check. Why is in the spoiler. Probably a little TMI to share here, but it is what it is. We're all friends here, right? LOL.
@mshawski
So this happened to me (different details) but I had a Big Why “To be as healthy as possible so I could be as active as possible (especially traveling & hiking) with my husband & grown son.” Worked GREAT…until… Husband decided retirement is no where in sight for him…only son & wife moved across an ocean…COVID hit…after two vaccines 0 antibodies 20-30% chance of dying if I get CoVID (got 3rd booster-waiting to see if it makes any difference) & then I get *kitten* tinnitus…
So travel is out. Couldn’t even hug my kid or his wife when they visited. Family members & friends are keeping their distance as many teach & there are cases going around.)
I WANTED to eat.
What stopped me? The Whole Time i dieted many times every day I said “I Hate dieting I will never do this again.” Turns out not having to diet in a major way is my true motivation.
So I remind myself of that & I remind myself that eating can’t fix my emotions - only gives me two problems to deal with.
So back to you…I know you don’t know me well, but know I’m trying to help. So IGNORE all that does not apply…
Do YOU want a second child?
If so, do you have a say in this decision? (perhaps some couples counseling might help.)
If you are okay with the decision, and it’s really about finding motivation to get healthier again….
Cheetos used to be one of my “Go To’s” as well…happy, sad, tired, stressed, etc. I ate them - enjoying each one & finding it impossible to stop. They are a triple or quad threat: Salty, Fatty, Crunchy & I’m guessing there’s sweet too.
A side note:
Aversion therapy works really well here but it’s super gross, so PM if you want more info.
Also I call them Chemical Sodium Sticks now- I wouldn’t eat one (and I used to eat a large bag over a weekend).
What I’ve realized these past 6 years is food can’t fix feelings. Oh sure it can TEMPORARILY boost your dopamine, but afterwards I have the same feelings AND some extra weight to lose AND am not as healthy as I could have been! Not worth the short…very short…boost for ME.
Once we really really really realize that food can’t fix emotions, it becomes our job to find things that do…
Lonely/Bored: take an online class, exercise, call a friend, get outside, watch a movie/show, declutter, read a book, create, learn something MOVE tackle that job you never want to do!
Angry: go for a walk (run in your case), punch a pillow, if no one’s home scream or if on a walk song Really Loudly (Rammstein helps!)
Grieving for a loved one: talk to them; blow them kisses, put on bouncy Greek music
Scared: deep breaths & rationally assess situation, then distract
Tired/Exhausted: rest, sleep, bubble bath
Toooo Busy: say “no” to more, spread big jobs out over days, enlist help, lower standards … in the meantime, prioritize tasks & focus on just the most important
Anxious: deep breaths, relax shoulders, massage, exercise, walk outside
In summary:
Deep breaths; this too will pass
Create, Do
Learn
Relax
Exercise, Move
Get outside
Sleep
Happy music
If all else fails, I also have fairy lights that ring the room, which I turn on as needed 😁
So Motivation:
HEALTH seems to be the one that works for me (as well as aforementioned NEVER DIETING AGAIN!!!)
Miraculously (and because I lost weight & did ALL the things) I have kidney function with One Transplanted Kidney because I walk every day, take my meds, manage my stress, and EAT for HEALTH.
I focus upon:
Normal BMI
Low bp
Low resting HR
Protein grams where (Dr) wants it. Ditto sodium, sat fat
10,000 steps a day (Dr.)
So my LDL is 115 as of yesterday which the report says is fine, but if I lower it under 100, my risk of a cardiac event over the next 10 years will drop even more. My total CHOL 203-205 (under 200 will decrease my risk as well)
SO I decided to use getting my
Total Cholesterol < 200 and LDL < 100
as my goals.
They retest every 3 months.
I’m on Day 2! And THIS is WORKING!!
Are there any health markers that you could use as motivators?
Why do YOU want to be lighter?
🌸Maddie
Not even gonna say sorry for the book. That’s why we are here!10 -
26 Oct
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
Maryanne so sorry you are going thru this. I hope you and your family find the right path for all of you.
Chris, the KITTEN is adorable. And yeah getting good photos are hard the first few weeks for sure until they crash out on you in exhaustion. So glad you rescued her and hope the rest of the litter turns out ok too.
and just because it is Tuesday one of my favorite ICANHASCHEESEBURGER meme to go along with what biketheworld started.
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Thanks, Maddie. I appreciate that response. ❤️ I’m morbidly curious about the Cheetos aversion therapy 😂😂. I too have Christmas lights permanently in my office becuase I need them. They just make things better. My current plans for my excess energy and distraction from eating include painting my downstairs space and making it into a family room, redoing the floors, reorganizing my living room and creating a giant frame collage on the wall, and I have a whole lot of art projects I can actually follow through on. Maybe I’ll even look into where I can get soap stone locally - nothing is quite as therapeutic as taking a hammer and chisel to a large rock. think that’s enough to work out the angry, and maybe I’ll also work on my running mileage as @WhatMeRunning has helpfully reminded me. This too shall pass - ideally with no to minimal weight gain. Lol.7
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✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes: 93 minutes, aerobics/walking/circuits
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked everything
3️⃣ Pass Days left
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Date: 10/26
Exercised ?: Couch 2 5k Week 7 Day 1–did 3 miles.
Calories ? YES
Tracked? YES
Pass Days 2/3
I’ve never done a spoiler. I wanted to give it a go.Doing something different today. I’m trying to limit my blue light/phone usage at night. So I’m going to start posting early. My diary/logging isn’t officially closed, but I’m on target for 3 Yes. If anything changes I’ll update the following day. I really want to go to bed consistently each day/sleep well and I feel the night time logging is getting in the way of that.9 -
Exercise: Tracking: Calories: 4
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October 26
✅ Exercise - dance workout video
✅ Calories
✅ Tracked
3 Pass Days Used5 -
Oct 26/21 ✅✅✅
Feeling like a snack before bed, but I have a "Kitchen Closed" rule too. So going to head upstairs and call it a night.🌙
Pass days used: Oct 1, 5, & 128 -
Yes, yes, and yes3
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@mshawski I must say I have not been in your situation but hugs do travel a long way and here is a big one for you. 🤗5
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Tracked logged a better food day today weather so bad our first nor’easter of the season raining and windy so no lunch time walk I think I saw snow flakes this morning when I took the dogs out.
So after work I went to Lowe’s for 2 new snow shovels and a couple of draftstoppers!
Did strength and flexibility work.4 -
Exercise? Yes - walked 5,801 steps
Under calorie budget (1800)? Yes - 1551
Tracked everything I ate and drank? Yes
My new saying for cravings-
You don’t need it so leave it
It worked this morning when I wanted seconds4 -
Pass day #6
I am struggling here. LOL. The past 5 days have been super rough, and I'm trying but not really seeing much willpower. I need to find new motivation and get my emotions in check. Why is in the spoiler. Probably a little TMI to share here, but it is what it is. We're all friends here, right? LOL.
The clif notes, which explains why I mentioned being super annoyed with my spouse recently: We've been getting ready to attempt kid #2 for like 2 years now. Getting to a healthy weight so I had a better experience than I did with my son was 85% of my motivation to lose weight (the other 15% was vanity). The first pregnancy did not go well, and the c-section went even worse. I have a lot of emotional trauma tied to the birthing process I had with my son, and getting healthy to avoid that again was my #1 focus with this weight loss venture. This fact is very well known among my family members. Well, turns out Hubs decided at the end of last week #2 was not happening, despite how anyone else feels but him. So... Long story short - as to avoid a rant about exactly how I feel about this with a lot of MFP substituting "kitten" for the words I'd like to use - there have been a lot of Doritos the past couple of days. I ended up ruining yesterday with Cheetos in bed at 11pm. I need to figure out how to take the 15% of my motivation that was purely vanity and turn it into something that resembles 100% motivation, or I need to find a new motivator.
Also I need to stop being sad about it. Mostly I'm very, very angry. Neither is good for staying on plan, especially with my main motivator disappearing.
Maybe I need to start some house projects to funnel the angry energy into so it has a pretty outcome.
Sorry if that was TMI, but honestly I'm not sure anyone in my "real" life would get the blow to your progress completely losing 85% of you motivation is, and I'm not sure any of them would have solid advice on how to find it again. Thanks for listening to my whining crazy. I appreciate you all.
I really empathize with you. I think Maddie has said most of what I wanted to say so beautifully. I had to come to terms that my weight lose motivation will have to come from inside me (my health) and nothing external. It was this realization that help me lose and maintain. Eating my emotions does not solve my problems, help my anger, etc., The result works against me. When I am angry, I take a walk, scream as I walk, etc., I pray a lot! I sing, I dance. I work on my projects! I do anything that will make me feel good. When the angry goes away, I need to see a good result! No tummy ache, bad feeling, more weight, etc.
This feelings will soon pass.4 -
October 26, 2021
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Kitchen Closed? Yes
Did you go "nuts" with nuts today? No (22 days -free)
Over Sugar macro today? No (15 days)
Pass day 1/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).4 -
October 26
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4 pass days used
Today's exercise was a strength routine (Upper body B: dumbbell row, dumbbell overhead press, dumbbell bicep curl)Not complaining, just venting. So much is all happening all at once. Back to office plus new team and assignments, new service this week for one of the kids, new kitten (best sort of problem to have), surgery related stuff and general anxiety. Just trying to focus on the highest priority things and get through the days one at a time. Strangely I may be lucky to not be trying to squeeze in hour long walks right now. Although that would help with stress. Looking forward to 2022 already. Not that 2021 sucked or anything, it was quite nice for me. Just seems like the end of 2021 is all wrong. Oh well. Things are still rather well, particularly compared to this time last year... sort of...5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? ✅
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅0 -
Yes, yes and yes
Walking, yoga and push-ups/planks1 -
Oct 26
✅ ✅ ✅ Exercise today was 30 mins walking.
Pass Days Used: too many!
Maryann, I can't imagine what all you must be feeling. Losing 85% of your "why" - just like that - is huge, I certainly feel for you. ❤ I don't have any great words of wisdom, but I think that I would have to take some "me" time and see if I could come up with another "why". I think Maddie has some terrific suggestions.
Chris, things sound really stressful for you right now... I hope things in your world calm down soon! That much ongoing stress cannot possibly be good for you. 😥
<<hugs>> to both of you. ❤💙💜
I had my annual health assessment today for my health insurance. They didn't do them last year (because of covid) and in 2019 my cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL were all at the highest they'd ever been. I'd never had a problem with sugar before, but in 2019 my fasting blood sugar was high as well. They even called me back in a week later for an A1C to check my sugar again, and told me that I was pre-diabetic! 😞
My numbers today were amazing! I've lost 50lbs, and everything was within the "normal" range. I agree with Maddie in that I don't ever want to "diet" again! I'm gonna move into more of a 'maintenance' mode now.... and see if I can learn how to KEEP the weight off! 😊
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Yes x 3!3
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Happy 60th @SModa61 ... realize it's not normal celebrating conditions for you right now but we are thinking of you on your very special milestone birthday!2
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@mshawski Never TMI, thanks for opening up and sharing your story, there is always something to take away from a situation even if we're not in the same one... I can't imagine how that must feel and imagine you have a lot of emotions to process right now.
Wow @MadisonMolly2017 I know that was directed at @mshawski but there were tons of good nuggets in there for all of us! I know we've talked about our whys before in this challenge... you have clearly done the homework on yours!!4
