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I successfully avoided all candy yesterday -- we just didn't buy any. But let's see what happens at work. I'm going to vow right now to just not eat a single bite of it. I don't need it.
I didn't avoid it yesterday, as a matter of fact I knew I would have some...planned to all week. What I DID do though was vow to save every wrapper of every candy I consumed. I kept them in a plastic tupperware bowl with a lid and kept it with me all day. I knew I was going to eat it but what I wanted was to be "aware" of how much. Family and friends laughed and tried to sneak wrappers into my bowl that I had not consumed but I explained in no uncertain terms that it wasn't a joke and that it was very important to me. They backed off.
I ate candy happily...it wasn't as good as I had anticipated it would be. I ate quite a bit (counted the wrappers this morning) but in the end...far LESS than I would have and have done in the past. Victory =)
I made it POP all day long!! I got in my exercise and realised just how out of shape I have gotten.
I have the day off tomorrow and will be going to my md for my butt kicking that I totally deserve. I dread stepping on the scales!! I also dread the blood pressure reading, they have been running a bit higher lately. Im sure its due to the 20lbs I have gained and lack of exercise and sodium content of the food I have been eating.
Today was a step back in the right direction. I forgot that sweating can feel good!
I plan on shampooing carpets after the dr visit and then planting a few bulbs that I should already have in the ground.
Way to go on the candy!!!
Little victory for me tonight, too. Hubby went out to dinner with a group from work and brought back a LOT of tiramisu. My favorite dessert. I told him I didn't want any and wouldn't eat any. He asked if he could have some tonight and keep some around for tomorrow. I said no, I didn't want it in the house. So he ate some and (I presume) threw the rest away.
I haven't had the will and commitment to do something like that for a long while. Feels good.
Went to the dr and got a bit of a chewing out over my weight gain 22lbs. Then she flipped back thru my chart and said but really we need to focus on how far you have came and how much total weight you have loss. She said to just get back to losing and getting even healthier. She also asked for me to come in every other week and weigh in and get my blood pressure checked. I was losing my best when I made myself do that. Kinda like it held me accountable to someone other than me.
Great day yesterday...walked, ate right and got all my water in. Slept like a baby!! I think my mind may be in the right place.
How is everyone else doing??
I heard the word snow in our forcast for after midnight...just a few wet flakes but still!!
Doing well here too. This is a lesson in patience for me right now - DH did say he sees my body changing - nice words when I need them most since I'm very frustrated with the scale.
Going to try a new soup recipe this weekend - not sure which one - maybe the multi-bean that was posted here previously. Haven't heard the S word but they are talking about much colder.
WE have a cold rain falling and sleet is mixing in. Im not ready for winter!! We should be back in the 60s by monday.
Scales are stuck here and I have been doing great with food and exercise. Im wondering if I may need that waterpill after all. I will give it a few more days and see what happens.
Keep my dad in your thoughts and prayers he was readmitted to the hospital overnight.
NSV...I have to carry clothes from the basement up to 2nd floor each season. I always have hubby do it because Im too weak. Well this year I was able to carry up and down all by myself.
Trouble sleeping these days causing some health concerns - why is it so hard as we age? Finally hit me that can also slow the weight loss. I was able to get a two hour nap - hey it's a start.
Carol -- Yes, we gotta get our Zzss! I wish I could get more, but I do the best I can.
Have a busy day today -- LUNCH in the big city with a friend (was just in the big city for DINNER last night) and then DINNER out with friends tonight. It's a weight loss train wreck I tell ya.
heather- just try and make the best choices you can! Have fun!!
carol- I cant function without sleep!!!!
Im fixing hubby breakfast this morning and then shampooing carpets. Im counting half of it as exercise. Im going to tackle finishing painting the dinning room next weekend. Time to get things ready and fresh for the holidays. I cant believe how fast they are coming.
Scales- didnt move at all this week. Im thinking maybe its my body readjusting to the lack of the water pill. I havent done anything off plan. Plus I have done lots of exercise. It will come off....
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