So first I would like to say hello to all my fellow fat chicks! I did so bad today...I didn't plan my food and I did well for breakfast, but after then it went downhill. Needless to say I will be planning tonight for tomorrow. I also will start back over. I won't stop to this becomes a habit. SO just bare with me...
~Jan~Equinata~Spinsistah~Thanks for posting on this forum! I feel like I have to be honest and accountable because of you guys.
Motivatedmom tomorrow will be a better day. We have to make time for planning. Cook in buk on the days you have ample time then freeze them or refrigerate. Keep plenty of fruits and veggies to be ziplocked and grabbed to go. Keep water bottles filled and near buy at all times.
Getting ready to settle in for the night. Not feeling the greatest and don't know why. Going to have a nice cup of green tea. Been having some strange issues with my throat, feeling like it's tough to swallow at times, being hoarse, and voice cracking. Due to see the specialist next month for my 6 month check up but can bump that up if I need to. Wondering if it has anything to do with the foods I have been consuming on this diet??? Enough complaining, sorry.
Equinata,
I think that is great that you are able to get into an earlier boot camp program. Thank you for posting the other website for calorie counting. I knew there had to be a number of them out there but just suggested the one I was familiar with. I'm sure that one is easier to navigate then what I suggested.
MotivatedMomof1,
You know what you did and didn't do so just adjust it tomorrow...or tonight with your meal planning. None of us are perfect, you just have to get back up on that horse!
Jan I hope you and your throat are both feeling better today.
Motivatedmom Jan is right none of us are perfect but we mush p.u.s.h (the can also be pray until something happens). We can't lose if we push physically an spiritualy ... some things to me especially the hard things is like spiritual warfare and it makes me want to be relentless.
Thank you for the well wishes. The throat seems to be better but I do have the old stand by migraine this morning! UGH!
Equinata knows but the rest of you don't. I had thyroid cancer a couple years ago and no longer have one. My metabolism and many other things are simulated with the medication I take.
However, there are certain foods that can prevent proper absorption of the medication if there is not enough iodine in the system. This could mean feeling crappy. Even seemingly innocent food items like broccoli or soy products (just to name a couple) can effect me if my levels of other nutrients are off. So this is why I wonder if the way I am feeling by days end has to do with what I am consuming throughout the day. Don't know if you guys get that but it's ok......I appreciate the support either way! LOL
So, have you all prepared your meal plans for the day? A half hour of planning can save a half pound of weight...ok I don't really know that but certainly it's better than winging it!
I get things in my email every day called "My Daily Inspiration". If I find it could be relevant I will share it. I thought today was one of those days. Have a good one and I'll check in later.
Jan
What happens when you believe something with all your heart? Belief fuels enthusiasm, and determined enthusiasm explodes into passion. It fires our souls and lifts our spirits.
~Mac Anderson
Its good to hear that your throat is feeling better today. Are you keeping a journal so you can see if there is a pattern to your mood and the exact menus of the day?
I am strapped and prepared today, I brough all three meals with me including my snacks to work like I have been doing the past three weeks. Guess what happens then. My boss calles her managers into a meeting to tell us that our salaries will be impacted in one shape or another come January, so I found out my individual impact and was immediately stressed. I had floats of burgers and fries spinning around in my head. Then she freakin offers to buy lunch for the entire office. I politely said no thank you and went to the bathroom to pray the thoughts of grease filled foods out of my head. So here I still stand and have had my second meal for the day on "MY" menu and can't wait for an hour to pass to go work out. UGH..........
Sorry that they are cutting salaries in your company. Could be worse, they could be cutting employees like at the place I was working at!
You did GREAT handling the stress of the news though and the invite for a not so healthy lunch I suppose. Good for you!
Now, go work out and kick the rest of that stress out of you!
Easy to say, not so easy to do.
Just know I understand and am here for you, or via email to vent anytime. Goodness knows I have been doing my own share of venting!
My Mom came by and dropped off the Turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Her and her husband know we needed the help and have never done that before so it was very much appreciated. I have been buying and hosting all holidays, every year and usually just say "bring yourselves, nothing else". This year I am not going to be so proud, or stupid.
My Mom also told me she was making a pumpkin pie, german chocolate cake (one of my favorites!) and some special mincemeat cookies...........ok, sit those in front of me and I'm pretty much safe from wanting one! She said "since I know you don't like mincemeat pie, I am making cookies"........oh goodie......like I will like that any better! This year though it's the best thing she can do for my diet! Bring those nasty cookies on Mom!
Please don't think I am being ungrateful, I love my Mom and she is such a good baker. Better yet she taught me well and I too am a good baker but this is part of the reason for the weight gain. I appreciate everything she brings and does and those cookies are a blessing in a mincemeat disguise!
Here's hoping you will all have at least one dessert for your Thanksgiving that will turn you off and make you go "I think I'll pass"!
Catch you ladies later!
Jan
PS- You got your ticker! Yea! I should have mine in a couple days. Did you have to do it again or did it pop up by itself?I copied and pasted mine on here to! Yea me!
Thanks Jan. Knowing I could be out of a job helped calm me down. Mincemeat.... What is that and why does meat and pie go together outside of pot pie. Lol. I had a great work out and returned back to work like nothing ever happened. Yay me.
Jan your mom is a sweetheart for thinking of you guys. My family divide the dishes and everyone has their dish assignments to show up with. We take turns on who house will be the venue for the event. Its not my year. YaY
Hi ladies! Sorry I was absent yesterday and earlier today. I work as a counselor and educator part-time, intern as a school counselor part-time, and go to graduate school double time. Phew. So sometimes it's hard for me to log on "for fun." But it was really nice being able to catch up on the thread and see how everyone's doing.
Jan,
I'm sad hearing about your struggles with your thyroid, but am grateful that it has been controlled. Absolutely the things you consume will be affecting how you feel, since your body and hormones are in a different kind of balance than most. I echo Equinata's thoughts that keeping a mood/food journal might be helpful. I wish you all the best and appreciate how much support you've given this group!
Equinata,
I'm so sorry your salary will be impacted, but definitely grateful that you have kept your job. Too many people out of work or underemployed. And you are now my new hero -- I don't know that I would have been able to keep the greasy day dreams out of my head for too long! Congratulations. You give me hope!
Motivated,
I know it can be super hard to make time to plan the night before, especially when you have a kid to take care of and a million other things to worry about. But it is totally worth it. And I kind of like walking around campus with my cute little lunch box And make sure to vary it up. I for one get bored if I'm eating the same thing over and over.
Life4evr,
I'm totally going to try that garbanzo recipe. And I know there's a FS granola recipe that my sister makes. It's super yummy too, and has Dr. Ian's blessing. Since my schedule is really hectic and I don't always have a fridge/microwave, I love snacks like carrots, cut apples (whole apples are too messy for me), and plenty of grapes.
I'm on the original FS diet. My sister did the EFS last challenge, and there's NO WAY I could handle it. A cup of garbanzo beans and a serving of veggies for dinner. Nope, not gonna happen. But I love the FS since I feel like I get to eat a lot, even thought I don't always get to eat the things I crave. Last time I fell in love with the FS pizza that I found on here. If anyone's interested I can find the link. It takes a while but is totally worth it when I feel like I'm going to break. And I'll be sure to limit my cheese/dairy intake. I know I should, but I just loooove my cheese.
Anyways, I look forward to catching up with all of you tomorrow. It's back to papers and studying for me. Good luck all!
You know you can count on me to be the forum early bird... Welcome back spinsistah. You have a lot on your plate, too bad we can't work the fat off just by going from one place to the next. I ended my night well as I crashed very early last night, but it was much needed.
I have been on the computer for awhile but have been reading emails & articles before reporting in here. It's great to hear from all of you and the support of each other is wonderful!
Tomorrow is my weigh in for my "Repeat FS Phase 1 Detox". I'm pretty sure that I won't match or even come close to the 4.6 lbs I lost the last time.
I think initially when you start it definitely is a more extreme detox then the body is used to. Then with just one day off I repeated the phase. By then my body was more used to that way of eating. I can't imagine how now heading into Phase 2 tomorrow and adding meats & more foods that I can continue to lose. All I can say is "I'll try my best" and step away from the dessert table on Thanksgiving!
Spinsistah,
You do have an awful lot going on in your life. It sounds like you are doing great and the thought of you with your little lunchbox on campus is adorable...and commendable! I have been doing a journal of my food but not also keeping track of how I feel when I've eaten particular foods. I'll have to do that or I won't get to the bottom of these mostly night time blahs. Keep up the good work and thanks for the advice & support.
Equinata,
Well you know what they say "the early bird catches the worm". I'm sure that is good for the bird but not for humans ewwwwwww. I'll personally stick with my oatmeal! Hope you have a good day!
Hi MotivatedMom!
Have not seen you yet this morning but I'm sure we will. I'm glad that you have joined us and have been checking in for support and to lend support!
Live4evr,
Where are you? We know you are out there. We also know you are really busy with your schedule! Hope you are planning your meals and snacks so that you can stay on track.
Hey Everyone I am back. Well do to personal, and school drama. Once again I got sidetracked. So my question is how does everyone stay motivated. Cause I seriously seem to be lacking it. I am catching up on the thread. This is like the first break I have had from everything. So I am going to try this lifestyle change again.
I'm hoping that you are on the FS as this is what I can relate with. It seems that you can have your breakfast, one snack and lunch before you get to class is that correct? Do they give you time in between for another snack? I used to work 45 minutes away from home and so I know that eating on the road can lead to big messes. The safest foods are still always going to be cut up fruits or veggies, zip lock bags are the best. No fumbling with containers while driving. I have to repeat myself again, it's all about pre-planning. Takes time at the time but saves you calories later.
Apples have fiber and along with some water on the way home can help curb your ravenous appetite. This will hopefully eliminate the need to tear the door off the fridge upon walking in. Grapes are an easy, non messy snack too. Baby carrots, cut up celery, cucumbers, you pick. Want something "salty"? Make some roasted garbanzo beans, bake them in bulk and store them in an airtight container. Divvy them out into your little bags for the road but beware, they can become addictive! My whole family eats mine now and loves them! Have you been on the recipes on here? I'll see if there is anything else I can suggest and let you know. Good Luck.
Jan[/B]
Hey, sorry I am just getting back. Yes, I am FS, I have to restart phase 1 again. This will be the last time. On a good day, my I got up in enough of time to eat before clinicals. My schedule is changing again next semester, but I see the value of planning ahead now.
How do you make roasted garbanzo beans? About what temp do you put the oven on. I am trying to plan ahead, this time. Scheduling has never been my strong point, which is not good. But I am going to get reaccquinted with this site again. Along with the recipes.
Life4evr,
It is definitely a struggle when you are so busy to have to plan your meals in advance. It's adding "one more thing" to your already over scheduled day. However, you will find that once you start it WILL get easier. Some things can be prepared in bulk.
On my very first day I made a homemade pot of spaghetti sauce. I limited the salt for me but took some out and added more salt for the family. I divided my larger portion and made chili using the tomato sauce as the base. Now mind you this process of making, dividing, and separating in smaller containers for freezing did take me close to 2 hours, but it has been extremely worth it.
This gave me sauce for my brown rice spaghetti (not sure if this was fully approved but it has worked for me), used it for my eggplant "parmigiana" of course minus the actual cheese! I ate the chili by itself and used it for a "mexican" salad. I add salad veggies of choice, a little vegetarian cheddar cheese, some nonfat plain yogurt for the sour cream and about half cup of chili, yum! Wait, I forgot about the crunch of the tortilla strips........of course we can't have those!
But, this is where the roasted garbanzo beans come in. Toss them in any salad and they make you think you have those tortilla strips or croutons. The recipe is on a link I provided on an earlier post. It goes to a website called Sparkpeople where I do my meal tracking and recipes. All of the information for the recipe as well as the nutritional facts are there.
As far as us staying motivated, hmmmmmm. Well I personally feel like it comes from within. It was a choice, a determination to not want to be this way anymore. Have I started diets before and faltered? Of course I have and I am pretty sure so has everyone else here. YOU just have to want it. It really comes down to that. You can't make excuses for not doing this or not doing that because in the end who does that hurt? YOU!
Myself for example, I promised myself that after I did Phase 1 with only 3 days of exercising that I would make myself repeat the phase and THIS time exercise at least 5 days out of the week. You know what? I just finished my second repeat of phase 1 and I only exercised 2 days this time! I stuck to my diet plan (mostly) and yet still did nothing to improve my end result. Who's fault is that? MINE! I didn't push myself to do it. I didn't motivate myself to do it, I wasn't determined to do it. So, I am sure I did not lose as much weight as I could have had I done what I knew I was suppose to do.
Again, it was a choice. I have one, you have one. When you are ready to make that choice and commitment to yourself I am sure you will. That doesn't mean if you make that choice you still won't "fall off", but if you are truly determined you will get back on and continue, and harder that next time. I certainly have been exactly where you are now. Schedule is so busy that you just don't feel you are able to add one more thing into it. If you are ready this time, or when you are ready, YOU will make the choice and the time to take care of yourself. In the meantime, we are here for you for support, suggestions, or whatever you need.
I hope you don't think I am scolding because I certainly didn't mean to sound like that. I just want you to know that I (we) do understand what you are going through but it really does come from within, YOU have to be ready.
I gotta go, I have an 11 year old that is just hanging off the chandelier waiting to go see New Moon that we have tickets to at noon!
Hope you all have a good day and I'll check back later.
Oh, today was my weigh in. I lost 3 more pounds on the repeat phase 1 this time. Not as good as the first attempt but I'll take it!
And make sure to vary it up. I for one get bored if I'm eating the same thing over and over.
