I have my healthy lunch and snacks packed. My gym days this week are: Tues, Wed, and Fri. I am happy to report that I lost 2lbs last week! I was shocked when I stepped on the scale this am. I really tried while I was at the conference. I knew I wasn't perfectly OP, but I tried and I took some really nice long walks. I am very proud of myself.
Hi everyone. Well, I lost a couple of pounds over the past few weeks. I hadn't weighed in quite awhile. My vacation is going hunting, so there is a lot of walking. Good to see a loss. Need to get some more weight off!!!!
MJ - Congrats on the weight loss! Yay you!
Beverly - Hope you get to call your foot a "good" foot soon!
I was off visiting my son this last week. Good fun and while I thought I was on plan I come home to find that my weight is up by 5#'s. I am freaking out in my head but I have a plan on paper that is going to get me back on track. I am hoping that this is water gain because while I managed my portions, we did eat out a lot. I was very active but I did have way too many carbs. Justified in my mind, because we were doing a lot of painting (new apt) and walking every where. My body just can not handle simple carbs, even if they are within my calorie count.
I am sick to death of coming here once a week, confessing my failures. Everything in me wants to avoid this thread because I fear everyone else is sick of me failing. Intellectually, I think this is not true. We all struggle. Many of you may even feel as I do. The important thing is to force myself back for accountability. So, in the past, I would have avoided this site, avoided this thread, gone back to my old ways and regained (+ a little more) and completely failed.
NOT ANYMORE. I am back. I remember the loathing and regret I would feel every time I regained. I got out one of my old cookbooks that I started using over 6 months ago. I have a menu plan written out and when I get off the computer I am off to the grocery store. I am going to have to eliminate eating out for a time. That's really going to be hard for me because I eat out a lot. I'm just going to have to do it. There just is no other way for me. Back to the basics that work. What works for me is following a low G.I. way of eating. Cooking my own food. Making time (and it takes time to make out a menu plan, shop and cook) because, I know it works. I like the food. The recipes are calorie conscious, healthy, and very filling.
Okay, confessional over. Thanks for listening and thanks ahead of time for any and all support. I'm outta here
Have a great day!
Last edited by ANewCreation; 11-08-2010 at 03:02 PM.
Hi chicks - I stayed on my plan yesterday - I am grateful. Physical therapy is moving forward and I am hoping for the best. I am feeling very stressed and my stomach is reacting to that. So, I am eating in a way that will calm it down. I know it’s just plain stress. I must do more meditation. That should help.
I am starting to get calls for work this school year. It saddens me so much to still be saying no because of all this foot/ankle stuff. I just want to get my life back.
I am trying to stay/act positive with everyone. No need for everyone else to be a party to my frustration. It’s nice to have a place here at 3fc where I can just say how it is. I know that you all care about me despite all the ‘stuff’ going on and there’s no judgment. I feel the same way about you all and your ‘stuff’ too.
Today:
I WILL meditate
Plan, measure, log food
Do my exercises
No eating standing - I am getting sloppy with this again
No second helpings
Fork down between bites, slow down
More mindful eating
Journal food and feelings and tasks
Lots of water
breakfast - cottage cheese and banana, toast with pnb
snack - cucumber
lunch - mushroom soup, veggies, cheese on rice cake
snack - fiber muffin
dinner - salad with chicken and lite cheese, crutons, evoo/vinegar
snack - rice cake
MJ - I am doing a happy dance at your weight loss! You did better than you thought…wonderful!
Slashnl - weight loss for you too! This is so awesome. All that outside exercise is making it happen. Great!
anew creation - sorry the scale went up when you felt it should not have. It’s tough when you aren’t home. It may wooosh down being some water weight. Having a plan is key, I think. I agree it will be the planning that will bring it all back together. I am so glad you aren’t ‘running away’ from here. That’s what we all want to do. There’s no judgment, but, only hope and support the best we can. I LOVE that you are making time for you, planning and setting yourself up for success.
Have a great day everyone.
Last edited by Beverlyjoy; 11-09-2010 at 05:27 AM.
Well.... I'm having trouble getting to the gym. It's amazing how many excuses I have. So, I didn't make it today. I will try tomorrow.
ANewCreation - There is no one who is "sick" of hearing from you, either with failures or successes. I know that I hate to admit the failures, too, but that's part of our accountability. I am having gym phobia lately, so that's my failure! Thanks for sharing your stories, too!
Beverly - I hope that you can move past the foot issues soon. Hang in there!
Beverlyjoy, Slashnl--thank you for your encouragement. Such kind words mean a lot to me right now. I am so grateful to be here in this thread. I was freaking out yesterday but I feel I'm back on solid ground.
mj5, Slashnl--congrats on the weight loss! I'm so happy for you!
Beverlyjoy, sounds like PT is working. I know it must be hard and uncomfortable at times. Please know that we're all wishing you the best as you move forward. I hope your stress levels are coming down and your stomach feels better soon.
I went out shopping yesterday, armed with my list of good healthy foods to prepare the awesome recipes I selected. I had an amazing lunch and an awesome dinner. My calorie total for the day was 1675. I was aiming for 1700 so I did good
This morning I had an interesting breakfast. I put it on the list as just something to try and wasn't sure if I would like it. It was low calorie, easy to fix and turns out to be a keeper! Pesto scrambled eggs on a bed of wilted lettuce with a bit of shredded parmesan on top. Very quick and easy to make. The recipe called for egg whites only (hence my hesitation) but, I've got to tell you that with the pesto mixed in I couldn't tell. Only 279c for a nice portion. Happy dance!
I'm hoping that each and everyone of you is having a great on plan day full of joy
Hi Chicks! Yesterday was a healthy day - I am grateful. I got on the scale today and am down two pounds from last week. I am so happy to see this. I did my exercises, planned/logged food, drank water, did my journal and did my meditation (yay).
Today is PT.
I am glad I did my meditation yesterday and I plan to do it today - it usually makes the day go better.
I am trying to not eat after dinner except something right before bed to go with my bedtime medications. This seems to be helping my acid reflux and heartburn. I am grateful.
breakfast - cottage cheese and banana, pnb toast
snack - cucumber slices
lunch - egg white scramble with lite cheese, toast, green beans
snack - fiber muffin
dinner - turkey burger with cheese, lite mayo, salad with evoo/vinegar, garlic toast
snack - dry cherrios
anewcreation - thanks to you for your kind support. So good that you have filled the cupboards and fridge with healthy foods. That is the first step to eating healthfully. I am glad you are feeling better. Pesto and eggs sound yummy - good idea.
Hi!! I'm here!!!! Oh goodness...yesterday was so busy, I kept trying to get here and just didn't. I had my weekly call w/ wellness coach last night and it was awesome to be able to tell him that I lost 2lbs while away. He is helping me change up my workout routine (I'm getting bored with it)--that's what we are working on for this week.
I went to the gym last night. Had a great workout. It feels SO good to say that. Gym again tonight.
Saturday my middle niece (she's 12) and I are getting mani/pedi to celebrate her being chosen for her volleyball team captain. She is SO excited!!!
I'm attempting to do a year with no cheating. If I want something it will have to fit into my cal allotment.
I'm having serious family stress right now. I avoided a bowl of pasta the other day because it's a trigger food and while I can have a bit sometimes, that was not the night to have it. I thought I would be okay by today but the bad news just keeps coming so I"m staying away. Bf will have to eat the leftovers. ha.
lottie--You are doing awesome! Yikes, family stress is no fun. Good for you for avoiding the pasta...Thinking about you and hoping that things get better soon.
I didn't get to the gym last night. Ugh. Frustrated w/ myself. I got out of work late and just didn't go. I need to get back into my routine. It will happen, I have to make it happen.
Hi everyone. I MADE IT TO THE GYM! Finally. It was a really tough spin class, but I just kept telling myself that it is my fault that it was like that and that I just have to tough it out again for awhile. Now I just have to make it become a routine again. So, tomorrow I must make it to Body Pump class.
Lottie - I read your other post about the stress you are having. I am so sorry you have to go through this. I hope that everything works out for you. Hang in there.
MJ - How funny you talk about needing to be back in your routine. Gosh I know what you mean. Are we living the same life? Ha!
Beverlyjoy--Congrats on a 2# loss!!!!
mj5--Congrats to you also on a 2# loss! Enjoy your manicure/pedicure with your niece!
lottie63--I'm sorry to hear about the family stress, but kudo's to you for resisting the pasta! Stay strong my friend, you can do this
Slashnl--Congrats on getting back to the gym. It's hard to get back on track but you're doing great!
This week has been going well. I guess it wasn't water weight because there has been no big drop but the good news is that I'm down about a pound. Staying on track with my food and still swimming.
I tried a new breakfast food this morning. Have you ever heard of quinoa flakes? Quinoa is very high in protein, and it's a whole grain. I have had it as a side dish before and always liked it. When I found it in the flaked form at the health food store I thought it would make a great quick breakfast. I put a little artificial sweetner in it and some light butter. It was fabulous! And filling.
all sorts of family drama, you guys are right and thanks for the kind words.
Things might be calming down, but honestly since august it's been like, I never know what will happen next.
I have stayed On Plan through it all though. So I feel really proud.
Today I have therapy, augh, thank whatever god is listening! :P
I dont know what lunch or dinner will be yet today but for breakfast I had a wheat bagel thin, half cup cottage cheese, 2 egg whites with 1 serv cheese and 1 cup of vanilla silk.
Also, LOVE the kinect! Oh man it is amazing! I played volleyball last night for my upper body workout and it was so great! It was fun and i could really feel it. This silly game is going to help my fibro so much. I can tell already!
Also tomorrow will be 30 days since my last binge, and it will also be about 1.5 months since I last ate at the chinese buffet (my downfall!)
Have a great On Plan day everyone! , and any of you trying to make it to the gym who have, congrats, and those that haven't, not only CAN you do it, but you SHOULD!
yesterday and I plan to do it today - it usually makes the day go better.
