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251.6 (damnit! 0.6 gained? Went for a 6 km hike yesterday burning 2731 calories and only ate 1400-1500 calories that day. I'm hoping it's just retention caused by dehydration b/c I didn't pack enough water, and because TOM is approaching. We'll see what it is tomorrow. I think I should step it up with the exercise now that I'm heading into my 3rd week.)
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252.2 - what the heck?! I really, really, hope this is just because maybe TOM is approaching (Im so irregular, I never really know until it arrives) - but I followed my plan yesterday, deviating only to get a McDonald's cone (150 calories) and I budgeted it for that, too. Not 100% sure why I've gained a pound and a bit back. Very annoying!
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252.6 TOM still not here, still getting intermittent symptoms that it's approaching but not here yet. Frustrated, but I know I haven't gone over my calorie budget so I cannot be gaining weight through that (I'm not eating high fat foods or low-nutritional value foods). Just have to persevere and wait.
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253.0 Ok, NOW I'm getting frustrated. I've been on a steady rise since Sunday and there's no reason for it. I'm sticking to my plan, I haven't deviated at all, TOM isn't here (yet), and I'm still GAINING. What the ****!? I'm starting to get uber discouraged. I can't go any lower in calories than I wan 1300-1400, and I can't go any higher b/c I'm sedentary for more than 8 hours a night thanks to work. I try to get in 20 minutes of exercise before work, but that doesn't always happen. So frustrated.. I'm doing everything right and I'm GAINING!
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252.0 TOM finally appeared, sorta. Very light but we'll see how it goes. Hopefully when it's done I'll be out of the 250s; that sure would be nice especially since I've been so "good" and kept to my plan! Crappy day today, but I'll be hitting the treadmill at work on my lunch break like I did last night - watch some of the hockey game that way
Tonight will make 3 times this week exercising for 20 min. I'm proud ^_^
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250.8 I went to my parent's house for several days (thursday until tuesday) and it's highly likely I gained some weight back because it's very hard to eat the way I need to there. Mom makes everything mostly home made, so figuring out calories is hard. I just tried to eat smaller meals and it seems to have paid off with not a huge gain. Though, not a huge loss either. *sigh* Back on track now.
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251.8 Ugh. Up again but it's understandable. Mom and I went to our favorite little Italian restaurant in Vancouver where the portions of spaghetti are massive and I just about ate the whole darn thing. I had water with dinner, so that's a plus I guess. Haven't had that spaghetti in months, either. Back on track today and even more so when mom goes home again lol
13:
251.0 meh, mom's still here so not eating well.
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252.0 *le sigh* I love my mom, but I can't wait for her to leave so I can get back to my routine. It's going to be super tough when she's down this summer selling corn (her summer job) and staying with me. Teeny 600 sq ft 1 bedroom basement and ALL of her crap. I had a 2 bedroom last year and it was a DISASTER all the time. She refuses to clean up after herself so I end up doing it all. I'm not looking forward to it. Even now, my living room/main room is a mess and it's mostly her stuff everywhere.
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255.0 #%*%&#(@&(%)%!!!! I'm so mad; I regained 5 pounds for what? NOTHING! Trying to get back on track but finding it even harder than when I started!
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253.0 Ok, on a downward trend now. Let's hope there are no more hiccups soon.
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252.8 Weighed at the doctor's office today and it looked like 252-ish. Hopefully it was correct. Talked to my nurse practitioner (like a GP) about everything. She said I should be drinking twice as much water as I have been and to increase to 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week. Also, getting on the antidepressant for my moderate depression will help (she says) and that if the water retention doesn't get better in a few months of staying on track, to see her again. Told her my eating plan and what I generally eat and asked if she thought I needed a dietician but she said it sounds like I have it all under control, it's just a matter of sticking to it despite the rough patch. To be honest, I did go off the plan while my mom was in town and that no doubt contributed to the gain, so hopefully I can really stay strong. My parents want me to go up to their house next weekend because it's Nilla's (My dog's) 1st birthday. I think if I *do* go up, I'll have to bring my own food - or at least get my own food once I'm there so I'm not eating what they eat.
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251.5 Woo! Heading back down! Did 30 minutes in the gym last night; 7 on treadmill, 7 on bike, and 15 on weights. Definitely feeling it today.
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251.8 Up a little bit, but I'm not stressing. Going on a 6 km hike tomorrow.
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22:
249.5 Yes, you read that right.. 249.5! I am out of the 250s. YAY!
We didn't go on the 6 km hike yesterday, but a nice hour and a half walk by the ocean - and the gym is probably really helping, too!
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252.3 Well, that was shortlived. I don't know what happened. I ate according to plan, I drank 1.5 L of water and I regained the weight. I'm getting so annoyed. I'm doing everything that I'm being told to - 30 min exercise every day, 1400 calories a day, low fat, low carb, low sodium, lean meats, lots of veggies, and I'm not losing. I totally feel like just giving up. I mean, it's been over a month and a half and I've only lost 12 pounds and now seem to be stuck. If I eat any less, I'll starve, and I can't exercise more b/c there's no time when you work 2 jobs. Urhg. I'm so upset.
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251.1 Ok, not bad. I did drink the 1.5 L yesterday but I made sure to pee all day long. I don't think I ate too much, but I might have. I go to the gym tonight and tomorrow, but I'm off on Thursday (my Nilla Bean's 1st birthday lol I'm such a dork) so I'm either going for a hike with the birthday puppy or something. That will be my 30 min 3x a week. Sticking on plan, even though it's frustrating.
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249.1 Okay, finally seeing a bit of a change. Cautiously optimistic. Didn't get my exercise in yesterday, the game was on (GOOOOO CANUCKS!) and wow what a game! Am hoping to get it done this weekend sometime.
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248.1 The whoosh continues. I'm hesitant to update my signature to include my first goal met (249; 13 pounds) in case this is just a fluke. Maybe I'll wait until Monday and see. If I'm still under 250 from now until then, I'll update it.
I think what's really helped is drinking all that water! It's kept me full all day which means I really don't want to eat, and it's helping me flush out everything.
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Sorry about the cramps. I had then briefly the first night but a cold pillow tucked under my tummy helps. 
TGIF! 
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and stay safe during the Memorial Holiday! I will be heading out of town in a little while. I will weigh in again on Tuesday! Hopefully I can stick to my plan. Wish me luck!
to you, better late than never 
I need a kick in the butt, 
... I think I must have snacked on everything I could think of yesterday, all the right portion but nothing healthy. Total calories in snacks yesterday 650, 701mg of sodium. I am gonna try to do better today. But between 1:30 and 3:30 I just want everything and it's almost everyday that I feel this way. But I am thinking (really hoping) today is gonna be a good day 
