ANGEL & PINK ~ Congrats to you both -- for getting all that exercise in; seeing some movement on the scale too; and having some family fun all at the same time!
My weekend was great too; eating went well, got some exercise in. Celebrated my birthday -- my Aunt took me out to lunch (GOD BLESS HER) and we had a nice time (Ate healthy; had center pork chops with one scoop mash & gravy).This made me think of somebody??? Still stayed on plan though ...
The weather is cold, windy, wet, and yucky but we did go out for short time to run errands and picked up lots of veggies for salads. I try to have at least one salad of some kind each day, if I can; I like to vary them a bit too.
Hope everyone else is having an OP week so far ...
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 10-15-2012 at 04:06 PM.
Well Happy late Birthday!!
That's good that you loaded up on veggies. Hubby and I have to make a trip to the grocery store later this week and I am trying to come up with a few new recipes for us to try at dinner, definitely healthy ones!
I have been staying OP so far this week and did Cardio X for 35 minutes this morning. Sometimes I think back to how upset I am at myself for gaining back some weight but I just have to let that go and focus on my current task, which is losing it and making this a lifestyle. I'm learning from my past mistakes the best I can.
I just have to let that go and focus on my current task, which is losing it and making this a lifestyle. I'm learning from my past mistakes the best I can.
PINK ~ thanks for the BD wishes. I agree with your thoughts ^above^. It is imperative to move on from the mistakes & regrets of the past so that you can focus on today and move forward. What kind of meals do you and your DH like? If you can find a good handful of "GO TO" recipes that aren't too hard to make, that could go a long way in helping you to stick to your plan.
I made a long list of our favorite meals/dishes, then made them as healthy as I could without forfeiting the taste or quality. I use this list to make up my weekly menus, and I make sure to have the stuff on hand to make them. I have a few healthy frozen entrees and some meats that can be cooked quickly in the freezer for emergencies so I don't turn to take-out when stuck.
Had very good day; eating went well and we got lots of activity in. It was so nice and for a change so I wanted to take advantage of that. We cleaned out the front gardens today (that took a while -- did some before lunch and some after), and after dinner, I went out for a good walk. I thought I would be too tired, but I made it. I had to push myself on the last 1/4 but I'm glad I did it.
I just hope that I didn't overdo it; I guess I'll find out tomorrow. Yesterday's walk was very difficult -- I had to stop and rest a lot, but tonight I felt much better and did the same distance in less time. I changed the direction, so I am wondering if that had something to do with it. I'll try that again, and see what happens.
I met with a Registered Dietician today. I think she was helpful. The first thing she asked was for me to tell my food story/history to her - which I did. (really long and winding road...as we all have had.)
I said I was feeling like I could never get this food stuff under control.She said that it's never too late and never impossible.
She wants me to eat 1400-1500 calories a day. NO less than 1200. That sounds OK. She said I wasn't eating enough fruit - whole grains. She said I should only lose 1/2 to 1 pound a week. Doesn't sound like enough to me. But.. I just need to get back on track with healthy food.
She helped me arrange my daily food choices in a healthier way. Her thinking was that I was not eating enough food during the day... especially at breakfast. Her thought is a bigger breakfast sets a person up for a good food day. Eating my small breakfasts is setting myself up for being anxious (and hungry) about when to eat and what to eat... also, maybe one reason I was overeating in the evening. Her theory is to eat every few hours. Healthy proteins, healthy carbs, healthy dairy etc. and lots of veggies. We decided that I am very knowledgable about healthy foods and could probably teach a class in nutrition. This is probably true. But, I just can't live in a sane manner with food very it easily.
She thought that my exchange way of keeping track of foods was a good idea. She changed a few things about how amounts are counted.
I told her that it's been 50 of my 60 years I've had to deal with an unhealthy realationship with food. I am weary of dealing with it all. Then, she said one thing that really made me stop and think. That obesity is a disease. ( like diabetes, gallstones, chrones disease, chronic headaches, a bad rash etc) True, obesity is a diagnosis. One of the cures/medicines/healing parts of obesity is food. The right food will help to cure the obesity - and all the problems that go with it. (unhealthy labwork, difficulty exericising, etc) That eating healthfully is just like a regimen that a person with a different diagnosis would have to do to get well. She said.. that if a person breaks their arm there are certain things to be done to get better. It's the same as obesity. Of course, I know that - but, never looked at it quite from that perspective.
She was intrigued with Dr. Beck's Diet Solution book and how it helps give a person a real structured way to get through the hard/challenging times with food. She had heard of it now wants to check it out. It's always been helpful to me when I have been willing to use it. Lately, not at all.
I came home with lots of information and a food diary to keep. I kind of do keep track now, anyway - when I am on track. I'll go back and see her in a month.
I was hoping for a 'magic wand' - but, of course, that's in one of my fairytales. She's not a psychologist and can only help set up my food in a healthy way for me to eat during the day.
I think what she suggests is a little bit of a different approach with food.. so I'll move forward and plan my food for a healthy day.
She said I could make a list of reasons... a long list or short list of reasons why I need to eat my healthfully. After each reason... she said to ask myself 'why' - to extend that thinking, if possible. She said it's OK to have 2 reasons or 102 reasons - whatever feels right.
She is very glad I have friends and sites on the internet to get support. Support is essential and helpful. But, we know that, don't we?!
bev- thanks for sharing! I think this may be helpful to all of us.
well I am writing down everything I eat and staying between 1200( drs limit) and 1500 ( my limit). LOL
IM hoping today is as smooth as yesterday! I have my meals planned so it should be!
I got back up to 253.2 in March and time to get back to some serious weight loss. I don't want to get back to my highest weight of 262.5. I have been making some progress lately. Good Luck, Everyone!
back, VICKI ~ good for you for seeing the need to work on this now; you can do it ...
dGramie ~ I think planning is so important as is tracking so you can see what you are eating, how much, and where you can make some improvements too.
BEVERLYJOY ~ many others here find a dietician's advice very helpful ...
Well, although I was a bit tired this AM (but that was from DH waking me up early), I felt pretty good considering all I did yesterday. Today is a light day for me anyways -- I do the bathroom on Weds, plus other light daily chores. Went for my walk in the afternoon today -- it was milder at that time (in the low 50's F); and the even peaked out for a short while.
Hope you are all having a good OP week out there friends ...
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 10-17-2012 at 04:31 PM.
Hi... well, yesterday was a healthy day. I am so grateful. I planned my day carefully according to the way the dietician recommended. (this is good!) It seemed strange to eat that much food for breakfast. But, she was right - it did keep me from wanting to 'graze' afterwords.
Yesterday my main credits were: planning/measuring/logging, weighing, more water, stretches & strengthening & going to the store for healthful foods. I think it's a good first day back on to eating healthfully.
I am glad to have posted these last couple days. I don't know why, but it's hard for me to post when I am struggling. At that point I seem to be in my own little food world. I did read here often during the past 10 days or so - but I didn't post. I appreciate that when I do start posting again, folks just let me jump right back into it - while you all show support and understanding.
And, as always, I write down my daily gratitudes at the 100lb site here at 3fc. That way I always keep in toe in the water and stay connected to 3fc no matter what I am eating. Grateful for the willingness.
Have a great day
vickielou - so glad you posted. justwant2bhealthy - glad you got your walk in yesterday dgramie - credit for writing down your plan... I find that helpful too.
Last edited by Beverlyjoy; 10-18-2012 at 09:24 AM.
I had a good day yesterday. Weekends is usually when I have problems with eating to much. I just need to plan better and ahead of time.
Beverlyjoy sounds like you had a Great day yesterday. Thanks for all the information the dietician told you. Thanks for the encouragment. I need to post more often.
Justwant2behealthy Thanks for the welcome back.
dGramie I need to start planning and write everything down too.
Just popping in to say howdy again quickly. I went out for Chinese buffet on Tuesday, which wasn't really on plan, but I am proud of myself becuause I had only one plate full, plus 2 cups of soup and for dessert....honeydew melon and only 1 almond cookie. I used to have no soup, no fruit, 3 platwes full of mostly fried stuff and then those fried donuts and honey crisy wonton skins and chocolate cake and cake roll with strawberry syrup I stole from the strawbery syrup and banana tray. I think I did splendidly with my smaller portion in the "real" world.
Today was weigh day for me and I am down to 187. Yaaay! All those walks and WATP miles are paying off. And for anyone who needs encouragement....if I can do it so can you!!!!
We are off to a town an hour away tomorrow for the weekend for a craft show and some serious hiking at the Bighorn National Recreation Area. I never used to like to hike until Kaplods got me interested in geocaching and then eventually I did the hikes without the treasure hunt. I can't believe it took me so many years of my life to enjoy being outside. BICA (the area we'll be in) is adjacent to the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Preserve, so we usually get to see the mustangs somewhere along the way. When we hike Sunday, we'll go on the horse paths instead of on the regular hiking trails, and have a picnic lunch of apples and sammiches in a little cave-ish overhang thingy if we can find it again. I SOOOOO need some time for R&R, even if it IS exercising!
Weigh is down 1lb this week. I am happy with that because Tom is here and I normally have a gain. woohoo!
I notice as I lose this time my skin is saggier. Oh well guess age is catching up with my. I will be 49 next year.
Barb that hike sounds fun, especially the part about seeing wild mustangs!
I weighed in at 237.8 today! That's the first time I was back in the 230's this year. I was in the 250's and 240's all the rest of the year so far. Good Luck, Everyone!
Last edited by VickieLou; 10-19-2012 at 09:48 AM.
Reason: Moved sentence.
Last night my hardrive crashed. Big phooey. Dh took it too Best Buy and they will fix it - probably replace it. I am grateful that I didn't overeat in reaction. I can use dh's computer on a limited basis... it's his computer for work.
Yesterday was a good and healthy day. I completed many of the Beck tasks. I am grateful. I read parts of the books and worked on my healthy living tasks. I also did my journalling of Beck Tasks as well as planning/measuring/logging. Quite a few credits.
Dh is mad at me because I tossed his popsycles in the trash. Oh dear. Usually he accepts it. I think he likes it better when I am overeating... then I don't get rid of his goodies.
I will try and check in tomorrow., (Darn computer!)
Just checkin' in on this Friday night ... eating went well this week. Got walks in every day despite bad weather on a few days. Friends came by for a visit today. Had home pizza for dinner and still stayed on plan. Hope all of you have a wonderful OP weekend ...
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 10-19-2012 at 11:47 PM.
Morning everyone!! Just popping in quickly to say that everything has been going well this week. I have a paper due on Monday in my basic nursing skills class, but I can do the research and write it this afternoon and tomorrow. Wish me luck!
for a change so I wanted to take advantage of that. We cleaned out the front gardens today (that took a while -- did some before lunch and some after), and after dinner, I went out for a good walk. I thought I would be too tired, but I made it. I had to push myself on the last 1/4 but I'm glad I did it. 
back, VICKI ~ good for you for seeing the need to work on this now; you can do it ... 
That's the first time I was back in the 230's this year. I was in the 250's and 240's all the rest of the year so far. Good Luck, Everyone!
Just checkin' in on this Friday night ... eating went well this week. Got walks in every day despite bad weather on a few days. Friends came by for a visit today. Had home pizza for dinner and still stayed on plan. Hope all of you have a wonderful OP weekend ... 
