Hey guys, not much to add since last night. I ended up having the cup of tea (Yogi Tahitian Vanilla Hazelnut + Chamomile) instead of the chocolate. Diet-wisdom says I'm supposed to feel good about that decision and be soooo glad I made that choice- I don't and I'm not, even now after sleeping on it. I mean I'm sure if the scale cooperates or I get a NSV, maybe I will feel better about it, but I'm kind of "humbug" at the moment. It's barely noon and I'm SOOOOOOOOOO hungry. I've started on half of my lunch but it's not quite done and it needs some time in the microwave. But it's too early to go warm my lunch without getting a side eye from my colleagues. I'm sure they've noticed my weight gain. Besides, if I eat too early, it's going to be a miserable afternoon. Sighhh. Since starting this post, I went to buy a Coke Zero. I don't particularly like Coke or cola anymore nor do I do well with caffeine, but it's the only "diet" fizzy drink they had and I'm thinking the gas will give a feeling of fullness. What's to add? Oh I didn't weigh in today, by the time I remembered, I was already dressed and I didn't have time to undress and weigh. Food plans today are a little unexciting. For breakfast, I had a slice of bread, 1 chicken vienna sausage and 2 chicken nuggets. Not exactly the breakfast of champs but it was in the fridge and it was up for grabs. For lunch, I'm having oven-roasted plantain (which having tasted it, could have used more time in the oven this morning, but I was running late and now need to finish it off in the microwave) and some broiled flank steak. For dinner, I'm having fried yam and some pan-fried grouper. That puts me around the 1300-1400-range calorie wise which is fair.
Windy: Welcome!!! Looking forward to getting to know you! Any immediate mini goal? I've regained about 20 lbs in the last few months as well and I've been feeling a little overwhelmed. I think I'm going to set some that are like fail-proof (hopefully). Since we're looking at RE-losing the same amount of weight, maybe we can be re-loss buddies on here.
Lemon: I hope your shoulder feels better! Did you end up having another salad for dinner? What kind? What was in it? No amazing strategy for on-plannedness. I have this work trip for the conference from this Friday to Monday the upper week and I'm worried about the implications of Bali on my dedication to plan. And then 10 days after I get back, I'm taking all my vacation time for the year (foolhardily in May) and going on a Caribbean cruise in May, so it's really not the best couple of months to be trying to achieve anything grand weight-loss wise. I'm thinking of setting myself 2-lb mini goals, because surely, that's achievable, right? Rightt??? Even when travelling. I'm not even a chocaholic like that. Like I'm never the one to pick the chocolate dessert and I don't particularly care for chocolate cake, but I just really felt like dark chocolate last night, for some reason. If I'm still feeling like that tonight and my calories are right, I might have 2 pieces. Vis-a-vis shopping, it was always Macys or Dillards or Sears (dead now, right?) for me when I was in the 16s-18s, but being you don't have a Macy's around you. I've never been to Kohl's personally but JCP has a decent selection of 14-16s- I just always found it a bit of an overwhelming store for some reason. Target had plus clothing but it never looked right on my apple-y, hip-less self- same with Walmart. But they did have those sizes in affordable and occasionally stylish wear. If you're solidly in the 16s-18s and you have a mall in your area with dedicated women's wear/apparel stores- I had great luck at stores like New York & Company, LOFT, Old Navy (especially for dresses) and the sister stores Gap and Banana Republic (both used to go up to at least a 20), H&M, American Eagle, Charlotte Russe (although I feel like their clothes are made of paper), Torrid (some of the clothes can be a bit young but they have quirky basics as well). If the retail options in your area are really not popping, definitely try to go the online route. When I was a student, I mostly shopped online for time and transportation reasons- and also because in most stores, the larger sizes can be like gold dust.
Jenni: Heyyy!!! I hope you're feeling less blah. Are you still thinking of doing a change up to shock your body into getting the scale to cooperate again? What are you planning?
Sakai: I've never had dried kiwi, that sounds DELICIOUS! So cool that you sew! And elaborate costume-y stuff too! That's total goals!
Alright guys, in the 2-3 hours since I started this post, it's now past lunch time and the Coke Zero did help in suppressing my appetite and filling me with air. Booo. I'm going to have lunch now. I'm wishing you all a fabulously on plan day and lots of scale and non-scale victories.
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Thanks for the welcome. I stayed on track yesterday and was down one pound this morning... I'm retaining lots of water after eating so cruddy for a while so I'm looking forward to the drop in scales when I can flush out this fluid!
I look forward to "meeting" all of you and cheering each other on (or groaning together when things suck!)
Toasted - We are definitely in the same boat! I think my biggest "mini-goal" right now is to keep eating on plan and exercising again. It is beautiful right now here in Texas so I'd probably enjoy walking my neighborhood or riding my bike in the evenings until the summer **** heat is unleashed and I'm back to walking on my treadmill in the air conditioning! I love zumba and hip hop dance classes but have tendonitis in my bicep right now so I don't want to make that worse! I tend to forget that it hurts and do something stupid and it reminds me real quick! LOL
I've been so good at sabotaging myself lately that I'm taking it minute by minute and not setting a weight loss goal just yet. Once my eating is on plan, the rest just tends to happen organically and I feel better about setting goals.
What are your goals right now that I can encourage you with??
Windy: good for you! Daily posts (sometimes multiple for myself!) keep me going. I know it's a help to put it out in the universe and someone on a like journey understands me. I know we all have different trails to thin-dom - mine tends to be long and slow but I also have littles and I eat with them I am afraid!
Toasted: god no - I had the spaghetti but went heavier on my sauce and lighter on my noodles! I did have the big salad for my afternoon snack. It was romaine, tomatoes, green peppers, cauliflower, kohlrabi and carrots. And some buffalo ranch dressing. Today because my aleve needs food I had a bowl of dry honey oat almond cereal. I need to get my protein back in here somewhere. Since it's church night I make fatty omelet for me and the kids - eggs, string cheese, diced ham, tomatoes and green peppers. Or whatever I can find in the fridge. They get it with toast, I get it with a jug of water!
Sorry the scale is just irritating you. I think maybe you might need to lean more toward your proteins? It reads like you are turning more to starches right now and that's never a help (at least for me!).
Thank you for the store thoughts. Everything department store wise is closing for me. I mean I don't mind online ordering, but I am also one who likes to feel fabrics, see how it hangs on me etc without having to pay shipping either way! However, I just do tend to get disappointed when I am in the dressing room when one thing after the other doesn't fit. And can I just put it out there in my unending thoughts on clothing fit: WE ARE NOT ALL SLIM SHOULDERED women! Just sayin!
Hello all!
I got my plant fix in, ran to the nursery as soon as the kids were on the bus. Oh heavenly to see blooms, feel somewhat tropical (the heat is on and they had watered early am) and just feel one with dirt. I talked to the owner - he's a shy man, but very knowledgable once you get him talking. I enjoy his help on my questions.
As for diet - I was just in my iPhoto off loading more images and looked at my diet ones. Darn I should have taken the bra and undie in the very beginning. As is I have me in shorts and t-shirt, the subsequent ones are the bare unders. I am noticing some changes. I should measure myself today and see if it has changed a bit again. I haven't done so for about a month, it's time and maybe though the scale isn't moving in the direction I had hoped maybe just maybe I can find success here!
I will post if I see any changes. Have to run to school today for a kid activity and then home again to do the laundry from hades.
Windyleal: Welcome to the group!! Glad you can join us. There is a lot of support in this group, so you'll be glad you're here.
Toasted: Sorry about the scale woes. Seems like they are all rebelling and trying too hard to make us unhappy. I know what you mean, though, about how you feel when the numbers are better. Unfortunately, if it is an increase, I can be kind of glum the rest of the day. But when it is a good number, I'm all kinds of chipper.
Lemon: Glad you were able to go and see some blooms! I noticed that a lot of stores are getting their flowers out now. I need to do some clean up and then I can get going on putting flowers out. The weather is still a little unsettled here, so I need to wait a little bit.
Sakai: Well, that's pretty cool about the costumes! I know what you mean about the taxes, though. We always have to pay, it seems. My husband has his own business, so it is a constant struggle. Not always a happy time of year!!
As for me, I got on the scale today. It was still up about a pound. I'm hoping that is still just my Tuesday/Wednesday increase. But I also know I've indulged a little bit in some chocolate peanut butter bars I made. But, now they are gone. I have been on track fairly well, so hopefully, I can get some happier scale numbers soon. I did hear back from the doctor's office on the blood draw. The numbers were all good, so that was a good thing to confirm.
I was able to go hiking after work last night. It seemed kind of hard, but I think that is just because it was later in the day. I went to Spin this morning too, and I could tell that I had been hiking because my legs were pretty tired. Body Pump is tomorrow.
Goodness no, I don't sew. LOL Just simple things. but if I DID, it would be ren fair garb and such. That was what I meant ^.^
The water retention finally drained away and the scale is moving once again. There IS something about my weekends that must be causing me to retain. The only thing I can think of (Other than not being as active) Is I do tend to take a few carb friendly shots when I sit down to do my writing (I write in my free time) Maybe this weekend I'll go without my customary muse bait and write without the buzz.
Lemon- All this talk about clothes made me remember something from the first time I started to get low on the scale.
I have no clothes for a thinner me. I've always been large, never in my adult life have I been slim or even "Normal" So once I get below size 16...I'm going to have to get an entirely new wardrobe. I have shirts in Large size for me to shrink into, but nothing in the way of pants.
I have one pair of jeans my cousin bought me for my 16th birthday. They are a size 16, although due to their brand they seem to look more like size 14. ( I do think they must have vanity sized again) Anyways, point is, I've never been able to fit them. When I got to 225 I was able to get them on, but not zipped. I was so excited. Anyways, those are the smallest pants I have and I'm excited to finally get them on and zipped.
We only have a Walmart in my area, if I want anything else in terms of clothes, it'll have to be a two and half hour drive, or the internet. Am I the only one iffy about getting clothes on the internet? It seems so hard to find clothes in person, much less on the computer that will fit and look good on my body. Maybe it will be easier when I'm in more "Normal" Size clothes.
Went for a walk today with the man. Was about an hour, same as yesterday. Wore sunscreen but I got a bit red (I'm very fair) So I think we'll take tomorrow off from walking outdoors.
Toasted Ok, my dear, YOU ARE GOING TO BALI!!! And even though you are feeling chubby, you did not pull an uber and go from 190 to 297. You may not be where you want to be, but just going on vacation and getting away from the stress may really help. So, regarding being constantly hungry, that is SO HARD! I read a really interesting article recently where they were saying that they did a study that showed that it was more important to focus on what you're eating than how much-- it was a reliable medical study, and they found that larger portions of healthy foods still led to the same or even more weight loss... I think it was along the lines of like a big piece of fish for 400 cals versus a small cupcake for 350 and you'd still lose more. So, I'm wondering if you can't try to figure out some ways to add more volume to your diet to help with the hunger. Because it is no fun to be hungry all the time!
Jen I'm so glad your DH is recovering, but still, scary and hard, and then houseguests on top! You must be really stressed right now, but good job for hanging in there. And I betcha those 14s will fit! But in any case, I know what you mean-- sometimes it feels good to keep wearing the loose ones until they just won't stay up anymore... but at that point, you've usually dropped 2 sizes not just one. And thanks for asking about the trip! We had a wonderful time. We spent 4 days in the south of France, mostly visiting a big national park-- we saw flamingoes and wild ponies. So cool! Then we went to Paris where my daughter has been doing a study abroad. Was fun to see her so much in her element in Paris! All in all a great time!
Lil That is really hard to have problems with an old friend!!! It can just feel so upsetting and like a betrayal! On the other hand, how cool that you are learning to use a dehydrator. Home made jerky? Yum!
Windy Hi and welcome aboard! Everyone here has lost and gained and lost and... well you get the picture. I have four kids-- three are grown but my baby is a 13 y.o. boy, so I'm right in there with you!
Lemon Hoo-boy. Sizes. That is a HOT TOPIC for me. I felt like I was swimming in my 20s, so I went to try on new jeans a couple of days ago. In one plus brand I was an 18, in one I was a 14. I hate shopping in the plus department because everything is double-the price, so I'm looking for clothes in the non-plus side and I see a pair of 16s and think well those actually look as if they'd fit, so I grab them and pull them on and they fit. (and they were half the price) See, I pretty much never go in the normal-sized department because I just assume that nothing will fit, but actually I think that a 16 regular is getting bigger and bigger!!! We are the same height and you are 20lbs less than me, so I would think you would be no bigger than a 16. Regarding clothing sizes, I have definitely found that the mail order clothes fit much truer to size than the stores. I think Lands End has really consistent sizing and quality. I also shop JJill, but only the sale catalog and their clothes fit pretty well... but for actual walk into the store stores, the sizing makes no sense whatsoever most of the time.
Diane Glad to hear your doc thinks you are doing well and is supportive. Hope your bloodwork goes well! Even though you carry the excess weight, all that exercise obviously is keeping you healthy! My lab work started to go haywire last year-- pre-diabetes and high blood pressure-- both of which are now completely resolved! I really screwed it up by piling on a whole lot of weight and also stopping exercise and that was what got me.
So, as for me, I'm doing good. I ended up having to work while I was in France, but I finished my project, so I've just been a bit at loose ends for the last few days, not up to much. Once again, I'm trying to decide if I should join the gym. One of the worst things about living in LA is that everything is just so over-priced!!!!!! I paid less than half for my gym when I lived back East, and so when I moved here I never joined. There are cheaper ones that are farther away and don't have pools, but I really want the pool, so I always end up deciding against joining. I have a boring essay to write that I'm procrastinating about and then have to start my new project. Still and all, sometimes I still pinch myself that I'm self-employed. I do like being able to mess around when I want to.
Weight still sitting at 242... I am still thinking I might switch to weekly weigh-ins...it was great not weighing for 10 days and then seeing 4 lbs, but if I had weighed every one of those days it would have seemed so slow. That being said, I have to say that having the surgery has really helped me not struggle as much. I just go along. I have to be careful about what I eat, but I can't just get mindless and suddenly realize I've eaten way too much. And I'm not dealing with hunger at all.
Uber: I sew and sizes are a mystery to me especially when you go to the store and try and then your like my pattern I used was a 22 that I addd inches too and now I fit into . . . And then the swing of measurements within mfg lines. I mean you could just have different colors same style cut etc and get one pair fits well and the other too big or small. I am an advocate for true sizing! If it’s letters and numbers that irritate people then come up with something else. Symbols, bird names - whatever. I just want to find things that are consistent in fit and if w loss I can get in something smaller even better!
Diane: yeah for good blood work! I think your exercise is helping you way more than you think. And - enjoy those brownies! I’m thinking of making monkey bread tomorrow and then deep siding most of it to the freezer for later. Enough for everyone to have a pull and that’s it.
Sakai: good for walking w the man - maybe this daily jaunt will start slimming you where you will be more than surprised. Join in freely about the clothing industry and living in a small town w/shops eons away - story of my
Married life! I miss being able to pop out for something and instead have to structure my trips to town around groceries (frozen or meltables is always an issue in summer) and then however much time I have around school schedules. It’s hard - I get it!
Hello all! I’ve yet to measure but I found my book I have been writing in way back when. I’ll post this and then come alt it once I know what I’m down.
45/adjustable/48
I state adjustable because yesterday morning it was 38 1/2 and I just ate dinner and am working on my 40th oz of water and my belly is already at 40. Hahahahaha tell me you can be that fluid drinking fluids!
I will return tomorrow morn and try to measure upon waking. If none of you do - measure yourself. Though your scale may have stalled - you may see changes elsewhere. A month ago my hips were 49 so though my scale only really slides back and forth I have lost something on the caboose!
My challenge to you all: measure tomorrow if you can:
Bust/chest/waist/hips/wrist
You don’t have to post here but I find it’s a motivator when all else seems down I keep mine in a small notebook. I even measure my thighs and calves (yes the ethnicities I stated earlier do cover this but they have even lost but it depends on my activity - they fluctuate if I walk or cycle or the like.
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So I don’t expect the scale to be super kind to me until I throw that walk back in. But when I walk and my arm is to my side my shoulder is painful. As is I’m back under the heating pad again. It’s feeling better but not there.
So yes my belly puffed way up with all my water before bed. Hah. Gals don’t measure yourself at the end of day, just sayin. So I found my notebook. I went back to when I began w 3fc so in 2015 (I told you I wasnt quick to lose weight and life and babe loss was in that time frame too). Anywho so this what I was and where I’m at:
So there is a bit of change in my shape. Even if the scale doesn’t tell me that, my measurements give me a bit of a different way to look at it. And my NSV is that I don’t need to add on to my patterns nearly so much! I will begin cutting out the kimono today and I look forward to looking good in that! Problem is I don’t have a dummy like lil to show off my sewing. Will see if I’ll put myself out there when it’s done.
Toasted: how is your outlook today? Your trip and travels sound fantastic. I have never been to either locale so you’ll have to paint a picture for me of your travels. How long is your cruise? I know Bali ties back up w a presentation (how’s that going?). As for food - what one change can you make that might be pulling you off? I think my problem is graham crackers or a granola bar (I was running around and mindlessly grabbed). So I’m trying to replace those by when I have a sweet tooth to suck on a butterscotch. Who knows if that’s smart but I’m trying some different things here and there.
Lil: hope you are doing ok and feeling good about who you are! Your a way pleasant lady who makes me laugh. tell me what you and your DH plan to do to ready your house for spring.
Jen: how are you feeling? Have you tried your 14s?
Uber: I long for a swimming pool. When the lotto was so high and DH and I were musing I found a picture of a pool I’d love. Of course he said remember the practicality for this area that’s kind of dumb w the length of our winters - but still I mused and found the perfect one for me. Hah! Pools do wonders for your body and you move way more than you ever think as you glide. I also liked to use the kickboard for some lengths as it helped me with pulling in my tum. The only thing I didn’t like was feeling so “non” swimmer w the ones that crawl or breaststroke and do the underwater turns in the lanes next to me - but I finally got to be IM MOVING MY BODY TOO frame of mind. I have never been able to turn smoothly. I’m a back stroke gal or side stroke. A half hour is good and yes, you do sweat in a pool! So enjoy. What was the most out of the way and beautiful moment of your trip?
Diane: your weather is way ahead of my own - we are to get 12” more Friday night -Sunday. What we got last time wasn’t horrid and it’s about melted. So I long to be setting out my flowers like you are. Keep me posted on how that goes!
Sakai: what do your write when you imbibe? Are you published too? Are you on a ranch or a small town? And what’s the most beautiful natural area by you that you enjoy?
Windy: how’s it going? Are you on point?
Hello all!
It’s 630 and everyone is still asleep. My trip to school went well and boy has my oldest grown so nicely. Sometimes I forget that until I see them w their peers. Yeah!
In the next month I’ll be doing a lot of baking! Hopefully I can keep the gnoshing to a minimum. Birthdays, holidays, kids home for summer soon - this mama needs to stockpile soon. And deep six it in the freezer because who likes to schlep down a bunch of stairs for a cookie?
Alrighty- happy day all!
Back again: so I have to plan for two birthday dinners w completely different palates. I think for one I’m doing bacon wrapped pork tenderloin w bbq sauce on grill, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and carrot cake. For a spring meal does this sound too heavy? I rarely make that type of cake but it’s something special for the day. Plus I’m not a huge buttercream lady I scrape - even cream cheese! A little goes a long way for me. If it does sound too heavy, any suggestions? I will have to go hang at the butcher this weekend and see what he has on hand. That is if this blizzard bags coming avoids us. Hah!
I took care of my plants - all’s looking good inside - I think my outside ones know it’s still too darn cold to sprout. I hear them! I have to retape some of the containers and get them back outside. I moved them to the deck because w said blizzard weather says 40-50mph winds. Oh joy oh rapture. I’m not chasing the jugs down the street. Forget that!
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Good morning (or afternoon for Toasted) - I'm going to attempt the personalized post today!
Toasted - I'm glad the Coke Zero helped you feel full. I love to have a Coke Zero with some SF vanilla syrup sometimes as a treat and I love it. I have a hard time with carbonated stuff so I just do it occasionally but there is something about adding that bit of vanilla that I just love. What part of Africa are you in? I have a bunch of friends from Africa and I love to hear them speak - the accents are wonderful! I worked for a small HBCU in Austin for a long time and we had many international students and some of our African kids were sponsored by an oil company to come to our university and I loved seeing them flourish in school! Two of them just finished med school and are becoming doctors and quite a few went into computer related and business fields and are very successful.
Lemon - I love flowers and would like to plant a veggie garden at some point, too. My DH and I say every year we will do it and then we don't. One day I'll have that garden... I agree with you on the slim-shouldered. My main problem with clothes is that I have large upper arms and I like a 3/4 length sleeve to hide all the wiggly fat. They are hard to find!!
Diane - It feels so good to fit in smaller jeans. I'm rooting for you! I had a great pair of "fat jeans" that were always my stand-by when I put on a few pounds and the Universe must be ready for me to be thin because the zipper broke last weekend and I can't wear those fat jeans anymore. I have jeans from a size 22 all the way down to a 14. I'm hanging at an 18 right now in most brands but want to get back down to those 14s!!
Sakai - I hear you on the water retention! My body is a pro at retaining water when I don't eat on plan. Mine is flushing out - it just takes some time. We can do this!!
Uber - Thanks for the welcome. My 14 year old used to be so sweet and loving but hormones have turned him into an alien. I never know which version of him I'll get each day LOL He is super smart and does great in school so I'm just trying to encourage him to choose a different attitude when he talks to me!
For me, things are good. Thank you all for such a warm welcome. I can tell I'm going to enjoy this group!! This is day 4 back on plan. I started at 223 on Monday and the scale said 219.4 today so the water retention is flushing out. I will say though that I have been STARVING these past couple days. I made burger patties with some onion and worcestershire with a side of broccoli for dinner and I ate two patties. I usually can only finish one but last night I was so hungry. I brought a salad, avocado, tomato, and some turkey for lunch today and I had my protein shake for breakfast. Today's shake was chocolate with almond butter and a few banana slices - I usually can only drink about 1/2 of it and then I'm tired of it... I'd really rather have a good hearty breakfast but I like to sleep more than I want to get up and cook!! Lemon - I'm going to take your advice and measure. I haven't done that in a while. I have a book of weights and measurements going back over 11 years. It is interesting to see how my body changes.
Lemon: That is a very great reminder. When I measured the other day it was at night and I was WAY bloated. I am going to try and remember to measure in the morning. I haven't tried on my 14s as I know I won't fit them until under 220, that has always been where I get into them. I don't want to set myself up for failure. I am already at a stall and I bet it is from stress. Not sure what I can do other than to just keep chugging along. Some days I feel so good thinking I have come so far and other days I want to cry when I look in the mirror...LOL Oh woe is me, right? I figure I let all this weight creep on my for over 15 years, so it may take some time to get off of me. I hope you are feeling better. I know chronic pain and it can be so terrible when you are in pain every day!
Uber: Your trip sounds amaze balls!!!! What is French food like? Is it more carby? I will try on the 14s when I get under 220 because that always seems to be the lucky number. I am at a stall right now and I am guessing it is from stress. I haven't been eating very much due to my stomach issues so that could be another reason. Our bodies are SO weird. They can drop 5 pounds over night and stall for 14 days. I need to go back to weighing weekly or every other week. It is difficult when you see the SAME number over and OVER!
Diane: I am sorry you are having scale issues. I am complaining about a couple weeks and you have been having the same issue for more time, you are very strong through you always seem to hang in there and take a very positive approach which I admire. I get into these moods some days because of a dang number. I know in my head I should not let it get to me but it usually does. I also know that it is not a race and it will eventually come off, but it is difficult to just accept it. I am working through trying to rid the negativity because I really like the positive side of life!
Toasted: I don't know what to do. I am at a loss. I haven't been eating much due to my stomach issues. I cannot eat a whole lot of foods until it dies down. I just think the stress finally got to me and my body is rebelling. I have been in a really negative mood and I need to get out of it. So I looked at a bunch of positive memes today...LOL I know silly but that is what I tend to do. I am blessed that my weight is staying the same and it is not going up. Happy late Birthday....I meant to wish you one for awhile and I was spacing. I hope you had a fantastic birthday!!!!
Windy: Welcome!!!
So I have decided to start working back on my house. I need to do something other get into a depression and lay in bed. We are having our cabinets resurfaced because it is less than a forth of what it would cost to have new cabinets and they come out looking brand new. We are also having cabinet organizers put in. I found a quartz place that will install it in the price. And I am going to do the backsplash. So I need to get started in the front room. I am painting a light grey throughout the house. So I have many projects that need to get finished along with laying the floor downstairs. I am hoping this is a good outlet for everything that is going on.
Windy: some days are like that w feeling starving and other days you can go hours without! Like now, I’m baking monkey bread. I’m hopeful most will go the freezer for periodic morning warmups w eggs. And let me tell you- I miss the smell of my house as I bake. This will be a life long adjustment because I love my baked items.
Jen: oh how fun! What color quartz? Are your counters that too? Or are you timing the back? I hate my kitchen, I only like the things I make in it. Maybe this will help heal your spirit. You know, you probably are still dealing w the worry and fear of what happened to DH and I’m sure that can fill you with horrid worry about the what if’s. Can I offer something for you since all these relatives are there - plan a quick weekend away for just the two of you. You have the people to help w the kids - find something easy to get to and keep it low key and just enjoy each other’s company. If it’s the ocean (since your a coaster) or a small cabin in the woods - surprise him and sometimes that extra planning is exciting and can pull you out of the duldrums. You don’t have to spend a lot but the time together will be so nice for each of you.
Am: baking! I missed it and my house smells like yeast and cinnamon and just like a warm hug. Yes I’ll partake but I’m going to try and be mindful. And my freezer will be happy too! I need to clean the large one and maybe making things once it’s cleaned out would be good. From meals to treats. Who knows. I’m always on the search for good low calorie freezer meals. However a lot I can find are pasta based. Any ideas out there are good!
Suns out and sky is getting horribly dark. Ick snow. I hope it just stays as rain.
Alrighty I’ve yet to break the fast here’s to a good day!
Sakai: So nice to be able to walk outside, but the sun can be tough on you! I really watch it with my face in particular. I have a fishing hat that I wear when I go hiking or do yard work. It has a huge brim on it, but looks more like a baseball hat. Love it. Oh, and I'm with you on ordering stuff. I do it occasionally, but it isn't my favorite thing.
Uber: Yeah, I get it on the health issues when you gain weight. I really believe that the struggle I had with plantar fasciitis came from regaining weight. Then, when you start having the other issues, it is even worse. My blood results were good, so happy with that.
Lemon: Ugh on that weather. It is very windy for us today and there is a possibility of snow tomorrow. But then it is also supposed to clear out. I hope so!! You just can't get too anxious with putting out flowers, I think. Just asking for problems!!
Windy: Yep, I think you'll enjoy this group. Glad you're posting here. Congrats on the weight loss! It is so good to see numbers going down. Makes for a happy day!
Jenni: Sounds like you have some good ideas for your house. That will brighten things up! I am not a great person for remodeling. I don't really know what I want most of the time! Looks like you have some work ahead of you!!
As for me, the scale showed a lower number today. I am really seeing a trend here. Mondays aren't awful, but then Tuesday and Wednesday usually go up. I, like Sakai, seem to have something happening on the weekends that causes a change. I wonder if mine is more that I really don't drink as much water on the weekend as I do during the week. Then, Monday hits and I go back to drinking lots of water. Hmmm. Might need to adjust that.
Went to Body Pump this morning and I had plans of going hiking this afternoon, but it is super windy. And, it might be raining by then. So, we'll see...
Jen- It's always nice to keep busy. When I was deeply depressed, keeping myself busy not only meant I was active, but it kept my mind from drifting to what was upsetting me. I'd clean, read, write, do my crafts, walk...anything. And nice fresh cabinets are something to look forward to.
Lemon- I'm unsure if the meal you're planning is too heavy, I'm not certain on what diet you're doing, or if you're calorie counting. If your calories allow it, then I'm sure it's fine. ^.^ I love plants too. Sadly I have a bit of a brown thumb. Sometimes I have great success, sometimes things just wither and die in front of me. I'm getting a fruit tree this week. It'll be my 4th one, my 2 peaches and 1 lemon tree turned to dead sticks within a year of planting them. I've bad luck with trees, I guess. Or maybe just fruit trees. I'm aiming for an Apricot tree this time, maybe a cherry. I grew up with a peach, 2 apricot and a green apple tree in my backyard. The peach, in particular, was towering! growing more peaches than we could possibly eat. We were giving them away to neighbors, friends, even the garbage men! they would climb on the top of their truck and reach the almost top ones. I really miss that part of my childhood and it sucks that I can't get a tree to establish and live.
Windy- It's great when the water drops away. Not only on the scale but the puffy feeling goes away and I find that I ache a little less too. I too was starving my first two days on Low carb, but it quickly went away and now I'm almost never hungry.
As for me...I've a bad day in both mood and food.
I'm WAY over my carb limit for the day. My man got a wild hair and decided he wanted to make breakfast and dinner. I normally fast for dinner, but he was so proud of his creation I couldn't say no to it. Work was blah and I'm in an irritable mood. My carb count was somewhere in the 40 gram range. My goal is 17..with 20 still a safe zone. Alas, I guess this is a carb up day for me.
TMI on the irritability I've noticed it happening more and more and I know Keto can do that, But I'm also due for my Birth control implant to be replaced, so I wonder if the switch back to my normal hormones is causing it.
I've an appointment next week for the dreaded pap and to talk about my options for new birth control. Seems some insurance companies are not wanting to cover the implant anymore, which sucks because I really like it. Hopefully that's not the case with mine and I can just get a new one right away.
Slashnl - wow you posted right before me LOL
I cover myself in sunscreen if I know I'll be out more than 10 minutes. I burn super easy. And Temps are already in the 100's in my neck of the woods. So I'll be avoiding going out past 9 am if I can help it. Due to my hiccup in carbs today, I feel this week is going to be a bust for me when it comes to weight loss. Not as big as a drop as last week. I was hoping to get out of the 270's I was 271 yesterday, but went up to 272 today and then this hiccup. I'm going to try and be super good over the weekend and see if I can skip that monday/tuesday regain and stall
Hey all. Busy and still kind of moody, but will return in time to my old self. Have been going home early and yesterday took a nice long nap, which helped the mood and headache quite a bit. I'll live. I'll likely eventually feel up to telling the whole story about my friend. Not yet.
Bought some mangos and a pineapple at Aldi's to dehydrate. Looking forward to trying those out.
Food...eh. Mood is a diet killer.
Exercise? Nah. Work has been so busy and I've been so tired and crabby. But I'll live.
And on that note, I'll get back to work now. Sorry to be Debbie Downer, just wanted to stop in.
(or groaning together when things suck!)
However, I just do tend to get disappointed when I am in the dressing room when one thing after the other doesn't fit. And can I just put it out there in my unending thoughts on clothing fit: WE ARE NOT ALL SLIM SHOULDERED women! Just sayin!
. I can tell I'm going to enjoy this group!! This is day 4 back on plan. I started at 223 on Monday and the scale said 219.4 today so the water retention is flushing out. I will say though that I have been STARVING these past couple days. I made burger patties with some onion and worcestershire with a side of broccoli for dinner and I ate two patties. I usually can only finish one but last night I was so hungry. I brought a salad, avocado, tomato, and some turkey for lunch today and I had my protein shake for breakfast. Today's shake was chocolate with almond butter and a few banana slices - I usually can only drink about 1/2 of it and then I'm tired of it... I'd really rather have a good hearty breakfast but I like to sleep more than I want to get up and cook!! Lemon - I'm going to take your advice and measure. I haven't done that in a while. I have a book of weights and measurements going back over 11 years. It is interesting to see how my body changes.
Looking forward to trying those out. 
Work has been so busy and I've been so tired and crabby. But I'll live.
