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Everybody seems to be doing so well.
I try to check in here everyday but never anytime to write!! Even now my hubby just shouted from the kitchen, he was looking for something that we decided not to buy!!! Feel a bit better since last I wrote, trying small baby steps. I realised that I LOVE food (who doesn't) but I have to make more healthy choices than bad ones. But I am not perfect and expecting to be 100% sets me up to fail. So I count each day as the start of my healthy life. Each day is new, so my efforts are new. Today I decided that I am not that hungry in the evenings so I don't need the heavy food my kids are eating, just something light is okay. Does that make sense? Well I have to think about a packed lunch for Sunday, it's my daughters field day at school and the mothers here pride themselves on getting up at an unearthly hour, like 4am, to prepare these moveable feasts!!! I think I am going with KISS (you know keep it simple stupid), lot better on the nerves!! Hope everybody has a good weekend! Jackie |
Morning All!
Jackie...sometimes I think half the battle with losing weight is learning what triggers you have or what "aha!" moments you get. For me it was coming home and being exhausted and still having to cook supper. As I am cooking supper I am starving so I am eating 500-800 calories on ANYTHING because my body is screaming feed me sugar to get me energy. Once I realized that...when I come home now,if I am tired...everyone gets a small snack and I head for a 20-30 minute nap. Came down to if I can save myself all those calories and we eat supper at 6:30 rather than 6...so be it. No one's gonna die in the meantime. Last night was a harder night than usual. It is getting quite chilly here at nights so of course my body want to go into hibernation...aka eat high starchy and fat foods. I did cave in and have 1 tbsp of flavored sour cream wuth a handful of baked nacho chips. Wanted more (oh boy did I ever!) but then took a hot bath and re-visited all the mini-goals I want to accomplish. Craving did pass but...I thought I was over this stage. Guess not. Still more yeasties to kill!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend! |
Good morning.
Not the best week I've had, but it's almost over and the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a train--this time. Fur baby is almost back to normal, thank goodness. Of course, his 'normal' ranges from :devil: to :angel: and back again. He's never boring. The random number generator has struck again--scale says down over a pound, but not because I did anything. Well, I have been exercising regularly this week, but my eating has been awful. I need to dig down and find me some willpower--if I can just get past the first few sugarless days, then the cravings are significantly reduced. Not gone, but much less than when I'm partaking of sugar. Yeah, eating sugar doesn't appease the cravings, it makes them worse. You'd think I'd learn. I'm behind on everyone's posts, but I'm going to try to get caught up this weekend. Have a good Friday, everyone. |
My fiance's neighbor passed away during the night. It was expected as he was suffering from lung cancer. He and fiance bonded very quickly and fiance considered him a father figure. I was going out there anyway for the weekend, so I hope I can be a source of comfort for him. Rest in peace, Don.
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Annie - sorry about the loss. :hug:
I keep saying I'm going to get caught up ... and then I run into all sorts of distractions or "urgencies". :crazy: I'm finally back at ticker weight (where I left off last winter), so it will be a great place to launch the "10 pound attack" for Christmas. I still need to cram in workouts 2 and 3 for this week - we had a soccer game run WAY late last night, and Wednesday was just a train wreck when I got home. Phew. Tonight should be better, but I have a friend coming in from Canada and I really should join the "reunion" after work for at least a few minutes. Sigh. Does anybody else find that you're ducking pleasant social events because you have trouble controlling the food/drink? Sheesh - I don't want to be a hermit! kitteh - happy to hear the furbaby is on the mend. It's stressful when family members are sick! Maddie - GREAT solution on the supper munchies! Power naps are awesome. Kudos on correctly identifying the root cause! I'm also beginning to crave those comfort foods of chilly weather - the stroganoffs, pot roasts, chilis, stews ... I'm getting a lot better with portion control, so I still eat them, but calculating the recipe calories can be a bear. I don't make anything the same way twice! I also have a Nordictrack - very effective piece of equipment! Jackie: :wave: I'm in the same boat with the posting! And also with really loving good food. My "aha" moment came when I figured out that generally, I eat very well ... just too darn much. Great food doesn't get less great if you eat a reasonable sized portion - it's taught me to go slow and really enjoy the food. Getting your head in this game can be the hardest part, but once it clicks, amazing things happen! Deb - c'mon ... fall's a great time to run! :) I PROMISE that I will keep up with the C25K, but I need you for inspiration! Even if we don't wanna ... we're going to get out there for at least a little walk per schedule! It's tough to let go of the weight number and stress the conditioning. Maybe you could post your starting numbers near the scale so you'll be able to see the TRUE progress? dancer - your dinner sounded delicious! I'm a huge fan of Amy's frozen food - it's expensive but I like knowing what I'm eating. Annie - DIY is a lot of fun. I've actually done all 3 of the jobs you've mentioned, using just a DIY book. There's also gobs of videos on the web. My next task is to learn how to set tile. Soldering copper pipe for water supply is kinda fun, actually, and it is totally empowering to not have to wait for somebody to do stuff for you. We break out the checkbook for jobs that require special equipment or too much time, but that's about it. Also with you on the female fun. I've made up my mind to go for the ablation - I'm tired of putting up with this dumb, impractical useless mess! blue - I love Holmes!!! I'm also on board with the Taco Bell hatred. Why is it so freaking addictive? You can make it better (and cheaper) at home, and yet ... yeah, I'm with you. :) Mad's Mom - welcome! I share the issues with being home alone. I do much better during the week at work. ange - sorry to hear about the busted Bali trip. :( Your run sounds lovely, and you're right - doing the not-so-fun ones lays the foundation for having the sort of experience you did. Inspirational! Weekend on the horizon - hooray! |
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so glad we figured it out, but will take a couple of days to feel like myself again! talk about timing...my half is 2 weeks away, yikes! going back to read what i missed - been very sluggish the last few days |
Dancer, the excess water, my body is always in this state, i have metabolic issues and work with an internist to try to tackle my weight and figure out the puzzle tht is my body
Annie- bummer you've been worn out, hope you're starting to feel better, and true- it's like some vicious cycle, too tired to exericse, but if we do it we have energy! Still reading, hope the handyman came - also i'm sorry for your loss Blue, way to go on your yoga class! hope you grow to love it - yeah on going so long wtihout a binge and the 2 pound loss Ange, that sounds like you had such a pretty run that day! Enjoy your travels to Turkey and England Jackie, good for you for taking it one day at a time. Baby steps is a great way to get through the day Maddie, colder weather has me thinking about comfort foods too, have to remind myself that I can think about them, just not nosh on them all! Kitteh- i'm also trying to watch my sugar, it just makes me want more..glad things are getting a little more normal with the fur baby Becky, hope you get your few minutes for a reunion - and maybe even longer ---- I should be back to myself with my meds back in me. My thyroid doesn't work...hasn't for 20 years, so i'm reliant on my pills...and i'm so sporadic as it is with them..so getting 4 in me during a week is good, but i'm aiming to get 7 in me a week -- been a struggle for years, anyway, just grateful to know why i am in a slump...arms/legs heavy, tired, sluggish, but i know i'll feel normal soon so taht makes me smile :) |
Deb, the only way I remember to take mine is to park the bottle next to my toothbrush. That's the only routine that I have that I can absolutely count on, day in and day out. Maybe it might help you?
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Thx Becky...I've put them right here at my computer desk - that seems the best place so far for me. I always have a drink with me here too.
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In hotel in transit in germany for the afternoon. Just planning a run-round. Looks to be a lot of fields and woods round here so hope i don't get lost.
I've got an airplane breakfast to work off. Usually they're fairly stingy portions and i'm starving at the end of a 12hr flight, so this time i ticked all the boxes for sausages, eggs, peppers, tomato etc and some fruit too. Anyway it arrived and was absolutely huge!! So valiantly i ate it all.... Yum. Sigh. October is going to be my big push to get going on the weight-loss again. |
Maddie and Becky: I'm sooo jealous! I wish I could find a ski machine!
Annie: so sorry for your and your fiance's loss! It sounds like you did a great deal to make his last months more bearable. Also the people at lowe's are great at giving you instructions for DIY projects. Deb: glad you figured out what the issue was. Good luck on your next marathon! Welcome to all the newbies, took me forever to get caught up with everyone! I've been in a major slump. Lost my morning workout buddy and my motivation. She took off 2 weeks due to stress issues and lost 4lbs in the process! Now she's training for a different position so our schedules don't mesh. Funny thing is, in the process of working out together and lot's of "mother-daughter" talks she's decided to take a certification course to become a personal trainer. My daughter is doing great going to the gym and taking classes, as well as eating healthy. I told her about 3f and she's on the 20 something forum as well as doing the biggest loser challenge. She now weighs less than I do, which is a good thing for her : ) I missed out on the farmers market today and checked out a couple of other places to shop, starting with one that is supposed to carry my raw mild. Of course they were out : ( But I bought lots of healthy foods and then came home and cleaned out my fridge and freezer. I need to stop shopping healthy and then not using the food I buy! Already split up the meats and tossed them in the freezer in meal-sized portions. Gotta cook the shrimp because it was already frozen so I can't refreeze it. Anybody have good recipes for quinoa and couscous? |
Checking in, again
Oops, I started a post, and there was a malfunction with my laptop, so if there appears another, weirder post, sorry. :o Anyway, haven't posted in a while, but read everyone's and am all caught up. I am glad that everyone is doing so well, with just the usual snags - contractors and poor sick kitties and Taco Bells. Welcome, Terry, glad you're not just lurking anymore.
Maddie, great to hear about your blood pressure, and I just want to tell you how much I admire your dedication to your diet and exercise plan. Blueflower, all I can say is WOW! 17 days binge-free is super awewome! It's not even in the same universe I live in, and I am just so thrilled for you. Added to that, you drove by the dreaded TB mid-craving, just WOW again. Sorry, I know I'm going on, I'll stop now. P.S. I worked at Taco Bell when I was in college, and it put me off the Bell forever. Kittehmom, hope your little one is better, when my YLD had his surgery I was distraught up until the day he took his last little pain pill, so I know how the little critters take hold of our hearts. Deb, glad to hear you are feeling more energetic and back on the thyroid meds. I take a lot of medication for this and that (OK, mostly depression), but I was always messing up and forgetting or taking it at the wrong time, so I had to get those daily reminder boxes with compartments for each day of the week, and a separate one for am and pm., and I keep them in the kitchen cupboard by the coffee machine. Sigh. Just like with my car keys: if it's not in the same place every day, I can't find it or remember where it is. Jackie, don't worry about not eating the same thing as the family. It's OK to make the dinner for them, and make something special for yourself. After all, you're special! So, I know I didn't respond to everyone, but I wish everyone well and continued success. I myself am having a rotten time with bingeing, especially with chocolate. I don't have the worry of fast food cravings, because I'd just as soon not even eat food. I just want to eat junk - give me cookies, candy and ice cream until I'm sick and I'm good to go. That is what I am trying to change, with limited success. So, today I had cocoa krispies, a mocha toffee frappucino, dark chocolate trail mix and coffee. That's it. :mad: Nothing to do but start fresh tomorrow. |
All my joints (bendy areas - knees/elbows/wrists/ankles/hands) are swollen this morning. My body is still in metabolic meltdown mode...which is frustrating. My entire body aches - which is freaking me out. I need to be running right now, and it's just not happening. I went to Walmart yesterday and an hour later, it was like I ran 5 miles or something -- muscles achey, etc...so, so frustrated.
Food - shakes/having oatbran loaves (to help me get off wanting sugar/junk) helping..all cravings are gone - and regular dinner Hanging in- just realizing I must have had such a small bit of meds in me to leave me this way for a week :\ --- Ange, hope your trip is going well and you survived yoru breakfast! Kathi- sorry you lost your workout buddy, yeah for DD, and yeah for buying healthy, but yes use it! FF- listen hon, the more sugar i eat, the more i want it and the cravings get insane...if you can get through 2-3 days omit some of the sugar, it may help break the craving. I've had to do it myself -- made some oat bran loaves - oat bran/eggs/powdered milk/fruit/cinnamon -- and i'm having some of it "before" i get hungry so i don't "get hungry" and go looking for stuff...i'm on day 3 and all my cravings are gone. I've deal with food addiction for 20+ years, I know how strong it can be...hang in there hon - start cutting back on the sugar - choose some foods you LOVE but aren't bad for you and have a couple days worth of those..eat before you get hungry - and keep your hands busy and distracted ((hugs)) |
Wow Deb, sorry you're having such a rough time : ( Gotta remember to take those meds! Could we get a recipe for the oat bran loaves?
FF: Deb is so right! It's amazing how your tastes change once you get off of all that junk too. I was so excited that there's an Arbys in walking distance, but found that I no longer care for it. And it's made me ill the few times I tried eating there - way more fat and bad carbs in a sitting then I'm used to! Put my foot down with DS19 and wifey last night. Lots of nasty comments via fb and email. Blocked them both and told him I was done with their rudeness, disrespect and ingratitude. Advised him to zip it or I'm cutting off his cellphone. Blessed peace and quiet ever since! Both are unemployed and living with my ex and his girlfriend. DS didn't get into the army and has no plan. They got ugly because I passed on the same advice my mom gave me (when I moved home at 41) about job hunting full-time if you need a full-time job. They're busy sleeping until noon and playing on FB all day. Oh well, his father created this monster, he can deal with it! So when I lived in tx I would get up at 6am, do the treadmill, some weights and yoga then eat breakfast and get ready for work. Why can't I get into that kind of mindset now? I should be able to get up at 7, walk down to the fitness center and workout before I have to get ready to catch the bus. I seem to be stuck on the idea that if I can't get to the gym at work early enough then there's no way for me to work out. And many years ago, my first successful weight loss was due in part to a nightly workout when the family went to bed...but I can't seem to move off the couch when I get home at night. I need to do something...birthday number 46 coming up next month and I've gotten nowhere since I turned 45 : ( |
Guys! The diuretic helped tons today and i went to the park with my son...my body feels almost normal :) Going to try a run tomorrow
1/2 cup oat bran--- 1/3 cup powdered milk --- 2 eggs ---- fruit (your choice) -- splash of Splenda and cinnamon to taste ---- cook at 350 degrees for 20-30 mins |
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