Mary, I was thinking that you keep mentioning that you aren't where your ticker is. I know for me that having what I'd lost down to and was no longer at was more depressing than just fixing or making a new goal ticker. Then you wouldn't have to think about the ticker anymore. Maybe it will help.
Tera, you're doing great. I'm stuck at 154.4 and have been for a week. I liked right after the surgery the 152.2 I saw for a day but alas, I think 154.4 is what I am. You will move permanently past the 4 decade. Once you're in the 3's there will be no looking back.
I was good with the cookie monster until today. I have had 4 oreos and enjoyed all 220 calories. I think my DH gave me another cold and I just feel yucky. I usually never, ever get sick. Twice in 3 weeks is ridiculous. I hate not exercising and I'm just plain blue today.
Marie
Marie-You have every right to feel the blues-instructions not to exercise and a cold. I hope the Oreos helped. Yummm. Besides, 220 calories is not so bad. I have lost track, how much time until you are clear to exercise? I hope you feel better soon.
Speaking of colds, I am still feeling yucky myself. I guess I am going to give in and go see a doc. Even though I am still working out, I have not been able to exercise at my usual level. It is getting old at this point. Todays cals-1550, exercise-60 mins of strength training at the Y.
maryea-You do have a difficult food situation. It is great you are working on finding the best approach for you. Good job on keeping your calories in line!
Got a good workout today..increased speed and incline on the treadmill for 10 min then very gradually slowed it down again for the last 10. Biked same as usual. Calories a little high at 1650, carbs high as usual.
Tera, I hope the dr helps but I know I'd rather have a viral infection (cold) then a bacterial one as I hate taking any antibiotics. I have 4 more weeks before I can exercise. The dr. did say today that I can do easy walks in 2 more weeks. Flat ground. I so wanted him to look out the window and see all the mountains surrounding us. I'm a little snarky with the cold.
Mary, looks like you're getting a good work out. I'm a bit jealous!
I so used food as a comfort yesterday. After the oreos, I made Mac and Cheese (460 cals) and added a tiny brownie to my daily ice cream. I can't remember the last time I went over 2000 cals without loads of exercise on that day. But I did yesterday. And it felt comforting. The Mac and Cheese was like a nice cozy blanky.
Marie
Todays cals-1595 Exercise-60 minutes of step class at the Y. I realized I had a mistake in my spreadsheet and understated my calories the last few days. I thought they were low for me. Oops. Oh well, still in the usual place but I may have to find a way to lose some calories if I want to get and stay in the 130's. Just have to see how it goes at this point. Thankfully my cold symptoms seem to be abating. I have not taken any Tylenol all day, yea!
Marie-I understand the comfort food thing. I think it is nice to enjoy some favorites. Maybe you could have a healthy food day tomorrow to offset it. So two weeks until walking. You are getting there. Just in time for some nice spring weather strolling.
Mary, you're keeping those calories in line. Good job!!! I knew you could do it.
Tera, I'm glad you're cold is abating. You give me hope. How did FAC go?
I'm still sick and the cough is painful. I have actually been taking cold meds regularly because of misery. That just doesn't happen often. Most of the time I can tough it out. But my face hurts and oh, my chest hurts from coughing. I am definitely getting asthma symptoms. But... I do feel better than yesterday. So far this week my accomplishment has been to read 5.5 books. And the oreos are my friend. I haven't logged in 2 days but I will today... since I do feel a little better.
Marie
Marie - So sorry you are sick esp as you were doing so well after the surgery. I hate having a bad cough! I hope you will be over this soon. I'm sure the Oreos are comforting at a time like this.
Yesterday I did really well until until afternoon...then I slipped and drank two of my PB2 mochas! I was still ok, but then my dh offers me 4 little blocks of his large chocolate bar...well, you know me, I can't resist chocolate. I told him to stop giving it to me but of course he has a right to eat it himself and he hates to eat in front of me without offering. So I know logically it is not his fault. I realize with my brain I have to learn to say no, thank you...but my heart/mouth/stomach? feels differently. So by late afternoon I was already heading for disaster but not quite there. I could have salvaged the evening to some extent, but I didn't do very well....ended up with 1910 calories and way over on carbs. This is my problem, I'm up and down because my eating is not consistent. I liked what Ter said once, I need to string a bunch of good eating days together. Hope to do better today.
Mary, at two PB2 mochas. You are my type of gal. I remember reading just recently that you thought you should go to 1 per day and you had 2 right in a row. I am proud, sister!
DH and I went over the mountain so I could go to a quilt store. We haven't gone since the beginning of Feb. The quilt store was great. Costco, however, kicked my a$$. We had linner (lunch and dinner) at their deli thing and I had a slice of cheese pizza. This was after going through the store (with no backtracking or going down most aisles). I was so tired I was too tired to eat. I had my head propped up and DH asked if I wasn't hungry. I said I just wanted to sleep. Sad state of affairs.
Marie
I have not posted lately because I was too busy being bad. Time to get serious again. I have a trip to the beach at the end of April and a trip to Arizona in May and I would like to look my best.
Yesterday's cals-1790 and exercise-60 mins of step class.
Todays cals -1715 and exercise-60 mins of stength training class.
Tera, you aren't the only one being bad and hiding (aka not posting). I have not been good and the cookie monster chased me into my kitchen and held me hostage until I made chocolate chip cookies. Gotta say, they are/were awesome. DH will take them to work with him tomorrow so I don't keep using them as my dinner like I did tonight.
I did walk the doggie walk with DH and huskies again today. That would be 3 days straight of the whole thing. 1.5 miles round trip. I did take 4 days to work up to the whole trip. Basically I've been walking every day for a week. Yay! That is a start. I don't know if I can wait another 3 weeks to be re-united with my elliptical. I really doubt I'll make it.
Marie
Sounds like we've all been struggling a bit. Ter, you're getting back on track so that's good. Yes, Marie, the mochas are my downfall these days! I try limiting them to one a day...but then don't stick to it. I tell myself ok, I only use real PB in them when it's breakfast and I save cals with the PB2 for snacks...but when I drink too many it still totally messes up my eating plan! I've been so busy recently with the kids and not eating well at all ..so rarely eat cookies so when they are in the house "for the grandkids" HA! ...I tend to eat way too many of them. And I can't eat them for a meal...if I did that would at least save some calories,..but I just have to have my meal PLUS the cookies! Well, they are long gone now and I'm trying to get back on track but struggling. Know what to do, but as usual it's just my lack of will power that trips me up. I've had a few high bs but for the most part they amazingly haven't been bad...of course on my cookie days I didn't test! I'm not stupid! LOL Well, actually the way I am eating and probably harming my body...I guess I really am behaving stupidly.
I've been trying to drink up the soy milk that was outdated but still good, so I've drank lots of smoothies. Kinda getting tired of them but not too bad yet and they are good for breakfast when I am less hungry but need something nutritious to start my day. Today I made one with strawberries and 1/3 cup of cereal in it. Should have added a pinch of splenda but it wasn't bad. I've now run out of the old soy milk, but do have some more protein/fruit soy drinks. They'd make good smoothies too. Two hours after breakfast I had a peanut butter mocha. Haven't had lunch yet but ok with cals and carbs so far and my bs is good. I know, I know, the day is young...
Marie, sounds like you may be getting bored not working. When I'm bored I eat more. I say I'm rarely bored as there is always something to do and I enjoy it all very much but I have to keep my mind and hands active, otherwise I want to eat so guess that is boredom making me to do it.
Take care you all, if i have time I might come back later but have things to do so not sure.
Ok, I've had lunch. I had 4 mini veg quiche with 1 cup leftover very lightly stir-fried cauliflower. So still ok.
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Todays cals-1730 Ex-60 min step class at the Y. I am starting to feel more like myself lately. Easter kind of got me eating poorly. It was all very yummy but I have had a lot of trouble with cravings since (and lack of control). I am back to my regular routine now though so I hope to start losing again. I am kind of stuck around this 140 mark but that is not so bad.
Marie-I understand about the chocolate chip cookies. I made some for Easter and they were great. I sent them home with my son but I was craving more all week. I eat dark chocolates as a substitute but part of me still misses the cookies.mmmm. Glad to hear you are able to handle some walking. I bet the dogs are happy too.
maryea-Good for you for posting. I hope your day went well. I eat smoothies quite often. Mine are made with spinach, yogurt, strawberries, pineapple and banana. Great way to start the day.
So by late afternoon I was already heading for disaster but not quite there. I could have salvaged the evening to some extent, but I didn't do very well....ended up with 1910 calories and way over on carbs. This is my problem, I'm up and down because my eating is not consistent. I liked what Ter said once, I need to string a bunch of good eating days together. Hope to do better today.
at two PB2 mochas. You are my type of gal. I remember reading just recently that you thought you should go to 1 per day and you had 2 right in a row. I am proud, sister!
