yest cals-1915, ex-none. I feel bad about missing the exercise but I slept in too late. I missed it this morning too! Oh well, starting Monday I have my new schedule and I will try to get things right again.
Am2-Good advice about being strong in the face of workplace treats. Too bad we do not live and work in an enviroment free from unhealthy temptations. If we only lived in a world where people loved and respected the pursuit of health and well being-what a better world it would be.
Marie-I love the phrasing "cookie dumping". That provides some pretty effective imagery for squashing temptation. Sorry to hear about the sports injury. Ouch! Hope you are better soon.
Lol, Marie, I don't know why that guy just DOESN'T dump those cookies. I know it is maybe "wrong" to waste food but those cookies aren't going to help anyone avoid starvation or anything. His wife is just manipulating everyone. But not eating them was the best revenge.
Tera, sometimes I think a perfect world free from unhealthy treats and full of respect from others would be boring for me.
I just wish people would have a little more common sense and barring that at least stop all the violence and hate.
If they want to try to entice me to commit obesity by cookies, that's ok. I can beat that.
Huzzah to MOI! Yay, hurray, and though I am in a hurry, I must SAY! I did gain a pound but that's OK as TODAY for the second week I am within my GOAL ZONE, the range of weight I intend to stay at forever 'cause t'is SO nice here, the HAPPY 120s, not too thin, not too large, just right for ME! Whee! My chosen weight maintenance level is a range from 120-129, no more angst 'cause I AM HERE!
Very happy to see this, actually, as returned (temporarily) to a previous job contract and had not actually been working at all for a while and was really worried the schedule changes and the angst of it all would derail me from the 120s and render last week's larger-than-usual drop null & void and put me back into a weight decade that was fine (130s) but that I was no longer wanting to be in!
So congratulations to me, Queen/Empress/CEO Am2! Happy Weigh-In Day to Moi!
And I do need to work and stay off the internet following the victory brunch!
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todays cals-1875, ex-long walk with neighbor. It was the most beautiful day here. Tomorrow we are celebrating my husbands birthday with lots of party food. It is going to be a lot of calories. Hopefully I can make up for it next week and keep building on my loss.
Marie-Hope you enjoyed a great bike ride. You two are awesome.
Am2-Congrats on another goal met. That is very cool. R u still going to post here after the victory brunch?
Am2. Congrats at staying in your goal zone. You sound so positive about it. I know that sounds like a "duh" but most of the time reaching the goal zone is not enough for dieters and still see themselves as fat. You rock!
Tera, you'll find your new routine when you start your new job. I know when I take a week staycation, exercising and staying on track is easier for me but for some it is harder (kitchen temptations). As yoda says, do... We will do this and find what works no matter what our schedule is.
This weekend is a test. Truly,honestly. DD and DGS are visiting. I never stay on track when I'm with them. Today was an even day with the zero so my cals were 1500. MADE IT! Woots. Even with the 30 mile bike ride. It took us 2 hours. Not bad. Not sure how we will do the 60 mile ride next Sunday but we are going to do it, no matter how long it takes. Unless it is raining. I won't even go if that's the case. That would fall into the do not, not the do. I really like my yoda saying. I'm not sure why its helping but it is. Since I started this 1300-1400-1500 cal mix up, I've traveled, done some major bike rides and shopped with DIL. All normally derail me. I'm happy with the cals. The scale is still looking like an anchor to toss in my pool though.
Marie
todays cals-2440, ex-none. I had a humongous lunch today. It was a wonderful time but I think I am good with overeating for awhile. Tomorrow I start the new job. Yikes. They do not have a cafeteria there so it will mean back to packing lunches. That was one nice thing about being home, I always had plenty of time and a well stocked kitchen nearby for preparing my healthy meals. Having to carry my lunch could be a bit challenging. I know I do not want to gain any weight back though so I will have to make it work.
Marie-How nice your DD and DGS are visiting. Good for you for staying on plan. Congrats on the bike ride also. You are doing great these days. WooHoo!
Am2-Glad you are sticking with us through thick and THIN!
Thanks, Tera! Good luck on your first day on the new job!
I would do better in an office. I worked at home all weekend & am overeating. But it is somewhat subsiding & will bring cals down the rest of the week.
Cals today 2115.
Have been doing the steps but have to find a better way to fit them in tomorrow so I can finish with what I need to finish. But I don't want to give up my steps!
Tera, why not stock your desk with healthy items that don't require a fridge (unless they have one). Then on challenging days when you don't want to pack a lunch you'll always have something to eat that fits your plan.
The past two days have been kind of sad because of my not understanding some people, I guess, and also am behind in work and was eating a little too much but then as I slogged along, too many things messing up my head, but then, as always at this stage in my life, I ended my work at 5 p.m. unless there is a meeting to go to and poof, the extra appetite went away. Went for a short walk, remembered who I really am and what I need and one thing I need is to get to the deadline tomorrow for the work and NOT overeat again this week because I honestly do want to stay in the 120s !!! So had an early dinner and am bushed. So calories are at 1640 and steps at 15,000 and I am going to go lift weights and lie down for a long time!
todays cals-1970, ex-step class. My cals came out a little high in the end but not too bad. Crazy, I was hungry most of the day. It is hard not to just go to my kitchen and find something when I am hungry. It will get better though. I made some boiled eggs to take to work for when I get hungry. It was a rather long day. So much to learn.
Am2-Sorry you were feeling sad. Glad the munchies improved after leaving work. In the end, you did well today despite the challenges. Good for you.
Tera, I'm glad the first day of work went well. Am2 is right about bringing healthy snacks. I always pack a lunch. Between the number of food allergies and weight control, I can't not pack a lunch. Plus it is so much cheaper. And tastier.
Am2, I hope you're feeling better today. The work day should not be over-consuming that we forget about real life. I blew that knowledge a dozen years ago but no maintain strict rules about work not interfering in my personal life.
On Sunday I went over my calories. It was a 1300 cal day and I finished at 1475. Certainly not bad but I wasn't thrilled with myself. Yesterday was a 1400 cal day and I ended at 1300 cal. So I figure it is close enough to count as break even. DH and I did our last training bike ride after work. We did 15 miles and half of it was into a ridiculous head wind. It was NOT fun. The second have was pretty nice.
Marie
todays cals-2160, ex-walk w neighbor. My calories are a total guess. I had cheez its and cupcakes for dinner! I am a bit exhausted and overwhelmed by all I have to learn on this job. I know it is what i wanted but I have terrible self confidence issues this time around. Today I messed up my log in and I feel like a total dummy. It is going to require IT to change it and they are all at a conference. Sigh. Tomorrow will be better, right?
Marie-Good for you for finishing the bike ride in the terrible headwind. You are a wonderful example of perserverance and i need to take note!
Yea, tomorrow is always better, Tera! It is normal to feel overwhelmed at a new job, so hang in there!
I did easily meet my deadline & ate cheese & protein shakes all day to keep me from going out for candy! Discovered that little individual packs of extra sharp cheese were what I was really craving, plus I ate some Laughing Cow Light wedges all by themselves without crackers & they were great that way. Calories 1155 & did the 12,000 steps plus circuit training.
Because I do most of the work in home office it is easier to fit in exercise.
Congrats on getting the ride done despite the wind.
I never had that feeling about not letting work consume me during my years as a reporter & editor, hands down it did consume me. These days I am more careful not to be overwhelmed but I still have that tendency.
Exercise is a good thing to take that pressure off.
Lol, if I had more cheese here, I'd eat it but as it is not hungry.
Hi all, a good day here in the West. Sunny and gorgeous. Quite a breeze but I'm not biking in it today. also, I checked my pool's temp and the solar heater has gotten it up to 72 degrees. Pretty darn good considering today is a warm on at 70. I forgot to mention yesterday that the scale was kind yesterday and today. Who'd have guessed. I've lost 3.5 pounds since getting totally on track 3 weeks ago. That is finally something. Lousy elliptical workout this morning. Whipped my butt and I didn't go as far as normal. But it was a workout and I gave it effort. Apparently I just didn't have the power this morning.
Hungry Girl recommended a protein bar that for some reason I clicked on the link to read. I've been looking for one that isn't soy or peanut based. Lo and behold, the Quest bars aren't soy and only the peanut butter ones have peanut. I ordered a pack of 12 from amazon. I chose the chocolate brownie. Something like 170 cals, 1 gram sugar, 5 fiber and 20 grams of protein. I'll let you know what I think of them. Apparently they are gluten free as well.
Tera, everybody screws up their network logins when they first. If not everyone, many do. I work in IT and reseting a new employee's password is common place. don't sweat it.
Am2, great job getting the cheese and protein instead of cookies to munch. Does laughing cow have a cheddar flavor? I love their original.
I've already logged the rest of my food for the day and plan to stick to it. As it stands on a 1400 cal day, I'm at 1361. I'm thinking another kiwi is in my future.
Marie
