Nelia I noticed your last post was for day 19 should we just continue on from there even though it is a few days behind?

Day 20 Get back on Track
This is a challenge for me. I think it is far too easy to just say "I didn't stick with the plan for luunch, might as well eat whatever". I like the pyramid of food in the book that shows how much food you wold have to eat to truly gain a pound. An extra slice of pizza is not a big deal.

When I stray from the plan I will ask myself "just how many calories was that"? Odds are it was not enough to blow my diet (I need to remind myself this is 3500 more than I need, not just 3500 in a day) and then get on with it.

Today I had a few French fries standing up and stopped myself and sat down for the rest, credit me. I havent' been the best at tracking everything over the past week and find myself again at 180. I am happy that I haven't gained (though I ma a little disappointed that I didin't lose).

This week I should have internet access everyday so will be posting everyday.

I misplaced my ARC so I will rewrite them so I can continue to look at them.
Mindful eating is still a work in progress

Dont worry I promise I wont let you down.

You posted your stats and it is interesting to note that while your weight hasn't changed your body fat has gone down. Credit you!

I am looking for an apartment right now and am staying with a friend you rents a room in a house. I prepared sandwiches to eat for lunch and oatmeal for breakfast but am finding that this is not enough, esp. in terms of protein. Today I ended up having a six inch chicken and bacon ranch sub from Subway lunch and a bacon burger from another restaurant for dinner. I will reevaluate what I eat during the day for tomorrow ans see how it goes. Today I did some spontaneous exercise, I ended up walking for about 45 minutes after work (to get my burger ). It was a bit cold but the walk was nice. I had all my meals sitting down except for a few french fries. I wasn't eating mindfully because I was starving. Not getting the right amount of nutrients really threw me off. Tomorrow I will get back on track

Day 21Get ready to weigh in
I actually weighed in Sunday and my weight has not changed (180). I am happy that it did not go up and upon reflection of my eating habits understand why it hasnt gone down.

Before I step on the scale next Monday or Tuesday (no way am I going to touch my scale on Christmas ), I will remind myself that:
the number on the scale is not the only determinant of health and not the only measure of success (things like mindful eating, eating until just full, tolerating hunger are also important in the long term)

Well said

I haven't been ticking to my plan for the past two weeks, but I didn't feel as hungry today (i ate more protein at breakfast)

I ate sitting down, I was mindful in the sense that I looked at breakfast and said "this won't last me 20 minutes" next time I will be sure to drink more tea.

Went for a 10-15 minute walk today, credit me for the spontaneous exercise ( I would have done more except it was raining).

I have also fallen behind in the planning of meal and writing down everything.

Day 22: Say Oh well to disappointment
Sabotaging thought: Sounds too simple to actually
Response: if it's simple you should have no problem doing it right? GIve it a shot, it just might work.

Nelia? You still around? How are you doing?

Hope you had a Merry Christmas!


I have been terrible about following the plan, but I 'm back. I found my missing cards so I can read them daily now.

Day 23 Counter the unfairness syndrome
I created a Response Card:
When it seems unfair to me that I can't eat something, acknowledge that it is fine to feel like this. Then ask myself "which unfairness would I rather have: not being able to eat this or not losing weight?"
Then say "Oh well" and get on with it


I haven't been sticking with the plan much lately.
Some standing while eating, mindful eating has slipped badly

My weight has not changed but I guess I should remain positive in that it has not gone up.

I know one of the reasons that my eating hasn't been the greatest is that I am not living in my own place. I have been staying with friends and that sort of makes it hard to plan and prepare (limited storage space etc.)

I am still looking for my own place.
The job is with the governement (specifically I work in a prison doing administrative work for the pyschiatry dept).

The work is fine and there is a fridge, toaster oven and microwave so bringing food in is not a challenge (once I regularly start preparing it)

I will do my best to post Wednesday and will try to get a post in Thursday (I will be at a wedding Thursday evening).

I have also joined two challenges on 3FC: the bikini challenge (not that I have any plans to actually wear one ) and the biggest loser challenge. I am hoping to rejoin the YMCA in January and will look into doing yoga as well.
I am hoping these challenges give me the kick in the butt to step up the weight loss.

The apartment search continues, unfortunately.

The wedding was nice but for Wednesday and Thursday the plan went out the window ( I was on the road for about 7 hours on Wednesday and was at the wedding from 6:00pm until about 1:30 am)

Sorry to hear that, but its good that next year will be better

I believe that the less you have to lose the harder it can be, but its still frustrating no matter how much you have to lose


Day 24 Deal with discouragement
I created a response card for this:

When I find myself thinking that I can't keep this up for the net xxx months, I tell myself "forget the long term, focus on today." I know I cna continue to do what I need to do today. If its difficult tomorrow, I'll deal with it tomorrow.

Today wasn't the greatest day. I slept in (tha's what happens when you don't get home unitl 1:30 in the morning!), I did some cleaning and continued the search for somewhere to live.
Credit me for reading my response cards. No mindful eating though.

I don`t feel discouraged but I feel like because its so close to the new year that I should eat what I want and then start fresh January 1. I know that this wouldn`t end well since I could do some serious damage.

I hope you have a happy new year Nelia! Do you have any resolutions you want to share?

Most of mine are the usual:
eat better, exercise more, lose weight
get organized
make healthy eating and exercise a permanaent part of my life