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05-17-2015, 10:00 AM
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#136
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Green Tomatoes
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kirkwood, Missouri
Posts: 11,895
Height: 5'9"
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I'm adding in strategy #9 (from the Blue Book) today -- Adopt (and adapt) an eating plan you can follow for life. Well, I'm kind of doing that. Part of the strategy is to plan what to eat for the day and I'm definitely doing that. I'm less sure that I need a formal plan because I pretty much know what I have to eat for me to lose weight. On the other hand, my non-plan plan seems to make it harder to get back on track since I don't have a good easy handle on what "on track" means. Something to contemplate over the next few days.
WI: +0.05 kg, Exercise: +40 670/1300 minutes for May, Food: NA op, Read my Advantages and Responses: yes
Last edited by gardenerjoy; 05-17-2015 at 10:00 AM.
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05-17-2015, 10:43 AM
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#137
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Enjoying la bella vita
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,952
S/C/G: 28 pounds to go
Height: 5-4
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Last day before my 10-day work trip. Packed with work (outdoors south Florida temps) and after work clothes because at some point I'm going to get away and enjoy some time alone even if it's 8:30 at a Panera (wild life, I know) with my kindle. I'm nervous but I keep telling myself if something implodes, it's not from lack of planning, it's from ignorance and not thinking about that aspect of something.
Got good sleep last night and hoping to go to bed early tonight as well. Scale is at ticker on the dot, and my goal is to return under 167 - be down more than two pounds, so we'll see. Days will be early, up and working by 7 a.m. many days, which is early for me.
Still in the debate on getting the blue Beck book for my kindle ... but I guess I'm cheap. I saw the comment from Dr. Beck in the comments on the review that asked what makes this book different is "This book is different from the other books because it gives readers a peek into our office." ... I think I might focus on the other ones that I have now.
Made breakfast scramble for dinner last night to use up some potatoes, onion and peppers. I know that DH won't be using anything like that while I'm gone ... He will hit the ready-made salad bar at the market close by and get some stuff, which is good. I'm more of a prep it myself person but if this gets him veggies, all the better.
Hoping to be checking in saying I'm on plan ... I eat when stressed so I am really hoping that I don't keep using this and that as an excuse that I deserve it. I need to remember that I deserve to get through this and return home in good shape.
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05-17-2015, 04:25 PM
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#138
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,100
S/C/G: ?/136/125
Height: 5'5"
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Good afternoon coaches,
Two days in a row on plan and below calories, credit. Yesterday's exercise was just a walk in the neighborhood, today's was a 2 1/2 hour moderately strenuous hike, credit for both. We had rain and cool for us temperatures on both Friday and Saturday. I got a hike in before the rain came on Friday and yesterday I decided not to get too far away cause it was threatening. I did get a little rain on my walk, but not much. Dh looked as if he was losing a little weight and sure enough when I asked, he has lost 5 pounds. Probably in about 5 minutes. Not really, in about a week. Anyway, I can't have him showing me up. We are both about 15 pounds or so from where we would like to be.
Nationalparker Seems like the scale is better than you thought it was going to be. I know you will be busy on your trip, but I hope it is more fun than stressful. Will things calm down a bit when you return?
GardenerJoy I played around with SuperBetter on the web site. I kind of liked it, but not enough to buy the app, at least not yet. Heck I kind of feel like dieting, or weight control is a half time job already. I guess it kind of expands because I have the time. That does include exercise time though as well.
Lexxis Boy don't feel any guilt. With all that you have going on, I'm glad that you're finding some time to focus on yourself. Managing two homes in itself sounds like a lot.
Waving to all the rest and hoping Bill has a fabulous time. I can't wait to hear about it.
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05-17-2015, 04:30 PM
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#139
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in development
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Britain
Posts: 4,753
Height: 5' 6"
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I'll be absent for a bit as my uncle has died and I am the executor of his will. Lots to do, as you can imagine. It's a sad and very busy time.
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05-17-2015, 05:21 PM
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#140
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,100
S/C/G: ?/136/125
Height: 5'5"
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Silverbirch. Take care.
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05-17-2015, 07:03 PM
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#141
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Enjoying la bella vita
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,952
S/C/G: 28 pounds to go
Height: 5-4
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Silverbirch - My thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
KarenRN - Yes, as soon as I return from this trip, it should be back to just normal work level, not long days and nights/weekends. I'm counting down the days. All time passes, right!? Credits to you for keeping your activity up at such a high level. I know you don't think it's high but for all of us here, it's DANG high!
GardenerJoy - I'm with you on the planning ... I know what I can incorporate into my healthy eating plan and am good about balancing and know full well when I'm off track. I'm never surprised.
One challenge for me on this trip is that many lunches will be provided (and I cannot get away anywhere until competition is complete and everyone is gone each day) and while these lunches will be delicious, I'm sure, they all incorporate beef/pork or fish somehow. Our dinner last time was fish or filet mignon. The guy next to me scored my filet It's not a place special order type of place, as they're prepping meals now for several hundred folks, so I'll modify it when needed and save some calories where I can. Stay positive about it.
Maryann - Hope your massage was relaxing! Sounds heavenly! I thought about treating myself to a pedicure while away if we run into any days shortened by storms. It's been a year since my last one, well, the last one I didn't do myself.
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05-17-2015, 09:48 PM
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#142
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I can do this
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 1,181
S/C/G: 230/222/175
Height: 5'2"
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Hi all,
silverbirch, I'm sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort in this difficult time.
I had thought I'd had a really bad day (two in a row), but I didn't even as much as I did yesterday, and yesterday wasn't as bad as it could have been.
We went out to lunch after the camping weekend (it's a tradition). I ordered well--and then had 3 rolls :-(. But, I did order well, and intentionally ordered ala carte what was about 50% of a regular meal. So credit for that. And for eating 2 of the 3 rolls without butter.
I had one of those sabotaging thoughts of having blown the day, but I didn't give in to it. Then, when I ordered (yeah, we eat out too much) a small burger for dinner, they gave me a full size one--but I only ate 2/3 of it even though it was in front of me. When I started to feel full, I put it out of my reach.
There was a long line at the custard place -- and I didn't suggest stopping, so credit for that, too.
I didn't read my ARC this morning--probably because I wasn't following my morning routine. I'll read it tonight--and start working on reading it in the car before we go into anywhere where I need to order food.
Tomorrow is a grocery shopping day--and I will load the cart with produce!
Take care all,
--Beth
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05-18-2015, 12:42 AM
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#143
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 100
S/C/G: 149/147/130
Height: 5'6"
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Hello All... just a quick hello. Will write more tomorrow. I am FINALLY back to Beck. I was off all that time in Italy, then back to FLA, packed and took a 5 day cross country drive to WA, where we spend summers. I have been off plan, but glad that a lot of the habits HAVE become habitual, so I wasn't TOO far off base. During the trip I allowed myself "trip Pepsi" (LOL) and since arriving am off it again. Also allowed French toast sticks a couple times ... and those too are now off plan.
So now I'm back ON PLAN. I've reread my reasons and am logging what I eat.
Again.
It's tough in these transitional times and getting acclimated. But enough cutting myself slack. And time to get back on track.
Wishing everyone a good week ahead...
and tomorrow I will read up on how everyone is doing, and get back with personals.
Wishing everyone well... Ani
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05-18-2015, 04:50 AM
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#144
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GlenwoodHotSprings
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 7,865
S/C/G: 275/179/179
Height: 5'5"
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Hi Coaches!
silverbirch, my condolences to you and your family! I will keep you in my thoughts!
Welcome back, Ani(dailypractice)! That is sure a long drive from Florida to Washington! Kudos for not "too far off base" and for getting right back on plan, too!
Beth(fromDayton), yay for not giving in to sabotaging thoughts! I'm so glad you've rejoined us!
nationalparker, best wishes to you on your trip, especially as you navigate through the preplanned foods. Kudos for remembering to find some moments for yourself! What type of competition is it? (PS I think I am too cheap to buy the new book, too...lol)
karenrn, nice you have had some rain and cool temperatures! A customer mentioned that he would love to be in Phoenix right now, since our weather is still a bit cool.
gardenerjoy, kudos for moving on to strategy #9. I look forward to results of your contemplation!
Yesterday was a good food day until I dipped into some homemade frozen cookies. I called it dinner, and was probably within calories after a busy day at work, but my headspace is much better when I stick to my "plan". I've been getting my spontaneous exercise in before work everyday. This morning I vacuumed the stairs, hauled some brush to the bin outside and washed the cat. (Does that count) I have weighed and have a food plan for today. Credit.
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05-18-2015, 09:04 AM
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#145
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persist
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,057
S/C/G: 316/307/299
Height: 5' 6"
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checking in
Hello Coaches
I have been sticking to plan *credit* and trying to cut back a bit within my plan and I am having a little bit of success with that. *credit* Basically what this means for me is I need to tolerate more hunger. Hunger at certain times of the day is an emotional trigger for me so unless I am aware of this I react by eating something that fits into my plan to quell those feelings, and then I am not losing weight at an optimum pace but go up and down within my week to settle out at a -0.5/+0.5 loss or gain at the end of the week. This is making my overall weight loss painfully slow. And it's not necessary to be this way.
I have to be on my toes today as I am off to continue work on my rain barrel painting (yes, painting the surface of a rain barrel) and the person who will be with me in the studio is bringing leftovers from her granddaughter's birthday party: small sandwiches, and I don't know what else. I track my food on my phone and I will account for my food there so I stay within my plan and I won't mindlessly snack but will stop and make a meal of it. There will be others in the studio besides us so I think it might be ok but better to go with a plan. *credit*
I am also going to take a walk around the pond which is in a park across the street. There is a path by the shore and I've been wondering how long it is. I will walk to see where it goes. My stitches on my leg are coming out this week and I am looking forward to it. Right now moving around too much still hurts a bit, but it's much improved. *credit* for a body that heals.
Bye for now.
silverbirch So sorry to read about the passing of your uncle. You're a kind caring person, please look after yourself as you move forward.
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05-18-2015, 09:15 AM
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#146
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Green Tomatoes
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kirkwood, Missouri
Posts: 11,895
Height: 5'9"
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We're going on a day trip for the family business with a nephew and his wife. I know what to plan for breakfast and lunch, but pretty clueless after that. I wrote "focus on veggies" for the plan later in the day. That's often good enough.
Credit for checking in and for reading my A&R cards on a rushed morning!
WI: +0.4 kg, Exercise: +40 710/1300 minutes for May, Food: 100% op, Read my Advantages and Responses: yes
silverbirch: that sounds like a distressing and busy time, overlaid with responsibility. Take care of your self at this time!
Welcome back, dailypractice! I missed you -- and your daily-ness.
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05-18-2015, 09:26 AM
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#147
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Northeast
Posts: 2,159
S/C/G: 177/177/145
Height: 5'2
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Hi everyone-
I meant to post Friday and say bon voyage to Bill! Well he is off and we will all look forward to hearing about his great trip!
Silverbirch-sorry to hear of your loss. You will indeed have much to do as executor, I hope all goes smoothly.
Lexiss- 7 weeks by yourself sounds like a great time to focus on yourself, good for you! I think all spouses should have periodic breaks from each other frankly- and from the kids too! The yardwork sounds rewarding, I love projects where I can see results quickly.
Maryann-thank you for that great quote, I should frame it! and good job on the 160, you are trucking along!
I continue to get bogged down in emotional eating when dealing with my difficult DD and depression in general. I'm reluctant to go to a therapist and/or get on anti- depressant meds partially because we are low on funds currently, and I don't love the idea of altering my brain chemistry, but- maybe I should look into it. A weekend away with the family and too much time with DD plus wishing I lived closer to extended family increases my overall bad feelings.
But thank goodness its Monday, I'm going to try to have a mellow day at work and try to refocus my mindset.
Waving to all!
Last edited by curlyjax; 05-18-2015 at 09:27 AM.
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05-18-2015, 09:41 AM
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#148
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Heading Downtown...
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 1,394
S/C/G: 225/165/165
Height: 5'8"
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Good Morning Coaches!
This is a very busy thread... I apologize for not being able to keep up with it as well as like...
Yesterday's task went fairly well... Arrange Your Environment
I did some rearranging in my kitchen... Moving my family's junk food out of my sight... And so far no one's complaining... And actually, the best part was it motivated me to throw out a bunch of stuff... Nothing really that was going to derail my diet, but just things that we were never going to use... Which felt REALLY GOOD!!!
On another note... I did wind up eating some things that in retrospect I wish I hadn't this past weekend... And the scale is reflecting that this morning with some water weight gain, probably from all the salt... I know it's just temporary... And my "Get Back On Track" response card has done its job this morning... I really do feel re-directed and actually back on track... Who knew it could be so easy?
And as part of my getting back on track this morning, I decided to engage in some spontaneous exercise (even though that comes later in the program... But why wait, right?) So I did 10 actual Push-ups and 10 crunches!!!... Now, I haven't done anything like that in forever, but it felt great... So CREDIT!!!
And as always wishing everyone here well... Have a great day all!!!
ETA: Hi maryann ... Sorry I didn't see your post till now... Goal Twins... I like that... I pretty much chose it for the same reasons... Just to get back to being under the "overweight" category for BMI...
My weight has ranged over 100 lbs as an adult... Literally from the 120's all the way up to the 220's... But when I was in the 130's and 140's I was in the best shape of my life... When I was in the 130's I ran a couple of marathons... And in the 140's I even did an Ironman... And since they weigh you before the race and right after you finish I remember that I weighed in at 148lbs before that race... And lost 9lbs during the race, so they made me go to the medical tent and get 3 bags of IV fluids... Even though I felt OK (well as OK as one could expect to feel after swimming, biking, and running 140.6 miles in one day...Lol...)... So anyway... I would like to be in the 140's again... But I'll be happy in the 150's too... And to tell you the truth after being back up to almost 220 again... I'm loving the 160's...
Last edited by TripSwitch; 05-18-2015 at 10:19 AM.
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05-18-2015, 01:28 PM
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#149
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,100
S/C/G: ?/136/125
Height: 5'5"
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Good morning coaches,
Quick check in this morning. Three days on a really good plan, credit. Just got back from hiking Tom's Thumb with Suzanne. Felt sluggish, but just kept going. It starts out up hill and is quite a climb. Credit. Need to do my PT exercises to loosen up my arm, get cleaned up and then to PT in a little bit. Still feeling very motivated and reading some other diet and cook books. Have some on hold at the library that I'll get in a little bit. Happy Monday to all!
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05-18-2015, 09:53 PM
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#150
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Enjoying la bella vita
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,952
S/C/G: 28 pounds to go
Height: 5-4
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Food could have been better today, but credits include: bringing dry cereal to eat at 5 a.m. at airport after being up nearly two hours... (too early for me but I was HUNGRY) ... and while I did have small breakfast at 9 and lunch at 2, dinner was at 8 and I enjoyed a black bean, corn, brown rice and onion burger at a local joint - deelish. I ordered sweet potato tiny tots and shared and ate only 8 of them as they were smaller than a real tater tot. I don't know that I could have skipped one of the four meals, which I know sounds silly, because hunger is not an emergency, but up for 19 hours so far and now going to hit it.
Day 1/10 in the books. No big issues. One tenth-done. Counting this one down. I will be seriously tempted by the dry Italian cookies here. A pizza joint on every corner. Nearly literally. We have NO true Italian pizza places in our city. I could consider moving for this. HA
Lined up dog sitter for pooch as DH would be gone so long today. All supposedly set after she said oh, sure. But then no key - she couldn't find it from the last time. Umm... isn't that what you start with? My first question to her was do you still have our key. Yes! Well, NO. Frustrated about that bc I thought I did my due diligence to find the solution.
OneByOne - Would love to see the rain barrel after it's painted!
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