Fourth of July went easily enough. I don't like most of that weird food out there. Total calories were 1663 with 38% coming from fat. Husband and I hit the gym before the barbecue and I had a killer legs and glutes workout. My whole body aches and I love it.
Hi ladies! I hope it's okay if I join in. This is a great thread and I get a lot of support just from reading it.
I did surprisingly well, yesterday. I had given myself permission to have a "free day" if I wished. Turns out, I just stayed on track. Calories for the day were: 933. A little low... I try to shoot for about 1200. Some days, I go a little over, many days I am a bit under. But, I did get plenty to eat and enough protein (protein is huge, for me) and took my vitamins. Got all my water, too. In addition to any diet soda, Crystal Light or coffee or tea I drink, I try to also down two 1.5 litre bottles of water.
Today is starting out well. I am not really hungry, so I am concentrating on hydrating. Had some cantaloupe for breakfast. I need to get some exercise. Gentle in-home walking.
At your current weight, you could probably eat more than 1200 and still lose. How did you arrive at 1200?
Nice to "see" you here, and of course you're welcome to hang out!
Jay
Hi, JayEll.
1200 just seemed like a good, round number. In the past, if I tried to keep it around 1000, I went waaay too far under, couldn't keep up the pace and crashed and burned.
1200 gives me some flexibility and I know that if I blow over it by a few hundred, I am still okay. I could go higher, especially right now, but I really want to get a good amount of weight off as soon as I safely and sanely can. This high weight just isn't good for me. I have been pretty lucky, so far, but I don't think I can keep dodging the bullet for much longer, health wise. I am getting plenty to eat, don't feel hungry all the time, so I am okay here, for now.
Hello everyone. Bob passed away this afternoon about 12:45. I am still in shock. I know it will hit, and it will hit hard. Just wanted you all to know. Please keep our family in your prayers.
Hello everyone. Bob passed away this afternoon about 12:45. I am still in shock. I know it will hit, and it will hit hard. Just wanted you all to know. Please keep our family in your prayers.
Tammy,
I don't even know what to say. I read where there was something going on but I never thought it would come to this. What can I possibly say? I am so very sorry. You and yours are most certainly in my prayers, Tammy. Again, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Hello everyone. Bob passed away this afternoon about 12:45. I am still in shock. I know it will hit, and it will hit hard. Just wanted you all to know. Please keep our family in your prayers.
Tammy, I started reading about Bob from when he went into the hospital...was going to finish reading the thread and then let you know that I would be praying for him. I am so sorry for your loss...I cant imagine the pain of it. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days. One day at a time...one hour at a time...one minute, breath by breath...you'll get through this. *hugs*
Total calories yesterday were 973 with 11% coming from fat. You gotta love sushi! It's like "free" food.
Went to the gym, worked shoulders and abs, and spent an hour on the treadmill which burned almost 700 calories for me.
I've been at this for one full week and my weight actually went up four pounds to 145 so I don't know what that's all about, but I know that if I focus on the effort, the results will come.
I don't see any differences in my body, but I feel much better and I know it's because I'm working out again.
Tammy ~ My heart felt sympathy. I can not image what you are going through right now and I really can't find the right words to say. Just know you and your family are in my prayers.
Height: Tall enough for my feet to reach the ground
Tammy-We are thinking of you and your family!
My weekend was ok. I moved living room furniture around and vacuumed most of my house. I re-arranged my down stairs living room and vacuumed all of that. I made my son clean and I mean CLEAN his room and I vacuumed it all up. Then last night my DH (after a LOT of persuading by me) mopped the kitchen floor for me. So I dusted. All I have left to do before we leave Saturday morning for vacation is to keep the laundry/dishes clean and caught up and vacuum the entry way in the house and in the garage!!!!! (well pack too). I brought my suitcase upstairs also so I can start packing little ones clean clothes in it. I told my son to bring all his clothes that he wants to take with upstairs when he is ready (FRIDAY I am sure) and I have his suitcase in my room also. I want to inspect all his things..lol
As far as DIET goes, I havnt been counting being on crutches and all, but I weighed in today again and I am still at 162. If I could just get enough water in I would weigh less I am sure. But I will definitely take it!!!!
