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Shake/coffee
8 oz water protein bar-yum. 16 oz water 16 oz water mac/cheese broccoli, a bit early. 16 oz water deep refreshing nap 2 bars 8 oz water off to friends |
Happy Easter Sundove :D too funny try to keep up! :p
Your day looks just wonderful ... deep refreshing nap and time with friends. I had my family visits 2 nights in a row and tomorrow will coffee with a friend. For now, it’s nap with cat and watch some telly. Ciao Bella :wave: |
Thanks Follena! Happy Easter to you! Hope you enjoyed the family visits. 'To coffee' is about the best verb ever! Cat & telly sound delicious.
I'm still low energy. I think it's combo of low carb and the mom stuff. I'm committed to the plan but I will tweak as needed. I am a Goldilocks of dieting....I need structure but gotta do my own thing. |
Mon Workout was really hard, in a good way. The trainer said my muscles fatigue more easily on this diet. That's what today was like. I must have had 3 extra protein packets. I feel ok now, so maybe that is just what was called for. I won't do that on non workout days, but it seemed like a good idea today. 2 L water-check Taking my sore muscles to bed a little early. |
Tues 65 days but who's counting?
A little short on sleep, caregiver stuff, but back on good terms with my bro. Should make me relax a little & that makes it easier to stay on plan. My mood is labile, in the particular way it can get with low carb, low cal, tending to the negative. Hypersensitive & irritable. Might be that the intense exercise and active day at work needed more cals. I'm pleased though, that steps were twice the daily average, and Fitbit recorded 39 active minutes--whatever that is, it's the first time it's been noticed. I strained my back a little yesterday, seems ok today. The diet is a one-size-fits-all, and I have an active job. Today will be similar at work, though no workout. Goal is to see if I can stay cheerful, for my own good and for the people around me. :lol: I wish there was a pill-then this diet would be pretty easy. Some NSVs are bra moving to the next notch; lower ab is flatter & face is less rounded. Welcome back, wrinkles! |
hahaha I love your posts .. so creative and intelligent. Yes, to coffee with someone ... the best verb ever HA!
I'm also the Goldilocks of eating plans, as we all should be. We have to tailor stuff to match our lifestyles, personal tastes, etc. Way to go on the workouts. Other than walking, I'm a slug these days. WOOT 65 days ... doing the happy dance for you. I coffee'd with my 66 year old friend yesterday who's been retired for 8 years. She laughs when people say don't you get bored. As if she's doing nothing. And ... what's wrong with doing nothing anyway? I told her they're likely jealous. Hmmm ... hypersensitive and irritable. I know nothing about that sort of thing. Bwahaaahahahaha. Um, yes. I find that happens if I'm not eating enough or if I'm working out too much. It's a tough balance to find the right amount of calories with strenuous workouts. I'd have to totally change how I eat if I did cardio and lifted weights. Waaaaay more fat and calories. Have you tried pure MCT oil? It's a weight buster and good to get your calories up. Medium Chain Triglycerides boost metabolism and are mostly used by gym rats. Guys who lift and want to get rid of fat and weight ... so their pretty muscles show up. And it feeds muscle the nice treats they need to repair after workouts. Well I hope you get through your day without ripping anyone's head off. I've already done that with an insubordinate employee whose days are numbered here ... my goodness she is a piece of work. My Bose noise canceling headphones and Sade's greatest hits are getting me through. :dizzy: |
Wed Thanks Follena! I laughed at your last paragraph, well kinda. Bose headphones & Sade :) Reminds me there is a benefit to being a little hard of hearing :lol: Nice to coffee with your very wise friend. I'm envious of those who retired so early. I'll be 66 next month & can't wait to sample doing nothing, napping whenever I choose. My early retirement was spent in my 50s following my muse of biology, cutting my work hours to take classes and do fieldwork. No regrets, I got my degree. In my 60s, I doubt my mind would want to be so focused.Though, once I get some relaxation time, I'd like to study paleontology-love the study of evolution. Ok, back to planet earth: Thanks Follena for the input re fat. I shy away from high fat, even healthy fat, because I am so imprinted with 'fats are bad you' & 'be sure to get enough protein'. I have a hard time losing with even a small amount of avocado or nut butter. But maybe I didn't stick with it long enough, or have the right overall macros. I think I may dip my toe in with adding them in, once I am firmly established in weight loss mode. With the constant family crises and right now high work intensity, it's a challenge to get used to NOT eating for comfort. yesterday I was trying to characterize the black mood I was in, mostly from my bro dumping his whiny stress on me as I got ready for work. It dawned on me this is how I felt with PMS, lo these many years. Reminds me of the temporary nature of things. "This too shall pass" Yay for a lesson from an old monthly friend. Carbs surely do smooth out the emotional sphere. Note to self: Today will have its challenges but on a this day off, work is not one of them. I'll see if I can stick closely to the diet and not be afraid of hunger pangs. Each week, I have 3 long work days in which to feed myself as needed, leaving 4 short or off days to be rigorous. Just for a few more weeks. 9.5 to be precise :lol: In spite of a rocky start to yesterday, I felt energized and strong. This is an early benefit of my workout and diet. Breaking free from my addictive eating pattern is so liberating. Looking forward to a scale whoosh and big changes in body contours soon. Let's see if those things are sufficient rewards to forego the instant gratification of eating extra food today. It's up to me and I am setting my intention. All packets eaten. Salad with large chicken breast. Riced cauli. A small dill pickle. Lost appetite-another nightmarish day with a brand new crisis with my mother's health. |
Thursday Yesterday was on plan and I wasn't famished. I'll feel better having the time to pack up a day's worth of meals, and getting in a workout before I go to the hospital, 90 minutes away. The physical activity shouldn't be demanding, so I plan to stick closely to plan, as I did yesterday. Challenge will be getting my water in. |
Workout was more intense. Food was over plan with on-plan foods, 3-400 cals over.. I lost track of how many snacks I ate.hGot my water in. |
Diet on plan pretty much. Yesterday was a blur, with my mom’s health. I got clarity thanks to incredible support of a guardian angel case mgr. who watches out for my mom, and palliative care team. My mom is comfortable & I am relieved and thankful. |
Things still in a blur. My mom passed away early this morning. She was a strong vibrant woman who I already miss terribly.
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Sundove: I am so sorry for your loss. I’m thinking about you and sending hugs. |
(((sundove))) I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear mom. You were a good and faithful daughter who showed her respect and care in her last days. Things are going to feel numb for the first while. I've found grief comes in waves. Just be ever so gentle and kind to yourself in this time. Big hug.
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Sundove, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. My heart goes out to you, as I've been there.
Follena, I was noticed your name here so thought I'd drop in and say hi. Look forward to keeping up with your journey. Edited: Just stopped back by to say I apologize. I thought this was Follena's thread. Haven't been here in a while until recently. I still don't know what I'm doing yet. |
Thank-you so much for the kind condolences IPN, Follena, and Liz46. :grouphug:
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