Weekly Chat - July 5th - 10th
 

Good Morning,

Just starting up the weekly chat... now for some coffee.



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Good morning all! :coffee:

Well, I screwed up on the 4th. I had a plan in place on Fitday and just didn't stick to it at all. I ate all of the yummy stuff I prepared for our party. The spinach dip (WW recipe and it was too good!), veggies and dip, brownies, cookies - I ended up at about 2500 calories. At about 8pm I was so stuffed and disgusted with myself I made coffee and stopped eating.

I had not planned this as a cheat day. My birthday is later in the month and I figured that would be a better cheat day. I think my plan wasn't really good enough. I set it at 1300 which is my usual for losing weight. I probably should have aimed for more like 1700 and allowed myself some treats/alcohol. I don't know.

It didn't really feel like a binge. I wasn't eating it all as fast as I could. But everytime I walked by the food table I ate something. I was stuffed and grossed out and was still grabbing food every time I walked by. It was like if I'm going to eat this crap I am going to eat it ALL! :(

So, I lowered my calories yesterday to 1000. Today I am back up to 1200/1300. I rode my bike into work (17 miles) to try and make up some of the damage. I may ride my bike all the way home too. I haven't decided yet.

I know if I am going to make this change for the rest of my life I need to allow myself some bad days. I think what bothers me most is I had a plan and I didn't stick to it. I am happy I jumped right back in. I do not want my weigh in Friday to put me back in the obese category. I just got out!

What the hoodle doo does BBL stand for, Leenie? :?:
Are you still drinking that coffee? :lol: Going to get mine... :coffee:

Melissa, I missed your post! :wave:
I'm sorry about your mishap, but good for you for moving on and NOT giving up!! You can do this, girl!! :grouphug:

You go Melissa !!!! Riding your bike 17 miles whooooah mama, that aught to undo the damage you did the day before. BRAVO ~~

Ellis BBL = be back later ;)

Good morning! I ended up riding home too, so 36 miles on the bike yesterday. That last 4 miles was tough! :sp:

I have a bit of a summer cold/allergy thing going on. I had a fever last night. It was warm outside but I was wearing sweats and a sweatshirt. So I went to bed while it was still light out at 8:45pm! I feel a bit better today, but may head to the doctor tomorrow if this hasn't cleared up more.

I skipped the gym to get some extra sleep. I am hoping the 1300 calories I burned yesterday will count for today too. I will get back to the gym tomorrow! I promise! :D

Hi Melissa,

I am a newbie, but I wanted to say that it's awesome that you rode your bike 36 miles! That really gave me some much needed motivation.

Melissa is the biker queen of 3FC's
:bike: :queen: = Melissa ;)

Hi Lolita, and welcome !!!!

Lolita, welcome! :wave: It's great to have you here! :)

Yes, Melissa is our heroine. :yes: Not only does she ride a cool scooter, but she's a biker chick, too! :lol:

I am in such a funk right now, but if anyone wants an exercise thread, just say the word and I'll get right on it! :D

I slept almost the entire day. There's something bizarre going on with my depression meds, and I'm in no fit state for exercising. :( Just when I was starting running again. FIGURES!! :mad:
Ah, well. Just another little hurdle ...
I'm having my first coffee of the day, but I feel like I could go right back to bed...

Aw, shucks. Thanks guys. I'm blushing! :o :o :o

It is really easy to build up bike riding a good distance. You would be surprised. Even when I was severely out of shape 5/10 miles wasn't that hard. I'm feeling it today, though! I skipped the gym due to my cold/sinus infection thing going on. :( I'm headed to the doc tomorrow to check it out. I progress to sinus infections quickly, so I'm hoping to head it off.

Ellis, I am so sorry you are feeling so out of sorts. I have been on several depression medications and never really felt like myself on any of them. I do much better when I am happy with myself and diet and exercise. I must really not have a severe form of depression though. I do think I feel more anxiety issues now though. I used to work through them with food (and hide from them, whatever!). Now that I don't do that and I'm not willing to give up the calories for alcohol I feel much more spazzy. It took me forever to figure out I just used to fix that with chocolate or ice cream or both! Now, I'm just not really sure what to do when I get like that. Life! It's so hard sometimes! :spin:

So, I guess I will just be a board hog and double post. :ink:

This has been a weird week:
Monday: Holiday, no exercise (Pigged out night before)
Tuesday: 36 mile bike ride
Wednesday: no exercise (I'm sick)
Thursday: 6 mile bike ride, 20 minutes training
Friday: 12 mile bike ride

Net loss 3.5lbs for the week. I weighed in at 162.5 this morning! :?: I'm not sure I believe it. I weighed myself before and after my shower at the gym this morning and still saw the same number. I don't think I have ever lost 3.5lbs in a week. Weird! I am on antibiotics, the doc said I have sinusitus and an ear infection. Maybe they are doing something weird to my system.

Who cares though! I'll take it. I will also try not to be too disappointed if it ends up going back up next week. :D

We have no big plans for the weekend. I am hoping to eat on on plan and get a little exercise in. Take care all!

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:lol: I wish more people would post, Melissa. Come on, lurkers! :wave:
Wow! 3.5 pounds!! That's fabulous, girl!! :hat: Are you drinking lots of water, too? Keep that up, eh? That'll help keep the weight off. :yes:
I've actually lost that much in the past in a day (okay, that was when I was in my 20s), but on the other hand, I've also gained 5+ pounds in a day. :lol:
I hope the infection goes soon, sweetie. :grouphug:

Depression meds can be a real bugger. :yes: That's great that you're able to do without them.
I'm in danger of killing somewhat without them, so I'm kind of screwed. ;)
It's very unsettling when you find one that works for you, and then suddenly it stops working! :( Oh, for a "normal" brain. :lol:
I'm feeling a little more energetic today. :) I've got laundry on the go, and ... well, that's pretty good for now. :D
I've started decreasing my meds slightly. It could take a couple of months to get off these darned things, so I figured I shouldn't wait until my psychiatrist gets back from holidays in a month. I need a life! :)