[snapple]

Hey people Hope everyone is well today.

As for me, well.... it's a Sunday night and I have rather made the mental concession to eat something somewhat decadent, telling myself Monday is a good day to start anew. I have lost.... 5 pounds I think? Just glad to see my numbers back in what's considered a healthier BMI range.

I started dieting again 2 weeks ago. In my late 30's for the 1st time in my life I became obese after taking some meds for a bit. It took quite awhile to shake off, and now in my early 40's I am back in a healthier BMI range and wish to lose more.

Before all that, I had never been thin, but maybe what can be best described as borderline overweight for much of my adult life. But with it being a matter of 1-5 pounds, I didn't worry too much. I had a proportionally small waist and had been formerly athletic, so felt fit. I walked plenty and loved to bike.


I have some of the little issues that we gals in our 40's can sometimes endure.... weight loss gave me an older looking neck... And I have fibroids as well which I am dismayed at, and have had endo for... ever!

So I am trying not to worry too much about health concerns with all that as I have done all the googling and read all the things. Just trying to eat my veggies and lose a few more pounds.

And in my wildest dreams... I will engage in exercise and build muscle mass, and maybe even stop consuming red meat and sugar. But, baby steps. Ya know? Mostly practicing portion control and small meals for now.

[snapple]

Hm. Lonely around here.

This morning I am 144/144.5

Yesterday was frozen veggies, prunes, almonds and some cheese... kale.

Was thinking maybe beans today, possibly for breakfast.

[nikkinicole]

Don't be lonely! haha
You're right about baby steps. Focus on a lil at a time.
I am coming back to face trying to lose 150 lbs! Prednisone and other factors drove my weight into numbers I never ever want to see again. I will be doing Optifast on a doctor monitored diet. There is weekly support meetings etc. I am REALLY looking forward to it. I need a complete reset and to get rid of my food cravings.
Hope everything is going well!!!! It's really early in the morning and I am hungry today!

[snapple]

Hi nikki I have faith you can do it! Meds can be so irritating. Cravings and hunger are too.

Hope you are enjoying a healthy breakfast today

[nikkinicole]

I'm weaning into my Optifast program by having shakes for breakfast. So it's alright. I'm really hungry this morning but I am trying to rise above and ignore the pastries in the back of the room at work. It is mind over matter for me. I don't need them and I just have to tell myself that.

[snapple]

I see, I just looked up Optifast- my mistake. it does look like a good protein source.

[nikkinicole]

After I finished my shake, I'm not really that hungry anymore. That's always a plus.
We are already talking about lunch though. Here at work it takes us a few hours to come up with a decision about where we are having lunch. That's the part of Optifast I am most looking forward to ... not having to think about what I want to eat!!!

[snapple]

Hi nikki Hope you did well yesterday. I have been vegetarian this week (ok it's only 2 days) I feel good about it

How are you today?