[Ratkitten]

O.K. Here's the next segment of 10 days in the lifeboat.

Remember this is not a "challenge" but a place for accountability to ourselves and support.

So what is your plan for this 10 day segment?

Hugs,
Ratkity

[dgramie]

Today will be a POP day!! I will get in 6 bottles of water, 5 servings of veggies, and 2 of fruit. I know veggies is the key for me!!

[j-ann]

Veggies and fruit are a key for me too Deb.

I like this idea of stringing OP days together to stay dry so I'm gonna work on that over these 1o days.

[Vortex_VVV]

Hey, gang, I'm in the boat this time. Time to focus like a laser beam!

My plan is going to change from day to day, at least over the first few days of this 10 day segment. Specifically, I had stopped recording every bite for some time, and so I think I was off in my estimates of calories. So, my plan for this 10 days is:

~~ journal everything, every day
~~ 15 minutes of intentional exercise every day
~~ 4 glasses of water every day
~~ stick to daily calorie limit, which I will determine each evening for the next day.
~~ post here before bedtime each day to report on my success for the day

Today my calorie limit is a generous 2000 calories. I'm hoping I'll be below that; whatever today's total is, assuming it's anywhere below 2000, I'll shave off 50 to come up with tomorrow's limit. I want to get myself to the 1600-1800 range, but I'm easing into it.

[Ratkitten]

This 10 days is protein and vitamins. I've skipped a couple days of vitamins each week and that can be deadly for the WLS I had.

No messing around in this lifeboat!! I have warm towels for all too.

Hugs,
Ratkity

[gggirls]

How sweet it is - clean eating that is. I already have the withdrawal headache too. Has been a POP day - will hit the gym on Wednesday - need to take baby steps.

Thanks for the towels Rat - you guys always have my back!

[dgramie]

carol...thanks for explaining to me why I have a headache. Duh!
great day of eating today and even had lunch out with a friend. Baked chicken for dinner!

[Vortex_VVV]

Uh oh, we're all on withdrawal, eh?

POP today; calories came in at 1900, so tomorrow's limit is 1850. I'll do that 2 days and if all goes well I'll go down to 1800.

I really have to start drinking earlier in the day... ha ha, but you know what I mean.

Here's to tomorrow!

[dgramie]

I really need to grocery shop today! Need to fill the house with lean meats. I have some fruits and veggies but need better meat choices. For some reason Im thinking a pot of soup with lots of veggies for today.

[gggirls]

Love the dry feeling. Got my gallon of water in early enough I was only up 3 times during the night.

[j-ann]

Staying dry. Plan to stay home all day.

[vicki1]

Hi everyone! Today feels good - have kept under calories - feeling back in control!

The towels are warm and cozy - thanks Rat!

[dgramie]

a good and dry day, sun was shinning bright and I think Im starting to dry out.

[vicki1]

I finally saw the holiday weight gain start to go down - 3.6 lbs to be back at pre-Christmas weight. I think I will keep a life jacket off for the next few days for extra support.

[gggirls]

Dry here too - will see if the gym recognizes me tonight. I'm back to pre-vacation weight - now to get off the surgery weight.