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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2019 8:35:09 GMT
This thread is for anyone that has been away from healthy eating, had a gain and is recommitting. We accept all forms of healthy eating here, whatever that means to you. We touch base daily for accountability and to encourage one another. This is a judgment free zone.
We all struggle to get the weight off and keep it off. Sometimes this is a challenge, but we never give up and that is the key. Regardless of our situation or where we are in reaching our goal, we count on talking to each other every day and are blessed to have one another as friends.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2019 8:50:57 GMT
Good morning and happy Saturday.
I'm up really early, but had a good sleep and feel rested. Not much on the plan today other than the weekly grocery shop.
Andi - from your question/comment yesterday...DD could not care less whether the grass is cut or not & I'm certainly not trying to impress her. Haha. It's just that last time it took 3+ hours for me to complete, and I'd rather spend that time hanging out with her, and I wouldn't want to put it off too long as it just gets more difficult to mow the taller/thicker it gets - especially since I'm not on a riding mower. Those were my only motivations to getting it mowed before DD comes on Wednesday.
Amanda - I hope you're feeling better. Don't let it go too long, it could be a sinus infection brewing. I've had them many times in the past where I could blow nothing out.
Jana - safe travels. I hope you find DS ready and willing to take in some fresh air and in good spirits. That's super that she got off the wound vac - that's a huge step forward, I would think.
Susie - Wow girl! It never seems to slow for you, does it. You get a week without the classes, and instead you're playing vet and farmer...Ha!
Well, I don't have much else for now so I'm going to fix my coffee and finish a documentary I started last night. BBL
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 30, 2019 10:34:29 GMT
Good morning Lora and ATF. I can't help it, I'm really disappointed - couldn't wait until my WI on Monday, got on the scale this morning and dropped 1.5 lbs. In 30 days. I know I've added weight training to the mix and initially the scale can show a gain from that, but I'm just so frustrated that with 28 of those days squeaky clean on my plan, this is all I have to show for it. Especially because for a few days this week it was a real struggle to stick with the program. I know there are worse problems in the world but I do feel down that even for a turtle loser I'm a slow turtle. Grrr. Contemplating getting my meals closer together in time so I can do kind of an IF, like waiting to have breakfast until 10 or 11 and having my last meal at 6. I'd so like to get these last 5.5 lbs off. OK, thanks for listening to me whine. Part of me thinks I just need to stay the course because, really, what's the choice? It's not like I have an alternative food plan in my pocket that I can whip out and which will solve the problem.
Lora, can you remind me again of what you tell yourself when you're not losing weight, or losing really really slowly? And now I get the mowing issue - there's always the mowing guy if needed, right? Now that your house is sold... I know though that you like taking care of stuff yourself and I admire that, I really do. You must be so excited for DD's visit.
Susie, I love what Lora wrote above about you being a farmer and vet in your spare time this week, so funny. And true. You don't ever slow down!
I have my make-up training this morning at 9, then will do my weekly supermarket shopping (with everyone else in the Hudson Valley). This afternoon may hit Kohl's and JJill if my cranky mood improves to use my 30% coupons. Maybe a movie this evening, not sure.
Have a great Saturday everyone, will bbl.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2019 11:03:15 GMT
Andi - I'm sorry that you're disappointed with your sneak peek WI. Your goal is to lose weight and that's exactly what you did. You're winning with March!! How much of a loss were you expecting/hoping for? Maybe at this point in the weight loss process, that just wasn't a realistic number. You need to look at things other than the scale as a validation that your plan is working and your hard work is paying off. Didn't you say that your clothes are noticeably looser? You said that you're clothes shopping today...why is that? Because you current clothes are TOO BIG (and because you have an awesome coupon...Lol)! Guess what?....your plan is working! There are many measures of weight loss success, and the scale is only one of them, and at this point I believe it to possibly be the least reliable measure. Inches lost and how your clothes are fitting is a much more meaningful, especially as you continue to build muscle. Also, you didn't gain! That in itself is a win in my book!
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 30, 2019 11:14:31 GMT
Thanks, Lora. You are right in everything you said. My rate of losing is clearly not in my control and the sooner I give up expectations about that the happier I will be. I was hoping for 3-4 lbs and to be at the top of my goal range.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2019 11:38:47 GMT
Andi - like you always say.... Feel free to take my advice, I'm not using it. I haven't talked a ton about it lately, but I'm struggling with the scale & with the fit of my clothes. Creeping, creeping, creeping up. I know exactly what the cause of mine is...it's totally due to stress and snacking. There are some days that it feels like I just pick at food all day, then follow up with a big dinner in the evening. All of the foods are on my plan, but in constantly picking at things is causing insulin and blood sugar spikes, which causes havoc in my body, and all the stress that I was experienced over the last 6 months has probably caused my cortisol to stay up as well, which signals the body to store fat. I really need to figure this out.
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Post by janjasmine on Mar 30, 2019 13:03:04 GMT
Hi Everyone, I am always falling asleep on the sofa by the time I finish reading and when I start to reply I am already past the point I make sense. Lol. I have a tax appointment this morning and then a quick trip to drop my books back to the library. After some lunch I am doing the food shopping for my friend since tommorow I have plans to have lunch with my friend and my former coteacher.After shopping I am usually beat so just relaxing and reading. This upcoming week I have extended care (Ugh!) And in Wednesday we have our club meeting so that will be a long day for me. Plus Friday for this prebook sale event for the parents. I probably wont be able to help much with it since I have the kids until 5 but I have to stay a bit longer. Ugh! I wish my friend would do it on the Thursday before instead of on a Friday night. I just want to go home. I was looking at petsmart for grooming. Basically all I wanted to do is get Cassie's nails clipped but there were some not good stories about what has happened and that reminded me of the place that I used to take Jasmine ( not in a negative way) so I called them up this morning. They said I could just walk in but I will wait until next weekend. The price is reasonable . I was thinking of buying nail clippers but I just dont think she will probably let me do it. Jana,hope all goes well with your visit with your sister. Lora, hope you get the grass mowed. Andi, sorry you are disaappointed in how slow you are losing but ditto on what Lora said. Have a great day!
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Post by success4susie on Mar 30, 2019 15:04:05 GMT
Good Morning... I looked back at my weight record and noticed that several months ago, I was consistently about 3-4 lbs lighter than now...currently I am struggling to be within 2 lbs of goal and back then, I seemed to be under goal and seemed to do it easily. Man, I was thinking that I may actually get below my magic number (I think that is what you have in mind Andi - that magic number you want).
Andi - man, I would be so mad if I had been as diligent as you and only lost 1.5, but like Lora said, there are lots of different measurements. I remember when she said the her weight was stable,but her sizes kept getting smaller. As far as I am concerned, you are a rock star for not caving during those difficult moments !!!
Lora - Sorry about the struggle lately...but you know what the problem is and you WILL solve it....As I said above, I have been struggling and, like you Lora, I KNOW what my problem is also...mine is night eating (which is mostly carbs- aaaggghhh).
Janet - I know how much you hate that extended care...hang in there. Years ago, when I had a cat or two, I used to clip their nails...didn't bother me at all, but I think I would be nervous to do it today if I had one. Glad you have a place where you can just walk in....
On my way to the clubhouse gym - I need to get back to TRYING to get to the gym, or get some kind of exercise daily.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2019 21:35:27 GMT
We got all of my errands taken care of. The bank, two grocery stores, then stopped on the way back to pick up some lunch to bring home. DH got smoked chicken, and I got some smoked wings. So danged good. Anyway, I just got back from the fitness center. I did weights, squats, planks and 40 minutes on the dreadmill. I need to try to do that more during the week. I know that when I get some activity, I'm less apt to snack out of boredom, stress or for whatever reason. I need to start making that investment in myself on a regular basis. So that will be part of my new plan going forward. At lease 30 minutes of activity minimum each day.
My eyes are a little itchy today, I think it's the pollen. I keep hearing/seeing people here complaining about how bad the pollen is, but honestly it's nothing like we had in ATL. That was beyond ridiculous. This really seems fairly mild in comparison. I guess it's all about perspective, if you've never known worse this probably seems bad. Ha! Anyway, I think I'm going to take my contacts out and give them a good soak, and give my eyeballs a little rest for this afternoon.
Susie - thanks for your kind words and support. I don't know why I don't just own up more about the weight/food struggles with you guys. It seems like whenever I finally do, it gives me the umph that I need to figure it out and get back to center. I think maybe we just have a hard time admitting it sometimes...or it seems that I do any way. I'm sorry that you're having struggles as well. But at least we all know that we're in this together. Nobody has to suffer in silence unless they choose to, right?
Janet - aww, I know this will feel like a long week for you with extended care. I'm sorry. Maybe it won't be too bad though. Fingers crossed!!
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Post by vtfishstick on Mar 30, 2019 21:51:52 GMT
Hey everyone -
Got more than I expected during my morning errands today. Went to WW and was down almost 2 pounds :-) then swung by Kroger and was leaving, turning through the intersection when, "POW!!!" - my tire blew out. I was able to pull into a gas station and call AAA then got myself a new tire at the dealership. The guy at the dealership said he was convinced I hit something - I might have gotten too close to the curb but I don't think I hit anything. That tire has been losing pressure more rapidly than any of my other tires for months. I had them check it before I drove to Florida the last time because I was concerned. So I still think something was wrong with the tire but I was glad this happened locally (if it had to happen) and in the middle of the day rather than at night or in bad weather.
I am trying to get a few things taken care of at home - tomorrow I have to do a few work things. I hope everyone has a lovely Saturday!
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 30, 2019 22:24:25 GMT
Good evening all.
Lora, I had no idea you were struggling with your weight too and am sorry you were hesitant about sharing that here. I wonder if maybe we kind of put you on a pedestal because you've been so successful with keto - we all turn to you for guidance and in fact I did it when we were on WW together. Maybe that's a bit of a burden on you? You've had a huge transition - both work to non-work, and geography and I'm sure the stress has been overwhelming at times. Plus I would imagine it's an adjustment to being near food all day - as exasperating as work is at times, I am mostly occupied and there is no food available other than what I've brought with me unless I get in my car and go get it. So it makes sense that you would be figuring your new life out, and food is one element of it. I think it's hard over time to keep whatever food plan/lifestyle we choose fresh and you've been doing it a lot longer than I have. I definitely experience a boredom element and it just helps to acknowledge it. In my case, food as so often been such a source of stimulation, entertainment, and fun for me (until it isn't any of these things) that it's definitely an adjustment to seeing it as just food. And deciding how to use the time that is freed up when food isn't the center of my universe. Anyway, this may all be more about me than you, but I'm glad you were able to tell us what's going on. Be kind to yourself; you've been through a lot.
Amanda, do you remember like two or 3 winters ago I had a series of flat tires, like 3 or 4 of them? You have so much sympathy from me - glad you were able to take care of it so quickly. I must have hit a million potholes, both that year and again this year, had to straighten two rims and patch one tire but mercifully no blowouts. Congrats on your WI!
Janet, good luck with extended care. I also used to take my cat to have her nails clipped - no way I could do it myself.
Susie, I know you have challenges at night with night eating - sounds like we're all dealing with an issue these days. Thanks for your sympathy about my weight loss. Someone on BLE suggested I get a scan which shows percentage of body fat, which might be more interesting and productive to me than the scale, as I will be able to see progress as I work out. Am looking into it. I still think you're amazing to be within 3-4 pounds of goal for years now, and mostly under! That is true maintenance and is something I would love to achieve.
I bought out JJill today with my coupon, never got to Kohl's. There was a fabulous saleswoman/designer there who was really helpful to me and kept running back to get me different styles and sizes while I was in the dressing room. I got a few things for work, some tops and a couple of jeans type pants. I really enjoyed myself and it helped with the mood I started out in this morning. I can really see the difference in my body even if the scale doesn't. I even wore some size smalls (!) and 2 size 8 pants. I call that a win.
Have to go out now to buy some soup, going to visit my DF with lymphoma and I picked up a couple things at the health food store for her - a candle, some almond butter, yogi tea, but she asked for soup so I think I'll hit Panera. And get some gas for my car while I'm at it. Tomorrow I have yoga, then the visit, then going to the city to see DS and DGKs. He assured me I won't get Coxsackie and that little Jane's fever is gone and she's acting fine. I really hope he's right...
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