Daily Log Day 2

I DID IT! I stuck to exactly what I planned out yesterday! And NO M&M'S or chocolate of any kind, even at work!!! I can't tell you how proud I am of this accomplishment!! It was pretty easy to do, no cravings - it all starts in the MIND!! We are who we think we are, we do what we believe we CAN do; positive self-talk is so important. I know it's just one day but I feel so much better already. Here's the kicker, guys: MY SCALE TELLS ME I LOST 5 LBS. IN 24 HOURS! Yesterday a.m., I weighed 158.5.  This a.m., I weighed 153.5!!! So I'm going to do exactly the same thing today - it's going to be a hard day because there is a big party for a beloved colleague who is retiring - sure to be lots of food. WRITING IT DOWN AND COMMITING IT TO THIS BOARD helps me, so here goes:

January 6, 2009

Breakfast (9am):  Go-lean oatmeal packet, 4 blackberries, coffee (no milk in oatmeal) (170 Cal., 9 Protein)

Lunch (12:30):  Small green salad w/2 oz. baked ham, hard-boiled egg, 2T honey mustard dressing, 1 clementine (350 Cal., 20 Protein)

Snack (3:30):  Zone Bar (210 Cal., 14 Protein)

Dinner (6:30):  Protein Shake w/lite & fit yogurt, 3 strawberries (250 Cal., 34 Protein)

WORKOUT (body):  2 miles on treadmill, followed by some circuit training - 60 minutes (lunch hour)

MIND (spirit):  continue to think positive thoughts, trying hard not to worry about what I can't control, and take charge of what I can!

Weight as of this a.m.:  153.5 - a 5 lb. weight loss from yesterday - whoo-hoo!!!

REMEMBER MARCHERS, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN DO! YOU CAN BE ANYONE YOU BELIEVE YOURSELF TO BE!!! Love, Reenie
 

I read your post today and yesterday, and while what you are doing is admirable, it is not realistic and extremely restrictive.  I, for one, could not live like that.  I try to eat healthy, go to the gym 3 times a week, and have recently cut back on certain things.  As I did not lose 5 pounds over night, I did lose it in about a week, which, for me is more realistic.  I want to live my life, and not worry about food all the time.  I am positive I can lose 10 more pounds.  There is no doubt in my mind that it will be done.  I just can't be that restrictive, but if it works for you, then that's wonderful.

Take care and be well,
Joanie

Joanie it's good to hear from you. I really don't understand how this is so restrictive; I'm getting in somewhere around 1,000 calories for the day; my workouts are very doable. It's better for me to be focusing on living healthily rather than focusing on food! I have a real problem with food - I don't think you do, at least that's what you've posted in the past. I am a food addict. It's how I got to be 400 lbs. at one time in my life. I'd like to thank you for your support but I don't feel like you're being supportive here - I feel chastised and your tone is - I guess harsh is the word. What's up with this? M.

Harsh is the wrong word in describing your tone, I'm sorry for that; I guess I feel it's more - unfriendly. Please tell me what's going on - I can't fix what I don't know is broken. This goes for everyone here on this Board. If I've done something wrong, please tell me. M.

You have done nothing wrong, Reenie.  One of my extreme faults is my honesty.  When someone has themselves on a diet such as yours, it's been my experience that it doesn't always work out the way they want it to.  What happens if you go out one night and decide you want to have a glass of wine or 2?  Or a bite of cake?  Then you will put yourself in the throws of depression thinking you failed.  Today at work you said there was a party.  What happens if you have a piece of cheese or a cracker or a cookie?  My goal is to eat like a normal person....but in small amounts.  Everyone's life is different.  We all face different things each day.  All I meant is that I could not do what you are doing.  If it is really really right for you, then great.  I want to see everyone succeed on this site.  I want everyone to find the right thing that works for them.  All I am asking of all my friends here is that you don't put yourself in a situation that is impossible to sustain for the long haul.  If it helps you to post on here each and every day, then you should do it.  I would love nothing more than to see everyone be successful in their quest to good health.   I am sorry that you took my post as being unfriendly....that was not how it was intended.

Joanie

i haven't been following-my bad! but i feel that i have to jump in here too--and i am not going to comment on your diet or regime cuz-as i said- i have not been following--my comment is going to be on your response to joanie -and to kim-

reenie--wow- you are on the defensive here and it shows cuz i did NOT see anything harsh or for lack of better word hurtful in joanies reply--

i am saying this only so you do step back and evaluate what you are seeing in our responses--gosh i love ya but some days .....

we each fight our demons and i have been struggling terribly with some different demons at my house lately--i think i have finally broken thru to seeing the light at  the end of that tunnel but am not sure so won't post any more--yet-but ---i just think you maybe were feeling defensive when you wrote back to joanie....

this is NOT meant to hurt--just to say-reenie- reality check!!!

love ya! and if this is working for you  so be it---i am proud that you are doing something!! me- i'm sitting on that diet fence!!!!

Ah, Margo, I'm just seeing this for the first time! I don't always go back to every thread to see if there are additional responses and sometimes the way this Board is set up, it makes us look like we are paying attention to some folks, and deliberately ignoring the others. I didn't see your post here until just now and now I think I understand what Joan meant by what 'others were saying' about me. It's ok, and I have already apologized to Joan (publicly in one of these posts) for being hypersensitive in this thread. Here's the thing: I finally have gotten back to taking control of my weight and health and I'm PROUD of finally getting this back! I guess I was looking for some cheerleaders, some, "Way to go, Reenie!" - but instead I was getting negative feedback about what I was eating. That's all. I guess all that matters in the end is being proud of ourselves is all that matters - I shouldn't look for pats on the head ... but oh well, I've been looking for that my whole life! At any rate, it's good to hear from you, I've been worried about you. Love you back! Maureen

Hi...againist my better judgement I am going to jump in on this conversation...I posted pretty much the same thing Joanie did yesterday...as noticed I recieved no responce back, but everyone else did...I thought maybe you took it the wrong way as you did Joanies post ...as I am not attacking you either I just dont, in my heart, thinks its realstic either, least for me it is not. If it seems to work for you I support you 100%...Reenie I have always wished you the best, but I feel that if I dont agree with you then  my thoughts are either washed aside or interepted as an attack on you...Ide like to think we can all share our opinions good or bad and share what we think will work in the long run...nothing I think written on here is meant to be written in a non supporting way at all....we try to share all opinions if its helps great, if not...we can all choose another route....but good or bad its all done in the most honest gestures...to help each other.

ditto

Joanie and Nic, thanks for these posts! They provided some good clarity, which I needed. In terms of what I'm eating right now, this is temporary - like the 5-day pouch test we all hear so much about and many of us have tried - THAT was restrictive! And didn't work for me at all. These last two days of eating have allowed me to reverse my terrifying trend of gaining weight. Getting back to my work out routine has already reminded me of how strong my body has and the potential for fitness - but it takes tons of work and a steadfast commitment, as we all know. So rest assured, this is a temporary (eating plan) measure for me to stop the runaway freight train that has become my weight gain - and it's working. Yesterday I was SURROUNDED by crap food; everywhere I turned there was cake and pound cake and candy - mounds of candy all over the place. Then the retirement party offered another incredible looking cake and all sorts of other foods that would do me harm! Sugar is just plain harmful to my system, especially as it has been altered via WLS. I'm addicted to it! I can't handle it at all. So I've got to stay away from it. I love what you both say here and I'm with you all the way - we all need to feel welcomed, accepted, and supported on this site. Oh Nic, I'm so sorry I didn't respond to your email - it was not intentional, I value your posts so much! All the time! You've been a wonderful leader here and you've kept me going more times than not - my fault has been that I have not let you know that well enough. I'm proud of what I've been able to do these past two days, I'm meeting my goals of reversing my weight gain and reigniting my desire to get fit and strong again. I want my body back. I want all good things for all the wonderful people here, and for every single person, pre- or post-op - thanks ladies, please accept my apology for my hypersensitivity. Love you, Maureen