Do Over!

Okay, I'm heading down a slippery slope and before I get too far down that path, I'm putting on the brakes. Over the last couple of months, I quit measuring my food and logging it on Fitday... Okay, that's all fine and good, but in my mind, it's allowing me to eat more than I should, I think. My blood sugar gets wacky, so I eat every 2-3 hours but I'm not convinced I'm making good choices. Over the last week, I've screwed up my vitamins - not taking them, taking only some of them, etc. I've been traveling and off work and my schedule is all screwed up. I did get a serious amount of walking in but my food/vits have been a mess. Not to mention, I haven't done a protein supplement in the past week - no idea how much protein I'm getting in... I've also been drinking a bit more than I like. My surgeon allows alcohol in moderation, but thinking back over the last week, I've realized that I've had an alcoholic beverage every single night over the past week. Actually, several alcoholic beverages. Not only is this not good for me, it's dangerous from the standpoint that I come from a long line of alcoholics and the calories are astronomical. No weight gain from all of this poor behavior, but I'm not going to wait for that to happen. So, as of this morning, I took all of my vitamins, I'm eating a decent breakfast (oatmeal and a small banana), I'm logging all of my food and making sure I get my protein and water in. I'm also going to knock out the beer for now... No sense in asking for trouble... I'm just putting this in black and white to strengthen my resolve and document my committment to NOT SCREW THIS UP!!!

Good for you Becky! I've been very good about keeping my fitday log for the past 13 months, but, in June, I was pretty sketchy. I really need to keep it up as it is so easy to lose track of how your really are doing. Glad you are re-committing to yourself. I am too! Lori

Vicki, please, please be careful about your vitamins - so many times the damage is already done by the time it shows up in our blood work. We lost a local support group member a year or so ago because she didn't take her vitamins for the first year and by the time it showed up in her bloodwork, it was too late. I know it sounds funny coming from someone who's recently had a lapse, but I just don't want you to get sick! Please take care of yourself!

Vickie, Please, please get back on your vitamins. This is your health and your life. Don't wait for blood results. Do it now. Kathy

Wow, Becky, I think you were talking directly to ME! I have not done well the past couple of months. I was out of work for 7 months and did just great as long as I was not going to work every day. I walked every morning with my neighbor, drank my protein, etc. April 13 I began the most stressful job of my life. I have been under immense stress and working 12-14 hours a day + weekends. I have found myself often buying a pack of crackers out of the machine, then worked up to chips and popcorn. Lots and lots of carbs. Sugar makes me dump, so I haven't done that. But I've become addicted to salty snacks. I HAVE TO STOP! I'm not an alcohol drinker, so that's not been a problem, but I'm eating too much and not the right things. I've gained 3 pounds. I'm not walking anymore. I am trying to swim on the weekends. I do take my vitamins, but I want to lose at least another 25 pounds! I know I must exercise, get my protein and eat the right things. I'm committing to you and everyone else on here right now too! I didn't lose 130 pounds to screw it all up a year later! Thanks for your inspiration and hopefully we can help hold each other accountable! Hugs, Wanda

hey girls, Becky, cc me on what you just put in black in white! And yes while there is no gain for me either, there is no loss! Thats why I'm grinding....I luv this place toooo!