Day Three...

Morning All How are we doing? What have we put in place to enable us to make a success of today? I have brought more protein shakes to work today rather than just one for lunch. My danger zone is when I first get home - that's when I reach for things I shouldn't...so today I plan to have a protein shake just before I leave work, so my pouch isn't empty at the danger zone time. I'm also going to the gym tonight for a trainer to work out a personal program for me (it comes free with the fees) - I've been putting it off through embarrassment - what if I'm not fit enough, look stupid etc etc. My logic knows how crazy this is, but the emotions kick in. Anyway, I've taken the bull by the horns and while I was there last night doing my own thing, I booked to see someone tonight - so not only do I make myself go to the gym two nights running, I get a workout that should suit me and my goals. I haven't been hungry so far, I'm just breaking the habits I've created of snacking (on the wrong things). It's too easy to reach for a cookie or chips isn't it, and they go down so quickly while piling on the calories. Not being hungry shows me that my body doesn't need the food I've been consuming. Are you learning anything about yourself/your body from doing this? Is it helping?

I have a tough time on the ride home as well! The last two days i've stopped at the fishmongers for cooked shrimp and that kept me until I got home but it's really expensive and I can't do that all the time. I might just need to stop in the deli for a quarter pound of turkey breast and eat that on the way home. I'm doing ok with getting the fluids in, some days are tougher then others that's for sure. I try and get in the 24 ounces before work, 24 ounces on the way to work or in the morning then one on the way home....that's my plan but it doesn't often go that way! It did on Monday but Tuesday was stressful and today is a split shift which sucks so we'll see what happens. ANDI

Hi Andi how did work go yesterday with the firing? Not too stressful I hope.

I'm not sure how this is going to play out anymore! We haven't fired her thus far because they keep calling emergency meetings. It sure can't be today because I can't play coverage for her! I have a split shift today because i've got to work tonight! ANDI

Hi Ruth! You are doing GREAT! Keep it up! I'm so proud of you for signing up to see a trainer at the gym ... do NOT feel self conscious about it. That is their job and honestly, I think most of them take a lot of pride in helping people out. You will do great and you'll be so proud of yourself too! Make sure you don't totally cut our your carbs though because you'll need them to fuel your body for your workouts! I'm not following the 5 day thing but I went back to my menus that are still saved on the computer from last summer, before I gained these pesky pounds back! So I'm following what is on my menu from then and I will see what it does for me. So far so good! Keep up the great work! Deanna

Did well yesterday...even worked out. Went to bed early so I would not snack! Got in over 100 grams of protein with less than 40 grams of carbs...who would of thought? Brought my lunch with me, ate a good breakfast and trying to get in fluids today. Gonna try to run at the gym tonight. Have not been able to in a few weeks due to the stress fracture but am determined to run this 5k on May 31st. Ruth, working with a trainer is so useful. I did it 3xper week for a year but had to stop due to the costs. It was great though! Everyone, keep working whatever program or eating plan you are doing. We can and will do this! Trish

Ruth When I went in many years ago to work with a trainer, I told him that I was worried that I was too big to fit into the whole gym thing and he said to me that his BMI was far greater than what was normal and that we all come in different packages and what really counted was that we did the work regardless of what we think everyone else thinks. I remember this very well 15 years later... Andi You sure have a lot on your plate, it sounds like you are coping though. I like buying fish fresh daily but you are right, it sure can get expensive. I wonder why the good food costs so much more than the crappy food? It doesn't seem fair at all. A bag of chips would be so much cheaper eh? I had to eat some meat and cheese last night, my headache came on full force and nothing would touch it, not even the good drugs that I got at the hospital. I think that all the drugs that I am taking are making me sick, so the timing on this pouch test may not have been optimum but I am doing it anyway. I really hate how life does that, it seems that there isn't ever a 'good' time to do stuff. I have to look up and see what I am allowed to have today on day three. So far only a protein drink and a coffee. I know that I shouldn't keep checking the scales but this morning I am down 6 lbs. Mostly water weight I am sure but it makes me smile nonetheless.

water weight, poop weight, beer gut who cares what's coming of so long as the scale is moving downwards?! I'm still slow and steady but i have to tell you, i'm thoroughly enjoying this and there's something to be said for that! I'm full and I've got shrimp and porterhouse in me....not a bad gig if you can find it. I think i screwed up with the veggies though, i'm eating WAY too many of them....there are way worse things i could be eating so it'll have to do. ANDI

man oh man i'm so proud of you keep up the good work....great work who am i kidding! ANDI

Well, my life imploded on me yesterday and I decided that I needed actual fuel in my body in order to deal with it. I ended up eating basically good stuff until I found a bag of licorice in the cupboard. So my life is changing dramatically in the next week or so. I think it all boils down to wanting/needing to not be in such a stressful life anymore, so I am ditching my house and with it the kids and moving into a house with a bunch of other people until I figure out what to do. I really hate that it is happening this way but I am afraid that this is the only way that it would be able to happen. I just hope that it all works out okay. My heart is hurting.