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Topic: RE: Accountability
Count me in ... I gotta do SOMETHING! I have my menu planned out for today ... you guys will probably gasp but I'm supposed to be aiming for 2000 calories a day. That is to compensate for my exercising and running because I've been burning anywhere between 500-1000 calories per day depending on what type of exercise I'm doing.
Anyway, I'm training for a 1/2 marathon in June so I need to keep my running miles up there so I need the food to compensate. I'm supposed to be adding more whole grains and not worrying about my protein intake so much. It's scary for me and it's actually hard to figure out what to eat! So I have a plan for today which would make my totals around 1988 calories for today. So we'll see how that goes. And that includes healthy food and no junk, no chocolate (boo hoo!). My weakness lately has been cookies and cake, and anything chocolate. I don't know what compels me to eat that junk! I just can't stay away from it!
So that is my confession ... I've been eating WAY too much sugary stuff lately and have gained weight because of it. Time to get back on a good plan! I'd like to take 10 pounds back off!
Deanna 
Topic: Accountability
Hi All
I am going to start a daily post detailing what I have eaten that day. If others would like to join in you are more than welcome.
Whilst I don't think I'm usually going over 1000 or so a day in calories, as I've said before, that Easter candy has been calling my name. It's put away now, but I am back in the habit of bad snacking and eating when I am not hungry.
At the moment I'm not too bothered about numbers (ie carbs protein etc.), I just want to get back to only eating when I'm hungry and when I feel my body needs food.
The other thing that has been going on is I'm having very low blood sugar regularly now - whereas I only had it occassionally before (and usually after I'd eaten something with sugar in it!). Now I'm getting them all the time, and want to look at my eating to see if that is what is causing it. I hate having them, as I need to eat to bring the levels back up, then I never know how much to eat - do I keep eating til I'm feeling ok or eat a bite then wait for a while. They make me feel terrible, and I have to stop what I am doing and sit/lay down til they pass.
Sorry this has been a long post, and thanks for listening. I know I could join posts on other boards, but I feel at home here plus they all seem to chart all their numbers which I'm not going to do.
So if you want to join, lets get started together. Spring is here, our two year anniversary is coming up, we can do it...
PS I'm still working on my chain - no more clips off yet - I'm stuck 
But I'm not giving up........
But I'm not giving up........ Topic: RE: My First Day to a NEw Me
I used to feel incredulous when thinner people would say they were feeling bloated, or that their clothes were tighter as they had put on a few pounds as I never felt any different having put on 20 pounds even.
But now, I know exactly what they mean - a few pounds can make all the difference can't they.
Last night I made myself dinner, had my normal portion size...and then went back for a second helping!!!!!!!!!!!
I have NOT done that since wls - what was I thinking. I took 2 bites, then realised and put the plate away - I can't believe that I did it. Amazing how these things creep back in without us realising. I'm so glad I caught myself, stopped myself and realised hwo stupid it was to eat more just because it tasted good. I put it in the fridge and told myself I could have it the next day - mindyou, I probably wont now as I don't really like left overs - but if I'm that desperate, it's there and it's a one portion size now.
Sigh, it's goig to be an on-going battle for life for me.
Topic: RE: My First Day to a NEw Me
Hi there Kathryn!
I'm so right there with you! My day has been crappy and I just have that "down in the dumps" feeling! Tomorrow is my day to start over. I have a menu planned out for tomorrow and everything! I'm still doing really great with my exercising and running so I need to get back to concentrating on my eating habits. Like Ruth, I tend to nibble on the leftover Easter candy and anything that is left in the cupboards! So I'm doing a major overhaul because no one in my house needs to eat that junk! I also need to be better about taking my vitamins and supplements and getting in extra water, since I exercise so much. I've gained back about 5-7 pounds and it's amazing how quickly those jeans start to feel snug with just a few pounds. I hate that feeling!
Deanna
Topic: RE: My First Day to a NEw Me
Good for you Kathryn
Today is always a good time to start over and reform our habits. Now what plans have you made to enable you to make better choices?
I have finally put the Easter candy away out of sight so I don't take a nibble each time I walk past it - as I am finding out that each nibble mounts up! I have also found out thankfully, that my body has changed and no longer likes chocolate (all easter candy here is chocolate!!). I am coming out in infected skin left right and center, and my blood sugar has been all over the place. So it's no more chocolate nibbles for me, and I may put back in at least one protein shake a day - I tend to drop those as soon as my eating goes astray. I also need to get back to exercising - I have been lazy during the Easter break. I'm back at work on Monday, which will help being back into routine.
I am going to force my body to 'reform' to a smaller size!!!
Topic: My First Day to a NEw Me
I was reading Ruths post on reformed body and character
I really like that
How inspiring!!!!
Even though Im not happy with my choices this winter, its now spring and I can reform my habits - once again - for the betterment of my body and life
Can you tell Im trying to be all "zen" about my approach??
Kathryn
hiighest 345
lowest 195
today 211
whew - hard to type those #'s
Topic: RE: 5 months away - Oh No!
Hi Deanna,
Its GREAT tol be back. I completely forgot how good it feels to discuss with other people whove gone through this what it feels like to struggle. I have missed everyone on this board and plan to post daily again!
I have been working - which really was the beginnning of my lazy attitude toward healthy lifestyle. Sitting behind a desk didnt do me any favors. Im working from home now on a few creative projects and caring for my nearly 3 year old daughter Emily and trying to refocus on myself. I am loving being home, back on the OH message board and in soon in my backyeard garden
Have a great sunny day
Kathryn
Topic: RE: 5 months away - Oh No!
THanks for the welcome
I just relaized as I posted to someone else its just a renewed commitment to myself that I need to make
Wish me luck - and it IS good to be back
Kathryn
Topic: RE: Need some advice from the older Mayers pleaze.!!
I completely can relate
I bgan at 341 and I now am at 211 - my lowest being `195 and just this winter I put on some weight - so Im back here for support and a renewed commitment to myself. I agree with Ruth and that we are all different and no 1 thing will work for us all. Take it day to day - thats what Im trying to do. And support others if I can. WE are all successes!!!!!!!
Keep the faith
KAthryn
Topic: RE: 5 months away - Oh No!
I cant remember how to reply to everyone its been so long
Thanks Ladiees for welcoming me back-its good to be back and geting on track with my weight.
I guess I thought I could be a normal person
HA!!!!! I should have known better
Todays if the 1st warm day so Im gonna start get moving!
I cant believe how much I misswed it here
!
How is everyone????
Kathryn
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