What, another post????
IrishIze
on 1/4/07 10:23 pm - NJ
on 1/4/07 10:23 pm - NJ
Well, I'm feeling good, doing the right thing and losing weight, so of course I'm posting! I find it helps me to kind of journal. I lost another pound, so I was 179 lbs. this morning - soooooo much better than 188!!
I seem to have lost the compulsion - I'm able to eat in the evening and not crave more. I did the liquid diet for two days and I think the pouch shrunk a bit. I had some chicken last night and after about 4 bites, I was feeling a bit full and sick, so I quit. I'm really glad to have that feeling back.
The therapist and I discussed the compulsion. He doesn't like the idea of liquids, he thinks I should try to structure my eating throughout the day, but he's not getting the 'compulsion' part of it. I told him I wanted be at a little more comfortable weight before I test those waters. Once I reach 175, I will test eating breakfast early, then a healthy lunch and dinner. If it ends up I get the compulsion again, where I can't stop thinking about eating, I will go back to liquid. I'm keeping my intake on fitday to make sure I'm getting in my protein and fairly good amount of calories. I'm also exercising 30 minutes a day, drinking lots of water and taking my vitamins.
I feel better about myself and some of the funk has lifted.
Hugs,
Nancy
Hi Nancy!!!
That's great news! You are back on track and I am happy for you.
I have a bit of great news myself. I got on the scale and I am back at 182! Its amazing how just a few days of unscrupulous behavior can turn into extra pounds before you know it.
I'm glad to be back where I was, so now I can work on getting in those 170's. I've been hovering around the 183 mark for over a year I'm sure. As long as I go to work, I exercise, so now I've got to focus on that snacking thing that gets me.
Teah
IrishIze
on 1/5/07 1:51 am - NJ
on 1/5/07 1:51 am - NJ
WooHoo for you Teah!! Looks like we've both gotten ourselves under some semblance of control! It gives me hope and it helps me to realize that I can do anything with just a bit of grit and determination.
Let's keep hanging in there and let's both aim for 170!!!
Hugs,
Nancy
HI Nancy!!!
Well I wish I can say I've been as good as you ladies have been! But I'm not doing too bad today. I have been fighting a bug all week and well just haven't made the best food choices. But I feel a bit better today. Going to have a protein shake for lunch and made some homemade chili for dinner. We can do this, we just need to stick together!!!!
Love ya!
IrishIze
on 1/5/07 2:23 am - NJ
on 1/5/07 2:23 am - NJ
Hi Michelle! Sorry you're not feeling so hot - there's a lot of viruses going on here in the northeast too...
You're right - we can do it if we have each other to support us through the tough times and cheer us on when we're successful.
Love ya back!!
N.