Combating Regain. . . What are you doing?
TGIF! Hope you all had a successful week in combating regain. . . this is how I've been doing it. . .
mostly making good food choices, protein, good carbs (ie, vegetables/fruit), have had some of the lesser quality carbs, ie, a cinnamon raisin bagel with goat cheese this morning, half at a time, piece of italian bread with my chicken parm both nights I had chicken parm (half one night, half the other), otherwise my snacks have consisted of yogurt, cheese with fruit and 2x this week I had single portion size ice cream (s/f). I made it to the gym 2x this week, so far, with a commitment to go again either tomorrow or Sunday and so that is what I've done, as you can see I am not perfect and am seeking to do better, but this is about honesty and what I am doing. I have logged every piece of food I put into my mouth and on most days my caloric intake was within 1400 calories, I am meeting with a doctor and the nutritionist next Thursday and will bring my food logs to have them help me do better at this.
Hoping that any of you struggling out there are doing well and encouraged that you are not alone in this and that this is one battle field we can come out victorious on. . .
Hugs, Laureen
mostly making good food choices, protein, good carbs (ie, vegetables/fruit), have had some of the lesser quality carbs, ie, a cinnamon raisin bagel with goat cheese this morning, half at a time, piece of italian bread with my chicken parm both nights I had chicken parm (half one night, half the other), otherwise my snacks have consisted of yogurt, cheese with fruit and 2x this week I had single portion size ice cream (s/f). I made it to the gym 2x this week, so far, with a commitment to go again either tomorrow or Sunday and so that is what I've done, as you can see I am not perfect and am seeking to do better, but this is about honesty and what I am doing. I have logged every piece of food I put into my mouth and on most days my caloric intake was within 1400 calories, I am meeting with a doctor and the nutritionist next Thursday and will bring my food logs to have them help me do better at this.
Hoping that any of you struggling out there are doing well and encouraged that you are not alone in this and that this is one battle field we can come out victorious on. . .
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Hey Laureen!
I've been instructed by the Nut to keep my intake at 1440 cals, 47 gr fat, 175 gr carbs and 70 gr protein. Yeah, well, I really try to do more like 80 gr protein and 150 gms carbs. For awhile I stopped logging on Fitday.com, thinking I was all grow ed up and didn't need to do it, but mostly I find that if I don't do it, I don't eat enough. So there!
Exercise is creeping back into my life. Monday I did a 5K race, even though I walked most of it, I did run a bit, and that's a HUGE accomplishment for someone who isn't even supposed to be able to walk without a brace on her leg! Gary's gotten into running and now biking, and I need to keep up!
Okay, off to meet a support group gal at Buck's who's really, REALLY struggling. I'm a worried mother hen.
Hugs to you all!
I've been instructed by the Nut to keep my intake at 1440 cals, 47 gr fat, 175 gr carbs and 70 gr protein. Yeah, well, I really try to do more like 80 gr protein and 150 gms carbs. For awhile I stopped logging on Fitday.com, thinking I was all grow ed up and didn't need to do it, but mostly I find that if I don't do it, I don't eat enough. So there!
Exercise is creeping back into my life. Monday I did a 5K race, even though I walked most of it, I did run a bit, and that's a HUGE accomplishment for someone who isn't even supposed to be able to walk without a brace on her leg! Gary's gotten into running and now biking, and I need to keep up!
Okay, off to meet a support group gal at Buck's who's really, REALLY struggling. I'm a worried mother hen.
Hugs to you all!
Susan
I agree that logging your food is one of the best things you can do - I used to do it years ago, and am doing it again. I have found that my choices improve, especially if I review my log on a weekly basis. I also add notes about some of the other conditions - what days I feel like I have lots of energy, when I'm exhausted etc, and I'm learning a lot about myself.
Eliza
Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight
Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight
Amen Sister and the battle continues for the rest of our lives. It ain't going away for most of us if we are really honest with ourselves.
I have been to the gym twice and plan on going again today after work. I have been walking and getting out of my chair here at work often. Moving is the key. I have been mindful of my portions and leave at least 3 bites on my plate. I'm drinking my water and trying not to comfort eat. I'm stressed here at work this week. Work place redesign...changes and I will embrace them and put a smile on my face, when right now this very minute as I'm typing this I want chocolate. I will resist and eat an apple later.
So back to work I go...gonna stretch my legs out! Have a great weekend Laureen. Hugs Debbie
I have been to the gym twice and plan on going again today after work. I have been walking and getting out of my chair here at work often. Moving is the key. I have been mindful of my portions and leave at least 3 bites on my plate. I'm drinking my water and trying not to comfort eat. I'm stressed here at work this week. Work place redesign...changes and I will embrace them and put a smile on my face, when right now this very minute as I'm typing this I want chocolate. I will resist and eat an apple later.
So back to work I go...gonna stretch my legs out! Have a great weekend Laureen. Hugs Debbie
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