Back On Track Together
August goals... post here - and stay on track
I am happy to report on my August goal, so far I have been able to accomplish the following:
1. maintain my weight - check.
2. yoga and walking and other exercise - check
3. healthy eating - check...
So far so good. My ul;cer (I think) is acting up and that causes pain and food aversion. There are some food I can - will eat - but it is grazing and not "real" food... Yesterday I ate some meat and the pain was snot nice... so today - I really do not want to eat. Also- I can deal with the pain with pain pills or alcohol --- so fat neither are good choices, but I enjoy the alcohol... lol..
I need to get on track with my ulcer medication but it is so difficult to fit it in when you have to eat and take vitamins, including a lot of iron (my ferritin are bit low).
So this weekend - I will try to device a plan that I can do all of that - eat, take medication, and vitamins and minerals, and... deal with it all, without drinking. I may have to give up my coffee for a while, but that ios that lasst thing that is my "indulgent" so I am a bit reluctant to do so... but - 2 months is not eternity - so ... will see.
1. maintain my weight - check.
2. yoga and walking and other exercise - check
3. healthy eating - check...
So far so good. My ul;cer (I think) is acting up and that causes pain and food aversion. There are some food I can - will eat - but it is grazing and not "real" food... Yesterday I ate some meat and the pain was snot nice... so today - I really do not want to eat. Also- I can deal with the pain with pain pills or alcohol --- so fat neither are good choices, but I enjoy the alcohol... lol..
I need to get on track with my ulcer medication but it is so difficult to fit it in when you have to eat and take vitamins, including a lot of iron (my ferritin are bit low).
So this weekend - I will try to device a plan that I can do all of that - eat, take medication, and vitamins and minerals, and... deal with it all, without drinking. I may have to give up my coffee for a while, but that ios that lasst thing that is my "indulgent" so I am a bit reluctant to do so... but - 2 months is not eternity - so ... will see.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
My goal is to stay the same weight or lose - I've been hovering in the same range from 180 to 185 since March and I don't count my low weight until it has been consistent for over a week. I am trying to cut down my calories but it is hard at this point and I still have 40 pounds to lose. I have to keep up with having snacks and meals regularly because otherwise I might "crack" and go eat food that is not nutritionally sound (trying not to say "BAD FOOD"!).
I am also trying to curb night eating as I have the most appetite in the evening.
I am going to the OH convention in Cincinnati, so I am really looking forward to that.
I am also trying to curb night eating as I have the most appetite in the evening. I am going to the OH convention in Cincinnati, so I am really looking forward to that.
So cool.
When I try to lose weight - (or see my weight creeping up on me) I limit not calories - but carbs -Works like a charm for me. Limiting calories make me hungry - limiting carbs - but getting more fiber as in green vegetables, and getting more proteins + fat instead of carbs - keeps me full and allows me to lose weight. (i.e. - I get a handful of nuts instead of piece of bread or extra fruit)
When I try to lose weight - (or see my weight creeping up on me) I limit not calories - but carbs -Works like a charm for me. Limiting calories make me hungry - limiting carbs - but getting more fiber as in green vegetables, and getting more proteins + fat instead of carbs - keeps me full and allows me to lose weight. (i.e. - I get a handful of nuts instead of piece of bread or extra fruit)
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I figure two out of three isn´t bad, right?
1. Continue my healthy eating plan- GREAT!
2. Start a yoga class of beginners and go atleast 4 times- UGH. Haven´t even researched when I can do it. Will do so on Monday
3. Be nice to myself- I WAS! I got an amazing hair treatment and my hair looks so nice that I feel 300% better about myself!
So far so good, I guess. I will make an effort next week to start the yoga class. I´ve had a few challenges with my meals (eating out, birthday party...) and I´ve passed with flying colors.
I´m doing well but I could be doing better! So I´ll keep trying and keep posting! Good luck to all!
1. Continue my healthy eating plan- GREAT!
2. Start a yoga class of beginners and go atleast 4 times- UGH. Haven´t even researched when I can do it. Will do so on Monday
3. Be nice to myself- I WAS! I got an amazing hair treatment and my hair looks so nice that I feel 300% better about myself!
So far so good, I guess. I will make an effort next week to start the yoga class. I´ve had a few challenges with my meals (eating out, birthday party...) and I´ve passed with flying colors.
I´m doing well but I could be doing better! So I´ll keep trying and keep posting! Good luck to all!
Highest weight 235 Lowest Weight 156 Post-Partum Weight 194
Gorgeous baby girl born somewhere in the middle!
Marisa,
How is Yoga going? have you done yoga before? if not - 4 x a week maybe a bit hard.
I know that I hurt after every yoga. My muscles that is- and I am a level 2. If you start yoga- and find it hard - limit the yoga for a first month or a few weeks to maybe 2-3 times a week. When I started yoga - I could only do it every 2-3 days. Now - my body feels broken when I do not do that for 2 days. But at the beginning - it was tough...
How is Yoga going? have you done yoga before? if not - 4 x a week maybe a bit hard.
I know that I hurt after every yoga. My muscles that is- and I am a level 2. If you start yoga- and find it hard - limit the yoga for a first month or a few weeks to maybe 2-3 times a week. When I started yoga - I could only do it every 2-3 days. Now - my body feels broken when I do not do that for 2 days. But at the beginning - it was tough...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hi Hala!
Sorry, I guess it sounds like I was thinking of 4 times per week. I was actually aiming at doing 4 beginner classes this month. I have an appointment this afternoon at a local yoga center so they can tell me when they meet for the beginner classes. I´m really looking forwarrd to it. It´s something I´ve wanted to do all my life and have been too scared to do. Losing weight has given me the confidence to atleast give it a try. I can´t wait!! I will let you know how it goes. I´ve heard it´s tough but very rewarding.
How are your goals?
I did great this weekend. Stayed very focused with my meals despite a trip to the beach so hurray for me. Have a great week and stay focused!
Marisa
Sorry, I guess it sounds like I was thinking of 4 times per week. I was actually aiming at doing 4 beginner classes this month. I have an appointment this afternoon at a local yoga center so they can tell me when they meet for the beginner classes. I´m really looking forwarrd to it. It´s something I´ve wanted to do all my life and have been too scared to do. Losing weight has given me the confidence to atleast give it a try. I can´t wait!! I will let you know how it goes. I´ve heard it´s tough but very rewarding.
How are your goals?
I did great this weekend. Stayed very focused with my meals despite a trip to the beach so hurray for me. Have a great week and stay focused!
Marisa
Highest weight 235 Lowest Weight 156 Post-Partum Weight 194
Gorgeous baby girl born somewhere in the middle!
I will post later this evening or this weekend. I have to run now, but this is a great idea!! for sure. I know my goals already, but will re-post on this tread. 
Molly - when i am setting goals - I make them more "measurable". i.e.
2. Continue to reduce Aspartame intake.
What do you mean buy that? How many times a week or a day - you allow yourself to have aspartame?
BTW: that's one sweetener I avoided like a plaque. It is a neuro-toxin and it messes up with a person brain. That is a one thing I was always proud off - so the moment I learn that NutraSweet may mess that up - I gave it up. Completely.
Whey do you plan to completely remove that from your diet? I am pushing - I know... but only because I care...
2. Continue to reduce Aspartame intake.
What do you mean buy that? How many times a week or a day - you allow yourself to have aspartame?
BTW: that's one sweetener I avoided like a plaque. It is a neuro-toxin and it messes up with a person brain. That is a one thing I was always proud off - so the moment I learn that NutraSweet may mess that up - I gave it up. Completely.
Whey do you plan to completely remove that from your diet? I am pushing - I know... but only because I care...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
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