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Topic: Frustrated and venting
Yesterday I ate under 700 calories (I measured and logged everything that went into my mouth.) I drank about 120 oz of fluids. I walked over 5 miles. I got over 75 grams of protein in. I did not eat any sugar or white flour. And I gained 2 pounds, how?
So frustrated. Yesterday, my goal was to do all clear liquids to start a pouch test, but I was so hungry in the late afternoon after walking so much I had to eat so I focused on protein for lunch and had some stir-fry mix with more protein for dinner. Makes me want to cry and give up.
I do see huge differences when I look at pictures; however, I don't see much of a difference in the mirror when I look at myself. I see myself as still grossly overweight and flabby. Yes, I have lost 100 pounds and I don't know how I will loose the other 60. When I get there am I still going to see myself as a fat blob, anyway?
I started working out at the gym this last week for the first time in years. I'm going slow (only doing 15 reps at a time and working out for only 30 minutes at a time), but muscles are still sore. I did go again this morning, but my heart wasn't in it after weighing in this morning and only worked out for about 20 minutes.
I realize I should have been working out all along and avoiding sugar/flour all along. Don't know how to get back to loosing.
Welp, thanks for listening to my vent. I need to adjust my attitude and get off my pity party.
So frustrated. Yesterday, my goal was to do all clear liquids to start a pouch test, but I was so hungry in the late afternoon after walking so much I had to eat so I focused on protein for lunch and had some stir-fry mix with more protein for dinner. Makes me want to cry and give up.
I do see huge differences when I look at pictures; however, I don't see much of a difference in the mirror when I look at myself. I see myself as still grossly overweight and flabby. Yes, I have lost 100 pounds and I don't know how I will loose the other 60. When I get there am I still going to see myself as a fat blob, anyway?
I started working out at the gym this last week for the first time in years. I'm going slow (only doing 15 reps at a time and working out for only 30 minutes at a time), but muscles are still sore. I did go again this morning, but my heart wasn't in it after weighing in this morning and only worked out for about 20 minutes.
I realize I should have been working out all along and avoiding sugar/flour all along. Don't know how to get back to loosing.
Welp, thanks for listening to my vent. I need to adjust my attitude and get off my pity party.
Topic: RE: Joined the Gym
Got about 7.5 hours of sleep last night! Yippee, I feel great, but my muscles are still sore from lifting 2 days ago. I am however, reaching my goal of going to the gym daily and walking at least 2 miles per day outside the gym. Yesterday I managed to not have any processed sugar either. Feeling better. Just need to stick with it.
Topic: Joined the Gym
I joined the gym yesterday and lifted weights for the first time in about 3 years. I can't believe that I could only bench 30 pounds. Of course today, my upper chest muscles hurt. (A good hurt, right?)
Went back again today for a swim. Really tired since I have to get up at 5AM to make it fit into my life, but it will be worth it. Maybe tonight I will be able to go to sleep earlier than 11PM
Went back again today for a swim. Really tired since I have to get up at 5AM to make it fit into my life, but it will be worth it. Maybe tonight I will be able to go to sleep earlier than 11PM
Topic: RE: Hope & Help Webinar
It sure is! Of course I think we all need some reminding on occasion......I know I sure do! I hope others find it helpful.
Topic: What are you doing today to live more healthfully?
Personally, I am trying to increase my activity level. No, not trying...doing. (I can try at something for ever, just need to do it.) Talked to my DH yesterday and decided I will join a gym this weekend. Plus I walked 2.5 miles yesterday and have already walked .5 mile today. I am teaching summer school which is 5 hours of classrrom time with a 10 minute break. So I am breaking up the 2 sessions with a 1/2 mile walk for me (and the kids). Makes it much more do-able for them and makes me walk. Then I can do another 1-2 miles during my lunch time after they leave and before I start the grading and planning.
Personally, I am trying to increase my activity level. No, not trying...doing. (I can try at something for ever, just need to do it.) Talked to my DH yesterday and decided I will join a gym this weekend. Plus I walked 2.5 miles yesterday and have already walked .5 mile today. I am teaching summer school which is 5 hours of classrrom time with a 10 minute break. So I am breaking up the 2 sessions with a 1/2 mile walk for me (and the kids). Makes it much more do-able for them and makes me walk. Then I can do another 1-2 miles during my lunch time after they leave and before I start the grading and planning.
Topic: RE: Hope & Help Webinar
Wow! Good stuff. Thanks for posting your notes. I had planned to do the Webinar, but after several days of only 5 hours of sleep I ended up falling asleep. So thank you so much. This list is really what we are supposed to be doing.
Topic: The Place where you are
This is nice!
The place where you are
The place where life happens is the place where you are. The place where you build success and achievement is the place where you are.
You cannot change the places where you came from, and you've not yet arrived at the places you'll be. The place where you are is the only place where you can think and act and make life happen in the way you intend.
If you spend your time wishing you were someplace else, then you lose the opportunity to get there. Instead, see the power and the possibilities of the place where you are, and tap into the real value of what you now have.
If you fill the place where you are with worry, frustration, anxiety or anger, you put needless limitations on what you can do. Instead, fill this moment, this set of cir****tances with joy, love, gratitude and enthusiasm for the positive possibilities.
Give the best that you can to the place where you are. For your world is determined not by what you hope to do on some distant someday, but by how you live right here and now.
This is the place where you are. Live it for all that it is.
~ Ralph Marston
The place where you are
The place where life happens is the place where you are. The place where you build success and achievement is the place where you are.
You cannot change the places where you came from, and you've not yet arrived at the places you'll be. The place where you are is the only place where you can think and act and make life happen in the way you intend.
If you spend your time wishing you were someplace else, then you lose the opportunity to get there. Instead, see the power and the possibilities of the place where you are, and tap into the real value of what you now have.
If you fill the place where you are with worry, frustration, anxiety or anger, you put needless limitations on what you can do. Instead, fill this moment, this set of cir****tances with joy, love, gratitude and enthusiasm for the positive possibilities.
Give the best that you can to the place where you are. For your world is determined not by what you hope to do on some distant someday, but by how you live right here and now.
This is the place where you are. Live it for all that it is.
~ Ralph Marston
Topic: Hope & Help Webinar
I participated in the webinar that was posted on here the other day. All in all it was good. Sounded a bit "canned" and was a bit of a sales pitch for their services (it was hosted by BSCI - Bariatric Support Centers International).
That being said....there were a few good things on there to serve as reminders for getting back on track.....thought I would share some with you.
Success habits:
1. Personal accountability: I alone am responsible for my successes and my failure.
2. Portion Control: In understand the importance of satiety and listening to my body signals
3. Nutrition: I make good nutritional food choices
4. Fluid intake: I drink the right amount of the right beverages everyday
5. Exercise: I have adopted the habit of exercise as part of my lifestyle.
6. Vitamins and supplements: I take good Quality vitamins.
Knowing what outcome that is desired is essential for success
Long term goals: Goal getters visualize down to the very last detail.
What direction are you facing now?
The direction of Losing or the direction of gaining?
It is your choice!
Develop processes that work is essential
Short term goals.
Putting into place an action plan
When will I begin setting goals that serve my future vision?
What are the steps to exchanging habits that are not working?
What is the process for losing unwanted weight?
How will I maintain my weight once I get it once get it where I want it to be.
What does my exercise budget look like?
Building awareness of daily actions that enhance or detract from my desired outcome is essential to success.
How do you break sugar addictions?
Remove yourself from those simple sugars. About 5 days after you eliminate those you will no longer crave.
Go back to 30% carbs 70% protein
No high grains, flours, cereal, condiments, beans and legumes, artificial sweeteners.
Will relieve cravings in 5-7 days.
Energy level will increase.
Full on less food.
That being said....there were a few good things on there to serve as reminders for getting back on track.....thought I would share some with you.
Success habits:
1. Personal accountability: I alone am responsible for my successes and my failure.
2. Portion Control: In understand the importance of satiety and listening to my body signals
3. Nutrition: I make good nutritional food choices
4. Fluid intake: I drink the right amount of the right beverages everyday
5. Exercise: I have adopted the habit of exercise as part of my lifestyle.
6. Vitamins and supplements: I take good Quality vitamins.
Knowing what outcome that is desired is essential for success
Long term goals: Goal getters visualize down to the very last detail.
What direction are you facing now?
The direction of Losing or the direction of gaining?
It is your choice!
Develop processes that work is essential
Short term goals.
Putting into place an action plan
When will I begin setting goals that serve my future vision?
What are the steps to exchanging habits that are not working?
What is the process for losing unwanted weight?
How will I maintain my weight once I get it once get it where I want it to be.
What does my exercise budget look like?
Building awareness of daily actions that enhance or detract from my desired outcome is essential to success.
How do you break sugar addictions?
Remove yourself from those simple sugars. About 5 days after you eliminate those you will no longer crave.
Go back to 30% carbs 70% protein
No high grains, flours, cereal, condiments, beans and legumes, artificial sweeteners.
Will relieve cravings in 5-7 days.
Energy level will increase.
Full on less food.
Topic: RE: I need this
It's against policy(infection control,licensing agency for hospitals and my director of nurses would die if I had a back pack on. The freak out when I wear a Jacket with my uniform because it doesn,t look professional. I told them that I had a right to be comfortable at work and that if I was cold they either had to provide warmth(turn down the air cond.) or let me wear the jacket. so needless to say, I wear a jacket often. I'll try the water idea,not thought of that one. Thanks
