Drop 10 for 10 Challenge (10410)
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Topic: RE: My weekly accountability
BenchMark 141 lbs ( this was my weight on 01/01/2010)
Week Current Down for Week +/- Benchmark 2010 goal
#1 (Jan 3-8) 140 1 -1 reach 125
#2 (Jan 10-17) 138 2 -3 reach 125
I'm down 2 lbs this week and feel good about that...Have definately been doing better with all my choices but made some that I would rather not admit too...my biggest enlightenment has to do with white carb consumption...Since I'm determined to really limit them until I get to my 10410 goal... I have been saying NO, yesterday, I busted down @ lunch out and ate most of a yeast roll with butter, man on man, within a couple of hours the urge to eat was overwhelming, not hungry eat but that nagging I need a snack now - and you guessed it - the craving was full carby again...I must have picked up and put back down several times the following: pretzels, cookies, chips & white rice...I was tough, and really re-opened my eyes about how much the white carbs affect my actions...Back on track today and hoping for continued good progress thru the next week...
Week Current Down for Week +/- Benchmark 2010 goal
#1 (Jan 3-8) 140 1 -1 reach 125
#2 (Jan 10-17) 138 2 -3 reach 125
I'm down 2 lbs this week and feel good about that...Have definately been doing better with all my choices but made some that I would rather not admit too...my biggest enlightenment has to do with white carb consumption...Since I'm determined to really limit them until I get to my 10410 goal... I have been saying NO, yesterday, I busted down @ lunch out and ate most of a yeast roll with butter, man on man, within a couple of hours the urge to eat was overwhelming, not hungry eat but that nagging I need a snack now - and you guessed it - the craving was full carby again...I must have picked up and put back down several times the following: pretzels, cookies, chips & white rice...I was tough, and really re-opened my eyes about how much the white carbs affect my actions...Back on track today and hoping for continued good progress thru the next week...
Alesia : start 249 / surgeon's goal 138 / current 142
Topic: RE: My weekly accountability
I'm using Thursdays as my "official" weigh in day since that is when the 100 day challenge at work started. But I did weigh at home this morning and was down 7 lbs. But, like John wrote, weight fluctuates a lot. At work, it is mid-morning before I weigh (and after at least 20 oz. of water and a mug of coffee as well as breakfast), so I expect I won't have as much of a loss by then. But I did want to be accountable.
I'm fighting a stuffy head which is making sleeping and exercising more of a chore. I kind of like to breathe when I walk :)
I have an all day meeting on Tuesday during which I may or (more likely) may not be able to get away to walk. That means I'll have to actually get up early enough to bike before work. Or do extra bits throughout the week. I am such a creature of habit when it comes to exercise. I find what works--at that point in time--and don't like variation. Boy, do I need to become more adaptable.
I'm fighting a stuffy head which is making sleeping and exercising more of a chore. I kind of like to breathe when I walk :)
I have an all day meeting on Tuesday during which I may or (more likely) may not be able to get away to walk. That means I'll have to actually get up early enough to bike before work. Or do extra bits throughout the week. I am such a creature of habit when it comes to exercise. I find what works--at that point in time--and don't like variation. Boy, do I need to become more adaptable.
Topic: RE: Tell us what you like about your life
wow, this one is really really hard for me, because I am so used to 'talking down' to myself, and first I was thinking, I can not come up with anything.. but, after some soul searching, I DID see some things I like/am thankful for:
I am thankful to have a husband, who loves me.
I am thankful for my 3 kids, and my daughters boyfriend Geoff.
I am thankful that I am a fostermother, who is able to make a difference in the lives of my boys. I am thankful that I was able to turn them from over- serious, non -trusting, scared and mouthy beings into laughing, hugging, joking and trusting boys. (it was so very hard to have them the first 6 month, and I had thoughts of giving up on them a lot!)
I like that I am able to see the small things, and find joy in them, instead of walking through my live with my eyes closed.
I love the ocean.
I like the thought of selling our house in the next 2 years, and move to the place of our dreams.
(to the country, small village, lots of woods, nature, and a huge garden to digg in for me, and a yard for our St. Bernard to run around in!!)
I like that even after 2 1/2 year post WLS I am still fairly normal, and I did NOT give up to watch what I am putting into my mouth. Yes, I gained about 25 pounds over my normal weight, but I am still OK looking, and to get rid of 25 pounds sure sounds better then 100 :)
I am so grateful that I am healthy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with me healthwise, I have energy, my bloodcount is great, my skin is good, my hair never fell out, and I am alive!!!!
so, I guess, after a bit of REALLY thinking, I came up with a pretty good list for myself.
Karin
I am thankful to have a husband, who loves me.
I am thankful for my 3 kids, and my daughters boyfriend Geoff.
I am thankful that I am a fostermother, who is able to make a difference in the lives of my boys. I am thankful that I was able to turn them from over- serious, non -trusting, scared and mouthy beings into laughing, hugging, joking and trusting boys. (it was so very hard to have them the first 6 month, and I had thoughts of giving up on them a lot!)
I like that I am able to see the small things, and find joy in them, instead of walking through my live with my eyes closed.
I love the ocean.
I like the thought of selling our house in the next 2 years, and move to the place of our dreams.
(to the country, small village, lots of woods, nature, and a huge garden to digg in for me, and a yard for our St. Bernard to run around in!!)
I like that even after 2 1/2 year post WLS I am still fairly normal, and I did NOT give up to watch what I am putting into my mouth. Yes, I gained about 25 pounds over my normal weight, but I am still OK looking, and to get rid of 25 pounds sure sounds better then 100 :)
I am so grateful that I am healthy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with me healthwise, I have energy, my bloodcount is great, my skin is good, my hair never fell out, and I am alive!!!!
so, I guess, after a bit of REALLY thinking, I came up with a pretty good list for myself.
Karin
Topic: RE: My weekly accountability
Thanks JTR for starting the weekly accountabilty thread.
I know I could have had a better week, but I'm very pleased with some of my better food choices this week. I had a big gathering with all of my co-workers and got in to way more goodies than I thought.
I ate lots of vegetables this week and still focused well on the protein issue. I'm changing my weight loss to include my lowest on any of the weigh-in days of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. That should help balance all of the wild fluctuations I've been having lately.
As we go into this third week, this is the most dangerous time for dropping that New Year's Resolution. Keep the focus my friends and look at any improvement for the year as a good one and just keep adding up those small successes.
Starting Benchmark 220 pounds
Week Current Down for Week +/- Benchmark To 2010 goal
#1 (Jan 3-9) 220.6 (Jan 8) NA +0.6 23.6 lbs
#2 (Jan 10-16) 219.8 (Jan 17) .8 lb -0.2 22.8 lbs
#3 (Jan 17-23)
#4 (Jan 24-30)
Weight lost for January ___
#5 (Jan 31-F 6)
#6 (Feb 7-13)
#7 (Feb 14-20)
#8 (Feb 21-27
Weight lost for February ___
I know I could have had a better week, but I'm very pleased with some of my better food choices this week. I had a big gathering with all of my co-workers and got in to way more goodies than I thought.
I ate lots of vegetables this week and still focused well on the protein issue. I'm changing my weight loss to include my lowest on any of the weigh-in days of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. That should help balance all of the wild fluctuations I've been having lately.
As we go into this third week, this is the most dangerous time for dropping that New Year's Resolution. Keep the focus my friends and look at any improvement for the year as a good one and just keep adding up those small successes.
Starting Benchmark 220 pounds
Week Current Down for Week +/- Benchmark To 2010 goal
#1 (Jan 3-9) 220.6 (Jan 8) NA +0.6 23.6 lbs
#2 (Jan 10-16) 219.8 (Jan 17) .8 lb -0.2 22.8 lbs
#3 (Jan 17-23)
#4 (Jan 24-30)
Weight lost for January ___
#5 (Jan 31-F 6)
#6 (Feb 7-13)
#7 (Feb 14-20)
#8 (Feb 21-27
Weight lost for February ___
Start Wt: 347 -- Lowest: 191 -- Current: 216.2 -- Goal: 197
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Topic: RE: My weekly accountability
My benchmark day is on Thursdays, so I don't have figures yet, but I will say, I have been doing much better with both my eating and my exercise. I'm fighting some sinus problems which makes life that much less pleasant. Kills the appetite (good) but makes exercise that much more of a challenge (bad). I'm trying to stay on track though and other than Friday when I went home sick, I've been getting the exercise in.
Topic: RE: calories per day
I think this really differs depending on the person. Age, exercise level, how long one was obese, etc. all play a part. Have you tried tracking your calorie intake and seeing at what point you start or stop losing? I find that the most helpful. I know what I am willing to do in terms of exercise--nothing heavy duty--so I can't eat as many calories.
And sad to say, as we get older, we need even fewer:(
And sad to say, as we get older, we need even fewer:(
Topic: RE: My weekly accountability
Well, the pound I lost last week I gained back this week.
My DIL had a huge going away party for our son who will be deploying this week. I made most of the goodies for the get together. I had to sample everything, and then enjoy it all at the party. SOOO, I am back to square one.
I hope everyone else is having success with this 10 pound challenge.
Grammylew in Jax
Topic: calories per day
good morning i was just wondering how many calories a day that we should be having to loose about 10lbs i don't think i am eating enough had surgery 10/6/6 thanks for any feedback
Topic: RE: had great 2 weeks
Great job keeping going towards your goal...I know journalling has always been a great help to me, it really lets me know how little or much I am over the line and where I'm lacking in my food choices - I use thedailyplate and I think it works great...
Keep up doing what you are and you will stay on track...
Great job keeping going towards your goal...I know journalling has always been a great help to me, it really lets me know how little or much I am over the line and where I'm lacking in my food choices - I use thedailyplate and I think it works great...Keep up doing what you are and you will stay on track...
Alesia : start 249 / surgeon's goal 138 / current 142
Topic: RE: My weekly accountability
I weighed in on Jan. 1 at 162. I knew this had some of this weight was water, from all the Christmas and New Year's ham, so when I dropped a couple of pounds quickly I wasn't surprised.
Today I weighed in at 154. I have been on a very strict eating plan since the 2nd. Before my surgery, my surgeon put me on an extremely limited diet to lose 20 pounds pre-op. I never thought I'd be able to do it at 351, but I actually lost 30 pounds before surgery. I went back to this diet exactly one year post-op, when I had a long weight loss stall. It restarted my weight loss that month, and I continued to lose weight for another year.
So, that's what I went back to when I decided to get my eating under control. I eat a small protein meal three times a day, three protein drinks a day, and three servings of dairy a day. The only carbs I eat are from a limited number of vegetables, mainly lettuce, cabbage, brocolli, a few carrots and tomatoes. It has been extremely difficult retraining my eating habits. I have relearned to love carbs over the last two years, and I still crave them continuously. My plan is to gradually reintroduce more complex carbs into my eating, and just say no to the simple carbs. I want to eventually get back to under 140, where I was for 18 months after I lost my weight. I felt and looked good at that weight. So I have about another 15 pounds or so to lose.
It has felt good to have the control over my eating again, but every day is a struggle with wanting the old foods.
Debra M.
Today I weighed in at 154. I have been on a very strict eating plan since the 2nd. Before my surgery, my surgeon put me on an extremely limited diet to lose 20 pounds pre-op. I never thought I'd be able to do it at 351, but I actually lost 30 pounds before surgery. I went back to this diet exactly one year post-op, when I had a long weight loss stall. It restarted my weight loss that month, and I continued to lose weight for another year.
So, that's what I went back to when I decided to get my eating under control. I eat a small protein meal three times a day, three protein drinks a day, and three servings of dairy a day. The only carbs I eat are from a limited number of vegetables, mainly lettuce, cabbage, brocolli, a few carrots and tomatoes. It has been extremely difficult retraining my eating habits. I have relearned to love carbs over the last two years, and I still crave them continuously. My plan is to gradually reintroduce more complex carbs into my eating, and just say no to the simple carbs. I want to eventually get back to under 140, where I was for 18 months after I lost my weight. I felt and looked good at that weight. So I have about another 15 pounds or so to lose.
It has felt good to have the control over my eating again, but every day is a struggle with wanting the old foods.
Debra M.
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