Monday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2017

Weight: 135.8
Macros: ?
Veggies/Fruits (goal 8): ?
Sleep (goal 8 hours): 7
Exercise: None

Last night's family gathering was worth all the prep and expense. Hubby hung in there like a champ, although he was completely exhausted by 7:00 pm. And truth be told, I'm tired, too - from holiday prep, stress and family gathering, as well as sugar, lower exercise and maybe the short solstice-week days.

I didn't record macros the last two days, electing to eat holiday foods and treats with no limits. As is obvious from my Christmas morning weigh-in, my choices were hella-full of sugar and salt. We're talking candy, cookies, apple pie and ice cream, crackers, chips and dip - in other words, slider foods we all learned to avoid to maximize weight loss and maintenance.

Yes, I know many people of all sizes eat like this during the holidays. But my eating the last few days has made me feel unstable, uncomfortable and at risk. At this point I'm pretty much over "forbidden foods" and feeling ready to "dry out." My use of those words evoke other words like indulgence, tipping point, addiction. Still, I find that categorizing and labeling my eating issues doesn't repair any of them. JFDI is what keeps me stable.

I also haven't had time to exercise the last three days. No aquarobics today (pool closed) and no yoga tomorrow (the class is on a two-week holiday hiatus), so it's up to me to walk daily and do home yoga until class starts up again.

Today's Theme: JFDI.

Merry Christmas!

It is white this morning....someone said the first time since 2008.

It is just 3 peeps, 2 pups and a parrot here today. Bliss.

Snow is rare in the lowlands. Our roads aren't plowed, in general, unless there is something execeptional about a particular road. Nearby Nike Hill is high enough that it has its own weather and it might get cleared. My guess, tho, is the city will cede it to the sledders today. Maybe I will try my snowshoes! (DEFINITELY WILL TRY MY SHOW SHOES!)

When I realized we would likely be housebound, my not-deep-enough dysfunctional self thought "Shoot! I don't have any yeast!" Well, I suppose it would be a good day to bake bread but my VSG self is happy I don't have any yeast.

Ann, I'm joining you for JFDI. I, too, am feeling off from holiday foods. Will focus instead on family, the season, and snowshoes.

Peace, Hope and JFDI.

Shel

I lived in Africa as a kid. I had an African grey that I got when it still had the down feathers. It was a clear talker. Customs got in when we came back to the states. I was 15 and very disappointed with my dad for not paying $200 to have it quarantined. It was the most affectionate pet I have ever had. I would see flocks of them fly over the house all the time.

Weight 117.2, calories ginormous probably. I didn't bother to track yesterday. I ate a lot of protein but also a lot of treats. Less than I would have in years prior to WLS, so I'll call that a win, as long as I get back on the wagon right away. That should be doable today as all children will be cleared out and going other places by early afternoon. There is leftover tenderloin from yesterday to eat tonight and most of the cookies have been cleared out.

I'm feeling a little depressed as DD left early on a bus prior to opening gifts because she HAD to be home by 1 to visit with friends. I would have driven her later, but she was insistent. We did open with remaining family but it was actually a quick affair and no breakfast together because of the scheduling around driving DD to the bus and then making it to church this morning.

I hope you all have a relaxing day and a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas Merry Maintainers

Well we all seem to have had attacks if the Christmas Eve Munchies. I am no exception. Actually ate quite a few pecan sandies. The crappy store bought ones! DH brought them. They must be trashed. And I am up a pound and a half and they were not even home made! Also snacked while cooking and had Mexican food for dinner. I feel like I am in an eating free fall. I must JFDI. And still Christmas dinner is ahead of me prepared by fabulous cooks. My chicken liver pate, and other munchies await.

We have not opened our gifts yet. DH is snoozing due to a headache from his one lens out of glasses resulting from cataract surgery. The second eye will be done in a month.

We did listen to a lot of great Christmas music yesterday. Pentatonix group is fabulous.

Ann sounds like you did a great job entertaining. Tiring but worth it. The eating parts of your post sound about like me and I think you have the right idea to just step back into your routine.

Hey Shel, snow shoes have always looked like fun to me. Hoping to hear about it. And a snow bound Christmas also sounds fun. No chance of that around here but at least its not raining.

Liz sorry DD had to leave early but it sounds like a lovely day. We are just getting moving out here on the left coast. Dogs and DH still napping. Not a creature was stirring.......

Thinking about Paula on the road and wishing her and family a great trip. And thinking about BB and Nugget and white trash popcorn. And Devon and airedales and everyone and their fur babies.

Peace and Joy. Diane S

Good morning and Merry Christmas everyone!

Well, I'm gonna be a bit Grinchy and say that I will be glad when the day is done and Christmas can be packed up and put in the rafters for another year - mentally, anyway.

Last night was a simple, quiet and short evening. My family was gone by 9:15. My BFF left around 10:00 and Ron went off to sing at Midnight Mass around 10:30. I suppose I could have gone with him, but I would have sat alone (I don't know anyone at this church) while Ron cantered. Alone at home I hung out with my laptop and the TV turned to Hallmark Channel and watched some sappy Xmas Hallmark movies until Ron got home around 1:45 am. Then I went to bed.

Woke up at 5:15 to Keira asking to go outside to potty. From that point on I was in and out of sleep. So not feeling super rested, but I will be fine. (One perk of Vyvanse is that it does provide a bit of artificial energy.)

Unlike the rest of you this morning, I am looking forward to more holiday crap food! However, my body is jonesing for protein. I can tell I have not had enough the past few days. I keep thinking of beef tenderloin, grilled chicken breast and my brother's smoked brisket. I want eggs this morning.

Boxing Day is tomorrow. Now THAT is something to which I am looking forward! It has become a tradition for me to "box up" household items for charity and take them to Good Will or Salvation Army or one of the local Hospice organizations. Good Will was robbed at gun point on the 22nd or 23rd, so I will be taking my donations there this year. I think very highly of Good Will as it is a true charitable organization, unlike so many of the animal charities like HSUS (loathe, hate and despise that organization - crooks!!!!)

I made a decision about facing my physical reality. I am emptying my closet of the items that I do not wear, or more specifically can not wear. A lot will go to charity. Some will get stored in the rafters. I am hoping that this activity will help me on my quest to honor my body as it is and also help me accept my emotional dysfunctions/addictive behaviors and work with them, rather than towards an unattainable ideal. Won't be easy, but that is my broad vision for 2018. I need to put the vision into action using SMART goal mentality, though.

My LOL moment for the day was that I had to Google JFDI! I am not great with acronyms (as I've stated before). JFDI came to me before I clicked onto the Urban Dictionary page. However, the Urban Dictionary gave me this: JUST FOCUS AND DO IT, and JUST FREAKING DO IT followed by "(polite version)".

So for today, I am gong to JFDI by eating whatever the hell I want as it presents itself and tomorrow I will JFDI and get back on a low sugar regimen!

My ear worm for the day:

Come and trim my Christmas tree with some decorations bought at Mercedes. I really do believe in you, now let's see if you believe in me....

Santa Baby... I forgot to mention on thing....CHA-CHING...No, I don't mean as a loan. Santa Poppy, so hurry down the chimney tonight!

Merry Christmas Devon and all

Hey love the part about "Boxing Day". I want desperately to get rid of junk and packed some clothes up. But up here its really hard to get rid of stuff. There is no Good Will and all the thrift charities are really picky about what they take and often you go there only to find that they have too many clothes and aren't taking them. Next time I go to SF area I may have to take a carload along.

And DH has announced that he is going back on the Atkins diet. He does well with it and weight just falls off. So I may go along in that direction since I will have to cook for him anyway.

Cheers DS

I tried Atkins years ago. Isn't it somewhat like what a lot of WLS people prescribe for a long-term diet? VERY high, unlimited protein and initial elimination of carbs, then adding them back in a limited way?

Have not even looked at the scales. Eating is same. I do not have problems eating sweets generally but a new bakery opened that I did try. I am so glad we do not live close to it. I did not even know I liked scones. If I am going to eat sweets I am not going to eat the crappy store bought ones, LOL. Family Christmas will be Saturday when all can gather. DW family does taco salad. Funny tradition but it is easy and I think we visit more. Up this morning at 4, went over to rock the baby but she was sound a sleep. She woke right before DD. I forgot to take my vyvanse and I went back to sleep in the rocker. Came back home by 8:30 and made coffee and took my pills. I have been in the shop some today doing odds and end stuff and cleaning. It is a comfort zone.

My best wishes to you all on this day and though out the new year.

More later, David

That baby is a comfort zone Dave!