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I have been increasing protein trying to be in maintenance the last few weeks - just not counting the calories. I try to make my snacks be protein rich and eat more protein at my meals.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Not much here. Up 0.6 this morning - as expected. School, work out and grooming on the schedule today. Not a lot of rest time.
We are watching Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches on Netflix. Not nearly as good as the novels I read back in the 80s. But after 2 episodes I was invested. So watching all 8. 5 down, 3 to go. If you haven't read the books, I think it's probably pretty good. Ron likes it. I just find the vibe too different. The lead character is too weak compared to the novel.
Liz, I'm with you on the calorie counting. I don't think you need to necessarily count calories, but rather gauge your intake. My current NUT suggests counting calories 1 time per week just to check one's average intake. That might be enough for you. Since you mentioned muscle building, just remember you can not build muscle while in a calorie deficit. So, you'll need to increase protein calories no matter what you chose - building muscle or simple weight maintenance.
Pretty much it from me today.
Weight 121.2 (up 1.2). Funny (but not) how an uptick from being the lowest in my preferred range makes me nervous even though I intentionally am eating more.
Yesterday we had a good visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, then an early dinner with friends on the waterfront. Lots of history - I had never been there even though it is only 40 minutes away. We did not finish the museum in the 2 hours we were there. The waterfront is filled with commercial fishing boats. Quite a beautiful view.
Today we are headed to Martha's Vineyard for lunch, meeting Florida friends for a drink, and dinner out at a restaurant DD gave us a gift certificate to for Christmas 2022. We never made it over last year. Again, only about 45 minutes away (by ferry). Speaking of which we found out there was a ferry to an island called CuttyHunk from New Bedford. We have also never been there so we might try that next year (though it will be about 35 minutes more to drive to the ferry from DH's house vs mine) - hmmm.
Time to get cleaned up. Have a winsome Wednesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Congrats on a win against the Shark!
Yes, lots of STUFF in homes, even second homes though this one is worse than Florida because it was my first home for a while. Good luck to your friend dealing with it all.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I hope the antibiotics work quickly. A UTI is so uncomfortable.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
There were some nasty storms in New England on Monday before I flew in. There was flooding and a really horrendous accident on Cape Cod during them.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
My hesitation about doing this is that "the calorie counting that reverse dieting requires can be tedious and stressful, such as in cases where you need access to the calorie content of foods." This is the first time I have lost weight WITHOUT counting calories (or WW points) which I found very freeing. I am reluctant to have to go back to it. I kind of did this in a way after VSG because I was counting calories at that point. I added 200 calories per wee****il I stopped losing. I think my biggest problem is lack of muscle mass. I need to start working on increasing it. My physical therapist said though it is unlikely that range of motion can be increased after a certain point, one can always increase muscle if you work at it diligently.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Congrats on beating the Shark! And shrimp.....super yummy!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
We had the storms here too!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
