Happy with this week's weigh-in. Ironman scale had me at 129.8, which is not only OK with me on the numbers, but also consistent with the difference in numbers I see between the 2 scales. So sodium, hormone, and bathroom issues seem to have resolved themselves this week.
I have been feeling the "Winter Pull" already. When I say that, this "Pull" is something that starts, for me, in autumn. It starts with drinking less water for the day. It usually evolves into eating starchier foods -- even healthy ones, like squash, sweet potato, pumpkin. Then it cascades into the holidays: Halloween candy (sugar cravings), Thanksgiving, Christmas, Anniversary, New Years Eve, New Years Day...
We've had beautiful warm weather for about 2 weeks here in Chicagoland, but I have noticed that the daylight is different - even at noon - and that this is (a huge) part of the "winter pull" problem. I'm amazed at how subtle the changes are.
Still -- I am truly looking forward to autumn. I love the changes in the colors, the cooler temperatures, the anticipation of the holidays. I really do love it all -- just maybe not so much for losing and/or maintaining. Looking back, from the weight gains and losses I've had over the many, many years, winter is tough.
Earlier this week, I was really down in the dumps. Probably stressed out is more like it, but just in a very dark mood. I woke up on Thursday deciding that I was going to pick myself up and nothing on that day was going to bring me down. It was a tough day, but I reminded myself of this mindset throughout the day, and it really helped. THAT is the mindset that I'm going to use as I move forward. This isn't a setback coming up - this is a challenge to myself!
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
Not the best day, but sticking to my plan, for the most part. Think I ate too much meat at dinner, but I wasn't stuffed.
Progress as of today: 56.5 lbs lost so far, only -6.5 lbs to go!
There's not much that keeps me from wanting to overeat. One of the few things that does, is coming here and seeing that there are people that struggle with many of the same food desires, but can successfully manage them. Reading your entries and HOP's entries (and others) reminds me that it's possible to actually get to a decent weight and learn to maintain.
Lots of mixed feelings, but not much to say. Except that I'm praying for our Maria and her family, facing the impending hurricane from the Atlantic. Praying for everyone facing this...
Progress as of today: 56.5 lbs lost so far, only -6.5 lbs to go!
I have been having lots of emotions as of late. I was really mean to my sister in how i let her know i didn't approve of her actions or rather inaction. i may have gone overboard especially that she's pregnant, but i cannot apologize at all because if i do apologize then she will take it as i was wrong...which i don't want....my bday was another interesting time with my parents...and i was extremely confrontational on fb messages to my sister letting her know 100% i didn't approve of her not wishing me a happy bday on facebook...i called her selfish for knowing that i like facebook but not thinking of me to wish me a bday there. i told her i had to defriend her, because she had told me she's not into facebook, wasn't on it all day (doubt that) and that she'd prefer not to wish me a happy bday there...which i thought was strange. so, i defriended her..i'll write about it on my page....
I support you 100% but I do remember those pregnancy hormones taking my emotions for a rollercoaster.
Feeling that nice ache in my arms and legs from Sunday's weights.
I ate more than usual, unfortunately. I guess it goes hand in hand. I do plan to do a shorter weight session tomorrow, thinking either legs or triceps/back.
Progress as of today: 56.5 lbs lost so far, only -6.5 lbs to go!
don't worry about overdoing the eating all the time...i also had an issue due to CAKE!!!!!!!!! i had a big slice! after a big meal! so now i'm working on it....
enjoy your day, lady.
After getting the refrigerator set up -- which was not an easy endeavor -- we ended up going out to dinner. Had a big salad - of which I ate all of, and helped my daughter finish the giant slice of cheesecake.
Got up this morning and stuck to the program. After no weight-training after last Monday, I did a full routine this morning. I'm feeling that pleasant ache in my arms and legs (slightly) this morning. This may be more intense tomorrow, or maybe not. But I'm starting to see some nice definition in my arms which I want to keep up.
Trying not to think about work hardly at all today, but I do have a few files that are weighing heavily on my mind, and so now that I've typed that here, I won't spend one more minute of life today thinking or feeling about it until Monday.
Chilly, windy, but sunny today. Definitely feeling like fall today, but will have one more warm-up towards next weekend. As long as I don't have to turn on the AC, I'll be fine with that.
Progress as of today: 56.5 lbs lost so far, only -6.5 lbs to go!
Good job on the weights.
yes, no need to hound your thoughts on work on your day off :)
Today is not off to the best start. Bad weigh-in, the Ironman scale wasn't any kinder, registering at 131.6.
Discouraged... Frustrated... Angry.
Taking husband to the doctor this morning. Refrigerator comes late this afternoon. Life can start returning to normal.
It's frustrating when you do everything right and you gain weight.
Progress as of today: 56.5 lbs lost so far, only -6.5 lbs to go!
Even though the scale number is discouraging, you still have the same exact 2 options. Stay on plan or fall off the wagon. Stay on plan and next weigh-in will probably be back down into the 120's again. Fall off the wagon and feel even more discouraged / frustrated / angry for additional weeks in a row.
I've got to focus FORWARD on what I can do/change NOW -- not was or has been. I'm staying on plan, and my part of my plan for today and this week is to start working with weights again.
This might help me monitor better what works and what doesn't - rather than just writing down numbers on a calendar booklet.
The new refrigerator is completely overwhelming -- way too many features, functions, etc. --- so I'm still trying to figure it out. But it looks pretty- and it keeps the food cold, which is what is important.
next, you will have to debate if you can make changes to keep weight lower if that's your wish.
good luck at dr and thank gosh the fridge is coming <3
keep your head up, do not be so angry with the scale...be true to yourself. see if there were things you didn't count, extra cheese, or something like that. the weight gain may not be from this week....when i'm eating more cals, the weight shows up like 2 weeks later.
Like Gains said, I can choose to go off the deep end, or I can choose to stay on path. So anger will serve me not.
What a week... and I still have to get through today.
There's been a lot of stress lately: work (of course), but also with my home life. My husband is completely stressed out and it is affecting many aspects of home.
Regretfully (?), I took this week off from weight training, although I caught myself 2x tempted to pick up the weights and do something. That MUST be a good sign.
So my focus this weekend is less stress.
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
I liked the coloring book idea.
your husband needs a hobby at home, i think...
good job getting thru the week.
my weeks have been extra chaotic too....i'm going to have to say "no" to people soon...in terms of plans / activities / commitments so that my own goals are not negatively impacted due to being too tired & stressed to work out!
keep your head up. remember you are working and your husband is not...he needs to remember this, too.
Yesterday was quite stressful. Very busy at work. I'm not sure having a day off for a holiday is really worth it.
They are making changes at the law firm to make Queen Bee the "face" of the firm. So I'm trying to keep everything positive and helpful, even though you know how repulsive this is to me.
Not having a real refrigerator is more stressful than I thought. I've cut up ALL of my raw vegetables and will keep them at work, bringing small portions home for my dinner. The broccoli and cauliflower heads were taking up a LOT of room in the coolers. Now that extra room can be filled with cold packs and ice bags.
I worked too hard, too long, and stayed up too late. I MUST set boundaries today for myself today & tonight to get rest. I skipped weights yesterday; I'm probably going to skip again today <<
good job prepping despite lack of fridge at home...i'm glad you had the day off bc if you remember you needed a fridge! LOL...
proud of you.
let Queen B be the "face." you gotta better things to do ;)
Well, so much for relaxing and sleeping this holiday. The refrigerator has died, pretty much. I was up at midnight moving food into coolers. Thank goodness we have an extra freezer in the garage to keep all of my lovely vegetables safe, as well as the meat that husband bought. Took me until after 3a to fall back asleep... grrrr... So today I will be shopping for a new refrigerator. I hope that husband and I can come to some sort of agreement on what to buy and how much to spend. Friends, believe me when I say that this is not on my list of fun things to do.
AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Apparently, we are the only ones whose refrigerator died. The models in stock for next day delivery were few and far. While we were waiting to see if they had a particular model in stock, I saw a couple walk up to the other salesperson, who said, in response to "Can I help you?": Yes, we are looking for a refrigerator and we're buying TODAY. LOL -- get in line sweetie!
It turns out that the one that my husband and I could agree on was not in stock - of course, right? I made the suggestion that we get a dorm sized refrigerator for just our immediate refrigeration needs now, and order the one that we really want, rather than just settling and not being happy. It's something that I've wanted to do for a while - get a small refrigerator, probably for the basement or for daughter if she goes away to college. It won't go to waste.
But one of the sweetest things my husband said to me as we were in the car was this: "I don't know how you can be so calm about this. I am totally stressed out." Aww, this is why I love the guy. We work together as a team. This wasn't pleasant, but I was happy that he was there with me, and I think, from his comment, he was happy that I was with him, too.
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
How old is your fridge?
At least it is Labor Day, you will find a good sale, i am quite sure!...so sorry though!!!!
If you go for simple, you can save a lot of cash...maybe don't splurge too much on this fridge, so sorry.
at least you have the day to do it...i may go shopping, too, for some extra things if i have time.
I will never buy another LG refrigerator - EVER.
To continue along on your commentary, we're looking to replacing the dishwasher and microwave -- both which are hanging on by the grace of God -- and BOTH which are 11 years old :(
Not feeling 100% this morning, but I'm hopeful that this will change as the day progresses. FINALLY was able to reconcile my bathroom issues, but still feeling not so good.
The storms last night were so strong that the noise woke me up. So I'm completely ok with sleeping in a little later. I'll do my exercising and meet my activity/step counts, but otherwise I plan to relax.
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
I'm glad the bathroom issues are resolved. i usually only get those issues during the week when i'm running around without enough downtime.
relaxing is good, i'm doing that now :)
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Your body burns more calories in cooler temperatures. I get the same “doen in the dumps” effects in shorter days without daylight. Or if I just don’t get out for sunlight. What can you do to make sure you get 2h of sun a day?
Now THAT is a good question! So during the workweek, I do walk outside at lunch, and I do take mail out in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon. OK, granted that is NOT 2 hours worth of sunlight, but I find that it really does help.
The thing is, the sunlight itself is DIFFERENT. I can totally tell that this is not the same light - even though it's from the same Sun - that we had in July.
Every year I tell myself I should invest in a blue light. Maybe this is the year to do it. IDK, trying not to accumulate more stuff, but this might be a good investment.
BearCountryGG on 09/16/2018:
There is definitely a chill in the air...( we have about the same type weather as you)...it may be warm...but there is a hint of that leaving soon....trees are changing colors and dropping leaves....less daylight.....and next month starts the holidays...which I usually figure starting when school starts.....I like winter ( hate ice)...but love winter...but then I'm a homebody...I just like to snuggle in and nest in the colder weather.....maybe start a project or hobby that winter works with...like knitting. crocheting, sorting and filing photos, making a crafty Christmas decoration....or something for Halloween.
Yep, I have a knitting project that I work on ONLY during the cooler months. I've already taken it out again to work on at night. I really need to get this finished this year. I'm kind of tired of it.
Maria7 on 09/16/2018:
Glad you are feeling better and congratulations on your success!
Thank you!!!!
graindart on 09/16/2018:
The second that school starts back up and the weather starts to change, my mindset changes quickly. I go from wanting to dirtbike in the mountains weekly, to not having any real desire to ride at all. I generally am ok with staying inside more and just plopping down in front of the tv. And I would be more than happy to sit on the couch and eat a bag of chocolate chip cookies all by myself. It's hibernation mode......maybe I'm really a bear?
LOL! We already have one Bear (BCGG) on this list ;)
Horn_of_plenty on 09/17/2018:
Hi D! I am feeling the pull towards Winter also!
I am going to buy a daylight lamp for waking up...daylight alarm clock that brightens like the sun for the Winter. I am doing everything i can to make Winter easier this year!