Rachel's Check-In
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Rachel's Check-In
At the end of my first month (of my 2nd go-round), I've lost 6.2 pounds. I'm quite pleased. Lots of pleasure in the month, and very little pain (no pain, really, just discomfort for a few hours until my next meal). Three fails, all of them relatively minor, and no NWS days.
I'm not sure how much I'll be checking in, but I wanted to start a running record, beyond Habitcal. There were a few days in the last month where I had a thought or two about the process, and wish I had made a space to record them.
I'm not sure how much I'll be checking in, but I wanted to start a running record, beyond Habitcal. There were a few days in the last month where I had a thought or two about the process, and wish I had made a space to record them.
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June 2015 - 3 fails (none major), 6.2 pounds lost:
July 2015 - One fail, relatively minor; Two NWS days. 1.4 pounds lost:
August 2015 - 13 fails; 2 NWS days; 3.8 pounds gained (honestly, I was relieved when I stepped on the scale, and it wasn't worse):
September 2015 - 5 fails; 3 NWS days; 4.2 pounds lost:
July 2015 - One fail, relatively minor; Two NWS days. 1.4 pounds lost:
August 2015 - 13 fails; 2 NWS days; 3.8 pounds gained (honestly, I was relieved when I stepped on the scale, and it wasn't worse):
September 2015 - 5 fails; 3 NWS days; 4.2 pounds lost:
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So, I'm more than halfway through month two, and it's going well. I've faced some potentially challenging situations, and have stuck to plan pretty well. I was home for a week of vacation with my daughter, and I kept the week green, with one, planned, NWS day on Friday. I was so proud of myself, to be honest. Historically, vacation time (even if it's a stay-cation), has been a non-stop eat-fest. I enjoyed my extra S day, but I'm so grateful it was just one, not five.
It's been a busy month--the 4th of July holiday, two weddings on back-to-back weekends, and this weekend a trip across the state to see my best friend and her family.
I've decided to only weigh once, at the start of the month, so I don't know how I'm doing by that particular measure, but I'm feeling good, and happy with the habits I'm building.
It's been a busy month--the 4th of July holiday, two weddings on back-to-back weekends, and this weekend a trip across the state to see my best friend and her family.
I've decided to only weigh once, at the start of the month, so I don't know how I'm doing by that particular measure, but I'm feeling good, and happy with the habits I'm building.
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Another month down. I had one fail (virtual plating gone wrong), and two NWS days. I lost 1.4 pounds, bringing my total lost to 7.6. In all, I was pleased with the month. I intentionally gave myself fairly full (or dense) plates, so that I would be less likely to have fail days. In the long term, I know that I need to edit my plates a bit more in order to lose weight at a better pace. Not quite yet, though.
My work is very busy and stressful in August, so I have no plans of lightening my plates for the next month. I think it would set me up for habit failure. I'll reassess at the start of September. I will be adding exercise this month--14 minutes of anything each N day. I'm not particularly looking forward to it, but I know I'll feel differently once I've established the habit.
My work is very busy and stressful in August, so I have no plans of lightening my plates for the next month. I think it would set me up for habit failure. I'll reassess at the start of September. I will be adding exercise this month--14 minutes of anything each N day. I'm not particularly looking forward to it, but I know I'll feel differently once I've established the habit.
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Oh, man! I have been crashing and burning this week something fierce! I'm a bit stressed out, and I've been eating my stress. No more. I'm committing to two green days to end this week.
So far, so good today. Good breakfast and lunch, with no snack in between. Dinner has already been cooked, and just needs to be rewarmed. I'm going to make it.
So far, so good today. Good breakfast and lunch, with no snack in between. Dinner has already been cooked, and just needs to be rewarmed. I'm going to make it.
Well done Rachel!
I am making sure I eat plenty for every meal, to establish the habit firmly. I add more to my meal when I know I'm going to be stressed/emotionally challenged - and that has worked well for me too. My weight is slowly going down - so that proves to me it works.
I am making sure I eat plenty for every meal, to establish the habit firmly. I add more to my meal when I know I'm going to be stressed/emotionally challenged - and that has worked well for me too. My weight is slowly going down - so that proves to me it works.
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August kicked my butt. But, it's done, and I'm committed to a much improved September.
For my entire working life, August has been the busiest, most stressful month. Despite how poorly I did, it is still way better than I've historically done.
September is here. Work is still stressful (and will be for a few more weeks), but it's not quite at the fever pitch it was in August. My hope is that by next August, the good habits will be much more solidly ingrained, and I'll be able to handle the stress in other ways. I'm working on developing creative habits, and will try again to start an exercise habit this month. It's jut 14 minutes, right?
For my entire working life, August has been the busiest, most stressful month. Despite how poorly I did, it is still way better than I've historically done.
September is here. Work is still stressful (and will be for a few more weeks), but it's not quite at the fever pitch it was in August. My hope is that by next August, the good habits will be much more solidly ingrained, and I'll be able to handle the stress in other ways. I'm working on developing creative habits, and will try again to start an exercise habit this month. It's jut 14 minutes, right?
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I wish I had some tips. I've just never enjoyed it. There are physical things that I do enjoy doing--hiking, kayaking, etc.--but it's just not possible for me to do them on a regular basis. The best I've been able to manage lately is strolling along with my toddler (so slowly, that I can't imagine any cardiovascular benefit from it).
I don't know if it's very motivating, but I'm trying to think of it like something mundane, but necessary. Laundry. Brushing my teeth. Grocery shopping. It's something necessary, so it doesn't particularly matter if I enjoy it. It's my hope that once I'm in the swing of things, it will become part of my routine, and I'll find its rewards.
Oh, I guess I have thought of one motivating thing. I want my daughter to grow up thinking of activity and exercise as something normal and healthy.
Let me know if you come up with anything that works for you, Cindy.
I don't know if it's very motivating, but I'm trying to think of it like something mundane, but necessary. Laundry. Brushing my teeth. Grocery shopping. It's something necessary, so it doesn't particularly matter if I enjoy it. It's my hope that once I'm in the swing of things, it will become part of my routine, and I'll find its rewards.
Oh, I guess I have thought of one motivating thing. I want my daughter to grow up thinking of activity and exercise as something normal and healthy.
Let me know if you come up with anything that works for you, Cindy.
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Two green days under my belt, and I'm feeling much better. I even managed to spend 15 minutes of my lunch hour doing a freestyle kettlebell routine (just a little 7 pounder).
My mom-in-law came over to see her grand baby last night (grandparents say they're here to see everyone, but we know the truth ), and very thoughtfully brought a homemade dinner with her. It was such a nice break. She's really great, in general, but last night was such a blessing.
My mom-in-law came over to see her grand baby last night (grandparents say they're here to see everyone, but we know the truth ), and very thoughtfully brought a homemade dinner with her. It was such a nice break. She's really great, in general, but last night was such a blessing.
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Thanks, Linda. It's been going okay this month. Much better than August (not much of a challenge, frankly), but not as well as I would like. Part of it is residual stress from the busy season at work. All of the regular tasks that got pushed aside for the frantic rush are now all crying out for attention. Part of it, too, is that my habits are floppy after basically taking August off. I'm going to get through September, and then become a strict school marm towards my habits in October.
My MIL really is a blessing.
My MIL really is a blessing.
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B: GF toasted cheese sandwich, apple, black coffee
L: GF roast beef & cheddar sandwich, veggies and dip, tomato salad
D: Pork loin w/ roasted veggies, GF bread w/ brie, most of a banana (wanted an apple, but Little Bean left a bit more than half of a banana behind, so that's what Momma had for dessert)
E: 15 minute walk
L: GF roast beef & cheddar sandwich, veggies and dip, tomato salad
D: Pork loin w/ roasted veggies, GF bread w/ brie, most of a banana (wanted an apple, but Little Bean left a bit more than half of a banana behind, so that's what Momma had for dessert)
E: 15 minute walk
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B: Oatmeal w/ raisins & peanut butter, black coffee
L: Red Robin bacon cheeseburger on a GF bun, fries, water
D: Ham & cheese sandwich on GF bread, roasted summer squash, chips & Mexicali dip.
E: 20 minutes playing with my kid outside (mostly just walking along with her while she pushed her lawnmower about)
L: Red Robin bacon cheeseburger on a GF bun, fries, water
D: Ham & cheese sandwich on GF bread, roasted summer squash, chips & Mexicali dip.
E: 20 minutes playing with my kid outside (mostly just walking along with her while she pushed her lawnmower about)
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Yesterday was my 3rd wedding anniversary. We took our daughter to daycare, and had a day-date. Actually, we ran errands together, but it was really nice to spend the whole day, bumming around town, without the added stress of a feisty toddler old in tow. We took a nice walk in our local state park, and had lunch at a local pizza chain. Buddy's gluten free pizza is the best GF pizza I've ever had in my life. So delicious.
B: Bananas (1 + toddler reject), Cheerios, almonds, black coffee
L: GF PB & J, apple, veggies, cashews
D: Qrunch pattie w/olive muffaleta spread on GF bread w/ veggie straws & Cheerios (not my most balanced meal)
E: 15 minutes dancing
B: Bananas (1 + toddler reject), Cheerios, almonds, black coffee
L: GF PB & J, apple, veggies, cashews
D: Qrunch pattie w/olive muffaleta spread on GF bread w/ veggie straws & Cheerios (not my most balanced meal)
E: 15 minutes dancing
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B: Scrambled eggs w/ veggies & cheese w/ buttered toast and black coffee
L: Ham & cheese sandwich w/ olive muffaleta spread, snap pea snacks, apple
D: GF baked rotini w/chicken sausage, veggies, and sauce, side of collard greens (random pairing, but those were my quickest veggies)
E: Fail
Fail: GF cheese crackers, 2 pieces of chocolate
L: Ham & cheese sandwich w/ olive muffaleta spread, snap pea snacks, apple
D: GF baked rotini w/chicken sausage, veggies, and sauce, side of collard greens (random pairing, but those were my quickest veggies)
E: Fail
Fail: GF cheese crackers, 2 pieces of chocolate
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B: Toasted roll w/ cheese, an apple, and coffee w/ creamer
L: Roast beef & cheese sandwich on GF bread, apple, cucumber & pea crisps
D: Turkey sweet potato chili w/ sour cream
E: 20 minutes of yoga
Fail: I'm not sure what happened, but after dinner, I went on a little binge. I was just putting stuff into my mouth to do it. Anyway, someone on the main boards mentioned food rituals, and that he makes a cup of coffee when feeling like doing something food-ish. I stopped, mid-binge, and made a cup of tea. It worked! It was just enough of a reset for my frame of mind that it got me back in a good spot.
L: Roast beef & cheese sandwich on GF bread, apple, cucumber & pea crisps
D: Turkey sweet potato chili w/ sour cream
E: 20 minutes of yoga
Fail: I'm not sure what happened, but after dinner, I went on a little binge. I was just putting stuff into my mouth to do it. Anyway, someone on the main boards mentioned food rituals, and that he makes a cup of coffee when feeling like doing something food-ish. I stopped, mid-binge, and made a cup of tea. It worked! It was just enough of a reset for my frame of mind that it got me back in a good spot.
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B: Egg & cheese sandwich on GF bread, apple, black coffee
L: Roast beef & cheese sandwich on GF bread, cucumber slices, and quinoa chips
D: Broccoli, chicken & rice skillet casserole, banana, pretzels
E: No exercise today--ran to the grocery store on my lunch hour
The tea trick worked again! I started feeling munchy, so I put the kettle on. I'm definitely going to run with this.
L: Roast beef & cheese sandwich on GF bread, cucumber slices, and quinoa chips
D: Broccoli, chicken & rice skillet casserole, banana, pretzels
E: No exercise today--ran to the grocery store on my lunch hour
The tea trick worked again! I started feeling munchy, so I put the kettle on. I'm definitely going to run with this.
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B: Oatmeal w/raisins & peanut butter, 1/2 banana, coffee
L: PB & J on GF, apple, sriracha cracker-chip things, almonds
D: PB & J on GF, banana, nuts & dried fruit, decaf coffee
E: 15 minute dance party
The warm drink to cut short the munchies is continuing to work.
Regarding exercise, if it doesn't happen during my lunch hour, it doesn't usually happen. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I think it's good that I'm getting some mid-day activity in, but part of me feels like I should be making it a part of my real life (meaning at home). I'm going to keep on keeping on for now, and reassess in November.
L: PB & J on GF, apple, sriracha cracker-chip things, almonds
D: PB & J on GF, banana, nuts & dried fruit, decaf coffee
E: 15 minute dance party
The warm drink to cut short the munchies is continuing to work.
Regarding exercise, if it doesn't happen during my lunch hour, it doesn't usually happen. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I think it's good that I'm getting some mid-day activity in, but part of me feels like I should be making it a part of my real life (meaning at home). I'm going to keep on keeping on for now, and reassess in November.
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B: Two eggs, scrambled, with mushrooms and bacon, two slices buttered GF toast, one bite of banana (toddler claimed the rest, and I wasn't really hungry), black coffee
L: Chicken, broccoli & rice casserole, pea crisps, apple, tomato
D: Split pea soup, salad, blackberries, GF biscuit (savory, not a sweet)
L: Chicken, broccoli & rice casserole, pea crisps, apple, tomato
D: Split pea soup, salad, blackberries, GF biscuit (savory, not a sweet)
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I'm home with an under the weather kid today. I find home-bound N days particularity challenging. I'm planning to eat the following:
B: Two eggs and toast, apple, black coffee
L: Turkey & cheese sandwich on GF bread, salad leftovers, GF cheese crackers (assuming I can get them made with the baby)
D: homemade Thai curry over rice
^^^Yeah, so that didn't happen. Fail.
B: Two eggs and toast, apple, black coffee
L: Turkey & cheese sandwich on GF bread, salad leftovers, GF cheese crackers (assuming I can get them made with the baby)
D: homemade Thai curry over rice
^^^Yeah, so that didn't happen. Fail.
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I had to look at it that way many times. I didn't always make those two days, but things still got better.
Enjoy your S days this weekend.
Enjoy your S days this weekend.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
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BMI Jan/10-30.8
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9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
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Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)