Everyday Systems

Here I go again:) Of course a lot has happened since I last checked in: I had my 4th baby, my grandma died, we are fixing up our little house..
I'm thankful for today and ready to work on growing in the virtue of temperance.
Today is an S day.
2 eggs, ground beef, coffee for breakfast
Sunday treat with family: cookies from local bakery
Snacks/lunch: chips+ salsa, few bites of unpleasant leftover pasta and peanut butter and honey sandwich.

Weight: 160lbs, height: 5ft 8in
Goal: 135lbs
15 minute postpartum exercise 5 days a week and try to nap with baby for 20 minutes each day.

Welcome back Robers

Welcome back! It sounds like you've had a lot going on. Hang in there!

Doing pretty good. I'm adding one snack a day because my hubby gets home late and I am breast feeding etc.

Breakfast: 2 eggs, chicken and avocado, coffee
Lunch: taco salad with beef and salsa
Snack: apple, 2 tbs peanut butter
Dinner: chicken stir fry with zoodles and veggies

Good to hear you are doing well.

I'm feeling much better health wise although my NoS has started pretty sloppy. It was my birthday on Sunday and I definitely over ate and had too much alcohol. I am so happy that it wasn't as bad as it could've been knowing me. I have struggled with compulsive eating and drinking for most of my life. My habits are deep grooved. I am learning how all or nothing I have been about food and how dieting has been just the other side of gluttony for me. I am consciously taking my focus off weightloss and instead focusing on honoring my body. I know I have another meal coming, I know I have an S day on the horizon. More than that I know that God loves me. I dont need to gorge myself on food every time something stressful arises.
Practically my strategy is to mentally or out loud say "I reject this thought", when I get tempted to reach for sweets or seconds or to get compulsive about weightloss. It has been helpful to drink lots of water between meals and start meals with a big salad. Also planning meals is a big help.
Thanks as always for being there NoS group:)

So far so good, it's been a successful week although I haven't lost weight. Inflammation in my joints, feet and face is gone though! I've had a lot of body pain since I gave birth last month but I have felt nearly pain free since starting back on NoS. Not overeating and no sweets I'm sure played a huge part in decreasing the overall puffiness I'd been experiencing. Also i stopped eating wheat and dairy so i bet that's helping a lot too.
I did not have a chance to do any extra exercise besides chasing my kids around and cleaning but I'm working on finding a 15 minute window ilof time each day. My theme continues to be doing only smal tasks that I do purposefully with patience to completion. It makes a huge difference.
Also I'm going to start doing a weight check only once a week on fridays.

Congrats on a successful week. Less pain is great.

Sounds like you are doing well, I weigh weekly on a Friday.

Don't let a gain derail you, out if interest I weighed Friday and Saturday and there was a pound difference each time. Our weight can fluctuate for so many reasons.

Jx

I had one slip on Tuesday, a friend gave us a beautiful cake in honor of our new baby. I ate a lot of cake! Lol
Wednesday was a success.
Breakfast, eggs and leftover chicken coffee
Lunch: salad with beef and veggies
Coffee with TBS collagen and 1/2 c almond milk
Dinner: beef and cabbage and potatoes

Today I was not hungry this morning. I finally did my 10 min workout.
Bfast: coffee
Lunch: salami slices and 1/2 of peanuts
Dinner Plan: taco salads with beef and veggies
I have been drinking lots of water in between meals.

I'm posting this on multiple threads, in case people didn't see the post in September, as I didn't until this week.

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