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The first day of 2012 draws to a close with a hot flash!! LOL!!! I'm tired and yet trying to stay awake because hubby is still awake but about ready to give it up!!!
Today was a good day. An enjoyable indulgence day where I enjoyed many things I don't typically have but I am not going to bed feeling like an overstuffed sausage. I'm happy about that.
I realized today I am getting closer to a mini goal. Last year I gained too ... and took some back off before I left on vacation in March of last year. Before vacation I was 190. Two weeks later (and mucho cerveza y taco y guacamole) I weighed 195.4. So ... first mini goal is back to 195.4, second is 190. I am inching closer to those numbers.
I wish I could tell you what happened to me after vacation. I did continue to weigh, but not every day. Lots of stress over the summer. I know that was likely a factor. But I've had a lot of stress much of my life ... so I'm not sure why that was different. I also probably didn't log my food. That is a mistake for me. I still need to weigh and measure ... even after nearly 3 years. I know some people get to the point where they don't have to do that anymore because they "know" what an appropriate serving size looks like but I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do that on a regular basis. The scale and the measuring spoons and cups are indeed my friends.
It doesn't really matter what happened before. Lots of people go "up" and "down" a certain amount in their weight. I didn't gain 40 lbs. Yes, some of my skinnier clothes no longer fit but I have done far better for far longer than I ever have in any other period of my adult life in terms of my weight. So ... I will continue to simply carry on. Learn from each experience. Love myself, be kind to myself and be ever so mindful that beating up on myself doesn't help anyone especially me.
So ... I am excited to look forward to my 3 year anniversary on January 18th ... three years of fatsecret buddies. Some who have been here longer than I. Many who have been absent and may never return (although some of them I still see on facebook). Some who are relatively new to me. This place, my activity here helps. The tools help too ... but the process of writing what I am thinking/feeling/doing helps. Reading others journeys and encouraging them along helps me. Reaching "goal" doesn't mean I graduate from here ... nope, not me!!! Because "goal" is not a static thing. My weight will continue to fluct up and down. I will overeat from time to time. And even when I am in my goal range ... there will be times I simply am not "feeling it" and will need to process here.
See what happens when I am tired ... I start blathering on!!! LOL!!! Okay ... weigh-in in the AM ... which will likely be UP since I enjoyed extra calories today. Another week, another adventure, another opportunity to SHINE!!! Oh yes ... and one more day off work!!! YAY!!!
Good night dear buddies!!!
Diet Calendar Entries for 01 January 2012:
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2416 kcal
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Fat: 100.47g | Prot: 71.33g | Carb: 273.22g.
Breakfast: Fruit and Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Caramel Mocha (Medium), Havarti Cheese. Lunch: sour cream, Cake Batter Ice Cream (Like It), Corona Light, Tortilla Corn Chips, Naked Chicken Taco Salad (No Dressing). Snacks/Other: sourdough roll, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Marie Callendar's Apple Pie, Dove Dark Chocolate. more...
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2773 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Sitting - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Precor Elliptical - 30 minutes, Resting - 8 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I think it's awesome that you have been here for three years. I think it's great that you know and use the tools that are available for free. I'm happy that you use the "buddy system" and that I am one of those buddies. You always bring a smile to my face. Thanks, and Happy New Year. I can't wait to tell you happy anniversary!
02 Jan 12 by member: kingkeld
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Carol, it has happened to me in the past, when I have had a set goal in my mind...like a vacation...that I work really hard to get to that goal, and then for some reason (subconsciously) I feel uninspired when it has passed... maybe that happened to you with your vacation. I think it's kind of natural, but am really glad you're finding your 'mojo' again, and working towards a better you!!! Much Love!
02 Jan 12 by member: jsfantome
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I love your attitude. This after all is life. We have our ups and our downs (including our weight) and those days that we just don't "feel" it. You've learned the golden rule. Have your off days but jump right back into it right away. The hardest part about losing weight is your mind. I'm very happy that we're buddies. You help me look at things in a whole new way.
02 Jan 12 by member: davidsmom
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Very cool attitude, Carol and very cool that you're close to that mini-goal. What's apparent to me is that you seem to know yourself well, know what this takes, know how to use the tools, and are in control and accountable! You're an inspiration from that alone. Looking forward to your 18 Jan FS anniversary too. Mine is 11 Jan. I'll celebrate with you.
02 Jan 12 by member: Helewis
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Loving all the above..you say things that are on my mind and just don't write it down...Thats why I love to read yours...You make me
smile and think and the best thing you have made me realize...I have to be good to myself so I can be good to others..THANKS A BUNCH, your
a wonderful friend and I am sooo glad we have met..if only on cyber space...Love Ya....:O)
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Happy New Year and good luck on achieving your mini goals. I am going to be one of those lifers to on FatSecret and as Keld says... the tools are here... the buddy system is here as long as fine people are here such as yourself ... we keep each other accountable. Glad to be one of your newest buddies and to be able to read about your journey ... which helps me also in many ways. (((Hugs!)))
02 Jan 12 by member: Mom2Boxers
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