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Well, I've been fighting, and the battle may be lost but I WILL win the war. I show this gain despite sticking to my diet goals relatively well. I know that the change in meds can lead to weight gain and I am determined not to have these meds derail my weight loss.
That being said, I am struggling with almost constant hunger pangs in the evening. I am just eating a few almonds to quiet the gurgling, hollow stomach feeling. And of course, we've been here before with the plateau followed by a sudden drop in weight. I sure hope that is what is happening. In some ways, I would be content if I just made it through the winter without gaining weight.
I am using my light therapy and the change in meds has helped. Helped a little too much, in fact, since I now am fighting some really fun insomnia. It will all level out soon I hope. It would also be really nice to see the sun from time to time but it has been several straight days of cloud cover here...very gloomy.
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226.2 lb
Lost so far: 28.8 lb.
Still to go: 81.2 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 13 December 2014:
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1353 kcal
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Fat: 61.08g | Prot: 24.23g | Carb: 193.48g.
Breakfast: Bananas, Almonds, Homemade Morning Glory Muffin, Molasses, Half and Half Cream, Sweet Tree Organic Coconut Palm Sugar. Lunch: Beefsteak Bread Soft Rye Bread, Becel Olive Oil Margarine, Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter, Half and Half Cream, Grandma's Molasses. more...
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gaining 1.0 lb a week
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Drink lots of water. That helps my hunger pangs.
13 Dec 14 by member: ChrisComedy
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If you can afford it give yourself some rewards for sticking to the diet, even if it is something small, but not necessarily food. I grew up with food rewards and it's hard to break that bond of food and happiness. I am going through the winter blues and I live in MN so I know what you mean. Hang in there!
13 Dec 14 by member: marilu30
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Hell do I know insomnia. Dunno whether you know this already, but here's a tip. If u can't sleep, don't toss and turn. Get up and do something fun (but not with a screen)
If you enjoy fruit, treat yourself to something exotic (nutritious and low cal)
:)
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Thanks marilu30 ! Got myself into some trouble with too many rewards. It seems my self-control issues are not limited to food ;-) This time of year there are so many "one time a year" sales.
13 Dec 14 by member: ChrisSpark
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Hmm, it could be the screen that causes the trouble. I do spend too much late night time on tv, smart phone or laptop...maybe I'll try to switch to real books and magazines and see if it helps. I am done tossing and turning for 8 hours, might as well be productive.
13 Dec 14 by member: ChrisSpark
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Chris, don't you find that drinking water makes your thirsty? I find the more water I drink the thirstier I feel.
13 Dec 14 by member: ChrisSpark
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Water is a good idea to fill up tummy- just
Remember to cut off by 7 or 8pm to have enough time to get out of system
13 Dec 14 by member: pwrestlephoto
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13 Dec 14 by member: marilu30
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Chris, I rarely get thirsty whether I drink fluids or not. That's how older people get dehydrated.
13 Dec 14 by member: ChrisComedy
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The blue light emitted by LEDs interferes with your circadian clock.
13 Dec 14 by member: ChrisComedy
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