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Not at all sure about my weight this morning. I often weigh myself more than once (just to doublecheck, because I'm a bit OCD that way). It wasn't consistent...ranged from having gained a half lb to having lost a half lb. I'll just go with it and let it resolve itself. I recorded my weight yesterday anyway.
Made fresh orange juice this morning, because I read that taking iron tablets with orange juice (vitamin C) helps you to absorb them better. Had a smoothie with kale, pineapple, mango and banana....very tasty and loaded with vitamins. I still have quite a bit of kale from my co-op that needs to be used so probably quite a few smoothies in my plan this week. More and more when I'm seeing I may not have enough veggies in my daily plan, a smoothie is becoming my go-to for snack.
Now I'm preparing my one really good meal today, stuffed bell peppers (no rice) and salad. It's all downhill from here...bowling alley birthday party, pizza, and cake. All the fat, sodium, and sugar content aside, calorie-wise I have accounted for one slice of pepperoni pizza and a 2x2 slice of cake and still have about 200 calories to use if I need to. I don't want to feel deprived....but I don't want to undo all my work either. Moderation!
Finding more and more clothing in my closet that fits better already. That's a good feeling. Put on a shirt this morning that I was sure was going to feel too tight, and it doesn't. Wore a pair of sweats yesterday that I tried on right around the time I started the diet....they were much too snug for comfort then. They are very comfortable now. Even when we don't notice the changes in ourselves day to day, the clothing reveals the changes.
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I like what I am reading in your journal entry. I would like to suggest making Kale chips. You can make this weekend and take a little baggy every where you go so you get your veggies in. I am all for the juicing as I tend to do juicing for the lent season. I would also suggest you take a look at the following cookbooks: 1. Skinny girl and 2. I quit sugar. The iron is a good thing to take as it has lots of health benefits, but have you tried spinach with mandarin slices along with your iron tablets. I would also like to suggest that you add some ground flax seeds to each smoothie so you get your omega oils in. (A trainer turned me on to flax seeds years ago and they do help.) Try eating more fiber and drinking water as this will help fill you up. I have a bad sweet tooth so curbing sugar cravings is my vice. Hope some of this helps you. Great work so far the year just started so lets make 2015 count for the new you.
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Thanks for the suggestions, Transformation Butterfly! I was thinking about the flax seed this morning. It seemed to be causing my weight to go up when I tried it a few weeks ago, but I have since found some exercise that works for me and thinking about trying it again as I'm not as worried about the little spikes it was causing. Kale chips, also something I tried before but have been rethinking. I think I may have just done a bad job of seasoning them because I didn't like the taste. I was just mulling whether to give them another try this week since I have such a big bunch of kale.
I'm taking the iron tablets because my levels are extremely low. In the mornings I have either had an orange when I take it or orange juice...both for the help with absorption and also because it makes me sick if I don't have something with it. Working on increasing fiber....got a lot of it in that smoothie this morning. I will definitely check out the books! Thanks!
31 Jan 15 by member: onmyway
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I have had low iron in the past and found an iron supplement sold at walmart which is a time release iron tablet works great and no stomach upset. I think it sells for $2.96. Give it a try. Here is a small list of iron rich foods that I got from oneblood as I donate plasma every 4 weeks and iron levels are important.
Wheat Germ, English muffins, Fish, Poultry, Pumpkin seed (great snack), Dry beans, Sunflower seeds, Nuts, Eggs, peanut butter, raisins, dates, prunes, tomato juice, all dark green veggies, Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni take it easy on this). Just a few suggestions. Keep up the excellent work to get healthy. Remember portion control is important. (My biggest issues)
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Good list! Thanks! I eat a lot of those things already, so that's good. Portion control can be an issue for me as well, especially with sweets. I have been doing pretty well with it...problem is often if I have a small amount I start craving it like crazy. I have learned to be vigilant for a day or two after these food centered events, to make sure I get back on track and don't give in to temptations. Usually if I just stick to my plan the next day the cravings disappear quickly.
31 Jan 15 by member: onmyway
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