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I need to get some things off my shoulders. Thank goodness for the FS website where I can express myself through my journal. And feel so lucky to have my wonderful FS Buddies that are always supportive and caring and never judge.
Once again, I am going to jump back into Atkins WOE. I know... I have tried other plans, and I keep coming back to it. I have to try and make it work for me this time. So far, it has been the best.
I need to DO MORE EXERCISE to help me become successful at being healthy while loosing the weight. Gotta quit procrastinating.
I woke up feeling lighter, thinking that I had lost weight. (although lower abdomen really bloated). Got on the scale, and BOOM, I have gained 5 lbs. (Walking for 6 hrs around amusement park and...Carmel Apple and 2 Chicken Tacos?)
I am so frustrated... Having a hard time figuring out how to eat Paleo without having cravings and feeling hungry in-between meals, and what's worse is I hardly had any weight loss to show for it. I know my calories have been way to low (I was afraid of gaining weight if I went higher.) Last night I planned out what I was going to eat today, but needing to tweak it a little bit to get my fat percentage down and my calories up. (I don't enjoy lamb, duck, or smoked salmon.)
After I weighed, I poured my cup of java and open the fridge, instead of getting out what I planned, I stare in and like second nature I get out green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, two eggs, then...I go for the extra virgin olive oil. I say to myself, this is not what I planned, but this is what I am craving and what I choose to eat. Low and behold it is Atkins calling my name again.
Healthwise: I am post menopausal and recently had period like cramps for 3+ weeks, so I visited primary dr and gyn. So far, I have had blood work, found out I had a urinary infection and anemia, and my A1C was 5.8 (previously 5.6). I had a papsmear, pending results, a CT of my abdomen and pelvic, and an ultrasound of my pelvic/uterus in which it was noted that I have 2 endometrial tumors (not fibroid) and a thickening endometrial stripe. I have 2 tiny kidney stones. Interestingly, the CT showed nothing wrong with my liver. Hmmmmm.... I'm doing the happy dance that I don't appear to have a 'Fatty Liver' anymore! Could it have been Atkins that made it better???
(The previous liver inflamation had dissapeared within 2 weeks of being off Atkins and my cholesterol med (lovastatin). I would like to believe it was just the cholesterol med that caused the pain, because I have had this pain off and on before doing Atkins.)
I have an endometrial biopsy scheduled next Wed 10/26 @ 3PM. Then there is more waiting for the results. Can we say "Anxious"??? (I have been good and get my well woman check-up every year, but for some reason my med record doesn't show I had one in 2010. I thought that I did.)
OK... I feel better that I journaled all of that! :) Moving forward once again!
Hope Everyone is having an awesome day!
Diet Calendar Entry for 20 October 2011:
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1512 kcal
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Fat: 108.56g | Prot: 103.69g | Carb: 34.65g.
Breakfast: extra virgin olive oil, pepperoni, tomato, mushrooms, eggs, bell pepper, water, Splenda, Sugar Free French Vanilla Liquid Coffee Creamer, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Lunch: buttermilk ranch dressing, solid white albacore tuna in oil, celery, water, romaine lettuce, red tomatoes. Dinner: water, Turkey Salisbury White Turkey with Gravy , butter, extra virgin olive oil, Tequila Lime Turkey Breast Tenderloin, lemon, tejava iced tea, Broccoli Flower Clusters, Artichoke Hearts. Snacks/Other: advantage milk choc, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese. more...
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By the time I get thru reading I am staring at what you ate today...so let me start there. Why didn't you eat more than lettuce, celery and tomato for lunch? Where's your protein? or your Fats? I wish you could phase yourself off of some of the SF products as they are not only not good for you on the inside, but they will likely slow you down in the weightloss dept! As for the switching..gotta do what works for you! And if that means back to Atkins..great! As long as you are in it to win it... you are on your way my friend! And THANK GOD you went for your checkups/test...and you'll do fine...will keep you in my prayers! Be sure to keep us all posted - and keep journaling, it does wonders on relieving your stress! trust me, I know... :)
20 Oct 11 by member: jsfantome
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Hi Paula, Hahahaaha! I did my food journal last night for today geared toward Paleo. Then today I journaled my thoughts, afterwards, went back to my food journal to be geared toward Atkins. I wonder if while I was updating, and inputing my actual Atkins foods eaten you were viewing it? (I had tuna in oil on a bed of salad for lunch.). I notice I do have a problem with controlling calories (I am way too controlling calories and feel I am not getting enough. I know...BAD... I'm working on this. Thanks for your input and support. And yes, THANK GOD that Iistened to my body and went for checkups/tests.
20 Oct 11 by member: moondove
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Cheryl, I suspect that the reason that you are having these cravings and a hard time, is that you simply are not eating enough fat and protein, which translates into calories. If you were hungry on Primal then you weren't eating enough of those things on it either. I am so glad that the doc discovered the tumors when she did...scary, I know, but at least went and they found it, and can now do the steps necessary to figure out what the heck is going on. I wonder if the tumors are part of the problem with weight loss. I also suspect that the anemia, the urinary tract infection, and the stress are also playing a large part....you have so many things going on right now. The best thing you can do is to listen to your body, and that includes foods. I follow the Primal way of eating which it appears is closer to Atkins than the paleo lifestyle is. I try to start every day with a big breakfast of at least 50 grams of protein...and that is a lot. I had 4 ounces of sausage today with 4 eggs, half and half, coffee, and coconut oil and still didn't get there! lol
20 Oct 11 by member: ctlss
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And I have been and will continue to pray for you!
20 Oct 11 by member: ctlss
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Cheryl, sending you love and {{HUGS}} if you have all this going on in your life it is really hard to switch from one to the other, funny thing is I had just looked at what you are eating and I thought oh it looks like you are back on Atkins. I know it is tough going through the whole doctor things at least you are going to get everything sorted out. I know it does seem like you keep going the Atkins way and maybe what is going on in your body is why you are having problems with the weight, you have been working so hard. Your choice of foods seems to be so much better than mine. Thinking about you and let us all know how things are going. So glad you got this off your shoulders.
20 Oct 11 by member: Yvonne19
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That whole gyn workup would be hard on any woman. I, too, had an endometrial biopsy several years back when I was perimenopausal and had an assortment of symptoms. It's no fun getting all those tests done and it seems the stress and worry mounts with each test they do! I found that I had to pamper myself after I got home from each medical visit. Cozy blankets and nice slippers do wonders! Will definitely be thinking about you next week and praying for welcome results on those tests.
21 Oct 11 by member: Sandy701
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I too am eating like Stef - try googling Leptin and Dr Kruse - following his suggestions have helped me to feel full with 3 meals a day and no snacking - and I am losing weight again! It really does work. And the big high protein breakfast really sets you up well for the day. I am almost two weeks in and don't really get hungry between meals any more...
21 Oct 11 by member: squigglywiggly
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Paula, Stef, Yvonne, Sandy and Squiggly: Thanks so much for listening to me and giving me such caring words and wonderful wise feedback. I sure needed it. I'm going to try and not worry and roll with the punches in regards to my medical stuff, and some new cozy blankets and slippers sound like the ticket. Dietwise, I will work at getting my protein and fats up (= more appropriate calories), and going to check into Leptin and Dr. Kruse... Thx Again You All!
21 Oct 11 by member: moondove
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