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I have been very slack in recording food/weights and exercises over the last three weeks. I gave myself a bit of a break from the super strict Low carb lifestyle. Now that doesn't mean I went off and ate pototoes, and candy and breads and nothing healthy at all, but I did eat some of those forbidden items, but I don't feel guilty. I'm done feeling guilty about food, cause honestly dealing with regret and food guilt is worse than actually eating bad food for me.
I got the dreaded winter cold about 2 weeks ago, which kinda started me down the liberal eating path. My throat was so sore all I could manage was soft foods, yogurt, low carb ice cream, hot tea, soups, and tons of cough drops. Because I was sick exercise was skipped. Then Xmas was right about the corner and I didn't want to deal with the mental stress of telling myself no when surrounded by temptations. But I didn't give myself license to go over board either. Most of my meals were healthy choices, but my snacks were not. Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner I chose to eat meats and veggies..stayed away from breads and deserts.
I was thinking I have 2 months left before I hit the one year mark here and I'm going to hit that one year mark and make my goal by Feb 28. I have two months to get back to being more strict and ramping up the exercise regimine. I'm not so sure I'm going to micro manage this time (by weighing all food, weighing myself, logging exercises) because it's just too time consuming, and finally Low carb is a no-brainer for me. It's just a matter of remembering to drink my water and eat veggies every day.
Today again is day one of back to very low carb...My only danger zone is a NYE party, but I'm bringing a healthy veggie tray, so I'm not too worried.
Hope everyone survived the holidays without too much stress, guilt or weight gain.
Diet Calendar Entries for 27 December 2011:
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1133 kcal
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Fat: 65.40g | Prot: 85.37g | Carb: 49.35g.
Breakfast: splenda, half and half, coffee, splenda, half and half, coffee, carbmaster yogurt, splenda, half and half, coffee. Lunch: creamy balsamic dressing, shredded three cheese blend, turkey. Dinner: 12 bean soup, butter, ham. Snacks/Other: zucchini, carrot, cucumber, broccoli, spinach, raspberries. more...
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2120 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
eliptical - 30 minutes, Standing - 30 minutes, Resting - 5 hours and 45 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Driving - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 8 hours and 45 minutes. more...
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Icy - you probably did the best thing for your body...while sick, and dealing w/ the stress of the holidays, you did awesome in my book! Have you weighed in yet, do you know if you gained during these three weeks and if so by how much. It's just good info to know, for times in your life when you have to make adjustments...and then get back to it. Knowing your dedication and determination, ... no worries... you got this! Much Love!!!
27 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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Paula, I'm avoiding the scale. I feel and look as if I've gained, and I even dreamed I gained like 30 lbs (thankfully it was just a dream). So in order to not be depressed or discouraged I will be avoiding the scale for a few more weeks. In the past this would have been denial (and maybe there is some of that) but I also refuse to be a slave to the scale, because what is important is how I look and fit into my clothing, and not some number on the scale.
27 Dec 11 by member: icymaiden
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Ice - I was pretty sure I had gained 10 pounds. I avoided the scale and finally caved in to see the damage. It was 4 pounds. Certainly not something I can't manage. I hope you have a manageable number too. With the muscle tone that you must have due to all the exercise, your number should be small. that muscle burns on even when we eat poorly. Good luck to you!
27 Dec 11 by member: esimnons
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I have to agree with Elizabeth... probably much better than your dream! Like you are planning...give it a good week of paying attention, then assess the reality! Much Love.
27 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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If I can managee to lose 60 lbs, any amount of gain is managable, just length of time will be different to work it back off. On the plus side on Xmas I went hiking for an hour and half and it felt good to get back on the eliptical again this morning.
27 Dec 11 by member: icymaiden
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Good for you. I think you were able to develop something more than tolerance and habit for exercise. Getting back on track should be much easier because of it.
27 Dec 11 by member: esimnons
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I am hopping back on the elliptical after work this evening. That is going to be the hard part for me. Like you said this WOE is pretty much a no brainer once I am back on track. Which I am now and feel so much better already for it. The bad foods make me feel bad :)
27 Dec 11 by member: karenagain
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Yes Karen, that is the best part for me though. When I eat high carb, I physically feel awful...which is a good thing, cause it stops me from eating badly often.
27 Dec 11 by member: icymaiden
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