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Well, I ran into a hiccup that started with a piece of cake given to my family members for a friend's birthday. As the cake tried sliding off the seat and onto the floor I managed to get frosting all over my seat and my hand. I did save the cake but I put a serious stall on my weight loss. Yes, I licked the frosting off my hand to keep it from getting all over the car! At least that's how I remember it in my mind! ☺. That started a week of struggles with sugar. My nemesis. I finally realized what a ridiculous buffoon I was being and decided to intentionally stall for a bit.....otherwise known as maintenance. I have spent my life losing and gaining various amounts of weight with great success.....especially the gaining part. For the first time in my life I have managed to maintain my current weight by following this way of eating for more than a month. I did NOT make my goal of 250 by my birthday BUT I did enjoy my birthday cake (low carb and sugar free) and I did not have an issue passing on the French fries. My protein intake has been high which was the plan to help keep my weight in check so that worked.
It's time to get back to the long term goal. I've lost 70 pounds so far and I'm planning the next 70 pounds ...... 5 pounds at a time. That is how this plan works for me. Little steps - 5 pound goals. The bigger number just looks too impossible! Little steps. Every day choices.
I lowered my protein, carb and fat targets so I can see the progress. So I have a visual - that should help. My blood sugars have been consistently good but a little high for my liking so I'll be watching those very closely again. My fingers will not be thrilled but the rest of me will be happy.
My scenic detour was a wonderful opportunity to practice maintenance but it's now time to get back to the highway!
Diet Calendar Entries for 25 February 2018:
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1727 kcal
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Fat: 154.17g | Prot: 60.45g | Carb: 21.22g.
Breakfast: Litehouse Foods Dilly Veggie Dip, Cauliflower, Cucumber (with Peel), Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Thigh (Skin Eaten). Lunch: Land O'Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, Torani Sugar Free French Vanilla Syrup, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Dinner: Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Great Value Pork Sausage Links, Egg. Snacks/Other: Keto Chocolate Mug Cake. more...
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2944 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 16 hours. more...
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Congratulations, You saved the cake and that was your reward. hahaha You know things happen for a reason.😂
25 Feb 18 by member: murphthesurf
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ROFL -@murph - you're right! I was thinking what a weird turn of events -. I was cruising along over the holidays - surrounded by yummies and did not faulter...... Not even a blip (a couple of long pauses though). Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year.... Surrounded by sugar and no issue. I ate what I was allowed and moved on to enjoying the people.
I wasnt tempted to eat the cake at the office either. That's what surprised me about this whole trigger situation.
25 Feb 18 by member: Happy*Snappy
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The important part as you know you got back on track and for that I applaud you. The next leg of your journey will be easier because of your sheer determination. You have a great plan and I wish you continued success Sweetie❤️
25 Feb 18 by member: 8Patty
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Thank you so much Patty! And who can resist murph and his 'sour' sunshine! ....it is true though. Lol
27 Feb 18 by member: Happy*Snappy
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I see myself doing similar to you. I too keep focus on small amounts, small steps. Doctor once asked me if I only had 8-10 lbs to lose ever... could I do it? I said sure. He said that is all you have to lose. Do that each month and I would make it. Worked for me! I still keep going if I slip up. I remember how far I came. I look at where I was, and it diminishes small set back. I Wish you well. Good health on your journey. Thanks for supporting my entry.
08 Mar 18 by member: DJ Beecher
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@DJ - isn't it funny /sad that we are our our own worst enemy? 140# pounds to lose is simply, entirely too much for my puny brain and fickle will power to even consider tackling. Overwhelming really. 5#?? Meh, not much! I can do 5#. 🙂. That won't kill me. I've managed to tackle that 5# 9 times!!
26 Mar 18 by member: Happy*Snappy
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