mrsmole's Journal, 30 July 2014

Thanks for the encouragement, those who have been so supportive lately. Yes, losing 3 pounds in 3 days is great, especially after gaining 13 pounds in 3 days. What's funny is that I didn't even go "crazy" last week.

I had fewer than 3000 calories each of the 3 days in question (2000, 2500 and 2900), and it wasn't even bad stuff - no sweets, very few carbs, just more of what I would normally have, some excessive salt and a week away from the gym. Wow, what a deadly combo.

Just goes to show you that when you are eating lean, doubling your calories for a couple of days can slap you in the face so hard it will make your head spin, so a warning to those who have vacations and celebrations coming up - I've learned that you cannot just "go off your diet" and eat like a "normal person" for a few days without severe consequences. Or at least, I should say, I cannot.

It will be about a month for me to make up for those 3 days of alleged "fun" and looking back, I wish I had not had the "fun". A) It wasn't that fun and B)if I have to work this hard to compensate for those calories, that is equal to me to working overtime for a month to make up for throwing away money at the craps table in Vegas - took about 10 minutes and I didn't even enjoy it that much!

This was an important lesson for me because I have been a tight ass for nearly a year, refusing to cheat, refusing to let go, refusing to stray for any reason. So I did this experiment on my birthday around the same time my medication changed and I was starving anyhow, and I just pretty much ate anything I wanted and however much of it I wanted. Surprisingly, my choices were good! No cake, no ice cream, nothing awful at all. So I'm proud of myself there.

Anyway, it's back to the grind, and after 3 days of weigh ins, I'm sure that this is now my "real" weight now that the dust has settled. At a pound a week, I'm looking at 5 weeks to get back to where I was pre-birthday. I sear I counted those calories, and it's hard to fathom that overeating by 1000 calories per day caused me to gain a net of 5 pounds, but maybe not going to the gym added to that, too - I must be burning more at the gym than I thought.

On the upside, I did a weigh in on my "fancy" scale and it's saying that in spite of my higher weight of 205, compared to weighing 204 on the 4th of July, I have 4 pound less body fat and 3 pounds more muscle now than a did about a month ago, even though my scale weigh is nearly identical. You know what? I'll take it! :)
205.0 lb Lost so far: 75.0 lb.    Still to go: 56.0 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

Diet Calendar Entries for 30 July 2014:
1215 kcal Fat: 53.92g | Prot: 113.33g | Carb: 67.50g.   Breakfast: Mimis Cafe Link Turkey Sausage, Denny's Sliced Tomatoes (3 Slices), Thomas' Original English Muffins, Denny's Egg Whites. Lunch: Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo Chipotle, Great Value Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Ball Park Hot Dog Bun, Chicken Thigh (Skin Not Eaten). Dinner: Winn-Dixie Small Curd 4% Milkfat Cottage Cheese, Ground Beef (Cooked). Snacks/Other: Tri-O-Plex Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. more...
2265 kcal Activities & Exercise: Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 16 hours. more...
steady weight

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Remember you must have some fun in your life. You don't live to eat. You eat to live. This coming from someone who will be celebrating a birthday on Saturday. I have been doing extra time in my workouts leading up to my birthday, because I really plan to enjoy my day to the MAX. (Working out to Katie Perry: Birthday) Guilt has no place in your life now. You can move past this with joy. (Smile) 
30 Jul 14 by member: Transformation Butterfly
Remember muscle weighs more than fat. I agree can't go completely off plan during vacations etc. Continue to eat mindfully even though you've given yourself permission to not worry much. This journey is a lifestyle change, not a "diet" so that change needs to apply to your whole life, including vacations.  
30 Jul 14 by member: wholefoodnut
Hi. I know how you feel, especially after "cheat meals." I don't enjoy my old foods like I used to and it takes too long to recover. You've had such a great loss over your journey, this minor setback won't mean a thing in the long run. Good luck! Keep up the great work!! 
30 Jul 14 by member: Hey Chakalina
Lessons learned. Those regarding our health are the toughest. 
30 Jul 14 by member: ClassicRocker
Man do I get the comparison you made to throwing away money gambling. I went to a casino years ago for a buffet and while waiting put some bills into a slot machine. A few pulls later, probably less than 2 minutes, the money was gone and I thought to myself, what fun is this? I got zero enjoyment for my 40 bucks. Lesson learned. The same applies to food as you said. I've learned that the occasional diversion is ok especially if you compensate for it ahead of time, plan it. But too much of it just sets me back and negates all the hard work. 
30 Jul 14 by member: jmb3450
Well, my two cents is that when our body has been subsisting on borderline starvation rations, it grabs at every extra bit of food to "save for a rainy day." Thus the astounding weight gain for 3 days of fun. Glad you had some fun for your birthday.  
30 Jul 14 by member: gilliansings
Man Mrsmole, does that ring so true and loud in my ears. I am learning that lesson now. 
30 Jul 14 by member: SherrieC
Wholefoodnut got it right with the lifestyle change. I had a few days that included a Birthday Party, Day Trip to Cape May and a lot of eating out. I gained a couple during this time and thankfully it must have been mostly water weight from all the salt and I was able to get rid of the extra pounds easy enough. But I realize that if I don't stay focused, and if I push the envelope too far, I might not be able to get back on the horse again. We all been there before, lost a lot of weight, gained a lot of weight. We know how easy and how fast things could turn around with dieting. So yes, it is a lifestyle change that requires staying focused even when we go off the path a little. Got another weekend of temptation coming up, a big party of old friends followed the next day with a wedding. I know I must stay focused and not over indulge. Good luck to all and keep the faith. 
30 Jul 14 by member: Chillie Willie
My birthday is coming up this Saturday as well and I'm trying really hard to be exceptionally good this week because I know the calories will be higher this weekend. Although, I did make the request that my birthday cake be a WW cupcake recipe. Then I can control the amount of icing on top. I must say though that weekends ALWAYS cause a gain on the scales come Monday morning anyway. Very rarely do I stay the same and I think only once did my weight actually go down on a Monday. I guess it's the lack of water or a higher tendency to eat out on the weekend resulting in higher sodium intake causing water retention. A couple days of good for me eating and lots of water and the gain is gone! Hang in there! You got this! 
30 Jul 14 by member: BeckyBaby65too
Too much of a good thing... Your item A) reminds me of buying that Double quarter with cheese in the spring and then struggling to 'enjoy' it.  
30 Jul 14 by member: northernmusician
You are doing something right! 
30 Jul 14 by member: toppy24564
um my husband came home with a steak and cheese sub last night at 930 for me.. I yelled.. and then ate half. I knew then what I know now while I eat my salad (again) for lunch.. IT WAS SO WORTH IT! .. some things are and some things aren't. if at the time you enjoyed it - you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. you have to enjoy life a little bit. you know how to get on track and that's all that matters...  
30 Jul 14 by member: kristyanne3
Congratulations on your 4 pounds less body fat & 3 pounds more muscle! That's awesome! 
30 Jul 14 by member: Deb_N
I second Deb_N! It is wonderful you lost 4 lbs body fat and gained muscle! We all have had some hard "lessons". And still learning. Overall, you are doing great! 
30 Jul 14 by member: kattay
Thank you all for the remarks. The first comment on this thread said to remember to have some fun in my life. I must clarify that if it had truly been "FUN with a capital F U N, I wouldn't be bitching about it now, I'd be laughing and saying, "It's time to pay the piper!" But it wasn't even that great! It was just "more" of what I usually have because I just went out more, and only because it was my birthday. It's not like I had 12 beers and unlimited Happy Hour at TGIF until I couldn't see straight! it's not like I had an entire pizza, it's not like I ate my whole birthday cake - there was NO birthday cake (I don't like cake!). All that happened was that I ate things like 8 pieces of bacon instead of 2, and 12 oz. of cottage cheese instead of 4 oz. Just "more" of what I usually eat! Plus, I did have some unusual stuff that I never have, like nuts and granola. You know, the "good fat"... but STILL FAT! LOL! Now I remember why I never eat that stuff. The way those calories added up was freaking ridiculous! I like a better bang for my calorie buck, like tomatoes and watermelons. So not to belabor my original point, but as someone who normally doesn't like to "cheat" (and actually despises the word itself), who doesn't typically stray from my food plan, I can now say that I tried it, I even tried to enjoy it, but it's just not for me. It wasn't "worth it" and I found it too hard to really embrace, knowing that I still have from 50 or so pounds to go in order to be at a healthy weight for my height and frame. As a 5'5" woman who is still over 200 pounds, I just can't be taking days off right now. Sorry, but that's where I'm at. They say, "Don't knock it until you've tried it." Okay, well, I tried it, and it's just not my thing. Now, I'm back on the wagon and working to undo the damage. I feel much more myself now. Thanks again for all the support. 
30 Jul 14 by member: mrsmole
I am right there with you. I have to much to lose to mess around too much. 
30 Jul 14 by member: kattay

     
 

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