mattstoc's Journal, 21 October 2016

Well - I'm back and writing the same thing I have written a few times before.

In July of 2015 had gotten down to 189lbs. Everyone but me thought that was too low. I started relaxing. Weight crept up and my food logging frequency decreased. Went to the endocrinologist yesterday - I'm back at 260. Nearly as heavy as when I got serious in summer of 2014. Blood sugars are back up. I'm not exercising or sleeping well. I am working and eating too much. Basically every bad habit I have ever had is back.

Doctor is emphatic that I get my act together or I will be dead.

I start today with the intent and desire to do it again. Get back on the path that worked for me.

I have two things going for me this time that I didn't have in the past:
1) I have done this before and know how to succeed
2) I learned that I enjoy running, I miss that and want to get back to it.

My conservative goal is to lose 10lbs by 12/16 (next doctor's appointment).

Y'all do better than me.

Have a great day

Diet Calendar Entries for 21 October 2016:
1406 kcal Fat: 87.41g | Prot: 81.51g | Carb: 84.06g.   Breakfast: Jennie-O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties. Lunch: Boiled Egg, Giant Eagle Cherry Tomatoes, Yellow Sweet Corn, Marketside Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Wild Harvest Mixed Greens & Spinach Salad, Great Value Real Bacon Pieces, Great Lakes Cheese Monterey Jack Cheese, Calavo Avocado, Steak. Dinner: Pizza Hut Fried Cheese Sticks, Schlotzsky's Deli Ham & Turkey Chef Salad, Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Snacks/Other: Almonds, Oranges, Apples, Benefiber Fiber Supplement. more...
2891 kcal Activities & Exercise: Sleeping - 6 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 17 hours and 30 minutes. more...

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Setting realistic goals is important. 10 pounds might be an aggressive accomplishment unless you know it's doable. Wishing you much success. Keep us posted as to your progress. I'm working on 15 by Tday. Good luck and welcome back. 
21 Oct 16 by member: Sarah1950
you have to do what feels right to you. and just keep with it. unfortunatly thase of us who have battled excessive weight; will never be able to eat like those who never had that fight. but then on the bright side; if there is ever a food shortage; we will survive while those others will starve to death. haha 
21 Oct 16 by member: kathleenscanlan
Lol Kathleen!! I love the bright side of that. And seconding the lifestyle change. If it's just a diet, it comes back on. You've got this Mattstoc! 
21 Oct 16 by member: notelaine
Welcome back, we'll all support your efforts. Kathleen, I've had the same thought, not sure if we're nuts or not!  
21 Oct 16 by member: PhillySue
Awesome!! Glad to hear your enthusiasm. Of course you are on the right track after having fallen off the band wagon a "little" bit. The great thing now is that you already know you CAN DO IT and as you mentioned, you know how. That is a major key! I too started a couple months ago after realizing I weighed way too much and as all the measurements told me, I was OBESE. What a strong word it feels like. Anyways... have lost 25 lbs in a little over 2 mos and pushing for another 30 lbs. We can do it!! I want to get in the green of this scale, which means I am healthy: http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/result.html?unit=1&hf=5&hi=9&wl=205&us=0&ua=41&ue=0&gl=175&di=3&dt=3 
21 Oct 16 by member: gacastillo
It is difficult to take off and easy to put on. Don't let other people tell you what to do. When you get it off again and if it makes you feel good, then it is good. Others are just used to seeing you heavy & don't really understand...or maybe they are jealous. Do it for you! You will be healthier & definitely feel better. Congratulations on getting back on the band wagon. We are hear for you! 
21 Oct 16 by member: Deanna Rhy
Last night I hosted a ladies evening at my house; as I was sitting next to a 100-pounds-sopping-wet woman watching her gobble handfulls of chocolate trail mix, a couple bowls of soup with cornbread loaded with butter, a huge piece of caramel spice cake.....I found myself wanting to put my hands around her neck...Ha, ha...the struggle is real!!! Some of us are just not this blessed - period. We never WILL be this blessed and falling on and off the wagon is just a part of life that we need to accept. That doesn't mean we can't find something that works for us for the rest of our lives, but it'll still take effort and diligence on our part and every time we start over, we're one stop closer to finding that path. Good luck, I'm right there with ya! 
21 Oct 16 by member: Pppppam
I'm glad you are back to take care of you. Here's to healthy habits and getting back on track. 
21 Oct 16 by member: ChicaLean
Live and learn, consistency is key, you know WHAT to do, now just do it! Glad you're back! 
21 Oct 16 by member: Rckc
Don't give up. You can do it!  
21 Oct 16 by member: gsalaz89
Good Job Matt You got This!!! 
21 Oct 16 by member: aMp Optimus
Right there with you, Matt. I really had to come back because I had already donated all my fat clothes to Goodwill, and I'm straining trying to squeeze into size 6's (it's not a pretty sight) with a body about 1-2 sizes larger. The looming doctor's visit sounds like a great motivator! 
21 Oct 16 by member: soonsoonsoon
Good luck Matt! You've done this before and you can do it again. 
21 Oct 16 by member: dustincoates
Hey Matt, welcome back! It's very easy to relax, get lazy about doing the things that made things happen, and then the weight creeps back. I'm up about 13 lbs from where I was and working to get back down. Sounds simple, but first it takes getting started back on track. It sounds like you're in the right place and frame of mind to do it and the simple plan you have is right on the money. You CAN do this, make this the starting point and take it a day at a time.  
21 Oct 16 by member: jmb3450
Never pay attention to anyone that says you've lost too much.  
21 Oct 16 by member: @philrmcknight
Hi Matt. I know how difficult it is to find yourself back in the same boat as you were before. I have been yo yoing for years. I was a size 0 in my twenties and then went to an 18. I am so tired of having my self esteem be dictated by a size. I have decided to do it right this time and eat what I want (within reason) and watch my portions and exercise. My scale is acting weird it said that I lost nearly ten pounds in three days LOL We both know that was a mistake. But I checked and am 225.2. I have 85.8 pounds to lose. I am not worried about the date just the journey, because this time it is for a lifetime. Be well and enjoy your runs.  
21 Oct 16 by member: Twilson62
Been there too, I'm starting all over myself.  
21 Oct 16 by member: redm262
Just wanted to clarify that "never pay attention to anyone that says you've lost too much" -- unless you're Karen Carpenter... ;) (Hugs Phil!) But seriously, best of luck to you Mattstoc! Like you said yourself, you've done it before so you know it CAN be done. That's pretty much half the battle right there. We're all here to help you and support you every step of the way! Wishing you every success!!! 
21 Oct 16 by member: Roobert
Too right, Roobert. :D 
21 Oct 16 by member: @philrmcknight
Id really suggest you look at diet, 1400 -1600 calories a day of homemade food. It's working for me.  
21 Oct 16 by member: tjbradders

     
 

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