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There it is...The only thing I have been maintaining is a LIE! I cannot maintain or lose weight without logging food and activity. The bathroom remodel is finished and the scale came out from under the bed and I looked the numbers square in the face and had to "fess up". I did enjoy my "vacation" but seriously, I felt my work pants getting tighter, or hey ladies...How about that bra strap? We all have a lot going on in our lives, But we must take care of ourselves. My mother-in-law has slowed down so much, she now needs help to get out of bed and dress and go to the bathroom...its an all day affair. I truly believe she is slowly checking out...My dad fell last week and that was scary to see him spotted with blood and trembling when I went to pick him up for his daily outing....I must remain strong, so they don't see my fear. My husband and I have quiet discussions and sometimes my brain won't stop. I sat and created artwork for the bathroom all weekend, totally immersed, it was an escape...just like yesterday, I shopped for shoes with the grand kids, and took twice as long...I didn't want to go home. I realize I am coping, and thank goodness I have some help and some outlets...I have been away, but not far. THANK YOU Friends, for the support and invites to challenges and comments. I promise to allot time to visit this site and put time and energy into myself. I think my husband is ready to join me, but his journey is his, but after all, we are ONE... aren't WE ALL? Have a great Friday and Weekend.
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177.0 lb
Lost so far: 0 lb.
Still to go: 17.0 lb.
Diet followed poorly.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 24 February 2017:
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1435 kcal
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Fat: 58.55g | Prot: 65.70g | Carb: 170.30g.
Breakfast: Toasted Dried Coconut, Mountain High Original Whole Milk Yoghurt Plain, Fruit Salad, Coffee with Cream, Coffee with Cream. Lunch: Sargento Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Seattle Sourdough Baking Company Old Town Sourdough, Oscar Mayer Traditional Bacon, Good Foods Group Tableside Chunky Guacamole, Deli Turkey or Chicken Breast Meat. Dinner: Taylor Farms Asian Chopped Salad with Dressing, Simply Asia Ginger Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce, Dole Pineapple Chunks in 100% Pineapple Juice, White Rice, Kirkland Signature Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. Snacks/Other: Kozy Shack Original Rice Pudding. more...
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2034 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 8 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 52 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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gaining 2.5 lb a week
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 Comments
Slow down iulani! Don't fear your parents aging, accept it and embrace it. Make them laugh and smile and remember the good times! Everything else can wait. One day at a time...
24 Feb 17 by member: Mistybenner
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Thank you for such a thought sharing post! Have a great weekend!
24 Feb 17 by member: gokona
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Thanks Misty, I am not afraid, I worded that wrong...I was there for my mothers passing and so grateful to be a part of her end of life care, and to be there for her final moments in this beautiful world/ life and I am thankful for all the time I get to spend with my father. My mother-in-law has lived with us for 10 years...she'll be 96 in April. I am OK...with everything that is unfolding...I am glad to be a comfort to her, and my husband.
24 Feb 17 by member: iulani
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Sorry for your struggles. It's hard on us as we watch our parents age, yet harder on them. I like what was said above, help them to "smiles." As for bouncing up and down weight wise, only you can make a lifestyle change that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Do not bring in ANY bad foods into the house. Learn and stay away from hunger triggers. Force yourself to eat good foods even when not hungery to keep you from beingeing later. I've been determined and successful at keeping 40+ lbs off for three years. I know exactly how to sabotage myself, and I know how to live without hunger. I think you can too.
24 Feb 17 by member: adamevegod
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You are a wonderful person to be the caretaker for so many - but, you have to come first if you want to be of help to others.
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I get it. You're prepared for what will come, but fearful each day. Grateful to be there to assist, but anxiety sets in when they are in discomfort or pain. My father's Dr has told be not to take my father to the hospital unless certain parameters are reached with his vitals. So when he starts complaining of stinging sensation when urinating I have to wait. I have to do this bc my father has already become resistant to some antibiotics and the more he uses the more resistant he will become. So ya, I get it.
25 Feb 17 by member: lggdrg
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Thank you Lggdrg ! I know you get it! :) Glad to be here for each other.
25 Feb 17 by member: iulani
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I totally understand the way those pounds can creep back in when you "leave" the scale and quit counting/weighing your foods. But - I'll bet if you really start in on drinking a fair amount of water that some of that 5lbs will drop off pretty quickly. Hang in there and go for it!!
25 Feb 17 by member: Shortkid
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Congrats on resuming logging. I do my maintenance here because it works for me...
25 Feb 17 by member: John10251
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