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Yesterday I just couldn't keep our internet connected. Must have had something to do with the snow. Which doesn't really make sense because it is snowing today too ... and so far I have stayed connected!!
So yesterday was exciting for me. I dipped below that blue line!!! Of course I went out to eat last night for my mother's birthday celebration so who knows what damage that may have created. I decided to NOT get on the scale this morning. I'll get on tomorrow and record whatever it is but I thought it wasn't so very important to get on today as long as I stay honest I'll be fine. And while I did have 2 margarita's last night and cherry pie with ice-cream I don't think I did too bad calorie wise for the day. I'll find out tomorrow but I have to remember, my weight often fluctuates and it may go up again but I am still on the right path.
I was thinking yesterday, what have I done differently this time to have maintained this loss. I realized that first of all there are no "forbidden" and no "free" foods. In the past, every plan I followed had either "forbidden" or "free" foods ... which is why I GAINED when I did Atkins!!! Don't tell me I can eat all the cheese I want ... I am a true cheesehead!!! And nuts??? I can eat nuts until I am miserable!! And so I have not felt deprived at all. That is a positive thing for me. This time I have counted calories. I have always avoided that in the past. To my surprise I discovered counting calories isn't so bad after all!!! In fact, it works very well for me. On January 18th I will have been on this current leg of my journey for 1 year. I do not believe I have ever stayed with something in regards to losing and keeping weight off for an entire year!! I know, this time, if I continue to do what I have been doing I will NEVER have to lose a large amount of weight again in my life. That is so very exciting. Such a feeling of accomplishment. Even though I will still crave things, I will still be tempted to overeat, I will still need to track what I do ... I believe I may have found some peace with myself and my body. Wonderful.
So, today as I watch the snow lightly falling and enjoy 20 degrees instead of the single digit temps of this past week I have much to be grateful for ...
1. the birthday dinner for my mom was so much fun ... she had a great time and that makes me VERY HAPPY!!!
2. it is absolutely gorgeous outside ... looks like we may have a white Christmas after all!!
3. my son told us all about his trip to Denver and he had such a great time ... was truly spoiled by his company and I am so proud of him.
4. I feel good about me. Wow. That brings tears to my eyes. I have been so unkind to myself for much of my life ... I am so grateful that I can feel this way about me.
5. we see the radiologist on Tuesday to start the treatment process for my hubby's cancer ... my husband is maintaining a positive outlook even though it is not the treatment we hoped for ... I believe how we feel impacts the efficacy of treatment ... and his positive attitude makes life so much more bearable ... even if he does still have cancer.
I know this journal entry is a little verbose!! I hope you all have a stupendous Sunday!! Thank you all for visiting me ... cheering me on ... and helping to keep me honest. I KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that you all have had a lot to do with me being here for this long and being this successful. You are all special to my heart!!
Diet Calendar Entries for 13 December 2009:
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1392 kcal
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Fat: 38.55g | Prot: 73.96g | Carb: 197.79g.
Breakfast: medifast cocoa, water, Fiber One. Lunch: Light Vegetable Orzo Soup. Dinner: Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken. Snacks/Other: Date Nut Bread, Special K Protein Bar . more...
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3376 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Standing - 1 hour, Sitting - 4 hours, Housework - 2 hours, Elliptical - 1 hour and 18 minutes, Resting - 7 hours and 42 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I was really touched about how you feel good about yourself. One of the hardest things I've had to learn is to give myself credit for all things I'm doing in my life. I don't want to cocky or arrogant but happy if that makes sense lol. And I wish you and your husband the best in his cancer treatment.
13 Dec 09 by member: splendidhammer
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Thanks splendidhammer!! It is soooo important for us to come to peace with ourselves. It doesn't mean we "like" everything about ourselves, simply that we accept ourselves. It has taken me 50+ years to figure this out ... I hope I never forget!!
13 Dec 09 by member: madaboutmoose
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Best wishes to you for your visit to the radiologist! Congrats on the dip below the blue line.
13 Dec 09 by member: abbadabba
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So! You are playing limbo with the blue line now. That's great! I am so happy for you! Verbose? You? Never! I -- on the other hand -- waste too many words. In college i earned a degree in German. One of the professors wrote the word "verbose" on all of my German essays. Of course I thought it was a German word. I looked the word up in several separate German dictionaries and could not find its English translation. I finally had the sense to look in an English dictionary. Ah! Those pre-internet college days! Back when we used real live dictionaries! See? I told you I am the one who is verbose! Love your list of 5!
13 Dec 09 by member: poet-in-motion
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What a heartwarming journal. Thanks for sharing it with us!
13 Dec 09 by member: chattycathy1955
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thank you for your words on my journal, I think I needed a little kick in my butt, you did it and I'm grateful! congratulations for reaching the blue line! are you going to update your goal weight? best wishes for your husband treatment, I totally agree with you about positive attitude's healing power, especially on cancer.
13 Dec 09 by member: jessyline
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As for updating my goal ... yes ... but not yet!!! First I want to make it through this holiday season without the added pressure of a new goal. My holiday goal is to make it to New Year's Day weighing no more than 185. The range I've been maintaining is basically 180-190. Once I'm stabilized near 180 I will lower it to 175 and my "range" will then be 175-185. Eventually I HOPE that my range can be 170-180 but I'm not really sure that is going to happen. For now I'm happy with where it is ... and I think I'll just enjoy bouncing beneath the blue line for a bit!!! Jessy I hope you are feeling better today ... life is sometimes a challenge, isn't it?
13 Dec 09 by member: madaboutmoose
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Good job getting under the blue line. This is one of those days when perhaps not getting on the scale might really be best since it will will make you try harder during the day to make up for yesterday's small excesses. Keep it up! :-)
14 Dec 09 by member: information
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it is a very wise decision to wait after the holidays. you don't need this added pressure! you're right, life is challenging and challenges make us feel alive! I admire the way you manage your weight, in a 10 lbs range. for me 2 pounds gained is (almost!) the end of the world!
14 Dec 09 by member: jessyline
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I love your reflecting on what has worked for you and how this time is different. I feel the same way about my own journey. Great job! Kudo's to you! I love your #4 today. I hope everything with hubby turns out in the best way and he is happy and healthy soon.
14 Dec 09 by member: dawn0001
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