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Rain and chilly.
Weigh in - 185 lbs. Up from last week.
Measurements taken in the wee hours of the morning when I woke up and couldn't sleep. Same (except smaller in the waist) as I was last July when I weighed in at 178 lbs.
Teeth? Hurt. Funny taste in my mouth.
Laundry is underway. Internet connection has been sketchy this morning. I just ate breakfast and need to get on the elliptical next. Yesterday was Pilates. By the way, I am now able to do a few things that were unbelievably difficult for me to do a couple of weeks ago. I must be building ab strength.
So ... what do the numbers mean? Should I be worried that I weighed 185 this morning? Doesn't seem like I should if my measurements are the same as they were a year ago when on that particular day I weighed 178. So ... basically I've been maintaining for a year now??? Does that mean I am 'done' with losing? Does it matter is I am 'done' with losing or not? Funny thing is ... all this week I've been feeling quite slim and trim!!! I feel good. My clothes fit really well. And yet of course ... there are always those pesky underlying fears many of us struggle with.
My plan is not to fret and just keep doing what I've been doing which appears to be quite effective over the past year. Eat well. Exercise. Pay attention. Be kind to myself.
So on this rainy July 2nd I am grateful ... surely I must be!!!
1. Time at home alone
2. FOUR days off of work
3. a repaired vacuum cleaner (ugh did I infer I was grateful about the ability to vacuum???)
4. quiet
5. all of YOU!!!
I'm hoping to see if I can scan the article I referred to yesterday and somehow attach it here to read for those of you who were interested. Not sure if I can do that or not. However, I do know I can scan it and attach it in an email if all else fails. Those of you who might be interested can PM me an email address or I think I might be able to attach it in facebook. I love you guys but I am NOT typing the whole thing!! LOL!!! Have a good day. I'm sure I'll check in later!! Be KIND to yourself!!!
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185.0 lb
Lost so far: 74.2 lb.
Still to go: 0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 02 July 2010:
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1581 kcal
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Fat: 68.61g | Prot: 116.65g | Carb: 131.38g.
Breakfast: 100 Calorie Multigrain English Muffin, Jarlsberg Lite, Brummel & Brown Yogurt, large egg, water. Lunch: subway sweet onion sauce, subway cheese, 6 inch subway turkey, yoplait light thick & creamy, white turkey meat, Jarlsberg Lite. Dinner: Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries, t-bone steak. more...
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2835 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Sitting - 2 hours, Housework - 2 hours, Precor Elliptical - 38 minutes, Resting - 11 hours and 22 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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gaining 1.6 lb a week
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 Comments
Hi Moose! No rain here-yet- chilly for sure. The number on the scale is only a part of the story. your measurements and your feelings are the other parts, and i think you can call this a success. Keep going, be kind to yourself. Wight fluctuations are just what they are: fluctuations. On the long run you know you're doing great! Have a great day, I hope your teeth won't bother you too much.
02 Jul 10 by member: jessyline
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Thanks Anne. I appreciate the vote of confidence.
02 Jul 10 by member: madaboutmoose
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Sounds like you are going to be a busy lady this weekend but 4 days off of work is great. I definitely agree with Jessy that the numbers on the scale are only part of the picture. Inches are just as important and really more important to me because I have weighed the same weight as I am now and worn clothes that were much bigger than I do now. I will send you my email address. Oh and Carol I am going to be kind to myself today too! Have an awesome day!
02 Jul 10 by member: chattycathy1955
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It's raining here in Texas as well. Been odd, after so long with no rain at all, we've had it almost every day this week (due to Alex, I'm sure). Personally I am tiring of it, but appreciate it for my garden's sake. lol The weight vs measurements thing can often be enlightening. Right now I weigh about 10 lbs more than I did last fall, but the clothes that were too tight for me then still fit me well enough now.
02 Jul 10 by member: onmyway
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We have beaurtiful weahter this weekend - and I also have 4 days off - I am grateful for my government job! Congrats on one year at the same measurements - you deserve to feel good!
02 Jul 10 by member: abbadabba
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A cold day in July, huh? Hell would be freezing if we felt that here. Have you tried looking that article up online, then you could just post the link. You should be able to find it, since everything else is available on line. As for fluctuations, I wonder if pain causes upflucts or as Amryk said once -hair build up. Anything could cause it. You are doing incredibly well, and KUDOS to ya for improving on your pilates!!
02 Jul 10 by member: cindyshine
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I don't think you should be worried at all. I've seen those fluctuations on your chart many times before.
02 Jul 10 by member: information
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Yes. Crazy weather. The sun is just now peeking out but it is still only 55 degrees!!! I am actively working on NOT being worried!! LOL!!! If I am destined to be in the 180's for a while ... so be it. I feel good, I look good, and I am living well. Cindy that's a good idea about looking for a link. Duh. I figured out how to scan but I have to actually hook my laptop up to the printer to do it and I'm not sure where the dang cord is. I ended up cleaning (Amy ... are you groaning?) way more than I intended to today. The first floor of the house looks good ... unfortunately I never made it upstairs except to put the laundry away and take a shower!! Our vacuum has been on the blink and now is back ... lordy, lordy did the carpet need attention!! Well ... off to look for the article ... toodles!!
02 Jul 10 by member: madaboutmoose
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Hi Moose, been unable to get to journals for a couple of days. If you are able to find the article you mentioned and post a link, let us know. Otherwise, I would be glad to send you my email address. You are very lucky to have gained the ability to accept yourself as you are and be happy with yourself. Few of us are able to do that. I have stressed over the "numbers" and therefore am quite interested in that article. I have bought my first exercise DVD today and hope to give it a try tomorrow. I have restrictions on how much I can do but I truly need to try. Your weather, 55 degrees! Where are you located? That is so cold for July. We are having so much heat, in the upper 90's and we have high humidity so it feels higher. Finally got some rain tonight, I think remnants from Hurricane Alex. We sure needed it. Our ground gets dry quite fast. It would be nice if it would rain here 3 evenings a week. Our water just soaks away. I'm in southeast Florida. I also have 4 days off, beginning today and I am really grateful for that. I have so many projects to complete from deep cleaning areas to organizing our office which is a mess. I have a small library which could use a good dusting also. So, I do have things to do. Slept in until 7:30 today and that is late for me. I normally arise at 4:30 so it was *really* sleeping in for me. Was quite busy today, and also was my grandson's 6th birthday. My daughter and his Dad are not together so they have to split the weekend. We will have his party next weekend. I think everyone will show up here Sunday for some grilled chicken which I always like. Gets really noisy tho. Always nice when they come and nice when they go - LOL. Have a great weekend Moose and will wait anxiously to hear what you find on that article. Enjoy the 4th if you celebrate. Be well, sleep well.
02 Jul 10 by member: The Next Number
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