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Over the past month, I have only lost 5 pounds and there have been times that it has been easy for me to get down on myself for not losing more. Especially when I see, "At this rate, it will take you about 30 months to reach your goal". You know what I realized though? So what?! If I lose a pound a week or 1/3rd of a pound a week or stay the same two weeks in a row, so what? I'm not on a diet! 6 months ago I CHANGED MY LIFE. I haven't felt good lately because of this stomach bug and I'm completely exhausted from going off of all of my meds so that most days I just can't do any more than I can do.
The point is that everytime I think to myself, "wow, if I just tried a little harder, I could lose more", I have to stop myself. Sure, I COULD lose more if I tried harder but I'm in this for life and life happens. I have a lot going on in my life right now and I'm doing an excellent job of taking care of my body in the process.
I've noticed that I have more energy in the early afternoon than I have later in the day (a big change for me) so I'm going to go make a picnic lunch for me and my wonderful husband. Then, we are going to take the bikes to Iroquois park. It's a beautiful park located not far from my house in the south end of Louisville. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (for those of you not familiar, he designed Central Park in NYC) and it has some really spectacular views from the lookout point. I'm not sure if we'll make it to the top today, but I'm sure going to get off of my butt and at least make the trip.
Have a wonderful day, FS buddies! Appreciate your accomplishments, forgive yourself for your imperfections and seize the day!
Jen
Diet Calendar Entries for 05 June 2010:
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1426 kcal
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Fat: 25.55g | Prot: 93.22g | Carb: 174.77g.
Breakfast: fat free spread, 100% Whole Wheat Bread, large egg. Lunch: KRAFT LIGHT MAYO, laughing cow original, pringles baked wheat stix, Deli Cuts Heart Smart Rotisserie Flavored Chicken Breast, wheat bread. Dinner: hellman's honey mustard, Chianti Wine, crinkle cut carrots, boil-in-bag rice, Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins. Snacks/Other: skim milk, kroger active lifestyle cereal, Sugar Free Jello Pudding. more...
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2796 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Bicycling (slow) - 11/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 13 hours, Sleeping - 10 hours. more...
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You're SOOOOO right! I was just thinking the same thing to myself this week. I used to jump on the scale everyday and see something, but now, some days I don't see anything at all, but that's ok! Because, my life has changed drastically from what it used to be. :) Thanks for being you and pointing out the truly wonderful side of this journey. :)Oh and the day you planned out sounds like perfection, Jen! Have an awesome time!
05 Jun 10 by member: melmi20
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That's the attitude that will get you to goal!
05 Jun 10 by member: Suzi161
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I'm with you, sista! I think I've been losing .5 a week for a few weeks. It's better than gaining or staying stagnant! If it takes us 30 months, at least in 30 months we'll be at our goal with our new lifestyle. I know I've lived through several periods of 30 months and didn't lose weight at all (and most likely gained). So if 30 months later, we're where we want to be, how amazing would that be! :) I'm glad you're learning not to be so hard on yourself. You're doing amazingly well and you inspire me. :)
05 Jun 10 by member: ChallengeMember
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It does not matter how long it takes to reach your goal, it only matters that you don't give up. And ChallengeMember is correct, how amazing will it be if in 30 months you reach your goal and look and feel amazing. I'd say pretty dang amazing.
05 Jun 10 by member: sharry41
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Enjoy the day Jenju...that sounds wonderful. Also, at this point "your goal" is just a number. You already look beautiful!
06 Jun 10 by member: tifany
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You are do so well... so what if it's 5 pounds? 5 pounds is 5 pounds and it's a great accomplishment! The bike rides sound awesome, I would love to do that! I would be bringing my camera and taking pictures like crazy! ha ha
06 Jun 10 by member: LadyAng
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