LadyinDenim's Journal, 27 June 2023

Today, I really appreciate the FS community and am staying with my plan because of it. Today marks 23 days since I decided to stop killing myself with unhealthy food choices. I guess it's been long enough that it's not new anymore, the results are less stunning, and it feels like drudgery sometimes. First, I wanted to skip exercise today. Later, I wanted to say "WTF I don't care," and eat a pile of PB toast (that would have led to a disaster). Instead, I came on here and was encouraged by seeing another big person exercising faithfully. I wanted to abstain from overeating because I know others here are sticking with their plans and it isn't always easy for them. It's not physical for me right now. It's mental. I was able to look beyond the PB toast and see the equivalent of a tidal wave of disappointment in myself that would crumble the resolve needed to continue improving my health. Already, I feel lighter. I feel less pain. It's easier to get up from a chair, easier to walk. Alone, I would have chucked it for a quick dopamine and seritonin hit. Thanks for being there.
301.8 lb Lost so far: 18.0 lb.    Still to go: 176.8 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 27 June 2023:
9 kcal Fat: 0.18g | Prot: 1.06g | Carb: 0.35g.   Breakfast: Coffee. Snacks/Other: Water, Water, Water. more...
3651 kcal Activities & Exercise: Weight Training (moderate) - 4 minutes, Bike Machine (Cycling) - 16 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
losing 0.7 lb a week

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I can't have PB in the house - or toast either. We''re rootin' for ya! 
27 Jun 23 by member: erikahollister
Thanks. I'm dreaming now of liver and onions. Imma eat that this weekend! 
27 Jun 23 by member: LadyinDenim
I'm so glad that someone here gave you the motivation to carry on!!! That's what this community is supposed to be all about. Good on you for not slipping! 👏👏👏 I am VERY proud of you!!! 🙂 For me, personally, I know I'm a sugar/carb addict. Me having a little taste of something is like a crackhead smoking just a little bit of crack. It just doesn't happen.  
27 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
Zenus, I was thinking of our July 9 group. I want to keep rolling with y'all! 
27 Jun 23 by member: LadyinDenim
🙂 ...and we want you to keep rolling with us! Want to do a little fast starting Sunday after dinner? 
27 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
Sure. Maybe 48 or 72 hours? 
27 Jun 23 by member: LadyinDenim
I'm thinking 48? 
27 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
being that we have the big fast coming next week.  
27 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
48 it is, then front loading with lots of veg 🙂 
27 Jun 23 by member: LadyinDenim
You got it, chic! 💜 
27 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
I'm so happy for your mental breakthrough! NEVER give up on yourself! You DESERVE to be healthy and you CAN be healthy! ...My new mantra. 
27 Jun 23 by member: lineruds
I'm so happy for your mental breakthrough! NEVER give up on yourself! You DESERVE to be healthy. You CAN be healthy one day at a time! ....That's my new mantra. 
27 Jun 23 by member: lineruds
🕊🧡🧡🧡 
27 Jun 23 by member: unity1234
Lady it is literally one day at a time. Keep in mind that it only takes 5-10 minutes of unhealthy yummy food to derail a week of good work. What i told myself is that is it worth it for a few minutes to work for a week to get rid of? Also, if you post the food before you actually eat it it may help you stay on track as well. You can see the fat, protein, carbs, calories etc. then, if it is an unhealthy choice, logging it prior to ingesting may help you. Also, when those feelings come over drink a full 8 oz glass of water. It may help. I have a food addiction. Had it for 30-40 years. Been mostly successful till past few years in managing it so these were some of the tricks i use to move my brain away from those thoughts. You deserve to have a healthy body and i believe you will accomplish what you are striving for. You’ve got this. 
27 Jun 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Anyone else having delayed posts? I post the same because I thought it was lost and now seeing double. 🙃 
27 Jun 23 by member: lineruds
@YOH... Great advice and encouragement! You have done an amazing job!!!! Congratulations! Thank you for being an example, not only as far as weightloss but for what you haven't lost also...your kindness 💜 
28 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
@lineruds My food diary entry was doubling yesterday.  
28 Jun 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
Lady D! My recovering alcoholic hubby calls that "stinkin' thinkin'" and the fix for it is exactly what you did, reach out to your support hub, immerse yourself in a positive environment that supports your goals. So, you are on track to a healthier you. Not only physically but mentally. Fighting those demons is a job better shared than tackled alone. You are doing great!  
28 Jun 23 by member: debrafrederick
🫶 I love walking in the mornings. I don’t feel weighed down with food and fluids, and I feel great about myself getting it done ✔️ 
28 Jun 23 by member: christine10107
Thank you, I made it through and woke up to a little half pound budge on the scale. My hypothalamus must have been all atwitter with the pending fat loss. "No! We might need that later! We could die! Eat some toast, quickly. Now. Really. Now!" 🤣 
28 Jun 23 by member: LadyinDenim

     
 

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