madaboutmoose's Journal, 31 October 2011

Monday, Monday.

Day 8 of Leptin reset ala Dr. Kruse. Another dip in the scale this morning ... down to 204.6 now. Looking forward to recording anything below 200. I've been up this high for far too long. Definitely time to bring it down.

Weekend was good. Not as productive as I had hoped but that often is the case. I'm trying to look forward to today and my work week.

Weather warmed up and tad and rain, rain, rain.

Not feeling very articulate this morning so I'll just keep this short.

Focus on positives, goals, affirmations. I am an expert in my field. People pay me for my expertise. I am capable. I am determined. I am patient. I am kind to myself. I take care of myself. I sleep well. I like myself. I love my body. I listen closely to my body's cues, respond accordingly, and my body easily sheds excess fat and pounds. I am organized and efficient. I plan well and carry through with my plans. I am financially responsible. I manage our finances wisely. I earn $100,000 a year. Our wood shed is full. I have money saved for a vacation in February 2012. Our dental needs are met. I believe in myself. I am positive. I handle strong emotions and conflict calmly.

And then for gratefulness ...

1. I am grateful I was able to control my reactions (to some degree) to hubby's "not feeling good" last night.

2. I am grateful to have the commute into work to myself this morning.

3. I am grateful my body appears to be responding well to this WOE.

4. I am grateful my son (with our help) was able to get his car towed to his home so it wouldn't get ticketed or impounded.

5. I am grateful for this day, another opportunity to learn, grow, and be alive.

Well off to the shower with me it is!! I'm running a tad behind schedule which is one of the benefits of driving alone. I'd already to in the car and down the road if I was carpooling today. Let's continue to remember, together and separately that we must work this from the inside out. Yes, we can just focus on the concrete. Calories in/Calories out. But I suspect for many of us ... while the excess calories do cause weight gain it is also due to how we view ourselves, how we care or do not care for ourselves, it has to do with self-acceptance, embracing our selves, being kind to ourselves. Just my thoughts ... take them or leave them. I simply know they are true for me.

Oh and squiggly if you read this ... one of your buddy's marylane, suggested you shouldn't eat more than 500 calories at any meal ala Dr. Kruse. I took another look at his blog last night, his guidance regarding the leptin reset and didn't see that at all. I know you are frustrated ... but try to just stick with following his guidelines, making sure you eat enough in the AM ... low carbs, no snacking ... and eat until you are satiated. I think you are doing fine ... you just hit a little bump in the road. I think marylane may be reading other authors about leptin too ... maybe she pulled that from another source.

204.6 lb Lost so far: 54.6 lb.    Still to go: 19.6 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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2160 kcal

Fat: 141.39g | Prot: 192.38g | Carb: 20.22g.   Breakfast: shredded cheese, coconut oil, eggs, London Broil, Red Tomatoes. Lunch: Cottage Cheese, chicken breast meat, Kosher Dill Sandwich Slices Pickles. Dinner: Crumbled Feta Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Litehouse Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing, rib eye steak. more...

2806 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Driving - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Pilates - 20 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Desk Work - 8 hours. more...