Becca P's Journal, 01 April 2016

While I like this drop, it is reflective of a fast and the number will balance out over the next couple of days. Though I must confess to a big smile when I saw a “6” in the number :)

When you choose to post anything personal on a public forum, you take the risk of putting your self up for observation. You don't HAVE to play... you can come here to FS, check your calories or what ever interests you, and x out. No cost, no hurt feelings if someone should happen to say something not so nice, also... no challenge. But have courage...so many folks on this forum have only good hopes for you (us). A challenge is meant to bring growth, move that comfort zone, change!

I came to FS looking for a quick, expansive calorie count site and found something more. A “tool” in the form of this community, to help me on this leg of this life, weight management, journey. Yes, I count calories. I came to realize that after many years of following (out of desperation) diet plans that said things like “ You can eat as much of ______ as you want if you just follow these few, simple rules!” that I had completely lost track of what a healthy portion looked like. I applied the “as much as you like” to all foods. Not healthy, not realistic, didn't work. Menopause hit, inflammation happened, (especially in light of my eating choices), degenerative bone disease, my weight went over 200 lbs and I must say , I experienced panic. This was looking harder and almost impossible. Almost. The days don't just go away because you accept defeat and sit down however. Tomorrow you hopefully wake up, will experience pain, must eat and make choices...so therefor you must devise a plan. Another one.

Some may be inclined to analyze my food logs, exercises, share what they believe is right, scientific, crazy, sane...have at it kids :) I say all of this with no intention to offend anyone, ever. My posts here on FS will most likely be brief, (unlike this one! :) ) and encouraging (even if it's acknowledging the red arrow, frustration at a gain in weight or no movement) :/ I in turn will not be offended at posts on diet, theories, etc. but I will probably not play when the debates arise and a few are bent on “being right” over being kind. We really need more” Atta boys!”, “You can do this!” etc. then verbal beatings... you know... no blood! Science is amazing. Sometimes it changes as new evidence that we are just discovering comes to light. Please know that if you post how I'm doing it all wrong, quote studies, list off percentages, you'll be wasting your expertise and angry diatribes on me! :) This is fact for me..when I eat too much, my body doesn't use it as fuel efficiently and makes fat, this in turn hurts my already achy joints.. more. My experience counts for me today.

There has been much encouragement from others when someone is feeling discouraged, like giving up, erasing their history so as not to be reminded...(Don't do that!) That's good advice! I will recall that if/when the daily efforts would be easier forgotten then reviewed and revamped.
Yes, I know, I use way too many exclamation marks. And smilies.

As for me, today I will serve the Lord, my God, consume a little, yummy... fuel... and be well :) Love ya!!
196.8 lb Lost so far: 0 lb.    Still to go: 66.8 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

Diet Calendar Entries for 01 April 2016:
438 kcal Fat: 20.73g | Prot: 12.29g | Carb: 59.03g.   Breakfast: The Aim Companies Barley Life, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Celery Juice. Lunch: Grapefruit (Pink and Red). Dinner: Meijer Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Cauliflower. Snacks/Other: High Country Kombucha (4 oz). more...
3580 kcal Activities & Exercise: Treadmill - 30 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 25 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Stairs (Climbing Stairs) - 5 minutes, Housework - 2 hours, Watching TV/Computer - 4 hours, Washing Dishes - 1 hour, Studying - 1 hour, Cooking - 1 hour. more...
losing 11.2 lb a week

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Hey, great job, and think you got this! Just keep it up. It will take time. Good luck there! 
01 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
Hey, great job, and think you got this! Just keep it up. It will take time. Good luck there! 
01 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
Thank you...twice :) 
01 Apr 16 by member: Becca P
Oops! 
01 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
Very nice post...we'll said, couldn't agree more!!! :) ;) 
01 Apr 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
I don't care how people are getting healthy, so long as they are happy with their plan.. everyone is different. Becca you sound like a very understanding sweetheart :) 
01 Apr 16 by member: 8hunter6
You make me smile. I agree! 
01 Apr 16 by member: Lifesatrip
Awwww see what I mean??? The encouragement is over the top! Suzy, thanks for the crystal thoughts it's going to be an amazing weekend :) 8hunter, I agree, getting healthy is the best bottom line. Your a sweetheart also. And a brave, photo posting one at that :) Glad you smiled, Lifesatrip :) I get lots of smiles around here also! 
01 Apr 16 by member: Becca P
Thank you for your continued support Draglist...Funny, you must view your notifications just before me...daily! I always seem to be following your avatar :) Thank you for the compliment Steven :) My husbands name is Steve also, just with a ph. There are a bunch of you guys named Steve/Steven/Stephen out there! 
01 Apr 16 by member: Becca P
thank you ! smiles are super important!  
01 Apr 16 by member: 8hunter6
I like to believe I am an "atta boy" and atta girl" type...you go girl! 
01 Apr 16 by member: HCB
Nicely put. I agree that we are all here to support each other and share information on what works for us, but always recognizing that we each go about this in our own way. :) 
01 Apr 16 by member: izzypup68
Yes, you are HCB...always tune into your updates and tips :) 
01 Apr 16 by member: Becca P
Lovely post!!!! 
01 Apr 16 by member: SjF60
Thank you Izzypup, sharing information sure makes the trip more enjoyable.:) Is Izzy your pets name?  
01 Apr 16 by member: Becca P
I used to have a dog named Isabel and that is where that handle comes from. I now have a goofy pup named Bosco who is my dedicated hiking buddy. 
01 Apr 16 by member: izzypup68
Izzypup, he looks like he loves hiking as much as you do! 
01 Apr 16 by member: Becca P
Nice loss Becca, and BTW a great positive post too!!! =) 
01 Apr 16 by member: ptgrand
WTG Becca, nice move down! So true is your post, encouragement, positive attitudes, every little bump up we can get, we need :):):):):):):):):)!!!!!!! No such thing as too many smiles and exclamation points 
01 Apr 16 by member: debrafrederick
Nice progress, great post. Thanks. 
01 Apr 16 by member: Sarah1950

     
 

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