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27 February 2012
I managed to log over the weekend on myfitnesspal.com. This is a big accomplishment for me. I struggled a bit and over-indulged but not as dramatically as I would have if I'd not logged.
Fatigue is a major, major issue for me and I think it's the main reason that I over-eat. I still don't go to bed right away when I'm tired. I tend to give into my "pseudo-hunger" first and then I fall asleep. This is something I can work on, or at least make better choices in food when I know this is happening.
All in all, though, I'm not doing badly.
I also went out for a walk yesterday with my iPod. I did three laps around the trolley lot and hiked up the hill to Shop N' Save and took a lap around the store, too. Was happy to have 8,000 steps and to be consistent about it. Not ready to bump up my step count challenge yet. I'd like to deal with fatigue issues before I push myself and lose my consistency.
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27 February 2012
Weigh-in:
306.0 lb
lost so far:
7.0 lb
still to go:
136.0 lb
Diet followed reasonably well
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losing 9.8 lb a week
24 February 2012
Wanted to weigh again this morning, because yesterday I was at 308lbs (up a pound). But, I'm taking my health coach's advice and not weighing in for a week (or two), so that I don't get caught up in these fluctuations.
So far this morning, the things I've accomplished:
1. avoided sausage gravy and biscuits despite feeling hungry this morning - I had 10 almonds and reassured myself that if I do feel hungry before lunch, there are food options available that *I* chose
2. Declined an offer to have a cookie. Why is it so much easier to "just go ahead and have one" when someone else suggests it? Well, ain't happening today!
3. Almost decided that I was just really hungry this morning so today will be my "cheat day" and then I really thought it over in light of what I want to accomplish for the long run.
I'm hoping lunch helps fill me up. I'll have to be very mindful. I'm walking through landmines when I'm this hungry.
And I realized WHY I'm this hungry. Was SO tired this morning that I was falling asleep as I was walking. Yup... walking, and closed my eyes for a few seconds and kept walking with my eyes closed, barely resisting the urge just to Zzzzz... Had one of those mornings that I was afraid my legs just weren't going to support me.
I dreamed last night... woke up at 1am and I believe I went to the restroom. I may have woken again around 3:45, but I'm not sure. I had a difficult time getting out of bed -- hit snooze until 5:15am. My limbs have that "heavy" feeling of fatigue.
I feel like the sleep doctor needs to listen to me. She said it's not related to my sleep apnea. Whatever it is, I asked a co-worker if she ever felt so tired that she would doze off while walking... and she said no. I think this is true for most people. Well, I'm having my thyroid and cortisol bloodwork done tomorrow AM. I'm almost hoping something turns up so that I have a direction to go in rather than battling the sleep doctor.
Fatigue is really a bad thing for me to deal with, because it impacts my appetite, and can undo all the mindful work I've done to try to lose weight.
It IS Friday, but it's a short work week, and I can't think of anything in particular which could explain this level of fatigue.
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23 February 2012
I'm succeeding in changing my way of life. At lunch time I wanted to be sure to get some walking in, to up the number of steps for the day.
Some things I've done right so far today:
1. Didn't make myself wait until lunch - had five cinnamon-almonds
2. Asked a question about the gluten-free buns that will help me with my choices
3. Chose grilled chicken instead of pasta for lunch
4. Walked around the top floor of the mall once and walked in place in the elevator
5. Turned on the iPad while walking to work in the AM for some stress relief and a quicker pace
6. Avoided snacking on cheese which someone set out for grabs
7. It's not quite 2pm and I have six rubberbands around my water-glass (6 glasses)
8. Logged my food at Myfitnesspal.com
9. Found some motivating programs to watch on Netflix to help me stay focused.
10. I left some chicken on my plate at lunch because they served me a big piece! I think I had 3-4oz, and left about 2 oz. on the plate.
Lots of good stuff going on. I'm not giving into temptation nearly as easily as I was. And... I cooked last night, for the second time this week!
I've also been consciously adding more fish into my diet. Had fish three times this week.
Something I have to work on is really being aware of when I'm hungry or not. There are so many cues to over-eat. And, I noted today that about 20 minutes -- yes, probably about 20 minutes after I ate, I felt satisfied. There was a moment when I was thinking I could have some yogurt and fruit to round out my meal and then, I kinda "took inventory" of how I was feeling and realized I was "full enough." I've been so used to that feeling of being over-full, that it was hard to understand that I could be MORE comfortable with a lighter meal... and not have the GUILT to deal with.
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22 February 2012
Today is the first day of Lent. I've been trying to decide if I should give something up in the spirit of Lent. I thought about giving up cheese. It would be the hardest thing for me to give up. But I'm already limiting it.
I don't know how to say this, but it doesn't feel right to me to give something up for just 40 days. I'm in it for the longer run. I think I want to focus on my lifestyle... avoiding dessert, making smart choices... just not being indulgent. That would have the most meaning for me. It would remind me to avoid temptation and it would help me after 40 days is over.
On one hand, I'm disappointed, because it's not very specific. It's not that "ONE THING" that I'm giving up. But on the other hand, I think that putting an old lifestyle behind me is the best thing I can do. It's all about avoiding temptation. It's all about keeping a bigger picture in mind. And it really IS harder than just giving up cheese (which certainly wouldn't be a walk in the park).
We had a Bottom Dollar store open up near my house and there are fresh foods that are drawing me in. I feel excited about eating. Actually, that's a good feeling to have when dieting because excitement keeps things fresh in your mind. Berry parfaits with lowfat yogurt and a little light whipped cream have become a bit of a staple. Or just berries alone.
I need to learn to cook... I really do. I'm starting to get the itch to try. The other night I made some orange roughy with lemon juice, trinidad seasoning from Penzey's, a sliced lemon and a little butter. I made some asparagus, too. It was a satisfying feeling to have produced a MEAL. I want to do this again... I wish I didn't feel so intimidated by the kitchen. I never learned to cook... but I keep telling myself that I'm hopeless at something I've never really tried much of.
Today, there are so many choices in the kitchen at work. Lots of sweets... Instead of the cake in the fridge, I had five almonds and some fresh fruit. At lunch, I eyed the "make your own pasta" station warily... and stumbled on a better option: baked fish, baked potato and veggies. Very satisfying. It's good to be happy about food instead of facing guilt after a meal and still not feeling very satisfied. I remember when I used to write down the things I did RIGHT for my diet during the day. Maybe I should start that again... Like today:
1. Avoided cake
2. Ate fruit for breakfast, lunch and a snack
3. Chose 5 almonds over less healthy alternatives
4. Was thoughtful about breakfast so that I wasn't hungry early in the day
5. Drank lots of water (almost 8 glasses in by 4pm)
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