Day 1 Staying focused

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Hey you are still well below where you started, less than a month ago, that is good. I think your weight loss is, and will be fine.

to be honest, I thought the bag was a 150 calories until I actually read that it was two serving in one bag. The second bag was actually for another day, but I self-sabotaged after reading the first bag.
Been there, done that! Funny how it works we have this kind of demon that tells us once we have started to overeat its fine to keep on going, might as well right?

On snacks, I eat a lot of them, mostly fruit. I find it it easier not to over eat on fruit and fruit can be just a filling as chips and a lot less calories.

Keep up the good work, you are making progress!
 
Exercising and not gaining weight while you´re in a funk is a pretty big win in my book. Well done!
 
Exercising and not gaining weight while you´re in a funk is a pretty big win in my book. Well done!
:iagree: I couldn't possibly have crisps/chips in my house. They would be calling out to me & I don't think I could resist. I haven't eaten any for a couple of years now, but I used to sneak them a lot way back when I was really big. Salt & vinegar. My cardio sure would not have approved. I think I was a salt addict.
Don't berate yourself, Shell. You may have had a slight detour, but you can just move on. This is rarely a straight path :grouphug:
 
I am the same as you Shell — I have trouble controlling myself with having just one. I’m finding that saying “no” to myself is starting to become a habit, and it’s been a big help.
 
Uhf - I read about the chips and sure enough, found some that I had brought back from the training lunch at work. Then - paydirt - found a complete bag of pretzels. Clearly, I can't have them around the house either.
 
Thanks everyone for your support. Its good to hear different perspectives with personal struggles of snacks.

I worked a lot of hours yesterday, so I was exhausted by the time I came home. I didn't log my calorie intake until early this morning, which apparently was an issues with my Fitbit app. It would not log the calories from yesterday since I didn't put anything in the log. Although, I don't have the log to look back at; my food intake was 1896 calories. I am still trying to balance everything out.

Breakfast: Coffee, sugar and creamer; 1 slice white bread with peanut; 2 Raw cherry plums
Morning snack: Grapes, sweet potatoes
Afternoon snack: (plain) and Jicama
Lunch: Adobe chicken: 1/2 cup rice, peach
Dinner: KFC Dinner: Grilled chicken breast, green beans, biscuit, chocolate chip cookie, strewberry lemonade
Evening snack: 1/2 cup adobe chicken, saltine crackers, died cranberries

Water: 32 fl oz.
 
Except maybe for the KFC that doesn't sound like a bad day. And you probably won't gain any weight at 1,896 calories for the day.

My wife is a vegetarian and absolutely hates the smell of KFC, she leaves the house when anything comes in. She even tells me my clothes stink after I go there. So a couple of years ago I gave it up, haven't missed it at all.

Keep on posting!
 
I'm not a vegetarian and 15 years ago loved KFC. Then maybe 4 years ago I tried and it was just gross. I thought maybe I just caught that particular place at a bad day but it turns out I really do find their chicken to be... not even plain greasy: the "meat" just dissolves in your mouth like some bad vegetarian "chicken" nuggets.
 
Rob and LaMaria it sounds like different stokes for different folks (LOL). I like KFC because that's the only fast food place I could get real grilled chicken breast and green beans. I also enjoy the coleslaw, but that's a higher calorie intake. For my husband and I there are just days we are going to eat out. Mainly because if he had a long day, he doesn't feel like cooking and I am definitely not cooking when I come home from work. There are times when I do cook for several days to have something to eat when I come home or I'll have some type of salad for me to eat, but that's again on the days I actually have the energy and motivation to do so.

Sunday was actually a work at home day for me. I have a lot of notes to complete. My son came by later that evening and we watch a movie and a few shows together. My goal was to walk that evening, but it didn't happen. I know the mornings are the best time for me to exercise; I am focused and motivate in the mornings. My only challenge with working out in the morning is when I start doing something else, it's hard for me to change me focus; mostly because I want to finish the task I started. That's usually why, I go exercise before doing anything in the morning. However, today I am waiting on my husband to go to the gym. He is really not a morning person, so he usually plans to go to the gym later in the day, but once he starts going, he forgets about the gym. I am usually his motivation to go, but the problem for us is the time. Anyway, we are trying to compromise on the time, so we can both benefit from the gym. We are going at 10am. I am just trying to stay focus on going and not get involved in doing something else. Today, I am going to suggest we drive both vehicles because he usually finishes before I do; he doesn't mind waiting for me, but naturally I don't do everything I want to do because I know he's waiting for me.

My calorie intake yesterday was 1735 and 32 fl oz. Its still higher than I want it to be. I ended up eating my hubby's snacks. The positive is I actually grabbed 4 Oreo cookies, but only at 2. The negative is those BBQ chips. I almost made it last night.

Breakfast: bread with peanut butter, coffee with sugar and cream, peach
Lunch: 3 inch cold cut combo (subway); mixed veggies
Afternoon snack: 2 Oreo cookies
Dinner: Caesar salad, turkey burger with turkey bacon, grape juice
Evening snack: BBQ chips

I am planning to do 2 hours at the gym today to combat some of these excess calories from the last few day. However, I am unsure if I will be able to make it. I am definitely not as fatigued as last week, but I also know I'm not a 100%. I actually needed a nap yesterday. Anyway, if I can workout for 2 hours, I will be ready for my last sleep study tonight.
 
I had my sleep study last night. It was difficult because I had a headache all night long. I am not sure if it was due to stress, sinuses, medication or all above, but I could not get rid up it. When the tech checked my blood pressure this morning it registered 174/107; which I think was due to the pain. I was scare he would not let me leave, but he did. I took some medication for sinuses and pain, It took several hours to work, but it reduced the pain long enough for me to work.

Anyway, after leaving the sleep study, I decided to do my water exercise. I really don't know if that was a smart move because my head started pounding so bad that, I actually thought I was going to fall out (I usually deal with headaches, so I didn't think anything about it). The positive is I made it through the class.

I also made it through two hours of exercise yesterday. I went to the Zumba class first. It was one of the hardest Zumba classes I ever attended, but I plan to go on Friday. I then went to the shallow water exercise and the spa was my reward.

My calorie intake yesterday was 1031 and water 32 fl oz.
 
I am booked in to see a sleep specialist in September. I'm not looking forward to it one bit. My husband had a machine on at home for one night last week & apparently the finger monitor didn't work & he has to do it again tomorrow night! :eek: Which means I have to put it on again & sleep in another bed. I can't imagine getting any sleep in a hospital. I have a feeling that's what I will have to do. At least if I get a machine to take home with me we should both know how to attach it properly.
I can't believe you then went on to aquaerobics & Zumba! Wowsers! :svengo:
 
I hope your head stops hurting soon!

A friend of mine used to work in a sleep lab and I think the monitors they use in the lab are more pleasant than the ones you take home.
 
I can't imagine getting any sleep in a hospital. I have a feeling that's what I will have to do.

The positive is the hospital have the room setup like a hotel. The negative is having someone come in the room if the wires are not working properly or having someone un-attach the wires before going to the bathroom. Also its a little creepy knowing someone is watching you sleep through the video camera in the room. My suggest is to take something to help you relax before going to sleep.
 
I hope your head stops hurting soon!

A friend of mine used to work in a sleep lab and I think the monitors they use in the lab are more pleasant than the ones you take home.

LaMaria, your friend is correct. The monitor in the sleep lab is better than the one I have at home. I am hoping to get a new one, since I have had mind for almost 10 years now.
 
This week was a difficult week for me on so many levels. I am still dealing with a headache, in which I know is a sinus infection. I started taking medication on Tuesday and antibiotics on Wednesday. Yesterday, my headache finally subsided. However this morning, it's there again, but I can function. My mother suggested a daily dose of allergy medication because I have been dealing with a lot of sinus infections/sinus issues these last few years.

Anyway, I ended up eating more this week. I don't know if it was for comfort or if it was because I was actually hungry. More than likely it was both. The problem is I ate more of the main meals, than I should have. I should have ate more of the non-starchy vegetables; but we mixed the vegetables with the main dish. My daughter made a rice dish that last for several days; and last night I have a noodle dish as a meal. Both are a no; and I know it. I just have been feeling a little defeated or tired of trying this week. Actually, I felt like giving up on the eating healthy goal. So, it's getting my mind back focused on eating healthy. I know, I don't want to deal with the consequences of eating unhealthy; but I do have a way of avoiding what I don't feel like dealing with, until I no longer have a choice but to deal with it.

I am really battling with not avoiding eating healthy. I don't want to become diabetic (already prediabetic). I want to lower my blood pressure, which still may be a challenge due to the stress of the chronic pain and the medication I take due to the pain. Still, I feel a difference in my pain level due to eating healthy. I really enjoy exercising, and to be honest I would exercise even if I stopped eating healthy. In the past, I would exercise to stay the same weight, which doesn't make sense anymore. There should be a benefit for all the work I'm doing. I guess the struggle this week is telling myself the benefit is eating what I want, when I want to eat it.

Change is hard because it requires effort. My weight is 258.4. I gained .4 pounds. I did meet my walking goal this week of at least 6000 steps for 3 days.

Tuesday 1837 calories water 48 fl oz water exercise
Wednesday 1610 calories 32fl oz nothing
Thursday 3987 calories 48 fl oz water exercise: (3 baked cookies, Moscato and Singapore noodles with shrimp)

Today, I am planning to do Zumba and water exercise again. I am also going to try to work on motivating myself to stay focused on my goal. I think it's just taking it one day at a time right now. My motto has to be finish what you start.
 
Hey Shell, it looks like you did fine on Tuesday and Wednesday, only Thursday was high, probably the cookies. I think eating bigger meals is better than bingeing, so even that's an accomplishment.

Can you stick to your plan just today? One day shouldn't be impossible, then you can figure tomorrow out when it comes?

The sinus headache seems awful, but it sounds like you are doing the right things to battle it.
 
Your mom might be on to something: have you had allergy tests done before now? I agree with Rob that you´ve done rather well for such a hard week!
 
Can you stick to your plan just today? One day shouldn't be impossible, then you can figure tomorrow out when it comes?

Rob, I did complete my exercise plans yesterday. Still battling with staying focus with eating, but I am not giving up. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
 
Your mom might be on to something: have you had allergy tests done before now? I agree with Rob that you´ve done rather well for such a hard week!

LaMaria I haven't had an allergy test done in the past, but I asked for one last week. However, the doctor's office needed to find out if my insurance would pay for the test. Hopefully, I will find out something next week. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
 
Yesterday, I went to Zumba and did water exercise. Today, I didn't exercise because I worked from 9-5pm.

Yesterday's calorie intake was 1342 and water 40 fl oz.
Today's calorie intake was 1640 and water 40 fl oz.
 
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