That sounds so good!
Good for you for 3 days no sugar!
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Good for you for 3 days no sugar!
Four days now - thanks, Liza! 
And yes, LaMa, about how sweet the sweet potato was - I could almost have believed someone had dipped it in honey before roasting, it was so sweet (it was roasted whole with the skin on - maybe that made a difference.)
I went back to morning exercise today for the first time since the burn, not really to exercise, but because the ladies had been asking why I wasn't coming. At first it was pain, but more recently it's been because I didn't want to wear a bra (rubbing on scabs or new skin) and I definitely wasn't going to be exercising without. But I'm hoping to be able to wear a bra again by Monday, so I'll start exercise again then, and really start striding around the streets again, too, rather than just little tentative outings. And one of the first things will be to go and see about having a garment or two taken in, because they're too big.
I'm not, as you know, trying to lose right now - I just want to stabilise where I am for a bit, but there's the small matter of the pre-Christmas buffer zone! which I think is a project which is showing signs of having begun, at any rate - only half a pound down, but as Petal says, half a pound a week will add up to where we want to be by 24 December.
And yes, LaMa, about how sweet the sweet potato was - I could almost have believed someone had dipped it in honey before roasting, it was so sweet (it was roasted whole with the skin on - maybe that made a difference.)I went back to morning exercise today for the first time since the burn, not really to exercise, but because the ladies had been asking why I wasn't coming. At first it was pain, but more recently it's been because I didn't want to wear a bra (rubbing on scabs or new skin) and I definitely wasn't going to be exercising without. But I'm hoping to be able to wear a bra again by Monday, so I'll start exercise again then, and really start striding around the streets again, too, rather than just little tentative outings. And one of the first things will be to go and see about having a garment or two taken in, because they're too big.
I'm not, as you know, trying to lose right now - I just want to stabilise where I am for a bit, but there's the small matter of the pre-Christmas buffer zone! which I think is a project which is showing signs of having begun, at any rate - only half a pound down, but as Petal says, half a pound a week will add up to where we want to be by 24 December.
Wow--full of great news! Four days no sugar! Good for you
That must be super encouraging to be getting some clothes taken in. And that is great if you'll be able to get back to exercising too...what kind of exercise do you do with your group?
The more you talk about that sweet potato the more I want to go roast one up...
That must be super encouraging to be getting some clothes taken in. And that is great if you'll be able to get back to exercising too...what kind of exercise do you do with your group?
The more you talk about that sweet potato the more I want to go roast one up...
Thanks for the cheerfulness, everyone, and the good wishes for healing! Yes, my clothes are going in for change in time for the holidays - just two tops, to start with. I have lost width as well as weight, and that has translated into making the bodies too loose, but also, surprisingly, into making the sleeves too long!
Morning exercises are hyper-gentle, Liza - their main virtue probably is getting me up and out to start the day! It's got lots of stretching and twisting, a few bobs, a very little running on the spot, and tai-chi.
And now – inspired by Cate – a November review and December aspirations:
The outcome of my sudden decision to temporarily eschew sugar (except as found in fresh fruit and veg) has surprised me – it has definitely made maintaining at the weight I am easy – and has contributed to my slight but distinct building up of a buffer zone, in preparation for holiday eating.
And so to the plans for December…
Morning exercises are hyper-gentle, Liza - their main virtue probably is getting me up and out to start the day! It's got lots of stretching and twisting, a few bobs, a very little running on the spot, and tai-chi.
And now – inspired by Cate – a November review and December aspirations:
- I can’t say that I get absolutely up to the 45 grams of protein every day, but I’m much more aware now of how to do that – and I do get close or over.
- Exercise took a dive, especially exercises involving arm movements.
- For skin-care –which was a major goal for November – I was hilariously off-target!
- And I’ve failed at sketching, and at getting caught up with correspondence. (people keep writing back!)
The outcome of my sudden decision to temporarily eschew sugar (except as found in fresh fruit and veg) has surprised me – it has definitely made maintaining at the weight I am easy – and has contributed to my slight but distinct building up of a buffer zone, in preparation for holiday eating.
And so to the plans for December…
- Continuing to hold the line, and to build the buffer zone/strengthen the safety net/prepare for Christmas feasting!
- Definitely skin care again, and much better this time, I hope.
- Getting all the Christmas postings done, by three weeks before Christmas.
- Daily morning exercise again, and renewed, longer, walking!
- Plus daily balance and core strength exercises, though nothing that uses arms or shoulders until skin fully healed.
- To pick one of my dozen or so art (loosely defined) projects and finish it!
- making a self-positive statement every day, out loud, to the mirror (or to the air, whatever fits!)
alligatorob
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Hey Amy, very impressive plans, good for you!
What kind of art projects are your favorites?
What kind of art projects are your favorites?
That sounds really nice! I like Tai chi/qi gong and am actually trying to incorporate that into my morning routine as well.
Sounds like some really good goals for December!
Thanks for your encouragement, all!
Five parcels today, five parcels tomorrow... I can do this... (I hope).
I may be a little short in my replies today - and I wanted to tell you all about the visitors on the weekends, too - that is, about baking biscuits while not having sugar... but if I'm to get to the PO, I'd better speed up!
Shriek!
Five parcels today, five parcels tomorrow... I can do this... (I hope).
I may be a little short in my replies today - and I wanted to tell you all about the visitors on the weekends, too - that is, about baking biscuits while not having sugar... but if I'm to get to the PO, I'd better speed up!
Today, a setback. I got six parcels posted yesterday, but it was exhausting. More to do today, and as Petal said (thank you so much for that gingering-up, Petal!) it's the last day. But.. the setback... I was so tired that I crashed - ie to sleep, not on the road! - last night, without eating, and slept in past morning exercise time this morning, (setback 1) and ate five of my own home-baked ginger biscuits just now. (Setback 2, and so much for going sugar-free. ) These were the ones I was so pleased with baking and not even tasting, on the weekend.
I have questions banging around my head as to why that happened, but I must get on with things. Maybe more tonight.
I got six parcels posted yesterday, but it was exhausting. More to do today, and as Petal said (thank you so much for that gingering-up, Petal!) it's the last day. But.. the setback... I was so tired that I crashed - ie to sleep, not on the road! - last night, without eating, and slept in past morning exercise time this morning, (setback 1) and ate five of my own home-baked ginger biscuits just now. (Setback 2, and so much for going sugar-free. ) These were the ones I was so pleased with baking and not even tasting, on the weekend.I have questions banging around my head as to why that happened, but I must get on with things. Maybe more tonight.
Today, a setback.
I have questions banging around my head as to why that happened, but I must get on with things. Maybe more tonight.
I know it feels bad when we have a setback, but try not to be hard on yourself! I had a day the other day when i ate way more than i was 'supposed' to. i think it's because it does calm me when I'm stressed. Maybe you too? Anyhow, just move along with things and get back on track--i's not a big deal.How were the cookies anyhow? I love ginger cookies
jen_renee
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I second what LaMaria said. Being tired or off my routine definitely makes staying on track hard. I've been off sugar and caffeine for 23 days now and I crash every night without fail, and I used to be a big night owl. I've definitely had to make changes to my routine because of it. lol! Don't worry too much about it and just keep going!