A dairy from India

Hey Juni
That's so cool, getting a sneaky day off (sneaky because it sneaked up on you lol)...

Sounds like you are getting relaxed and back into things.

I finally started the c25k today. It was fun, are you still doing it?

Ana
 
Yesterday was an amazing day-- cleaned the apartment, cooked yummy lunch, went shopping (yes, again:sifone:), had some friends over for dinner.

B'fast - croissant and a cup of tea
Snack- a piece of toast, yogurt with cucumbers
Lunch-bulgar, sautéed sprouts, picked radish
Dinner- grilled chicken, Nan
Snack- small chocolate cake (ooops)

Today is going to be another amazing day. C25k week 2 day 1 today.

Here's a question: I know our bodies are complex, esp women's bodies. But is it possible that if you weigh yourself during different times of the day it will give different results? I understand a couple of pounds here and there, but six pounds? I am totally perplexed.
 
Oh and I bought two cute tops and a cardigan yesterday. Was wearing the top last night, and a friend asked if I had lost weight. So, although the scale tells me i am up by a few pounds I am feeling on top of the world.

Screw u scales! :smash::smash::smash::smash:
 
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juni said:
Here's a question: I know our bodies are complex, esp women's bodies. But is it possible that if you weigh yourself during different times of the day it will give different results? I understand a couple of pounds here and there, but six pounds? I am totally perplexed.
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The types of food, how much food and the fluids you consume as well as how many bowel movements you've had will all affect the number on the scale. I'd really suggest reserving the scale for bi-weekly weigh-ins. Instead, take measurements using a measuring tape.

Also, wanted to say thanks for dropping by my journal! :waving:
 
Hey Juni
I did week 2 day 1 today, so I'll be keeping up with you hopefully!

Hope you had a good day today! I accidently came into work an hour early oops ... oh well at least I can get online!

See ya later

Ana
 
core_elements said:
The types of food, how much food and the fluids you consume as well as how many bowel movements you've had will all affect the number on the scale. I'd really suggest reserving the scale for bi-weekly weigh-ins. Instead, take measurements using a measuring tape.
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That makes sense, Core Elements. I tell myself I will not be affected by the scales, but they do affect me quite a lot and I absolutely hate that feeling. However, reading through other members' diaries, I know I am not the only one who is so influenced by the scales. Good idea re: measurements using a tape. Pardon me if I sound a little stupid, I do keep track of my body measuring my chest, upper torso, tummy, hips, thighs, calves, but I always feel like i am not doing the right thing. Is the a *right* way to do this, or am I just being paranoid I am not doing it the right way?

Anna, I would totally fall asleep on my desk if I came in early. Im on the second week too. We will finish together, yay!
 
Yesterday and Today have been horrible days of eating for me.

I went out with friends last night and drank a couple of glasses of wine ate a big sandwich, had quite a few bites of dessert.

Today I was eating fried food half the day- coz i didn't have time to pack lunch and fried food was available. It is festival season here in India, and someone or the other is always brining in yummy fried food, or sweets. This will go on 'til Diwali. What is a girl to do?

Then I came back from work at around 8.30 pm and I was exhausted. I made a couple of pancakes (I haven't gone grocery shopping and the mix was the first thing I grabbed as I stumbled in).

I am meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow, so I am going to make really healthy choices.

My dance class today morning was amazing. C25k day 1 tomorrow. Anna, I'm catching up.
 
Body measurements?

So I have been stuck in 132lbs for a few weeks now. I am really grateful that my weight has not gone up, but it hasn't gone down in a few weeks either. I have been running and doing bharatnatyam so been getting quite rigorous workouts. Can one hit a plateau so soon into the weightloss program?

I was 132 for many years since I started gaining weight this past April. Now I have come down to the weight I was for many years, and the weight just decides not to budge. What is going on?

Like Core Elements suggested, I am trying to not depend so much on the scales and been doing body measurements. But I don't think I am measuring correctly. My measurements tell me that my boobs are the smallest since I started measuring myself this past July and the calves have become smaller by half an inch (that could be because of all the dancing and running), but nothing else has changed. Can someone pls shed some light on body measurements? Please? Muchly appreciated.
 
Another horrible day regarding food. Ugh! What do I do? It is getting worse and worse. I really need to take control of this.

B-two pieces of mulitgrain toasts
snack- 10 almonds, cucumbers, yogurt
lunch- a big burger with chips (why why why??) and two cans of coke (what's wrong with me?)
snack- a glass of white wine, nachos, bbq chicken, a small piece of carrot cake

I feel so stuffed that I am going to have to skip dinner. I was craving chicken so much and I kept eating the entire day.

Dance is off until Tuesday, so I am going to just keep running C25k.

Still struggling with upping my protein intake. Feels like whatever I eat these days is carbs.

Also getting the mood swings b4 TOM. I am just gonna blow up like a balloon before TOM this week.

Also got the news that my grandma back in the States is not doing so well (she's 98 years). I talked to my folks and they said that her heart is giving up and she's very weak. I am thinking about making a trip there. Want to be there for my family, and esp for my grandma. Been feeling sad and lonely so far away. I am looking for tickets for next week.

Everyone's so quiet.
 
Sorry to hear about your grandma. Mine past away a few years ago and I was out West. Almost 2 hours after I arrived she went but I was so glad I got to be there to say goodbye. It sounds like she has lead a very long and well not sure on this but happy life - 98 is awesome! My gram was only 80.
I hope by getting my healthy lifestyle together it will allow me to live to 98!
About the measurements, here is what I do: I measure my chest by measuring the biggest part of my boobs, I measure my upper torso my measuring where my waist naturally bends - I lean over to the side and put the measuring tape right where the bend happens. then for my lower torso I measure where my belly button is. For my hips I measure the biggest part around my bum. For my thighs I measure where my fingers end when I have my arm straight down at my side. And well for the calf I measure again the biggest part of the calf. This works for me. In the past I had my mom doing my measurements because it seemed to be a little more accurate if you have the same person doing the measurement taking all the time.
Hope you find something that works for you. Just remember to write it down so you don't forget when you go to take your measurements next time.
 
Sorry to hear about your grams, Chubbygirl. And thank you for your comments and your advice on body measurements. I'm gonna try that next week.

Booked the tix- I'm off next weekend. Just hoping and praying for her. Mom says she's in a lot of pain. She has had an amazing life. After raising her children, she practically raised two of my uncle's daughters. She hasn't been well for a few years. Every time I go back home I spend as much time as I can with her. Every time I leave to come back here, I think that is the last time I am going to see her. She is such a strong woman and I know she's fighting really hard to stay with us.
 
Hey Juni,

I was offline for a day (away from the internet). Sorry to hear about your granny, hopefully you'll get a nice visit with her and your family. I hope she isn't in too much pain.

I've been eating bad for a couple of days too. Must be the time of the month for all of us! I'm determined to have a good day tomorrow.

Ana
 
Past few days have been pretty bad in terms of emotional eating. And it is TOM. Granny not doing well at all. Just waiting to get to her.

I am motivated to be back on track with eating (at least) from today.

How's everyone?
 
Hey Juni,
Sorry to hear you're a bit down. Hope you get back to your happy self soon. Have you been out jogging at all?

Best wishes for your grandma.

A
 
I am going to whine about five things in this post and then im gonna stop complaining. I hate this feeling of being in a really yucky state. At least when I write it, I am gonna let it out and get these yucky things out of my heart.

1) my ipod is broken and i have no time to get a new one.
2) my phone (where i transferred my running podcast also died this past week- so I am carrying a phone that doesn't support mp3s and cant run in the mornings).
3) i woke up with an eye infection this morning and doctor says it is gonna take two weeks (if i am lucky) to heal, otherwise it may take months. Ugh!
4) grandma getting worse thousands of miles away and there's nothing i can do but wait for this weekend when i can fly home.
5) I am not doing so well food wise because of all the emotional crap, but i did run this morning and will dance on Thursday.

The first two are not that big a deal, but have been contributing to me being in really bad mood.

I ate well today

B'fast - a couple of small pancakes
Lunch- basmati rice, veggies
Snack- a samosa (i know i know, but it is festival season in this part of the world)
Dinner- 1 chapati and lotsa veggies
Snack- cucumber and yogurt

I am gonna eat better tomorrow.

Ana, thanks for your kind words. She's struggling, I talk to her everyday on the phone, and cant wait to be with her this weekend.
 
O and I am totally going back to counting calories from tomorrow. I realized I was much more disciplined when I was counting calories on fitday. With work and everything else I just stopped going there. But if I am really serious about staying healthy, I really really have to count calories. I am hoping that if I do it daily it will be a habit..like brushing teeth every morn and night.

Determined to stay positive and cheerful.
 
Doesn't it feel better to get it out! And good for you for not eating crappy food after needing to vent! I would have gone straight to Wendy's! You'll make it through the week and then get to be where you need to be this weekend. I wouldn't worry too much about taking some time off this weekend and spending time with your family. Just make the rest of this week really good and you will feel less stressed when getting ready to go. Best of luck! :grouphug:
 
Juni, im so sorry to hear about your grandmother. although it must be nice to be able to talk with her often, i can understand that its not the same as being there with her.

an eye infection is no fun at all. i wear contacts and had an eye infection because of them a few years ago. My eye hurt so much and was swollen for probably a week. I hope your eye infection goes away sooner rather than later.

way to go for going on your run despite all this stress thats going on in your life- oooh and nice job for getting your eating on track again. kudos to you for bouncing back so quikcly!

I have totally neglected the daily plate as well. bad bad bad. *sigh* whatever-here is to a fresh start!
 
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