Cate's Diary

LaMa- you are a darling :beating:
"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to LaMaria again."

G said to me this morning "Surely that's not enough for breakfast. You'll need something else." I had just eaten a small tub of yoghurt. I told him that I don't seem to be able to lose weight & told him what I weighed. I am back up to GW +7kg today. I said I was frightened that it was going back up again. I have been saying to him for months that i think I need to stop drinking wine to be able to lose weight again.
He then said "We'll stop drinking wine then." Then he added "I might have an occasional one, but we won't open a bottle."
Today is day 1 of not drinking.
Wish me luck!
Love you guys xoxo
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What a darling of a husband you've got there! I especially love that he was honest up front about having a glass now and then, haha. I'm trying to avoid booze, too, so we're in it together!
 
I can tell you that when I stopped with the beers was when I finally stopped bouncing around 175, and dropped 10 pounds in a hurry. Wine might have been even more of a calorie sponge. Fortunately me and wine are a terrible combo, I like it a little too much and that would get me into all sorts of trouble.

Try not to be too hard on yourself while still being able to motivate yourself to lose the weight you want to lose. Yogurt is good, so I'm assuming yoghurt is good as well. :) They're now advertising "Australian-style yoghurt" in the grocery so maybe I'll try yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Aussie yoghurt in a row and see if I can spot the differences. I think "Noosa" is one of the brands...
 
Thanks Tru & Oaks. He is a darling.He'll lose weight of course. I had better or you'll here me screaming from here!
We can do this Oaks........we can!!!! We must! Hopefully it will get easier. I know that it's a habit and it takes a while to break a habit. It will be at 5pm (wine o'clock) that I will struggle. Having yet another pot of herbal tea probably won't cut it. I'll have to come up with something else.
I would hate to think what alcoholics go through trying to give up!
On a different note the snow has melted & disappeared, except for on the distant mountains. It was so pretty, but I'm glad we don't have snow on a long-term basis. It is a beautiful sunny, but cold day. Some stationary bike riding will happen today, more healthy eating, <1500cals & no wine!
xoCate
 
Hi Vee, we were typing at the same time. I just know the wine is holding me back with weight-loss. I love wine! It gets me into trouble as I get very cheeky with it. It is truth serum & I lose my filters. It can be fun though.
It is really hard not being hard on myself. I am my own biggest critic & that's half the problem. I am never that critical with anyone else.
Ha! Yoghurt. I wonder what the difference is between them all. I often eat "greek-style" yoghurt, but more as an accompaniment to curries. It's quite sour. It's quite filling for breakfast, but does not feel like it at the time. It doesn't fulfill the nourishing, hearty need in the middle of Winter. Hot soup would be better. I have made some Pho Bo & I will have that tomorrow. Thanks for your support! xo Cate
 
Ahhh Cate that weather sounds lovely. It was 100F/37C here today and soooo humid! I'm ready for some cooler weather too.

I totally understand your frustration. I have been unable for 2 years to lose this weight and there are days when I think "Nope..can't do it, my metabolism must be a lot slower and eating super super healthy is just not something that I excel at!" But I think if we both stick with it, we can do it. All of us supporting each other and remembering that this is a goal, it is important to us and it is also within our control. Patience and diligence and unfortunately time will get us there!

Do you have that brand there (or one like it) called Skinny Girl Wine? Maybe a 'diet wine' would be a nice substitute without feeling like you are giving up something that you enjoy? Just a thought :)

Whatever you decide about the wine, you can do it!

xo JadeLynn
 
Yay for supportive partners! What I like as a wine substitute (well, just the habit really) is to take sparkling water with a drop of lemon juice and some fresh herbs, let them play with each other in the fridge for at least half an hour and then pour (or strain, depending on your preference) them into the most beautiful glasses you own. Maybe something like that would work?
 
A little glass of happiness now and again won't hurt much in the grand order of things Cate. You have done wonders already
 
cate, just catching up after being off the grid for 3 weeks. My time off with friends and family visiting I gained 6 pounds in 3 weeks. Unreal. I have no doubt that drinking played a big part in that. I had been off the sauce for months and BAM. So I'm back on the wagon again myself. You're not doing it alone!!!
 
Hi JadeLynn, LaMa, Polly & Bug(nice having you back Bug).
I can do this. I'm going to do this. I won't be giving up wine forever. I had decided to buy some sparkling mineral water & add lemon, but the herbs, especially mint, would make it even nicer. I don't want to buy diet soft drink as it's full of nasties.
My weight is back down to start weight. 6kg to go! I'm chasing now!! :D
xoxo
 
We might have to do something DRASTIC!! I just did a fast walk around a walking track in town(2km) & day 2 of no wine, yoghurt & fruit for breakfast! About to have an early lunch of soup. Hungry!!
GO US!!!


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Hey Cate! You sound so determined right now! I know you will make your goal! As much as it makes people think I'm crazy and missing out, not drinking has really been a blessing to me in many ways, weight loss included!
 
Hey Mystic, I may just get used to it. G probably wouldn't like it though! I do feel determined. I can't give up!
JadeLynn- Thanks for the cheering. I need it. LaMa & Quercus have sprinted ahead!
LaMa- buddy, pal.....thanks for the encouragement. I promise I won't chop any bits off, but you have set a cracking pace!

Issuing a challenge really made me have a good look at what I have been doing. Drinking half a bottle of wine every night is about 250 cals. I don't think it's just about cals in & cals out. It seems to me that my body is not processing those 250 cals like it does food. It will be interesting to see what happens.

I had better go have a look around diaries, xoxo Cate
 
So........
I had a good day yesterday-
Cals 1391
Burned 466
No wine(day 2)
Gained 1kg!
When I got on the scales I swore out loud. I felt like I had lost .5 from yesterday as I felt lighter & my stomach felt flatter. I usually know when I have lost & I was certain. Instead I was 1.5kg more than I thought I would be.
By any stretch of the imagination, that sucks.
Re-think # 5,472-
Tonight I will not have my usual 2 hot lemon drinks (1 teaspoon of honey in each).

I am not looking for sympathy folks. It made me really mad & I don't get mad very often. Getting mad makes me feel like declaring war on this 6(71)kg!!

I am so happy for LaMa though. It's great that my challenge has spurred her on & losing 2.3kg when you don't have much to lose is wonderful. That put the smile back on my face! :D

I really don't want to drop my cals right back to 1200. I am always ravenous when I really drop my cals. I think I need to build some muscle :eek: It's a bit hard working it out on your own though. I think I'll have to really build up my walking again. That worked for me a few years ago.
OK. I won't give up, that's for sure. Better get out of here.
Love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Sorry to hear that hon :( I think you are right and more physical activity will help though, and in winter going outside is the best thing anyone can do to keep up their sanity anyway :)
 
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