Cate's Diary

LaMaria said:
That made me chuckle :)
Nice to hear your doctor is happy with you; I tend to find that satisfying and reassuring.
Thanks for the thoughts on maintenance and the forum.
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I actually said that to the owner of the shop & it made her chuckle too. The thought makes me happy. Archie makes me happy :beating:
If I didn't post in here I don't think I would care as much about caring for myself. Does that make sense?
I have also given a little bit more thought to my plan for June. I think it will be-
Logging everything into MFP.
1600-1800 cals per day,
minimum of 5000 steps per day,
one day per week only 650 cals &
10 squats per day, but try for 20.
I can do this. If I did that for one month I would lose weight.
Also, weigh myself twice a week at least. I am so slack with this. They're only scales. They don't bite, do they?
 
Sounds like a great plan Cate!
I enjoyed reading your thoughts on sticking around the forum. I find it really surprising what a difference joining this forum has done for me in helping me to lose weight, so I guess it's no big surprise that it is also helpful in staying on track. It will be interesting for me to see how long the changes last. I know when i even went a couple of weeks not recording my calories I started to gain again.
As you mention, this forum is so nice anyhow-- lots of supportive pen friends--i can see sticking around for a while myself :)
 
Cate said:
If I didn't post in here I don't think I would care as much about caring for myself.
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That´s a good point. This forum reminds me that eating healthily is not punishment but self-care. That´s not a thing our culture at large is convinced of.
 
Cate I know when I veered from the forum I put on a pile of weight last year . I like it but I find it hard to get the lots of time for it . But it helps . I kind of feel I can’t reply at too many diaries as it’s so much to get through but I read lots . You and Lama and tru and a few others are totally amazing with the help and support you give to others myself included . Thank you all . :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
 
I have been loving the pictures and updates of Archie! Sounds like a great set-up.

Cate said:
Also, weigh myself twice a week at least. I am so slack with this. They're only scales. They don't bite, do they?
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I find that weighing twice a day is quite motivating when you're in a deficit. If I weigh the same in the morning as I do that night then I know that I'm in for a loss the following morning :D sounds like you've got a good plan for June!
 
Thanks, Liza, LaMa, Petal, Em & 101
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After spending the night in his crate I don't like turfing Archie off my lap to use my laptop in the morning so my posts are brief.
R & K9 are coming up tomorrow for 2 nights. She is leaving her big dog with R's housemates & R is going to bring his dog. He was just checking that was ok. I was a bit worried I must admit, so am glad.
I'm actually looking forward to "dieting" on Monday :)
 
Good plan Cate, and I am sure you can do it!

Enjoying the Archie updates, thanks.

Thank you for the thoughtful answer to my question. It makes sense. I also tell people here things I don't tell friends, it is a unique group of people. I particularly appreciate that its a group of folks who share and understand the eating problems I have.
 
Cate said:
Hi, Misty. He is such a cutie.
My Asthma is under control, but when it's foggy it's not too good.
I need to lose about 10 kg :( It's an ongoing, rest of my life thing & will never be easy. Getting to your happy weight is great, but then fighting to stay within a few kilos will be a lifelong battle. I just need to get back to that point again & then maintain the ground.

My doc was happy with me. I really just went to get a new script for my puffers, but it was nice to have a chat with her.
I bought some lovely uggs. Now I have my dog & ugg boots. This winter won't be so bad :)
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Love UGGS!
I know what you mean about the last bit of weight, my last ten lbs are holding onto me for dear life. lol
But you will get there, consistency is the hardest part. Also with hormonal shifts and metabolic shifts as we age, it's tough to keep up.
 
alligatorob said:
Good plan Cate, and I am sure you can do it!

Enjoying the Archie updates, thanks.

Thank you for the thoughtful answer to my question. It makes sense. I also tell people here things I don't tell friends, it is a unique group of people. I particularly appreciate that its a group of folks who share and understand the eating problems I have.
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I agree - I tell all of you things I would never dream of telling some of my closest friends. It's a no judgement zone here and it feels great.
 
This forum-
"This forum reminds me that eating healthily is not punishment but self-care."
"I find it really surprising what a difference joining this forum has done for me in helping me to lose weight, so I guess it's no big surprise that it is also helpful in staying on track."
"I know when I veered from the forum I put on a pile of weight last year. I like it..."
".. it is a unique group of people. I particularly appreciate that its a group of folks who share and understand the eating problems I have."
"It's a no judgement zone here and it feels great."
"a safe space"
My forum friends-
:grouphug:
 
Thanks, Liza. My belly is looking forward to a break. It's time :)
Thanks, Petal. It will be a very doggy weekend with R's dog as well. Wish me luck. I'm not sure how the sleeping arrangements will go.
R & K9 will arrive about lunch-time & R is cooking dinner tonight as he really wants to. It will be jerk chicken.
Archie had a good night's sleep last night (from 11.15 to 7.30). He cries a bit at bed-time, but that is diminishing. I came out & had a little chat, through the bars & he settled down straight away last night.
There is a mobile covid testing van in our local town today & tomorrow & we may go get tested just for the heck of it. You don't need symptoms or a referral & I think it would help the government make plans for easing restrictions so I think we should do it.
 
Cate said:
My belly is looking forward to a break
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I often wish I could do fasting as I like the sound of those breaks. In the past whenever i try fasting my brain just completely stops working and all i can do is lie down all day!
Hope your doggy weekend goes well and is lots of fun.
Good luck if you go for the covid test..it sure doesn't look like a comfy one!
 
Hi, Liza. Just stretching out a few extra hours between meals can have benefits. I am not meant to fast for long because of meds. I will still have visitors on Monday morning but might do a 600'ish fast on Tuesday. The test is just how it appears on tv. It's not pleasant.
 
Cate said:
Just stretching out a few extra hours between meals can have benefits.
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I'm afraid I'm not even much good at that! I'm definitely a grazer!
Cate said:
The test is just how it appears on tv. It's not pleasant.
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Oh dear. But you did it? Good for you!
Cate said:
might do a 600'ish fast on Tuesday
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Yes as the others said, plenty of time for fasting after the weekend visit!
 
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