Cate's Diary

Your breakfast sounds awesome!
Great to hear that something seems to be working for your knee and that you're feeling more positive.
Lovely to get out, even if just for a short walk.
 
:grouphug: So glad you're able to go for short walks with Archie again! Staying active - within the constraints inflammation puts on you - may be the most important thing for joint issues. Plus of course it makes life feel more worth living.
 
Thanks, LaMa. That’s reassuring as I wasn’t sure I was doing the right thing. I am really missing going for longer, vigorous walks, but short slow walks are better than none.
 
Hi Cate glad the knee is a little better . And you are eating healthy by sounds of it . Slow and steady you will sort this . I read mosely book there recently and really like the sound of 5:2 and IF . You have done before I think it suits you .
 
Thanks, Petal. Slow & steady is good. Just feeling focussed again feels good. 5:2 I’m working towards doing. I may start when G is away I think.
 
Cate said:
5:2 I’m working towards doing. I may start when G is away I think.
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Maybe you can start with the 800 kcal fasts while he´s around? It´s probably stupid of me but fasting can play tricks on blood pressure sometimes and that could potentially be a nasty combination with limited mobility when you´re alone.
 
Both my GP & cardio don’t want me fasting in the morning, so I really should take notice of their advice. Maybe I could try not eating in the evening while G is away. :svengo: Who knows?
 
I'm glad you are in a lot less pain Cate. I honestly think you will be fine.

I'm not a fan of fasting, but nothing I am doing with food at the moment is working, so what do I know? I do think as I said already that 3 meals a day and no snacking should suffice. Snacking includes desserts by the way, haha! :)
 
Taking notice of your doctors´ advice sounds like a pretty sound idea - especially if they agree on something :p Would a late breakfast and early dinner work?
 
Hey Cate, it has been so long since I posted on your diary that I cannot begin to catch up. And you are so good about posting to mine, makes me feel a bit bad.

I agree with LaMa, listen to your doctor. I do not fast, but have in the past, I once went a full week. The huge binge that ended it made up for all the good the fast did me. I know others are doing well with IF, and that you have had some success with it as well. I have considered it, Flyer has made me a believer, but for me what I am doing is working so I have not tried. I am sure you will work out what's best for you.
 
LaMaria said:
Taking notice of your doctors´ advice sounds like a pretty sound idea - especially if they agree on something :p Would a late breakfast and early dinner work?
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That’s what I’m trying to do, LaMa. Plus cutting down on everything.
Hi, Rob. Fasting does my head in as I then obsess about food. I really do believe in the benefits for those who can do it, but think it’s mentally not good for me.
Don’t ever feel bad on my behalf please. You offer great support in the forum & we are a collective :grouphug:

Had a poor night’s sleep last night with a storm & a frightened dog :eek: We had a big day in town organised & I just abandoned the idea. It’s bucketing down still.
 
I like a good spring storm but it can be bothersome if you want to get things done.

Sometimes it feels like restricting calories gets harder the more often you've done it, gone back to normal, and done it again. Like your body knows what's coming and refuses.
 
I don’t really know what the answer is regarding weight loss . I kind of agree it just gets harder everytime we try it . I have been reading lots on IF and 5:2 and and am thinking of maybe a bit of IF with my SW plan .

Cate weather is atrocious here too . Have you seen the damage in Italy and France from the rains
 
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Sometimes it feels like restricting calories gets harder the more often you've done it, gone back to normal, and done it again. Like your body knows what's coming and refuses.
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I agree with LaMa and Petal, it is hard to cut back. It is a fear I have and why I struggle not to increase calories. I am sure you will figure it out Cate, posting about it here should help.

What was Archie afraid of? Anything rational?
 
I know I could never fast successfully. We all find our way.
I like the cutting back very slowly but steadily so that i don't get stressed. My big challenge remains to be the sugar but that seems manageable as long as i make myself record those calories. So far I can leave the less unrecorded now that i've grown used to new portion sizes after all that calorie counting--though i know i need to watch things like cheese and crackers--easy foods filled with fat!
 
Thanks, LaMa, Rob. Petal & Liza. It definitely gets harder & harder every time you try, but just cutting back steadily I think is the best way for me to go. I had a heart-breaking conversation with R yesterday, which I won't go into here. He is under a lot of stress at the moment & I offered him the option of moving back home for a while & pressing pause. It's very complicated.
G & I are going into town today even though it's raining again. I have to get an x-ray & a haircut & we have a little shopping to do.
Rob- Archie is scared of lightning. I think most dogs are. Last night he was fine. He grumbled for a while when I put him in his crate, but settled down. Our bed is obviously his first choice. We'll take him with us today.
The swelling on my knee has come down. I am not sure if it's the knee brace or the ointment or the elevation but I'll keep doing what I'm doing. I took Arch for a 10 min walk yesterday with a stick.
 
Oh, sorry to hear that R is in a bit of distress. I think it must be difficult to be a parent and want your kid to be successful and thriving and it's not always easy or even possible for them! I think you are a great source of comfort to him Cate. I hope he gets through the latest issue.

Great about the knee! :)
 
Thanks, Em.
We’re on our way home from town & got everything done on our list, including a haircut ( don’t much like it) & an x-ray ( no fracture :) ).
My knee is holding up ok but I feel exhausted!
 
Cate it sounds like rest is what your knee needed . Glad no fracture from X-ray .

sorry about R but it’s great he can move back if needs be. You know in some countries it’s normal for families to live and stay together or live close by . It’s a great support system to have . There is so much stress and pressure these days . I wish him well and hope he be ok .
 
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