Flumes Journal....

Tigpuppy said:
All that ethnic food sounds divine! And the culture stuff sounds even better. Fascinating!

So how did the run go?
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Had to ask didn't ya! lol

No running yet.

(I know! I know!) Motivation lately hasn't been there. I need a pick me up.
I was going to go to the gym today, but convinced myself I should clean out the garage instead. Wife is back to work (after being off all summer ((seasonal worker)) ), and kids had their first day of school today.

On a good note....food wise has been under control.

Brekkie - oatmeal and blueberries
Lunch - one wedge of Laughing Cow cheese on a rice cake and xome garden cukes and tomatoe salad.
Dinner will be venison stew which I've been cooking all afternoon. (My wife works 3-11 mon-fri and I get to eat what I want! :) )
Should be a quiet nite.

I think whats bothering me is the vicious circle....I don't feel good cause I'm at 202, and I'm not motivated cause I don't feel good.
So, I'm in a exercise rutt right now lol.

Have a great nite guys!
 
Sorry to hear that the motivation is lacking Flumes - its a vicious circle when you are not feeling the results..and then on the other hand, if you get kick started and get under 200lbs, you'll feel like getting out there and running the heck out of it again... Why not ditch the scales for a week and give it a week of healthy eating and exercise...then see what's happened? I get all too caught up on the daily weigh in...and its not always a good idea.
 
jjjay said:
Sorry to hear that the motivation is lacking Flumes - its a vicious circle when you are not feeling the results..and then on the other hand, if you get kick started and get under 200lbs, you'll feel like getting out there and running the heck out of it again... Why not ditch the scales for a week and give it a week of healthy eating and exercise...then see what's happened? I get all too caught up on the daily weigh in...and its not always a good idea.
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Great idea Jjjay! No scale till next Wednesday! The eating part will come easy enough....and just thinking I'm doing better will increase my motivation! Good plan!

You're so smart!!! (Thats why they pay ya the big bucks huh?!!)

Thanks :D
 
Glad to hear I could be of assistance Flumes. I might join you given the scales problems I am having at the moment. How about we don't weigh for a week but do our utmost to have a good week exercise and food-wise...its the least we can do! If that doesnt work then I'll eat my hat (without any dressing or melted cheese, no fries on the side, of course!)
 
Well....not a happy camper here.

Found out yesterday my BIL (sis's hubby) had to be checked in to the hospital. He can't walk anymore and needs emergency surgery to have spleen removed. (leukemia) He's 64 and up until last winter, he felt and looked fine.

It didn't hit me till my sis sent some pics from his birthday (end of July) yesterday and he looks like hes 100 yrs old. Things aren't looking good...his chemo therapy for the past 3 months did little if anything and he weighs about 160lbs (from 275ish last fall).

I hate to bring misery to the group but I just needed to vent. My heart feels like it has a hole in it. He is such a good man....came from italy at 18 with nothing and recently felt settled enough in his carreer to retire (very comfortably I might add.) Its just sooo sad.

Sorry for the somber mood.

Hope you all are doing fine.
 
Flumes said:
Well....not a happy camper here.

Found out yesterday my BIL (sis's hubby) had to be checked in to the hospital. He can't walk anymore and needs emergency surgery to have spleen removed. (leukemia) He's 64 and up until last winter, he felt and looked fine.

It didn't hit me till my sis sent some pics from his birthday (end of July) yesterday and he looks like hes 100 yrs old. Things aren't looking good...his chemo therapy for the past 3 months did little if anything and he weighs about 160lbs (from 275ish last fall).

I hate to bring misery to the group but I just needed to vent. My heart feels like it has a hole in it. He is such a good man....came from italy at 18 with nothing and recently felt settled enough in his carreer to retire (very comfortably I might add.) Its just sooo sad.

Sorry for the somber mood.

Hope you all are doing fine.
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I'm so sorry flumsey. Hugs to you and your family xx
 
Terribly sad to hear about your brother in law. I know it can be heart breaking to watch someone wither up like that.

Sending hugs your way and I hope the surgery goes well for him.
 
Really sorry to hear about your brother-in-law Flumes. I've been there and watched someone slowly fade before my eyes with cancer - its devastating.
Thoughts and hugs from me...
 
Hey guys.

Thought it best to drag myself back on here. I just needed a break to clear my head a bit.

First, thanks for the kind thoughts. Muchily appreciated.

Secondly, I have a lot of catching up to do on others diaries. I apologize for my selfishness.

I have been maintaining and watching what I have been eating....with the exception of a very bad day. Had training at work and they brought in pizza for us for lunch. I had my fair share. :( Then, the kids wanted to go out for a burger so McDees it was. And I overdid it there, with a 1/4lber fries, and 2 mini thingies. I'm sure I hit 3500 calories that day.
So yesterday, I cut way back....and hope my calorie average for the week is within limits.

I'm finding I'm addicted to oatmeal for brekkie.

I need to drink more water.

I gotta get back to the gym. I still haven't used my new shoes yet.

Ok...enuff beating on myself. I gotta get the kids from shool and think of somethin for them for supper.

Hope you are all doing well and meeting your goals!

Hae a great nite!
 
Good to see you back here Flumes!

I wouldn't worry too much about missing out on your work outs. I think most of us know that the biggest key to weight loss and maintenance is what we eat, not how much or how often we kill ourselves at the gym.

Oooohhhh.... McD's sounds really good right now. I promised the kids that I would bring some home for supper tomorrow night since I have to work up in the city again. I usually order a 4 nugget kids meal with apple dippers and milk for myself. I haven't touched a fry since I started my weight loss journey and for the longest time it never bothered me. But man, oh man! The last few weeks every time I pick up McD's to take home I can smell those evil little suckers. And my mouth starts to water.... Not sure if I can continue to resist them for much longer. If I knew I could just eat 1 or 2 and be satisfied it wouldn't be so bad. But once I have 1, I'm not sure I could stop there. Not with all the kids' food in the car with me for over and hour trip home.

Enjoy your day!
 
Thanks for finding the time to visit my diary :) I hate to see you so down as you are such a ray of sunshine. :(
I don't really know what to say as nothing can make you feel better at the moment. We'll just have to hope for a miracle.
 
Thanks Sunny, and Katie. :)

I admire your willpower Tiggy. I had McD's fries about three times since I started this. Each time, my gut lets me know theres too much fat in them fries. I'ld much rather have one of their salads, but theyre not worth the ^7.00 here in Canada. Considering we use to take the kids once a week, (not to mention going to BK and KFC), we're doin pretty good.


eyckmans said:
Thanks for finding the time to visit my diary :) I hate to see you so down as you are such a ray of sunshine. :(
I don't really know what to say as nothing can make you feel better at the moment. We'll just have to hope for a miracle.
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Thanks Eycky. Don't have to say anything....I feel better already. :)
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Well yesteday was a good food day for me food wise.
Brekkie was oatmeal
Lunch was a small bowl of stew and 2 pieces of cream cheese.
Dinner was a burger
Snack was a chicken breast.
Really boring now that I think of it but it wasn't a bad day really! lol

Today is dull and rainy. Looks like I should go visit my mom in the home and then go to the gym.

Hope you're all doin well!
 
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