How Kathar Shall Regain Her Old Self Back

Let's see. So far today (I'm not done eating for the day):

Total: 1165 calories
Fat: 25 g, 20%
Carbs: 155g, 42%
Protein: 108g, 38%

I made some chicken for the rest of the week. Couldn't grill it - it's raining - but I baked it with rosemary and a bit of soy sauce (not a lot, though; a few drops per piece.) The package was about 1.33 pounds and there were two breasts, which I cut in half; if I did the math right, that's 5 ounces per piece.

For what it's worth, what I ate in detailed form:

Breakfast: 1 1/4 cups of Kashi Vive

Lunch: Pouch of tuna in a wrap with two pieces of mozzarella string cheese, some grape tomatoes, and a banana (not together, of course!)

Snack: Peanut Kashi granola bar with snow peas. I think I must singlehandedly provide most of their profits by now.

Dinner: The aforementioned chicken, with the rest of the grape tomatoes, and 2 Wasa crackers.

Dessert: Sugar-free Kozy Shack rice pudding cup. Sure, it's artificially sweetened, but they're low in calories and impossible to overeat - I've never had more than one in a day. The only other thing I drink with artificial sweetener is iced tea because I just *can't* get my family to stop putting Splenda in there. I've tried so many times. I do dilute it a LOT, though.

(edit: just remembered, I do put a packet or two in smoothies, but that's minimal.)

I think I'll have an orange now and call it a day.
 
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I’ve been reading your journal over the past few days and I have to say it sounds like you have really started to hit your stride and get comfortable with your weight loss program. I just wanted to say congrats and keep up the good work.
 
Thanks. Weighed myself today and I was a solid 137. 137 is a special number for me - it's a BMI of 25. So I'll be really happy when I get below it. 136 is also special - once I passed 137, I've never been able to get past that.
 
kathar said:
Thanks. Weighed myself today and I was a solid 137. 137 is a special number for me - it's a BMI of 25.
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Woohoo! Congrats!

Is the sugar-free rice pudding as good as the regular? I usually get the regular, and almost tried the sugar-free the other day, but it seemed like it didn't save that many calories, so I didn't want to risk it being icky.
 
I've never had the regular, but the sugar-free is a decent treat.

Today wasn't so great, mainly because my grandmother bought a bunch of amazing fruit. I also couldn't work out today. I got on the elliptical and my right knee started to ache. Not something I could've worked through. Hopefully tomorrow it'll be better.

1347 calories
Fat: 25g, 17%
Carbs: 208g, 51%
Protein: 103g, 32%
 
G17 said:
I’ve been reading your journal over the past few days and I have to say it sounds like you have really started to hit your stride and get comfortable with your weight loss program. I just wanted to say congrats and keep up the good work.
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I agree! It's like a different person, completely different attitude. Congrats on your progress Kathar.
 
Worthless day. Ate over my calorie limit and couldn't get to the gym because I spent all afternoon in the doctor's office. I guess I write it off as a cheat day. I look 15 pounds heavier.

I got weighed there at 141 in clothes and after eating. I still don't think that makes up for 4 pounds, though.
 
kathar said:
Worthless day. Ate over my calorie limit and couldn't get to the gym because I spent all afternoon in the doctor's office. I guess I write it off as a cheat day. I look 15 pounds heavier.

I got weighed there at 141 in clothes and after eating. I still don't think that makes up for 4 pounds, though.
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Of course it does! I am 155 at home, first thing in the morning, after going potty, completely nekkid. (and that's a good day)

I am 163 at the doctor's office wearing only jeans and a tank top, after consuming a cup of coffee.

Now quit yer whining and get back on the happy train. :)
 
kathar said:
I got weighed there at 141 in clothes and after eating. I still don't think that makes up for 4 pounds, though.
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Oh, it totally does! Clothing is about 2 pounds, shoes are maybe as much as another pound. Figure a glass of water and a light meal, and there's your 4th pound.
 
Sorry for not updating. I almost got fired and I haven't been doing well on my diet at all. I don't look thinner. I think I look even fatter than I did when I started. My arms are especially bad. My waist seems to get bigger every day.
 
You seem to be back on that negative train girlfriend. Dieting has it's ups and downs but if you keep doing what you know is right, it will show up eventually. A bad attitude is just defeatist and counterproductive. I know it's tough..but try to take a deep breath and just do what you know is right. The results will show up.
 
I haven't done well on my diet at all - today was an absolute lost cause - and I look horrible. Not to mention almost being fired. It's hard not to be negative.
 
kathar said:
I haven't done well on my diet at all - today was an absolute lost cause - and I look horrible. Not to mention almost being fired. It's hard not to be negative.
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But you didn't get fired? You still have your job, that's the main thing.

Maybe you just have poor self image, somedays I look in the mirror and think I am a fat blob, yet my clothes are becoming looser and I am the same weight or losing some. Have you ever thought about talking to a counsellor about your self image? Im not saying you do, but you were so positive a couple of days ago, then now you seem to be slipping back into your old ways. So, you had a couple of bad days? Everyone does, you've just got to be strong enough to get back on the wagon. It doesn't need to be the start of the day or week to start the diet again, it can be any second of the day to start afresh.

Have you ever thought about writing down some goals? Weight loss related and non-weight loss related? Goals can help SOOO much with keeping on track. They really keep me going.

I've found recently that I am getting a bit obsessed with calories and exercise, so I am taking a break and just trying to eat healthy and exercise for fun! Im not going to count calories forever. Maybe try this for a while? Get out of the 'diet' mindset and make changes forever for a healthy life.

If you need to air any of your problems, we are all here to help out!
 
austin_88 said:
Maybe you just have poor self image, somedays I look in the mirror and think I am a fat blob, yet my clothes are becoming looser and I am the same weight or losing some. Have you ever thought about talking to a counsellor about your self image? Im not saying you do, but you were so positive a couple of days ago, then now you seem to be slipping back into your old ways. So, you had a couple of bad days? Everyone does, you've just got to be strong enough to get back on the wagon. It doesn't need to be the start of the day or week to start the diet again, it can be any second of the day to start afresh.
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I've learned that regardless of my weight, I will have an occasional "fat, ugly day". That's what I call them anyway...days when you just feel fat and ugly...and it has nothing to do with reality. One advantage to getting older is I realize what's going on inside my head better.

I think your suggestion of some counseling for self esteem issues is a good one. With sliding fee programs it's affordable for anyone.
 
Sorry about that. I had a horrible day at work, as you can tell.

Today was much better:

Total: 1384 calories (will probably eat something later tonight for < 100)
Fat: 30g, 20%
Carbs: 197g, 45%
Protein: 116g, 35%

The best part? I just ate strawberry ice cream. I checked the label. No offensive ingredients, and half a cup's not excessive at all in regards to calories.
 
It's a mental challenge dealing with slip ups. This weekend for me was very poor as far as diet went. I was out of town and ate a lot of really bad food and I'm trying hard to get past the guilty feelings. Just trying to put it out of mind and think tomorrow is Monday, another week, another chance to prove I can do it. One step at a time.
 
I'm happy to hear that yesterday was a better day for you Kathar.

Uyis11, it's convenient that today is Monday, but any time is time to put slip ups behind you and get back on track. It can be done in the middle of the day or even in the middle of an unhealthy snack. You just stop eating. :)
 
I'm working on it. I ran out of tuna today so I went out to Panera and had the strawberry poppyseed salad with chicken. The calorie count said 310 but I think it might be less because they forgot the pecans.

So far today:

1138 calories
Fat: 29 258 24%
Carbs: 135 417 39%
Protein: 99 397 37%

Going to the gym in an hour or so, and will eat a snack afterwards.
 
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