Jill's diary

ok, im feeling a little bit less stress, I was eliminated fromt he summer solstice challenge, for which im grateful...as I was feeling guilty about not doing so well for my team.

March 7 pound challenge is over, I gained 7 instead of losing 7, eek! at least thats over...

I'm still in the body transformation challenge, but if I'm gonna keep myself going, I need to work a little bit harder!!!

starting over tomorrow, I am, I am I am....
 
tomorrow is another day mighthave worked for Scarlet O'Hara, but how can you trust someone with a 16" waist...

No time like the present... What's the matter with starting right now? Just take it one meal at a time, one moment at a time, one step at a time - at this current time.. not tomorrow, not next week- but now... :D
 
ya, I know, I couldve been in that frame of mind!!! But I wasnt!

206 starting point today...

one meal at a time, I can deal with that!!!

Breakfast:
smoothie with one banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, scoop whey protein powder, cup milk

am snack:
apple, glass skim
 
Jillzy, I love you, I really do. It's so awe-inspiring to come in here and see you motivating yourself. You rock, chica. I have the utmost faith you'll accomplish your goals. Just keep your head up. When you fall, dust yourself off. You can do it! I believe in you!

((Big Hugs))
 
GIniormous hug!!!!!! ((((((((((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))

thanks for being here!!

and guess what?? Im back online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Invariant said:
Jillzy, I love you, I really do. It's so awe-inspiring to come in here and see you motivating yourself. You rock, chica. I have the utmost faith you'll accomplish your goals. Just keep your head up. When you fall, dust yourself off. You can do it! I believe in you!

((Big Hugs))
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YEY!! You're back!! Good to know, chica. Now you can keep us updated more frequently! This is your time NOW, as in TODAY. This is your time to achieve what you strive for. Keep up the race and good work, honey. I've got faith in you! ((((Big Hugs))))
 
Invariant said:
YEY!! You're back!! Good to know, chica. Now you can keep us updated more frequently! This is your time NOW, as in TODAY. This is your time to achieve what you strive for. Keep up the race and good work, honey. I've got faith in you! ((((Big Hugs))))
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thank you!!

You know, I spent a long time reading your diary yesterday... it got me thinking, can I lose weight while having sugar, flour and wheat?

My therapist says NO, he says its my addcition, I wonder if it is or he just has me convinced it is, so when I "fall off the wagon" so to speak.... all seems lost...

hes even gone so far as to have no caffeine, alcohol, etc....

anyways, I was really inspired by your plan....and your life change!

as for me, so far today:

breakfast:
protein shake with whey protein powder, peanut butter, frozen strawberries and peaches... mmmmmm

am snack:
slice cinnamon bread

lunch: tossed salad with ground beef, corn and lima beans, slice bologna

took my girl to school this morning... played outside for two hours with my daycare babies and got a bunch of raking done (filled two garbage cans!)

so incredibly happy to be back online, to have a VAN!! did I tell you all I got wheels now??????????????? Im finally free!! Its been 8 months that ive had no car!!!

now I can go pick up my baby when I need and want to, get out of this house, take care of me!

the sun is shining and im HAPPY today! HOORAY!!
 
I wanted to add how good it is to be back online and be able to get in here and refocus! It really helping! (((((hugs to all))))
 
:hurray: You are doing a fabulous job! I'm just inspired by people like you who are really going out there and trying to live your best life, Thank you! :hurray:
 
carrie3101 said:
:hurray: You are doing a fabulous job! I'm just inspired by people like you who are really going out there and trying to live your best life, Thank you! :hurray:
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Hi Carrie! I wish that was true all the time!! thank you!!!! (((((((((((hugs))))))))))
 
:hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray:I really love these clappy people!!!:hurray::hurray::hurray:they feel so motivating!!!:hurray::hurray::hurray:I wish they could live in my head!!!:
 
oh, I forgot to document the amazing news!! I got my iron up and was able to donate blood for the first time in a loooooooooooooooooooong time, like 2 years!!!!

This healthy eating is helping!!!!!!!!!!!
 
ok, now that im back on fitday...im o happy! I really NEED to SEE what im putting into my body! boy it sure helps!!!

I love seeing everything proportioned out, YAY for fitday!! I missed you!!!!!!!!!!!
 
yowzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, todays meal plan has practically no nutrients!!

ok, that was a dramatic statement, but I could do much better!

Thanks Fitday!!
 
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Well honey, I'm not one to suggest that you go against your doctor's advice. He knows what he's talking about, but I can honestly say that I never had to give up wheat and flour or sugar to lose the weight. Really, I just ate ALOT less of them all. I also transitioned to organic wheat, flour and sugar. My body seems to process it differently. It's alot easier to digest and work off.

I wouldn't recommed you contradict your doctor, but I can honestly tell you, in my personal experience, that I never had to give anything up. I would have gone insane if that were the case.

I hope you're doing well on the beautiful Friday, honey. (((Big Hugs)))
 
Its not my doctor who is telling me this, its my therapist....

I guess hes so adament about it cause he has done it....

I just dont know if the plan is for me....he has me convinced im like an alcoholic with sugar flour and wheat!

sometimes I believe him, cause in times of high stress, that is what I go for.... breads, pasta....cereal with milk.....sugar....

if I go too far, I can become bulimic...

ok, there, I said it....
 
anyways, I am grateful for the support... ((((((((((((hug)))))))

day is going well so far

breakfast:
smoothie with strawberrie, yogurt, milk and whey protein powder

lunch:
made salmon for my daycare, got a little of it! made myelf some ground turkey, also had green beans, 1/2 cup creamed corn, and 1/2 packet raemen noodles (its what I served the babies)

...at least im being honest about my day, even though it contain wheat and sugar...

checked my fit day, its all good:

plan for dinner:
my yummy chicken liver with broccoli and brussel sprouts... to meet my nutritional requirements...
 
Hi sweetie :). I'm known to be blunt so please dont take offense, but a lot of therapists are total quacks. This guy is convinced about this flour/sugar stuff and that it is the cause of food addiction, like heroin or something, and that since he believes he's addicted to this he also thinks everyone else on the planet is.

Cutting out a whole food group is hard, and not necessarily necessary to lose weight or be healthy. Yes, there are studies that show certain people (mainly apple shaped) lose weight quicker on a high protein diet, but dont believe the hype about screwing up when you've had a bit of bread or something. I agree with you that this is getting you into an all or nothing self-fulfilling prophecy, where the therapist's theory ends up being correct because you've been deprived of breads and stuff so you go nuts when you finally get some.

I find it slightly troubling that a therapist, not a medical doctor, would be giving you insistent and dogmatic advice about nutrition. Maybe you want to consider limiting your simple carbs but allowing yourself to have a few servings if you want, without beating yourself up about it. This is what I would be curious about: Would your therapist be respectful of a decision like that or would he be insistent that the only way is his way. If he's that bossy and dogmatic about your food choices, I'd be leary of him.
 
I love that response and i cant wait to argue it with him... but, he always somehow ends up making me feel bad.... geez ive seen this guy for over 10 years... maybe I need a new therapist?

one day at a time ill take this... but thank you for caring!!! ((((((((((many hugs)))))))))

todays meals:

breakfast:
special K protein bar, orange juice

snack: serving animal crackers and 1/4 cup cottage cheese

lunch:
tilapia fillet, brussel sprouts and broccoli

thanks everyone for being here and letting me figure this all out without pressuring me, I need gentleness........
 
I hear ya. I need gentleness too. Your food sounds delicious. I don't think your therapist is doing his job. He's not supposed to make you feel bad. I suggest you go look for others. But for right now, SMILE and embrace your day with a good feeling in your heart. It will keep you motivated, and away from bad habits.
 
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