Marsia's Diary

Sounds like a very weird party to me too.
Marsia same as you my weight loss bit slow too . Was listening to a podcast , we can blame it on our age !! :D
 
That's great that you & J had a good discussion. Communication is a wonderful thing xo
 
Oh, that's brilliant, about sitting down and talking about things with J - I'm so glad! Lack of sleep is an absolute brute - good on you both for tackling that one straight away, and more power to you as you continue with tackling the house organisation and finances and documents and all.
I'm on tenterhooks for tomorrow's weigh as well - good luck to both of us! :)
 
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lost .6 pounds this week
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This is important, clear evidence you are going in the right direction, good for you!

Marsia said:
I am behind 1 pound
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Not so important, progress in the right direction matters more than speed. I know we all get reinforcement when we see the scales go down, but we also have to be careful not to get too dependent on it. As you know losing weight is always a two steps forward and one back thing.

We liked the Downton Abbey series, now will try to see the movie.

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That raccoon story sounds like the beginning of a strange art film!
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Good point, or maybe a horror film.
 
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I'm sure you are doing better than me in the weight-loss department, Marsia. My motivation has been lasting about a week each time I try to lose weight. Next week G is away for a week & I am going to try to lose at least one kilo.
 
It's helping me, too, Marsia - "extrinsic motivation", as you say. Though being alone in the house helps, too, Cate - good luck with your last power-drive down to the end-point - next Monday, right? I think I'm going to make it, but I still have a pound-and-a-bit to go.
Though Rob is absolutely on the money when he says:
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we all get reinforcement when we see the scales go down, but we also have to be careful not to get too dependent on it.
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Thanks, Rob! Noted!
I like 101's way of focussing on multiple goals - not just the scales by a long shot!
Speaking of which - I'll measure along with you, Marsia - in centimeters! :D
 
Good for you, with the weight loss - and as well so many good things happening! The art books! And I love the sound of your pencils - gets me itching to draw as well (but there's too much else to be done today :( ).

Go you! :auto:
 
Wow that is a long fast . I try not to eat after 7 pm ish until 8 am . I'm a wuss lol .
Congrats on the weight loss. I looking forward to the 170s nearly there .
 
Pretty sure actively learning that has always been a luxury few could afford. But I agree it's great we have a chance to!
 
Marsia said:
IF. Lately I've been feeling like I do have the inner reserves to learn to take care of myself and not indulge the urge to snack constantly to stave off anxiety or want easy, instant gratification through food.
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You have such a good way sometimes of hitting on things I feel too . For me food was such a go to for comfort. I think through taking care of myself more is really helping with that
 
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Thanks Amy and Petal. I guess my fast time looks long because I have been eating breakfast so early, but it's the same as when I used to eat at 8 and stop eating at 4. What's weird about fasting is that it gives me energy. My body isn't bogged down digesting, and because I ate good food, it is happy and fulfilled for the most part. I still have to get over stress eating or eating as a form of entertainment, but having a window where I don't eat for quite a while is good practice for that. So I am really happy that Cate introduced me to IF. Lately I've been feeling like I do have the inner reserves to learn to take care of myself and not indulge the urge to snack constantly to stave off anxiety or want easy, instant gratification through food. I feel appreciative that people are made this way where we can tap our inner resources. Society doesn't seem to teach this as much anymore, but I think it used to. I think the culture is too driven by focus on the external now, and we are all learning to find different inner strengths. It's really wonderful to do that together!!
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I love everything about this post, M :beating:
I had forgotten how much extra energy I have doing IF. It does feel so good knowing that I can do this. I won't die if I'm hungry. Yesterday morning I got so much done during that morning fast & had so much energy. This morning I feel good. I weighed so that I have a starting point. I'm not going to tell anyone what I am doing this time (except for in here).
 
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Hi LaMa - good point! But also before the emphasis was on creating convenience, hard work was thought to build character, and there was a pride in hand workmanship and things like that, at least in the farming culture I was raised around older people talked about that a lot. It's probably not universal though, you are right.
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That I absolutely do agree with. Taking pride in what you do is a great thing - although it also lead can lead to people overworking themselves badly.
Congratulations on your shirt fitting, that's great!
 
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Today I put on a shirt we bought me in New York City before my pregnancy, and it actually fit! It has skinny arms and waist and they look good. (Yay for drumming and chain sawing - my arms are almost normal!) The chest doesn't fit as well, but that seems to be shrinking finally, and anyway, I am just glad I can wear it again.
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Good for you! I know that must feel nice.
 
Hi Marsia everything sounds good and positive for you right now, absolutely amazing you still have a pre pregnancy shirt. Mind you I do have stuff probably 10 years old I guess.
 
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