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Well done on the 20lb loss LJ. I'm glad the cold is going. It's good that you have been able to shrink your stomach, even though it meant you were sick. It will be easier to eat healthy & smaller portions when you're well again.
 
Thanks Cate, the cold has taken on the phase of "annoying but not debilitating".

I didn't exercise yesterday, I have only excuses. Feels like I might be slipping, so I have to make sure I do it when I get home tonight. I did stay under calorie goal, though; having a monstrous boring salad helped with that. All while my kids ate "healthy" mac & cheese and my wife was out with a friend. Trust me, I was tempted to take the kids out to eat - so much easier for Single Dad Nights - I was almost going to do it, too, but I talked myself out of it just as I was going to drive with them past the house. My finger snicked the turn signal and I pulled in. Saved by habit?
 
Yet another day of not exercising yesterday. The cold has stopped my exercise, and the lack of exercise is triggering a little depression episode, which is triggering a motivation vacuum. I need to get back on the rower.

On the plus side, I'm still eating under calories. Mainly breakfast and lunch are the low cals.
 
Another short update: I finally rowed again yesterday. It's pathetic how quickly I fall apart - I get this knot on my right shoulder blade that rears up when I'm rowing, but when I'm doing yoga and lifting at the same time (not all at the same time, that would be a sight), it seems to abate. Well, the knot was there for rowing, and it was unpleasant.

Calorie-wise I was good, food-wise, well, I was under calorie. I intended on making savory French toast for dinner last night - a couple pieces with sautéed veggies. I actually made French toast, too many pieces with maple syrup and butter. It was tasty, though.

Weigh-in for Friday was a good one - 344.2 lbs, which has me down by 22.2 lbs since I started. I'm happy with that, but I feel like 40 is going to be the first "big" milestone, which should be in May some time.
 
Hey LJ, first off I'm sorry to hear about the struggles you're having with your daughter. As a person who also sometimes struggles to manage stress and anxiety, I can't imagine constantly being braced for a fight does a lot of good for your emotional state. Or hers, for that matter. I really hope the therapist can help. Secondly, congrats on the 22 lbs! that's pretty good for the time frame. Maybe not as much as you were hoping for, but still quite an accomplishment. Third, I've noticed that the exercise really helps me manage my stress and anxiety, which is why I try so hard not to miss. If I miss a couple of days I turn into a basket case, so I think it's great that you're trying to get a daily 30 minutes.
 
Thanks Cory, things have actually been a lot better since our initial consultation - it wasn't even a therapy session, just a bunch of behavior questions. I'd like to think she heard us talking about her behavior and something clicked? She's still got the temper, but has been reeling it in.

Re: 22 lbs, I'm actually ahead of "schedule", it just doesn't feel as amazing, like I think the 40# mark will be. I did remember earlier, though, that about a year ago I clocked in around 380#. I had been avoiding scales for entirely too long, so when I did it (in a Dr. office) I muttered "Holy shit you fat fuck." The nurse heard me, and said "don't worry, we don't judge!" Maybe not, but I sure did. Still, it didn't motivate me to really get going.

And exercise is totally great stress relief. I absolutely need to do it daily (or almost daily) to feel better - physically, emotionally and mentally.
 
Congrats on getting back on track so quickly and fingers crossed the situation with your kid will continue to improve! If only because it must be horrible for her to feel like a horrible person afterwards every time...
 
Sunflower_ said:
How was the weekend bud?
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I enjoyed it, but it wasn't chock full of the best behavior. Not the worst, either, but oops.

Random things:
  • I saw "Get Out" and it was so great.
  • My wife made chocolate chip cookies on Saturday and we had plenty left by last night.
  • I took my son out to lunch yesterday and chose a salad.
  • Then we went to the New England Air Museum, also fun.
  • I'm re-starting full exercise today.
Have a great day!
 
Can I have some of those cookies? I'm a bottomless pit right now.

Great job choosing salad when eating out! I always struggle with choices like that. The Air Museum also sounds fun. I'm an aerospace engineer so I love that kind of crap.
 
Ahhh I really want to see Get Out. It's not out here yet and I can't find a decent download link. Glad you had a nice weekend - the museum sounds great.
 
-Cory- said:
I'm an aerospace engineer so I love that kind of crap.
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Me too!
Sunflower_ said:
Ahhh I really want to see Get Out.
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I had a black couple sitting behind me and they were cracking me up with the things they were saying. When you see it, and you get to the part where Georgina says "tattletale", the dude just whispered "leeeeeeave!" Keep that in mind when you see it, I was cracking up.

Anyhoo, rowed yesterday, barely met calories, weigh-in was an increase from Friday, but no surprise. Have a great day, folks.
 
cate said:
2 Aerospace Engineers in the forum. WOW!
You have a great day too LJ!
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Haha that's what I was thinking. What a coincidence! ;)

Sounds like a fascinating field by the way.

Good to hear that you're still rowing! How much do you do per week now?
 
I did yoga yesterday, stayed barely at calories. I need to get back to focusing on improving my post-dinner habits. I was brushing my teeth after a small dessert around 7pm, and it was a good success for while it lasted. It's amazing how a routine can get doinked up with a simple cold.
 
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