Pequin Weight Journal

pequin said:
To anyone with a similar problem: how do you guys deal with binge attacks?
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Usually i grovel and feel like sh*t for an entire day and then I slap myself and get on with it........It happens........but it does not end it all anymore and that is the main point, right??? You are kicking ass still, just a moment in the pot there..........we all have them!!!!
Keep strong and .......corn chips?????
oh no wonder........through thoes out right now!!!!!!!!!!
Or else i will come over and eat them!!!!
STAR
 
Send me your non-essential foods. You'll never have to worry about eating them again unless you like digging through landfills with black bears.

Up to you...
 
Hey Amy,
Remember, it's all one day at a time - don't try and make up for yesterday, just move forward with today :D
 
Meh.. so tired. I'm on my way to bed but I need to post food. Went over my self imposed limit but only by a little bit. And I don't care so much about the calories - it's the out of control need to shove food in my face even though I'm not hungry. It's disturbing.

Thanks for all your support everyone. Thankfully the corn chips are all gone apparently I wasn't the only one in the house who couldn't resist the sweet song of the corn chip sirens.

I've been feeling a little weird all day today. Not sad or depressed... just off I guess. I can't seem to focus on any one task for very long. Yoga was a chore and I only did 15 minutes before I started picking at the carpet, which is odd since I really enjoy it. Heck, even hanging out with Giggles tonight my head wasn't all there. Ack.

But I did get 2 sections of my portfolio and an illustration that I've been toying with for a while done so it wasn't a wasted day.

I've got to get back to normal tomorrow.

Food & Activity
Breakfast: 4oz cup of yogurt
Lunch: tomato soup, grilled cheese, hot tea with honey
Snack: salad with cherry balsamic dressing, 2 olives & 3 chocolates
Supper: spaghetti with meat sauce & parmesan, 1/2 piece of garlic bread

Totals:
Calories (Goal 1640 - 1990): 1,490
Carbs (Goal 184 - 323): 182
Fat (Goal 36 - 77): 75
Protein (Goal 41 - 174): 53

Water (Goal 80 - 104oz): 48oz.
Exercise:1.3 miles in 30 minutes
15 minutes yoga
 
What I try to do when I feel a binge come on I go for the sugar free jellos even with a little bit of lite whipcream on them they are only about 20 calories and by time I eat 2-3 of them I have maybe had 60 calories and the mood to binge has passed if I am craving salty instead of chips I try and aim for sunflower seeds in the shell I like the ranch flaver and I suck on the shell a bit befor I crack it that way it takes awile to eat the whole serving by then the need to binge has hopefully passed.
 
Hope you got a good sleep last night, and are feeling better today. Could just be the winter blahs getting to you. It's bitterly cold here today, which always leads me to comfort foods and hot chocolate. All you want to do is curl up in a ball with tons of blankets and veg. But if you keep yourself busy, it will pass.

Hope today is better for you! Take care!

Jenn
 
reach4Astar said:
What is Normal????
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Exactly.

Normal use to be eating whatever I wanted. Losing weight is 'unnormal' to me. I have to execute mind control and discipline every day which is the opposite of the first 46 years of my eating habits. One year into it doesn't make this normal for me either. I think there will always be a threat looming in the obese side of my mind.

I rather like the challenge than fear it but it doesn't mean I get it perfect every single day.

Be kind to yourself Amy, you're doing nicely :)
 
reach4Astar said:
What is Normal????
hope to day is lots more focused for you!!
stick to yer guns you'v come to far to screw up now girl!!!!
you can get back in the swing.......I got faith in ya!!!!
STAR;)
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T2 Trucker said:
Exactly.

Normal use to be eating whatever I wanted. Losing weight is 'unnormal' to me. I have to execute mind control and discipline every day which is the opposite of the first 46 years of my eating habits. One year into it doesn't make this normal for me either. I think there will always be a threat looming in the obese side of my mind.

I rather like the challenge than fear it but it doesn't mean I get it perfect every single day.
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Indeed, that's a good question - what is normal?

And you're both right, I made a conscious effort to start this journey and it's going to have to be a conscious effort to stick with it. I've come so far in the past 5 months that I forget that's it only been 5 months. This is a rest of my life thing, it won't be perfect everyday.

"I believe one of the hardest things you can do is conquer your fears, but if you have a goal, then it's your job to open up and let it be real no matter how scary it seems."

T2 Trucker said:
Be kind to yourself Amy, you're doing nicely :)
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Thanks Randy, I'm going to try and remember that.

kim 24 said:
What I try to do when I feel a binge come on I go for the sugar free jellos even with a little bit of lite whipcream on them they are only about 20 calories and by time I eat 2-3 of them I have maybe had 60 calories and the mood to binge has passed if I am craving salty instead of chips I try and aim for sunflower seeds in the shell I like the ranch flaver and I suck on the shell a bit befor I crack it that way it takes awile to eat the whole serving by then the need to binge has hopefully passed.
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Both great ideas! I guess the urge to binge is always going to be there, I've just got to make be better about what I choose to put into my mouth.

2phat4fun said:
Could just be the winter blahs getting to you. It's bitterly cold here today, which always leads me to comfort foods and hot chocolate. All you want to do is curl up in a ball with tons of blankets and veg. But if you keep yourself busy, it will pass.
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Thanks Jenn - yeah that could be part of it.
Thankfully the sun is out today, my bedroom faces South and I have the blinds to both windows open. Makes it nice and sunny in here. :)


I slept like a rock last night. When I woke up this morning I had that weird 'I don't feeeeel gooood' feeling. But I got up anyway and started the day. I'm feeling better already, thanks guys. :)

Plenty of things I've got to get done today - first off being to vacuum my carpet with some baking soda then spray it down to a bucket of Febreze. I keep smelling dog pee which leads me to believe that one of my adorable little dogs has found a new spot. :mad::rolleyes:

Then walk & strength stuff, make the bed and back to work on the portfolio.
Have a great day & thanks for stopping by! :D
 
Howdy Misses Giggles
Did someone say organize lol? I was told
if you have like a bad breakfast or lunch or dinner just restart with
the next meal or snack and alot of times it saves alot of damage.
People say tomorrow when you can start today they had this on a
diet segment on the early show along with eating late atnight doesn't
hurt weightloss as long as it's reasonable example special K snack bar
OK a piece of chochlate cake DAMAGE lol!
Have a nice day girl your doing amazing hop back on the wagon we are here
for ya...Tammy:)
 
Hey girl, hope you are doing good, I weighed in at 277.6 this morning. Hope to see yours drop as well, good luck with your weigh in.

~Emily
 
I'm doing good thanks! :D
Busy day. After cleaning the carpet I had to do all my bed sheets and blankets because one of the dogs has been sleeping in my bed when I'm not home... I didn't know this and there were flea eggs in my bed! Gross!

Also got a good chunk of the portfolio done. :cool:

But no exercise. No walk, no strength... nothing. I decided that I've been pushing a bit too hard the past few days so I took a break. I'll make Giggles walk with me Saturday, that'll be fun.

Food-wise I'm a little low on calories.
After reading some of the responses in the "The Harsh Truth" thread.. I'm thinking maybe I've been going about this a little wrong. Not sure how I'm going to deal with it just yet.. I'm still processing the info.

Food & Activity
Breakfast: carnation instant breakfast with 1/2c. 2% milk, oatmeal square
Lunch: tomato bisque, 1/2 mini roll, 1 carrot, 1t. ranch dressing
Snack: 1/2c cottage cheese, 1/2 orange juice
Supper: shrimp tacos (baked shrimp, baked corn tortillas) with veggies, homemade jalapeño tartar sauce, fat free refried beans, rice & salsa

Totals:
Calories (Goal 1640 - 1990): 1,597
Carbs (Goal 184 - 323): 244
Fat (Goal 36 - 77): 42
Protein (Goal 41 - 174): 62

Water (Goal 80 - 104oz): 96oz.
Exercise: none - rest day
 
Gawd...........I hear ya on that one Pepper..........to eat lots of cals or limit on the underside of 2000 (calorie deficit is the new buzz word) that is the question!!!!!
i think i'll just stick to what i know and what is working........but it ya find the trick.......hell let me know ok!!!!!:D
 
pequin said:
Food-wise I'm a little low on calories.
After reading some of the responses in the "The Harsh Truth" thread.. I'm thinking maybe I've been going about this a little wrong. Not sure how I'm going to deal with it just yet.. I'm still processing the info.
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I don't think many of us weight losers plan on being 'under calories' the rest of our lives. We are just trying to learn where it is we need to be both during our weight loss and after.

The commitment to expend the energy for increased calories is pretty critical, in fact it's everything. I think most of us got here because we did 'increase' our calories for years and we did it all wrong. There may be a time when select members may be willing to try increasing intake with a disciplined exercise regime and I also agree the advice given in that thread is beneficial for those with the base foundation to support such a plan/change.

Those people have to work really hard to make sure they don't end up on our side of the tracks. Point in case there is currently a famous 'diet' commercial on TV where they send you the meals to your house and it currently targeted former NFL superstars that got pudgy since their collective retirements from the sport.

To simplify the timeline, these athletes probably stopped working out like they did during their competitive years and continued to consume their normal or above calorie range that they were use to. The commercial sends you smaller portion, lower calorie, reduced fat foods and this is how they lost their weight ilbeit a few probably did get back into working out again if nothing else, to complete their goals to get paid. So yeah, it's all one big mind trick. It's all simple math - no workout, avoid cals, wanna workout - eat well to support your workouts.

I think my success is from eating often and keeping my metabolism sharp but I still maintained a reduced calorie lifestyle based on my previous 2 decades.

If you're seeing benefits with what you're doing without ill affects, I would do what you're happy with. You may very well like that life change too *shrugs* I just hope you get the results you're looking for no matter which way you do it.
 
Im sorry to hear you have been kinda blah...it happens to the best of us...I think we all go through 1 step forward 2 steps back kinda thing...you read my diary you see what I do and eat and when I am bad...good for you for crediting yourself and posting it...to see it and have it be seen...that is something I dont do...Anyway *Chin up ButterCup!!!* Youve come to far to go back now...Im rootin for ya...

Are you going to elaborate on what oyu think you have been going abt hte wrong way ??? Maybe I need to be reading some of that...lol
 
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