Rainy Forest's Diary of A Life with Pie and Hiking!!!!

I feel pretty good about the last couple of days. I have stayed off the sugar. I can't say I was perfect... I had granola bars and whip cream in my coffee... but in my book i'm on track. I even skipped sweetener in my grits the other day... and I enjoyed them with nothing.. it surprised me! Grits were something I never ate before my eating right journey.. they are actually pretty good. I had oatmeal with wild blackberries and some honey. I do measure the honey, and I believe its better than just having white sugar.


So lets see yesterday hmm


did good don't remember everything but I know my count was good, kept it somewhat in my head thinking around 1300.... had some whip cream on my espresso... that was the only real sweet, oh no I just realized I ate 1 marshmallow that was an oops, had honey toast. for a snack at the end of the day it worked to curb cravings and the honey on whole wheat is my ok sweet.............oohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I can't even get left alone long enough to post......... why am I am with who I am with ahhhhh no wonder I can't take care of myself ..... suck


Ok today Friday 8/24

(out running around with kids... had what was on hand, granola bars, for breakfast and lunch)

granola bars 180

fiber bars 180

cantaloupe and crackers 75

whip cream 40

bean soup 400

toast with honey 225

yogurt 100


1300


This morning weight 148.5.... I feel pretty good with this... so I hope for 2lb loss for next Fridays weigh in, but will be happy if I stay away from the sugar drug and lose anything.


I really want to fit back into some summer clothes that fit last summer and some that fit earlier this spring when I got down to 142... my goal is to fit into a couple pairs of shorts before the weather is cold again... not because I have to wear the shorts this summer but because I should be able to wear the clothes that I own.. especially when I already lost weight in order to wear the clothes I have, very irritating to deal with gaining back,, but that's the maintaining part... I will get there I am close and was there before. I'm still in awe that I got there and even have maintained as much as I have, but that doesn't mean I can let my mind slack off I'm not at my goal and Its not just a goal, its a lifestyle that I will have to continue forever. Anyway this bathing suit bottom I got in Hawaii this spring I haven't wore since I came back because I gained weight and even though it isn't a ton of weight it made a huge difference in how it looks on me. I thought it was the best looking bathing suit I'd gotten in forever, then I put in on after gaining a few and it looks ridiculous... so I wanna get that back on soon too, not wearing it until I'm back to 142.... It's warm here all September, usually September is one of the best months so I have a chance still.... 6.5 lbs one month...


Also got jeans in spring when I was 142... have jeans from when I got to 133.... I've got work to do because I don't want to re-shop for big clothes again... I got rid of everything from when I was 180 never going there again... don't really have in between I won't buy bigger clothes only smaller ones... it's how it is for me I make myself suffer in small clothes like punishment for weight gain. Actually I got rid of some that fit me from when I got to 133.... wasn't sure I would wear some of those again it was fall 2009, so it was a long time ago I wore any of those they were way small and honestly I didn't think I could ever maintain that weight... I didn't for long. My goal weight is part of my name on here 138 (or between 135-140) 138 being safer than 140 because I want to stay under 140


I'll stop the ramblefest..


Oh yeah planning to hike up a mountain tomorrow!!!


And kids asking me to bake pie with berries we have picked this summer... I may bake them a regular (will be using the sugar and shortening in the house then not buying more the kids will have to eat good like me after the sugar is gone)... I don't want relapse so I will be making myself a healthy pie recipe. I have done some altering before and have some ideas to try... may use some oat flour, mixed with whole wheat and maybe keep in a little white... the white sugar has to go, so I will use some honey I might use some splenda(because I already have it) but don't want to get myself all hooked up on fake sweeteners so will eventually just get used to less sweet and use honey and molasses because they are better sweeteners.... maybe even maple is a decent sweetener I will have to look into that one I have never bought real maple syrup. I put oil in place of shortening to get rid of the hydrogenated oil, and then I use less oil than I would shortening
 
Hey ya rainyforest138,

You are doing great...and congratulations on getting off the sugar...that's a tough one, but I'm convinced a necessary one! 138 as a goal weight...wow..mine is 143, and I've still got a little less than 40 to go...we can make it!! You will no doubt get there before me with your great will power and determination...and that's great! I get motivation from everyone on here! Your kids are asking for some great food...berries and my mouth is watering just reading your descriptions! Enjoy your hike up the mountain...it's always great to move and see the real outdoors and get our bones moving!


Keep making those great choices and you'll get to your goal before you know it!


Sarah
 
Heya Rainy! I SO feel you on the clothes issue... decided I'm absolutely not buying any more till I get to my goal this time around. I'm only just starting to fit back into all my old clothes now anyway, plus I have some I NEVER fit into (but almost did!). So really the more I lose the more clothes I have anyway, haha!


Have fun on your hike!
 
Sarah - thanks , yes looks like we do have really close goal weights... I don't know what the body fat would be for me though, I'm 5'4 and it is just a weight that seems to feel and look about right to me. So are you off the sugar too?


Luzdafuzz- lol! yes I've gotten the almost fit clothes, only wanting to buy for loss, but then never fit them... not fun. Can't wait to get clothing for a size I want to stay forever... otherwise just don't want new clothes.
 
So Saturday hike was awesome :biggrin: Love hiking, and it was a workout.. the kind of exercise I can't get in a gym because I wouldn't push myself as hard as when there is a destination like the peak of a mountain... just doesn't happen on a treadmill for me! I feel it in my legs today... not sore really, but can feel that I used those muscles... it feels good.
 
Friday 8/31


Weigh in day.... Woo hoo 146 ! 2.5lb loss for the week. Feels great. Have stayed good off the sugar foods, not craving now that I have a little while, not craving snacks or extra food either... getting away from the sugar just plain old reduces my appetite too. More energy back to feeling good.
 
8 Pounds away from your goal weight that's so amazing I know you are so happy!! and Proud! The pictures are BEAUTIFUL!! Good luck and I know you can do it, you've already done so much and have come so far! Way to go!
 
Hey rainyforest138,

You are just making awesome progress! So very happy for you! :party:Keep up the great work, and you'll be at 138 before you know it!


Sarah
 
Nice work on the 10 day sugar blast!


I agree with you on staying out of the gym in favor of the outdoor hike, the view in those pics is amazing!
 
So I'm on day 1 again... which is ok I try to stay away from the sugar, but it is very hard. I messed up 6 days ago and ate a chocolate doughnut.... then I didn't binge or go out and eat bags of candy... but I had a piece of cake, a cookie, and 2 pudding cups over the last 6 days,,, and I haven't been counting calories. Oh and I enjoyed some cheetos,, oh and pizza... oh well I am watching my food so often... over years of time I've been restricting and sometimes f-it i want some cheetos... but I don't feel I have eaten a ton.... just not perfectly.


Today is day 1 off sugar again.... I got in 14 days without touching sugar.... I feel really good about that and I will beat my 14 days here I go


Good points- I've got in around 6-8 miles of hiking in the 6days, and I made myself sugar-free blackberry jam and homemade peanut butter with just a little honey for sweetener in the jam and pb.


Tuesday 9/11


shredded wheat, milk 275

zuchinni, salsa, sour cream 50

yogurt, toast 300

tacos 350

cereal 300

nutrigrain bar 125


1400
 
Controlled cheating is way better than out of control cheating. Last night I was at about 1750 calories for the day which is about perfect for me when I have worked out. Well...these tortilla chips in my pantry were really calling my name....I really was craving something salty. So I went and got 7 chips which was exactly 1 serving, put the bag away and went and ate them slowly. I kinda wish I would have fought off the urge but I did keep it reasonable which in the long run is still okay.


Keep up the fight


And oh my gosh that picture of your hike from several days ago was incredible!
 
Sugar is evil... My daughter is a big fan of cookies and ice cream so I keep having to avert my eyes every time I open the fridge/cupboard.


I try to keep fresh fruit laying around as a substitute and it seems to help most of the time.
 
I Know! Don't you hate it when your sitting there dutifully Nibbling on you carrot stick and somebody in the house is eating cake or french fries or whatever.
 
Yes everybody elses food totally drives me crazy! I would like to avoid all birthdays for sure, and I want to skip Halloween, kinda want to make my kids forget about this candy holiday... Already had a hard time in the store the other day when I saw the candy corn, had to avert my eyes and walk away fast.
 
My days have been so tiring, fast moving all day. I'm very tired by the time I'm off work I don't feel much like I cardio... so I've been getting the hikes in on the off days. The on days I'm doing leg exercises. These are easy, so I can do them while working, or anytime. My legs need some focus trying to see if I can get rid of some thigh fat because my upper body loses all the fat while I maintain my big thighs....... So squats everyday now and kickbacks lunges whatever. Did some last night some this morning want to get these in everyday. My weigh in I am just looking to at least maintain the 146 loss from the friday before last because my weight did go back up and now back to 146.5 today, so just to have 146 on Friday will be good. Next Friday I will shoot for 145 or better. It goes off slower this close to goal weight... could lose faster I'm sure but then I eat it back faster too. Today's goal- count 1400 and day 3 no sugar



9/13


malt-o-meal with banana and toast 500


so motivated this morning, even precooked healthy dinner... then kinda lost it to stress


2 pb j sandwiches 450

tortilla chips 300


maybe if I skip that dinner I'm ok, but its really early to only eat 200 more calories........ uauuaahhhh
 
Its weird but somehow I have more energy after I get off my exercise bike than before I get on. I just have to fight my way on. Its like a competition between my recliner and my bike. The hardest thing it tyeing my shoes, getting my ipod and climbing on the bike.
 
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