Perpetual Healthy Eating and Fitness Rant & Rave thread

[debbatx]

Yeah, I skipped my run this morning, dammit. *sigh* Eating has been okay with the exception of dinner last night - Reid wasn't feeling good, so DH went to Chipotle and got burritos for me and him. I had the points to do it, and it's a better choice than anything else near our house, so... eh. It happens, you know?

I'd give my right arm for some chocolate right now, though.

[caito]

It was 3.5 weeks ago when I first met with Nancy Clark and started following her advice.  I went last Friday for a follow up and I feel really good.  I've lost about 2 pounds, which is right in line with her suggestion for me to aim to lose 0.5 lb/week.

Before, I was always afraid of following a plan because I didn't want to feel trapped or restricted.  But with Nancy, I actually feel freedom.  I know how many calories to aim for.  I have permission to eat a large breakfast and lunch, and a good late afternoon snack.  Dinner is on the small side, but since I haven't been hungry all day, it's fine and I don't want more dinner.   In the past I never would have let myself eat so much for lunch and afternoon snack but really all that was doing was keeping me hungry and then I'd blow it in the evening.

Talking with Nancy Clark also helped me emotionally/mentally too.  It's been easier to choose to drink less alcohol/pass on desserts etc.  She says each day you have a choice to either lose, gain or maintain.  On the days when I don't have any thing social going on, I choose to lose.  If I'm planning night out with friends, then I can have a little more and maybe meet or go over my calories for the day, knowing that I get to start all over again the next day.  I feel much more in control, and that I am making choices, not letting circumstances and cravings make choices for me.  It turns out this type of framework is just what I needed.

She also measured my body fat which turned out to be lower than I thought, and right in the healthy range for a fit woman my age.  That is a useful thing to remember when I have a "fat" day.   All of this is helping me be more peaceful about my weight and body image. 

[Courtney]

It was 3.5 weeks ago when I first met with Nancy Clark and started following her advice.  I went last Friday for a follow up and I feel really good.  I've lost about 2 pounds, which is right in line with her suggestion for me to aim to lose 0.5 lb/week.

Before, I was always afraid of following a plan because I didn't want to feel trapped or restricted.  But with Nancy, I actually feel freedom.  I know how many calories to aim for.  I have permission to eat a large breakfast and lunch, and a good late afternoon snack.  Dinner is on the small side, but since I haven't been hungry all day, it's fine and I don't want more dinner.   In the past I never would have let myself eat so much for lunch and afternoon snack but really all that was doing was keeping me hungry and then I'd blow it in the evening.

Talking with Nancy Clark also helped me emotionally/mentally too.  It's been easier to choose to drink less alcohol/pass on desserts etc.  She says each day you have a choice to either lose, gain or maintain.  On the days when I don't have any thing social going on, I choose to lose.  If I'm planning night out with friends, then I can have a little more and maybe meet or go over my calories for the day, knowing that I get to start all over again the next day.  I feel much more in control, and that I am making choices, not letting circumstances and cravings make choices for me.  It turns out this type of framework is just what I needed.

She also measured my body fat which turned out to be lower than I thought, and right in the healthy range for a fit woman my age.  That is a useful thing to remember when I have a "fat" day.   All of this is helping me be more peaceful about my weight and body image. 

 

That is all great to read   I'm thrilled for you!

[Bolloxd]

Debba, it is hard to make good choices on a normal day.  Throw in a cranky toddler and it is even harder.

Caito, I am so very happy things are going great for you.  Sounds like it has been money well spent.  I love reading your updates.


I have managed to do well so far today.  Got a 7.5 mile run in this morning with my dog Jack.  I'm so happy at how well behaved he is off leash.  Coffee and a big bowl of oatmeal with bananas for breakfast.

Getting the kids out of the house to play at the toddler area in the mall again.  Lots of diverse culture exposure there. 

[debbatx]

Getting the kids out of the house to play at the toddler area in the mall again.  Lots of diverse culture exposure there. 

When I took Reid to the bouncy place at the mall, and then for the train ride through the mall, we saw a guy who looked to be from India - he was wearing clothes I associate with traditional male Indian clothes, at least. He was also older. Reid saw him, pointed, and said, "MOMMY! What IS DAT?"

OMG. I wanted to die. Especially when we passed the guy a second time and Reid did it AGAIN. I said he was dressed up for the mall. Thank God the train was moving.

[Ice Cream]

Caito: so it was well worth the money!  Nice report.

[Run Amok]

It was 3.5 weeks ago when I first met with Nancy Clark and started following her advice.  I went last Friday for a follow up and I feel really good.  I've lost about 2 pounds, which is right in line with her suggestion for me to aim to lose 0.5 lb/week.

Before, I was always afraid of following a plan because I didn't want to feel trapped or restricted.  But with Nancy, I actually feel freedom.  I know how many calories to aim for.  I have permission to eat a large breakfast and lunch, and a good late afternoon snack.  Dinner is on the small side, but since I haven't been hungry all day, it's fine and I don't want more dinner.   In the past I never would have let myself eat so much for lunch and afternoon snack but really all that was doing was keeping me hungry and then I'd blow it in the evening.

Talking with Nancy Clark also helped me emotionally/mentally too.  It's been easier to choose to drink less alcohol/pass on desserts etc.  She says each day you have a choice to either lose, gain or maintain.  On the days when I don't have any thing social going on, I choose to lose.  If I'm planning night out with friends, then I can have a little more and maybe meet or go over my calories for the day, knowing that I get to start all over again the next day.  I feel much more in control, and that I am making choices, not letting circumstances and cravings make choices for me.  It turns out this type of framework is just what I needed.

She also measured my body fat which turned out to be lower than I thought, and right in the healthy range for a fit woman my age.  That is a useful thing to remember when I have a "fat" day.   All of this is helping me be more peaceful about my weight and body image. 

Fantastic!!

Eating more earlier in the day has been a big help for me also. If I eat all my calories during the day, I find I'm not hungry and not tempted to eat in the evening. If I don't, I'm playin' with fire.

[caito]

Caito: so it was well worth the money!  Nice report.

Worth every penny!  In retrospect it all seems so simple and obvious, but I really did need the help seeing it all.  It was easier to trust Nancy than it was to trust myself about this stuff.  And somehow that led me to being more focused on my goal...maybe because it seems more in reach now?  Maybe before I was sabotaging myself before I had the chance to possibly just fail?

Fantastic!!

Eating more earlier in the day has been a big help for me also. If I eat all my calories during the day, I find I'm not hungry and not tempted to eat in the evening. If I don't, I'm playin' with fire.

Yep yep yep.   What a simple concept!  But I just couldn't see it before.

[Run Amok]

Yep yep yep.   What a simple concept!  But I just couldn't see it before.

I also find that eating smaller, more frequent, meals means I need to eat less overall. But, I still don't trust those tiny portion sizes as enough. I mean, I know they are... but I still have to fight the urge to put just a little more on my plate!

[debbatx]

I've dodged the chocolate craving for now. I still want it, but I'm managing to ignore for the time being. The number on the scale this morning was one I really liked, and I'd like to keep it that way, dammit.

[Courtney]

I've dodged the chocolate craving for now. I still want it, but I'm managing to ignore for the time being. The number on the scale this morning was one I really liked, and I'd like to keep it that way, dammit.

That's where I'm at, too, Debba. 

Tomorrow is my grandad's surgery, and I'm a fucking mess today.  Every time I stop doing anything, the worry comes flooding in, and I'm on the verge of a mild panic attack.  I just want it to be tomorrow night and him to be ok, in recovery. 

[caito]

Aww Courtney.   

[debbatx]

 

Hang tight, Courtney. You're doing great, given the stress.

I wish there were a way to get my current weight to flash on my computer screen every time my brain thinks about chocolate. The only thing that stopped me from running out and buying a binge was remembering that number - and I almost didn't do that. I was seriously about to grab my purse when the number flashed across my brain and I went "Wait a second." "But I want chocolate!" "But that number was SO good." "BUT I WANT CHOCOLATE." "You have chocolate-covered almonds in your desk, idiot." "THOSE AREN'T REESE'S MINIS, ASSHOLE." "Well, that's all you're getting if you still want chocolate at snack time." "Fuck you and your good scale number."

So, I've dodged the bullet, but I'm not entirely happy about it.

[merigayle]

  Courtney!

Caito-- that is great

I ate a lot yesterday after my run. I had some leftover pasta, some TCBY on the road down to the beach, 2 falafel sandwiches for dinner and a little scoop of ice cream for dessert I am sure i ate as many calories as i burned yesterday. LOL.

[Courtney]

Hang tight, Courtney. You're doing great, given the stress.

I wish there were a way to get my current weight to flash on my computer screen every time my brain thinks about chocolate. The only thing that stopped me from running out and buying a binge was remembering that number - and I almost didn't do that. I was seriously about to grab my purse when the number flashed across my brain and I went "Wait a second." "But I want chocolate!" "But that number was SO good." "BUT I WANT CHOCOLATE." "You have chocolate-covered almonds in your desk, idiot." "THOSE AREN'T REESE'S MINIS, ASSHOLE." "Well, that's all you're getting if you still want chocolate at snack time." "Fuck you and your good scale number."

So, I've dodged the bullet, but I'm not entirely happy about it.

I totally get that sentiment!   

I am still trying the gluten free thing, to give it a fair shake, and about 100x this weekend I almost said screw it, but the number on the scale and the thought that maybe I'd feel better kept me from giving in.  It sucks, tho.  I'll be honest.  I feel like all I can safely eat is salad or meat.  I tried to make these portabella pizza things yesterday, and they were gross.  I still hate mushrooms, I guess.  All I want is some god damned pizza!!! 

And thanks for the hugs, y'all.  I'm sure it will be fine, but it's really major surgery, he's 75 (in good health, thankfully) and he's probably the most determined person I know.  So if it's up to him, he will be just fine.  I should be worried about my grandma, who's going to have to put up with his crankypantsness the few weeks following surgery when he's going to have to take it easy, a concept that is 100% foreign to him. 

[debbatx]

My dad had a bypass at 75. He's still kicking along just fine now, at 83. 

And Lord, I don't know that I'd be able to handle gluten-free. I love bread too much. I'm hoping, sincerely hoping, that the cravings right now are the result of hormones and the chocolate I had in the car on Saturday as I drove home from my parents. Eating in the car helps keep me awake, and I was TIRED.

I made it home alive (obviously), but now I think I'm paying the price for putting that stuff in my body. 

[Courtney]

Eating in the car is such a tough spot for me, too, Debba.  It definitely keeps me from falling asleep, and it's really about the only thing that seems to work. 

[debbatx]

Yep. And I'd gotten up that morning, gone for a run, gotten dressed, got Reid and DH organized for swim class, drove to my parents' to get my hair cut, met them for lunch, and then drove back home. So I was up early and spent about 3.5 hours in the car. 

[Magic Microbe]

Courtney...see if you can get some gluten free bread type products to work with so it isnt so hard.

[Courtney]

Courtney...see if you can get some gluten free bread type products to work with so it isnt so hard.

I have considered it...  I kind of don't want to spend the money (I know they are expensive!) until I've done this a couple weeks to see if it helps.  I know that probably doesn't make sense.  Plus, I'd have to make a special trip to the store, and I'm being lazy

At night, we are eating meat and potatoes (mmmm) and veggies, which is good for us anyway.  So it doesn't hurt me, aside from being cranky about not having pizza.  If I get really desperate, I'll go look for some, tho.