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Post by Rusty Red on Aug 29, 2018 7:56:35 GMT -6
Andplusalso, fake period still be periodin'. Dammit.
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Post by Ali7P on Aug 29, 2018 8:17:06 GMT -6
I have my call with the RD today, so I may update later.
I weighed in at 155.5 today - my lowest in years (not counting the fake low weight I had on Sunday after getting sick). I really feel like I'm back on the right track. So, naturally I'm going to have pizza tonight & blow it! Just kidding. I am going to have pizza but I'm going to stick to two slices (not 4) and pair it with a salad instead of beer.
The plan: B: egg white oatmeal S: chobani flip L: leftover chicken & grilled veggies S: cottage cheese & granola D: pizza w/ salad Workout: Chest & triceps at the gym
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Post by Rusty Red on Aug 29, 2018 9:28:07 GMT -6
Note to self - As much as you like dark chocolate, Rusty, do not use Special Dark cocoa powder in your proats again. Hork. I didn't need the extra protein from my protein powder, already had enough for the day, so I used that instead with PB2. Ended up having to add a ton of zero cal sugar to make it edible.
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Post by Ali7P on Aug 30, 2018 6:18:07 GMT -6
Note to self - As much as you like dark chocolate, Rusty, do not use Special Dark cocoa powder in your proats again. Hork. I didn't need the extra protein from my protein powder, already had enough for the day, so I used that instead with PB2. Ended up having to add a ton of zero cal sugar to make it edible. Good life lesson.
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Post by Ali7P on Aug 30, 2018 6:27:05 GMT -6
My call with Toni went well yesterday. She gave me a note on my nutrition - I'm not getting in enough veggies, which I know. She suggested more leafy greens and to pick up some bags of the steamable veggies. We also talked through a plan for our Labor Day party on Sunday. Normally I eat too much or not enough & never with intention. She reminded me that it's OK to make a plate before everyone else to ensure I get the nutrition I need, and even if I put it aside for later, at least I have it.
We also talked about my binge eating. She said that I should plan to have those moments where I sit and watch TV, drink a glass of wine & have some chips. But bring the portion, just have that and maybe chose one or the other. That if I plan it then I can be in control of it. That's the thing about my binges, I def feel out of control when I do it.
Anyway, the plan for the day. B: egg/white veggie scramble, English muffin w/ PB S: yogurt and watermelon L: 1 chicken thigh w/ grilled veggies (leftovers from Monday), grapes S: cottage cheese, granola, blueberries D: veggie burger and chips Rest day from the gym
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Post by Rusty Red on Aug 30, 2018 8:59:19 GMT -6
Off topic-ish, but anyone following the story with Alan Aragon?
Don't Google if sexual harassment/inappropriate contact is a strong trigger for you.
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Post by beckyj2013 on Aug 30, 2018 11:08:32 GMT -6
Binge eating is a struggle for me, too. Since starting Weight Watchers I feel MUCH more in control of it, but it still rears it's ugly head sometimes. My trigger times are when my kids nap on the weekends amd when I get home from work and am making dinner. I used to eat a bunch of snacks while cookong dinner and then eat a full dinner afterwards. I sometimes still feelyself going into those patterns bit try to choose healthier (0 point) things and I make aure I track it all. That is my biggest deterrent, actually, because I dont want to see it all in my tracker.
NSV for me today: my kids had preschool orientation and like 5 it here moms and teachers I knew from last year asked me if I'd lost weight. Well, yes! Thanks for noticing! 😁
I'm down 48.6 lbs from December. I wanted to be -50 by Labor Day. So close!
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Post by pianolove on Aug 30, 2018 12:05:36 GMT -6
+1 for binge eating struggle. It's the worst for me when I don't eat at regular intervals, like if I forget or don't pack something to bring when we go somewhere. Then I get super hungry and eat everything and don't realize I'm even full.
I've just discovered chunk chicken. It's deliciously salty but 22g of protein in a can for 110 calories. Wonderfulllll and now I need to go but out the entire stock at the store.
I meal planned this entire week, and have been nailing my macros. I'm feeling pretty confident.
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Post by Ali7P on Aug 30, 2018 12:37:35 GMT -6
Off topic-ish, but anyone following the story with Alan Aragon? Don't Google if sexual harassment/inappropriate contact is a strong trigger for you. I just heard about it yesterday. I listen to a podcast call Revolutionary You put out by a trainer and he released a short one saying that he recently interviewed Alan but that he has pulled the episode from achieve. He did say who he was talking about during the 7 minute episode and I was in my car show I couldn't google. I was like "WHO IS IT?!" in my car. I had this weird feeling it would be Lyle MacDonald and I'm glad it's not. But I also thought Alan too because I thought he interviewed him.
I saw the discussion on the IIFYM Women FB group and how they kicked him out (he was the only male member allowed in the group.). But I haven't read the details. Ugh. Why is everyone the worst?!?
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Post by Ali7P on Aug 30, 2018 12:39:57 GMT -6
I know I'm mentioned it before but I've been able to significantly cut down on the amount of times I binge by changing habits around the time of day that I'd normally binge.
I've heard it's good to track the binged food but also how you're feeling before and after as well as what's going on in the day/your life when it happens. I sort of do this and I'm trying to learn from it. Work in progress. Always.
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Post by Ali7P on Aug 31, 2018 6:22:02 GMT -6
I'm down 1.5 lbs from last Friday (though up 1 lb from yesterday)! Woo-hoo!
Today's plan B: 1 egg, 3 white omelet w/ spinach & feta, 1 slice of toast w/ jam S: yogurt & fiber one cereal L: salad w/ tuna, watermelon S: cottage cheese, blueberries & granola D: salmon burgers Workout: legs, biceps & abs at the gym.
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Post by Rusty Red on Aug 31, 2018 8:07:26 GMT -6
Had to put off my run until after DS goes to bed tonight, I was fighting a bad headache this morning. I just need to keep motivated to actually do it, my fail rate at night workouts is high!
Yesterday was really a struggle for me. It was a rest day and I ate really low calorie and ended up being miserable. I have to get my head on right here, but this stubborn water weight is making me crazy. Talked about it a bit in the motivation thread, I likely need to find a new therapist because just being told to be more positive is not helping me. If I could do that, I wouldn't need therapy in the first place!
Protein shake on the way to work B: bagel w/PB; deli turkey L: leftover spaghetti w/meat sauce; Greek yogurt w/granola; apple S: popcorn D: baked chicken and sweet potatoes
(Planned) Exercise: treadmill (7 miles)
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Post by Ali7P on Sept 2, 2018 18:07:47 GMT -6
Did you do your workout @rustred?
I’ve had a couple of bad eating days. I need to get back & track tomorrow. I went to the gym yesterday, rest day today. I’ll be back at it tomorrow. My friend & I are going to watch each other’s kids & take turns going to the gym tomorrow, since there’s no babysitting at the gym.
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Post by Rusty Red on Sept 3, 2018 12:49:00 GMT -6
Did you do your workout @rustred? I’ve had a couple of bad eating days. I need to get back & track tomorrow. I went to the gym yesterday, rest day today. I’ll be back at it tomorrow. My friend & I are going to watch each other’s kids & take turns going to the gym tomorrow, since there’s no babysitting at the gym. I did not. I missed quite a bit last week, just wasn't into it. I didn't even do my normal Sunday long run, only did a few miles of it. I got back on track today, though. I'm hoping my head is back in the game, not sure yet. Pre: toast w/jelly B: bagel w/PB L: Lean Cuisine panini; Greek yogurt w/granola; apple D: IP mozzarella chicken w/protein pasta S: homemade protein doughnuts Exercise: treadmill (4 miles); Upper Body Plus; Abs/Core Plus; I also mowed the front and back yards
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Post by beckyj2013 on Sept 4, 2018 5:09:51 GMT -6
I have been a bit off track this week. Not terrible, but not nearly as on-plan as I should be.
In traveling for work again next week, which means 7 days of eating in restaurants. I'm working on a strategy to stay on track while I'm gone, but in the meantime I'm going to do a 5 Perfect Days challenge.I've seen it on Instagram and basically you decide what "perfect" means to you. For me it is excersize each day, tracking everything and staying in my blue dot range.
There is a Greek festival in town this week and I'm going to get a gyro but I'm going to have to eat 0 point foods the rest of the day to make it work. The sandwich is 19-22 points and I only get 23/day!
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Post by Rusty Red on Sept 4, 2018 7:37:27 GMT -6
Active rest day today. It doesn't look like I'll get a lunch walk today, it's already uncomfortably hot and humid out there and I'm not a fan of swamp ass at work. So at least I got something in this morning. I'm also working hard on actually eating the number of calories I allot myself instead of always going lower. One step at a time to moving toward maintenance.
Post: two homemade protein doughnuts B: bagel w/PB L: leftover mozzarella chicken; Greek yogurt w/granola; apple D: pork chops and cheesy hash browns S: Skinny Cow protein ice cream
Exercise: treadmill (3 mile walk w/inclines)
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Post by Ali7P on Sept 4, 2018 8:33:09 GMT -6
I did get to the gym yesterday but skipped it today. Rough night w/ my 2 year old. Why won't she sleeeeeeeepppppp??
I ended up grilling some chicken for my lunch today but I kinda don't want it. I might just go out & get something since I have to go out & vote in the MA primary election anyway.
Today's plan B: eggs, 2 slices bacon, English muffin S: almonds L: ? S: cottage cheese & granola D: either the grilled chicken I made for lunch or a salmon burger
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Post by pianolove on Sept 4, 2018 9:29:54 GMT -6
Yesterday was the first day in about a year that I didn't attempt to track! I did put in quick-add calories so I could keep my MFP streak lol. I need to be careful today, something I ate yesterday didn't agree with me and I have been feeling yucky and nauseated since last night. I tried to eat my bagel sandwich this morning and I feel even more gross. Thinking some leftover smoked chicken with cucumber and tomato for lunch.
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Post by pianolove on Sept 4, 2018 9:31:05 GMT -6
I did get to the gym yesterday but skipped it today. Rough night w/ my 2 year old. Why won't she sleeeeeeeepppppp?? I ended up grilling some chicken for my lunch today but I kinda don't want it. I might just go out & get something since I have to go out & vote in the MA primary election anyway. Today's plan B: eggs, 2 slices bacon, English muffin S: almonds L: ? S: cottage cheese & granola D: either the grilled chicken I made for lunch or a salmon burger Sleep is important, good call skipping the gym. Is she cutting her 2yo molars? I envy your daily meal plans. You always have great food!
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Post by Ali7P on Sept 4, 2018 9:59:39 GMT -6
I did get to the gym yesterday but skipped it today. Rough night w/ my 2 year old. Why won't she sleeeeeeeepppppp?? I ended up grilling some chicken for my lunch today but I kinda don't want it. I might just go out & get something since I have to go out & vote in the MA primary election anyway. Today's plan B: eggs, 2 slices bacon, English muffin S: almonds L: ? S: cottage cheese & granola D: either the grilled chicken I made for lunch or a salmon burger Sleep is important, good call skipping the gym. Is she cutting her 2yo molars? I envy your daily meal plans. You always have great food! Thanks! Her eczema Flared up, so I think it’s interrupted her sleep 😔
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Post by pianolove on Sept 4, 2018 11:01:42 GMT -6
Sleep is important, good call skipping the gym. Is she cutting her 2yo molars? I envy your daily meal plans. You always have great food! Thanks! Her eczema Flared up, so I think it’s interrupted her sleep 😔 Aw, poor girl. Hope it leaves her alone and you both can get some quality sleep tonight!
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Post by Ali7P on Sept 5, 2018 6:30:05 GMT -6
Last night as a little better sleep-wise. She was up at 12:30 and again at 1:30 but that was it. I got to the gym for chest/triceps/calves.
Today's meal plan B: veggie & potato scramble w/ 1 slice of bacon S: yogurt & fiber one cereal L: salad w/ grilled chicken & 1/2 pita, almonds S: cottage cheese w/ blueberries & granola D: burger w/ coleslaw
DD1 finally goes back to school tomorrow. I have to prep her fluffer-nutter and goldfish tomorrow. She also wants veggies & fruit "something healthy, mom!"
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Post by Rusty Red on Sept 5, 2018 7:41:34 GMT -6
I did not sleep well at all last night, my brain wouldn't shut off. Still managed to drag up and get my workout done. I mentioned in the Motivation thread that ever since my 14 mile training run, I have lost some joy from running. I'm really hoping to get it back. I know the right answer is probably a week break from it, but that's hard for me to do. I do think I'm going to pull the trigger on buying an incline trainer, so I'm excited about that.
Pre: toast w/jelly Post: protein shake B: oatmeal w/chocolate PB Fit L: DQ day D: IP Southwestern chicken and rice w/tortilla chips
Exercise: treadmill (3 miles); Total Body Plus
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Post by pianolove on Sept 5, 2018 11:39:30 GMT -6
Glad she was a bit more comfortable Ali7P! Rusty Red sorry to hear you've lost a little joy. When is your marathon? I've been doing a terrible job of checking in. Last week overall my macros were nearly perfect, and this week is a little screwy because I didn't track the big meal on Monday, just estimated calories. I can pull it together though, I meal planned and shopped yesterday and so much meat was bogo I can probably stretch it to next Wednesday!
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Post by Ali7P on Sept 5, 2018 12:15:29 GMT -6
Rusty Red, I hope you can get your love of running back. Maybe some shorter runs would help? What do you listen to or watch while you run - maybe switch that up a bit?
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Post by Rusty Red on Sept 5, 2018 14:21:51 GMT -6
pianolove, October 12th is my half, then a 15K the following weekend or maybe the one after. I'm going into rest mode after that (not entirely, but not actively training). Ali7P, I started binge watching my SVU DVDs again, that is helping a bit. I do get some shorter runs during the week but try to get at least one long run to be well prepared.
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Post by beckyj2013 on Sept 5, 2018 18:32:15 GMT -6
So, I wasnt as off track as I thought because I was down 2 lbs at my meeting last night and crossed the -50 lb mark!
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Post by leahcar on Sept 6, 2018 6:07:48 GMT -6
I did not sleep well at all last night, my brain wouldn't shut off. Still managed to drag up and get my workout done. I mentioned in the Motivation thread that ever since my 14 mile training run, I have lost some joy from running. I'm really hoping to get it back. I know the right answer is probably a week break from it, but that's hard for me to do. I do think I'm going to pull the trigger on buying an incline trainer, so I'm excited about that. Pre: toast w/jelly Post: protein shake B: oatmeal w/chocolate PB Fit L: DQ day D: IP Southwestern chicken and rice w/tortilla chips Exercise: treadmill (3 miles); Total Body Plus I popped in here for food ideas and saw this. You're a beast putting on a run AND another workout when you're not really in the mindframe for it. I loathe running while I think about going and often even while I'm doing it. It feels sooooo good afterward though. You'll get your mojo back!
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Post by Rusty Red on Sept 6, 2018 8:45:45 GMT -6
Took a true rest today, I was tired. I keep hoping to keep my two rest days active with one walk and one yoga, but it hasn't worked out that way so far. Meh. I'm still doing well with my workouts. I'm trying to frame my accomplishments in a more positive light. Had a protein bar and then a shake on the way to work. B: bagel w/PB L: leftover pork chop; Greek yogurt w/granola; apple D: SO is coming over for pizza. I get veggie pizza now. Never did I ever think I would eat anything with mushrooms, peppers, and onions on it. But I tried it a couple of weeks ago and fell in love.
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Post by pianolove on Sept 6, 2018 17:31:07 GMT -6
I did good today. Only just shy of my protein goal. Alright so here's my dinner plans for the foreseeable future. All of these will have some kind of garden vegetable side because HELLO TOMATOES
Fri: chicken thighs and steamed veggies Sat: grilled pork loin and fried rice Sun: pot roast with carrots and potatoes Mon: oven baked buffalo chicken tenders and broccoli Tues: carnitas with blackened corn and beans, probably rice Wed: I'm going to talk mh into breakfast for dinner
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