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First thank you everyone for the kind comments yesterday. It is validating to know I'm not the only person who sees the situation with the Ex and thinks WTF. He's an ex for who he turned out to be. It's still sad that he's now showing that side to his own kids. I called yesterday and I'm going to start going through family therapists to find one for the boys and me. I think it would be a good idea for them to go to someone who isn't me. I'm sure they will hear more than I would because the boys worry their dad will get in trouble or I will get mad. Good news is we talked and both boys agreed they want to walk home every day after school instead of riding the bus to their dads so that will limit a little more of the crazy. Not that I'm not crazy. I'm the crazy that will try to convince the boys that the kitchen gremlins ate the last fruit rollup to avoid the fight of who ate the last rollup. Kitchen gremlins are the worst.
Today I'm getting back on track despite the fact that I woke up wanting brownies. I'm kicking butts and my tongue. Oh my goodness.. how and spicy quest chips have me sweating. I think this counts as a workout. I'm breathing heavy, sweating, and I am feeling the burn. oooh doggie. But.. it's a smart chip choice. Today I'm making smarter choices. Even if they make my tongue go numb... ok it seemed smarter.
Today's motivation is..
- Because I don't want to turn into my family. My mom is heavier and limps around everywhere, my niece just keep getting bigger year after year, and my sister managed to lose some weight but she never moves, smokes, and looks 10 years older than she is.. just no. I will beat genetics.
- Because I beat the other soccer moms and if felt good. It's practice week. I don't really want to just sit in a chair for 90 minutes while the kids run drills. Instead I started walking the track while they pracice. The other mom's that walk made it 2 rounds. I made it 6. I was sweaty, hair was sticking up everywhere, and a hot mess. BUT. I got my 10k steps in and I felt better for it.
- Because I want to fit through stadium seats without turning sideways or taking out a child on the way. These hips can take someone out.
Diet Calendar Entry for 31 August 2023:
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1965 kcal
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Fat: 85.33g | Prot: 190.67g | Carb: 84.62g.
Breakfast: Kroger Breakfast Sausage Links, Premier Nutrition Premier Protein Cinnamon Roll, Coffee. Lunch: Michelob Ultra Light Beer, Ken's Steak House Creamy Caesar with Roasted Garlic Dressing, Lettuce, Perdue Grilled Chicken Breast Strips. Dinner: D'Italiano Italian Bread, Egg, Muscle Milk Pro Series 50 Intense Vanilla. Snacks/Other: Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, Quest Protein Chips Hot and Spicy. more...
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Have you ever tried NOOM? I had great success with it. lost 35 lbs over 20 weeks. Then switched FatSecret (because free!) for maintenance but I've gained back 10 over 2 years even so. Thought I'd lose it this summer, because "I know how to noom myself," but no, didn't. 5 lbs only over 16 weeks. Might go back.
to it. It might be worth it. For knees especially.
31 Aug 23 by member: katrobyn
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This was exactly what I needed to read today! I’m a hot mess most days out walking my dog and mowing the lawn, or just getting some outdoor activities in. I was always called “super mom” for doing it all, but now that I’m on a healthy track, I feel more like it. You will not only reach, but smash your goals with this great attitude! Love it!
31 Aug 23 by member: Cass393
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Fat secret is the same as noom but much less annoying. I lost weight with noom. but the cutesiness drove me crazy. I lost 15 lbs on noom over 3 months, but gained it right back after a month and 2yearsclater gained another 10! FS is free so it will hopefully help me with maintenance. I wouldn't want to be paying noom forever.
31 Aug 23 by member: epf5
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Funny. I have kitchen gremlins here too. And, I’m not also not crazy! I’m divorced over 25 years but I remember all the upset it caused. It was worth it though. Hang in there.
31 Aug 23 by member: cjgriffith1
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All my best wishes. However, what you described from your family is not "genetics" It's just terrible life choices. Smoking is not in your genes, not working out is not in your genes, eating more than you burn is not in your genes. You're not fighting nature, only bad choices, and it seems to me you're going in the right direction. Good luck!
01 Sep 23 by member: immort777
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I tried noom expecting some sort of support or a clue on how to stop stress eating. I didn't feel like I was getting anything that I couldn't already get for free somewhere else. I think I just need a diet buddy. Or someone who will slap cupcakes out of my hands.
01 Sep 23 by member: Ms Elizabeth
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A diet buddy! Excellent idea. no slapping though! Just gentle redirection. :)
02 Sep 23 by member: katrobyn
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