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23 April 2022
I'm starting again - looks like I logged on here in 2012. I need to really focus on behavior - what worked for me when I lost weight before and what will work for me now.
I need to dedicate time to this so that it stays in the forefront of my mind and so that I stay committed.
A few thoughts on what my obstacles are:
1. My attention is key, and is the largest part of the battle, I think. Meditation and setting goals, plus having reminders in the forefront with this messy apartment will be key.
I also need to find ways to feel excited about food again, even though food allergies limit what I eat.
- I need to find some new "easy" foods
- I need to focus on snacking
- Meal options during my workday need to be Easy / Affordable / Tasty
- Behavior is key to night time eating. Habits will be important.
I can look at meals and exercise as "opportunities" so that I re-frame frustration with cravings. These are opportunities to lose weight and improve my health.
I need to spend more time thinking about my WHYs.
- I am getting older and far off fears will become reality if I don't
change now.
- Cognitive well-being will be under attack and I have the
opportunity NOW to protect myself against genetic risk factors.
PHYSICAL Activity, Reducing CHOLESTEROL and BLOOD PRESSURE are
key here. As is meditation, social activities and chances to learn
new things.
* Audiobooks
* Calm App
* Documentaries (History, Biography, Nature, Science/Tech)
* Online classes (Computers, self-improvement, work skills)
These are opportunities to grow as a person and to become more
interesting - to connect with other people.
- Balance / Mobility / Strength
These will protect my health in the future.
- Less wear-and-tear and strain on my joints and muscles
I can make time and I can multi-task. I can walk, listen to music, play games or talk on the phone.
I can use housework as an opportunity to make my living space more comfortable and to be more active.
How will I accomplish this?
- Setting myself up for Success: set reminders, plan, get dressed
earlier, set goals
- Find resources (for healthy activity options, for recipes, for
motivation and community support)
- Keep track of my daily successes and accomplishments again
- Be aware of distractions and what competes for my time and
attention. I might consider keeping a time log.
- Be honest with myself about what I've been doing with my time and
what I've been eating - and with how I feel. I could keep track of
how well I sleep after I've been active or when I don't eat later
at night.
Most of all, I can't expect perfection.
I can't STOP because I skipped logging my food. It all still matters. Success is getting up one time oftener than you fall down.
I need to spend real time on this, and really think about my priorities daily. I need to think about how my life could look if I stay engaged in this and what my life could be if I don't work on my health NOW.
With temptations -
* I can bargain with myself
* I can delay eating now
* I can use my attention to my advantage and get busy working on
something - especially something meaningful and productive
* I can have healthy foods at hand
* I can savor foods when I do eat them
* I can see if tea or soup or flavored water first will soothe me
I can give myself permission to focus on me and my needs, and set aside time on the calendar to do this.
I can plan out some days and leave others open for self-care or fun. I'll need to be forgiving with myself about sleeping if I need to and getting distracted, but I can get back on track.
It's all about opportunities.
Heather J. Saturday - 04/23/22 4:13 PM
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02 August 2012
Weigh-in:
291.0 lb
lost so far:
22.0 lb
still to go:
121.0 lb
Diet followed reasonably well
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losing 0.5 lb a week
06 June 2012
Weigh-in:
295.0 lb
lost so far:
18.0 lb
still to go:
125.0 lb
Diet followed reasonably well
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losing 0.8 lb a week
25 April 2012
Weigh-in:
299.8 lb
lost so far:
13.2 lb
still to go:
129.8 lb
Diet followed reasonably well
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losing 1.1 lb a week
26 March 2012
Weigh-in:
304.6 lb
lost so far:
8.4 lb
still to go:
134.6 lb
Diet followed reasonably well
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losing 0.4 lb a week
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