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Lately is has been more struggle than strength. I find myself filled with such great ideas of what I'm going to accomplish each day. At night when I'm getting ready for bed, or in the morning when I'm getting ready for work, it's "I'm going to do this, this and that." I'm full of energy for it and ready to get things done! Then the time comes....I'm home from work, and....nothing. Or very little.
I am absolutely a person that functions through the formation of habits and routines, so I need to focus on creating that new routine which will keep me on track in all aspects....house/yard work, health and fitness, my small business.... each day needs to see an accomplishment, even if it's just a small one. Baby steps are still steps in the right direction and some days that's all we can do.
I also need to get back into my journaling, so I can keep track of both my progress and find the patterns of how I hold myself back. Motivation, self-discipline, scheduling and lists are going to be my friends.
Diet Calendar Entry for 17 July 2023:
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1391 kcal
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Fat: 55.52g | Prot: 69.53g | Carb: 155.76g.
Breakfast: Coffee, Coffee-Mate Original Liquid Coffee Creamer, Chobani Honey & Cream Blended Whole Milk Greek Yogurt, Blueberries. Lunch: Unsweetened Iced Tea, Subway 6" Black Forest Ham and Egg on Multigrain. Dinner: Honey-Chipotle Pork Chops. Snacks/Other: Granny Smith Apples, Strawberries. more...
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I'm struggling with the realization that enjoying life, family and friends = not being able to keep to my normal routines and habits. This summer has been wonderful so far and I should enjoy the fact that I although may haven't lost any weight, I haven't gained any either. I need to get better at eating healthy when dining out or on the run instead of going for the umami factor. Good luck with your endeavors to reestablish yourself!!
19 Jul 23 by member: babsjones
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Thankfully I'm also finding that I haven't put on any weight which I'm happy about, but I would love to start losing again. I haven't always been wonderful about making the best choices when eating, either, but I'm back on meal plans during the week, and that's helping. My step count is rising. Baby steps. If I can just make those baby steps stick as part of that routine, I'll be on a good path.
Good luck to you also! We can do this!!
19 Jul 23 by member: danijoreid
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I was Journaling then fell out of it again. Making those small changes is also what I need to work on. I have TONS of plans for the next day and sadly my motivation isn't there when I get home like it is at bedtime either. Meal planning is a huge struggle with Mike Alyson and I all to take into consideration and honestly on my medication what I can actually eat and be okay varies day to day. Sometimes the thought of what I've planned to make ends up making me too nauseous to even cook it.
21 Jul 23 by member: MrsWitzke
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How did it go this week, Dani? Any better?
23 Jul 23 by member: Wisco Soul
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This week was better in so many ways. I have a long way to go to get where I want to be, but I feel like I've taken some successful baby steps in the right direction. I got into a better routine where I don't sit down right after work but rather change my clothes and get some things done before dinner. I cooked every night instead of taking the easy, lazy way out. My house is coming together slowly and so are my eating habits. I was afraid to get on the scale over the weekend and ended up finding I had lost 3.2 pounds!! Thank you, Wisco, for asking. :)
23 Jul 23 by member: danijoreid
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can I recommend an app that would help with prioritizing life? it's called TickTick! it has an amazing Eisenhower Matrix, I'd be lost without this.... a spot for habits that are separate from tasks, which you can add in sub-tasks too. separatly, I use "Proddy" for AM/PM routines!
23 Jul 23 by member: DAZEY_iz_Well
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Thank you so much! I'll look that app up!
23 Jul 23 by member: danijoreid
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Oh wow, Dani! That sounds like a great week, and you've made so many good changes. Your determination to change is evident. Keep it up! You're gonna hit some goals soon, I've no doubt.
23 Jul 23 by member: Wisco Soul
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Thank you so much, Wisco!! There will be some slow days, I'm sure, but I'm doing my best to just take it all in stride and do what I can.
26 Jul 23 by member: danijoreid
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