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Made it through yesterday sticking to lower calories and already feel a bit better. No less bloated and heavy, to be sure, but mentally - I feel better prepared to get on with this. I still find it shocking how quickly I can pack on pounds. Couple that with my apparent lack of control when faced with stressful situations and it's not a pretty sight! lol...
But I think I've reached that "enough is enough" point and am determined to treat myself right, eat healthier foods again and start liking the reflection in the mirror again. Tall order, but I can do it. I SO miss grabbing any pair of jeans from the closet, putting them on, throwing on a sweater or clingy top and thinking I look kinda cute :D. It's been... weeks since I had that feeling. I'm just hoping my tummy skin didn't stretch out more! Also hoping I can take the fat off from the places I packed it on (and not lose whatever bit of fat I have left in my face or forearms or hands!).
Didn't work out yesterday but got a workout putting the Christmas tree away and the rest of the decorations that I hadn't gotten to. Ended up burning 2700 calories, so I should have had a good 1,000 calorie deficit for the day.
Looking at my Bodybugg stats for the previous year it appears I burn an average of 2400 per day. Of course, that average takes in those 10 - 12 mile hike days with lots of calories burned, and days when I'm a total slug and barely move from the sofa. I think that's one area where I may be making a mistake. Just because I "average" 2400 calories burned per day, doesn't mean I can eat that many and not gain weight. I really have come to believe that ANY day I consume more calories than I've burned, I add weight - that an "average" doesn't apply to day to day living. At least that MY experience with this after two years of this lifestyle change. I'm not claiming this holds true across the board, but it would appear so in my own case. Which would mean I can eat well and have a deficit six days out of seven, but if on that seventh day I happen to eat more than I've burned... seems to wipe out any chance of a loss. So again, for ME, I think the lesson to be learned here is consistency.
Well, I have a lot of errands to run today and think I'll get started on those. May or may not do a formal workout later on. I've been putting off some of these errands for days now and don't need yet another excuse. Hope my FS buddies have a wonderful, productive, and successful (however you define) day!
Diet Calendar Entry for 06 January 2012:
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1654 kcal
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Fat: 56.20g | Prot: 53.87g | Carb: 263.49g.
Breakfast: fiber gummies, fage, almonds wasabi. Lunch: zone protein bar. Dinner: organic sprouted bread, Pumpkin Soup. Snacks/Other: grape tomatoes, gala apple, wasabi almonds, red wine. more...
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Congrats on doing what it takes..Pffft I am a good one to talk..I have
just started really..I have been so lacking in what I have needed to do
for so long..but we both know what needs to be done..just getting there
is half the battle..your enough is enough moment got you here and will
keep you here..Take care of you girl....{{{HUGS}}}..:O)
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Thanks, Bren! Sometimes I forget how nice it is to have supportive friends like you cheering me on. Thanks for the reminder!
06 Jan 12 by member: redwinelover
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Hey, D...I already know that you are going to kick those pounds to the curb. You and I have had the same small setback and we both know what to do to change things around....AND WE WILL!!! This it the year, girlfriend!! So here we go!!! Love ya, my dear friend! You are "da bomb" Miss Boom Chicka Wow Wow!!! :D HUGS!
06 Jan 12 by member: ctlss
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Hello again RWL I am back indite and doing Atkins again. Now. my brother and sister in law and my husband are doing it too. My sister is going to start it in a week. I had regained about 35 lbs but that is still 45 lbs. lower than my starting weight. I have lost 5lbs. this week. It is great that you are still here. Great luck to you,!
07 Jan 12 by member: Multiplicity1
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Hi S! Thanks, and you're right. We will BOTH kick those stupid pounds to the curb. I'd thought last year was my year, but found I hadn't conquered the stress eating or the desire for crappy foods. :( So yes, let's make it this year! At least I know I'm in good company! Love ya, too. Thanks the nickname, kinda made me miss Junebug again though... Thanks for the hugs, sure need them! Love you, too.
07 Jan 12 by member: redwinelover
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Multiplicity! Good to see you back here! Sounds like you'll have even more support and understanding with all these family members joining and supporting one another. :D Sorry about your gain - you've got lots of company on that one!- but also happy to hear you're concentrating on the 45 you kept off (YAY!!!!!!) and so happy you've already dropped five pounds this week! You go, girl! Thanks and good luck to you, as well.
07 Jan 12 by member: redwinelover
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