Lifestyle changes

Windigo said:
Pff.. I have the energy level of a sloth on ambien and have been hungry continously for 2 days.

I know it's a part of the weight loss journey so I've embraced it and have not had any binges. But excercise wise I've slowed down a little. Weight loss makes excercise easier anyway, so I am focussing on that most. Slacking off a day or two because the weight loss is tiring is better than eating more and excersising but not losing weight.

So I am typing this in bed to sleep off the hungry feeling .
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I know it's hard. You are doing great and listening to your body is very important. You don't need my validation but I am very proud of you.
 
Felt less tired today, so went shopping and that got me a nice 5431 steps 🥰 an ice cream cone may have landed where it wasn't supposed to though..:laugh:
Oh well, I weighed in this morning and have neither gained nor lost, so lets see what my official friday weigh in brings.
 
Windigo said:
Felt less tired today, so went shopping and that got me a nice 5431 steps 🥰 an ice cream cone may have landed where it wasn't supposed to though..:laugh:
Oh well, I weighed in this morning and have neither gained nor lost, so lets see what my official friday weigh in brings.
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I believe in moderation. The human brain can't take abrupt changes well which is why so many diets fail.

You go girl!
 
mjd said:
I believe in moderation. The human brain can't take abrupt changes well which is why so many diets fail.

You go girl!
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I know dear, it's for life! That's why I forgive myself and move on.
I couldn't resist the ice cream, but a 80% healthy diet is still much better than a 80% unhealthy one. When I was still in the grip of my eating disorder I would deny myself things like this, and then binge uncontrollably later. I've lost that problem, so I rather now eat one ice cream cone then deny myself until I binge. One ice cream cone is not a problem, a binge is.
 
Doing okay. I stayed up really late working on a project. I'm taking a class on digital design. It's fun but a daunting task to organize so many files. I am still in quite a bit of pain so my caregiver had to help me take a shower. The hardest part is adjusting my thinking that keeps telling me that I'm strong enough to do physically do things and I get in trouble (like falling or passing out).

So, I'm adding "it's okay to slow down and not be strong every day" and "be grateful I have a wonderful caregiver who is always willing to help" to my list of daily reminders.

How is everybody doing?
 
Windigo said:
I know dear, it's for life! That's why I forgive myself and move on.
I couldn't resist the ice cream, but a 80% healthy diet is still much better than a 80% unhealthy one. When I was still in the grip of my eating disorder I would deny myself things like this, and then binge uncontrollably later. I've lost that problem, so I rather now eat one ice cream cone then deny myself until I binge. One ice cream cone is not a problem, a binge is.
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mjd said:
Doing okay. I stayed up really late working on a project. I'm taking a class on digital design. It's fun but a daunting task to organize so many files. I am still in quite a bit of pain so my caregiver had to help me take a shower. The hardest part is adjusting my thinking that keeps telling me that I'm strong enough to do physically do things and I get in trouble (like falling or passing out).

So, I'm adding "it's okay to slow down and not be strong every day" and "be grateful I have a wonderful caregiver who is always willing to help" to my list of daily reminders.

How is everybody doing?
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I'm sorry, I know it's such a struggle to accept those limitations. I often push myself too much too. :hug:

I am very glad your caregiver is such a gem!
 
Windigo said:
I know dear, it's for life! That's why I forgive myself and move on.
I couldn't resist the ice cream, but a 80% healthy diet is still much better than a 80% unhealthy one. When I was still in the grip of my eating disorder I would deny myself things like this, and then binge uncontrollably later. I've lost that problem, so I rather now eat one ice cream cone then deny myself until I binge. One ice cream cone is not a problem, a binge is.
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Right, an ice cream cone is no problem as well as indulging in moments of relaxation and enjoyment and taking them for what they are.
I know that feeling and that mode.
I stopped being too rigid with myself when I gave myself permission to enjoy things freely, without feeling trapped. It's a long journey, but one that I now manage naturally, and if and when I slip up I do so more than consciously, knowing that I will then balance, as in all things :thumbsup:
 
Doing okay. Went for my annual physical. My caregiver insisted that I talk to the doctor about my hip. The tech was out today so I have to go back tomorrow for an x-ray. I expressed my concerns about going to p/t because of COVID and she said we might be able to get a physical therapist to come to my place. I lost ten pounds. I was really wiped out after the appointment because it tires me out to shower and get out. I had to lie down a bit when we got back. For the most, I'm doing okay. ;-)

How is everybody doing today?
 
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Yeah, so no weight loss for me this week. No gain either. But last month around this same time I didn't lose either, so I suspect it's hormonal as the week after I suddenly lost double as much. In the WW group I've noticed that most women struggle with their hormones making them hold water weight once a month.

I've also been a little less active due to being ill, so I guess that factored in too. But this is a new week, and a fresh start. I'm not giving up.
Already have 4586 steps done today, so it's looking good.
 
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