Lifestyle changes

Tasteofspain_uk said:
On the other side, I have developed a compulsive obsession for eating apples. I have never been a fan of them, but they are available at work and by some weird reason I always take regardless of whether they are red or green. Twice a day, to be precise. Is this normal? :hyper:
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They do say 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'. I knew someone who gave up smoking by substituting apples. He ate up to five apples a day. He cut them in pieces and squeezed over lemon juice to stop them going brown (makes them taste good too) and ate a piece every time he had the urge for a cigarette.
 
Made it to 5216 steps today, and managed to stay between 4000 and 5000 steps the past two days so my movement is getting back to normal levels again. Now I am aiming to get to between 5000 and 7000 as a baseline for the coming months. All until I reach those 10.000 steps a day.

As for my weight loss process: I've decided to keep a food journal so I can see which foods provide satiety for me and which do not, so I can lose weight easier eventually by eating only foods that satisfy me.
 
Tasteofspain_uk said:
It's been already over two weeks since I set up my goal of cutting down in chocolate and can say I am managing very well.

I just had it once at work. We discharged a really loved patient and his son brought over a box of little ones. This happened last Wednesday and was the only day I ate chocolate at work. At home I am even more strict as I only eat the square I put into my porridge bowl-and it's 85 per cent Cocoa so even better.

On the other side, I have developed a compulsive obsession for eating apples. I have never been a fan of them, but they are available at work and by some weird reason I always take regardless of whether they are red or green. Twice a day, to be precise. Is this normal? :hyper:

There is evidence that this is working so far. I am feeling lighter and seeing myself leaner in the mirror. What's more, yesterday I put a shorts on and they are slightly looser compared to last summer.

As I said, it was all a matter of will in my case because I can always choose to eat or not to eat something. I know for some people might not be as easy.

I will try to secure this trend and make more changes over the next couple of weeks. Now that my partner has received the first COVID jab I can come back to play football/soccer with my mates. I haven't done it since before National Lockdown 1 and can't wait no more.
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Well done, congratulations! :sun:
 
Tasteofspain_uk said:
It's been already over two weeks since I set up my goal of cutting down in chocolate and can say I am managing very well.

I just had it once at work. We discharged a really loved patient and his son brought over a box of little ones. This happened last Wednesday and was the only day I ate chocolate at work. At home I am even more strict as I only eat the square I put into my porridge bowl-and it's 85 per cent Cocoa so even better.

On the other side, I have developed a compulsive obsession for eating apples. I have never been a fan of them, but they are available at work and by some weird reason I always take regardless of whether they are red or green. Twice a day, to be precise. Is this normal? :hyper:

There is evidence that this is working so far. I am feeling lighter and seeing myself leaner in the mirror. What's more, yesterday I put a shorts on and they are slightly looser compared to last summer.

As I said, it was all a matter of will in my case because I can always choose to eat or not to eat something. I know for some people might not be as easy.

I will try to secure this trend and make more changes over the next couple of weeks. Now that my partner has received the first COVID jab I can come back to play football/soccer with my mates. I haven't done it since before National Lockdown 1 and can't wait no more.
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It sounds like you are doing great. I read an article and your post reminded me of it.

Apple Picking for Better Sleep | Tuft & Needle.

Keep it up. We're all rooting for you to reach your goals!
 
Windigo said:
Made it to 5216 steps today, and managed to stay between 4000 and 5000 steps the past two days so my movement is getting back to normal levels again. Now I am aiming to get to between 5000 and 7000 as a baseline for the coming months. All until I reach those 10.000 steps a day.

As for my weight loss process: I've decided to keep a food journal so I can see which foods provide satiety for me and which do not, so I can lose weight easier eventually by eating only foods that satisfy me.
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Great! And, a food journal is so helpful in ruling out the culprits. I used FitDay: Free Diet & Weight Loss Journal when I was pregnant each time because it shows you the breakdown of essential vitamins and minerals once you put in your meals. Back then, you could post a journal and make it open for others to see but you could keep it private. I don't know what they offer now since I haven't done it in years.

Keep up the good work! :)
 
mjd :hug:
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TastyReuben said:
mjd PM'd me and asked that I let everyone know she's in the ER (chest pains), but that she's doing ok and will be back online as soon as she's feeling better.

Take care, MJ, get better! :hug:
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rascal said:
Wow, sorry to hear this, get well soon and take it easy.

Russ
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Morning Glory said:
Hope all is OK mjd. :hug:
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Windigo said:
mjd :hug:
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Thank you my dear friends. I'm home, just really wiped out. I'll post an update after I rest a bit. :love:
 
mjd said:
Hi, my dear CB family, Still not okay, but I'll keep fighting through it until I am. I just wanted you all to know that I'm alive and appreciate all of you so much. Thank you for your posts and pms. :love:
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You're back home, right?
 
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