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Good rainy morning. We had thunder, lightning, winds, and driving rain all night and the rain is still here this morning. It is wet, wet, wet!!! The weather forecast is still calling for temps in the 70's and 80's for the weekend ... oh I hope so!!
Our dog didn't much care for the thunder. It is funny because it was our girl who we lost in November who used to hid under tables or in the closet when the thunder clapped. We have had this strange experience of when we lose a dog it seems like certain characteristics of the deceased dog appear to inhabit the surviving dog. Is that weird or what? Like our girl was a licker, constantly licking something. Our boy? Not so much. Well he is a regular licker now! LOL!!
I had a night of very strange dreams. Nothing really disturbing but very, very strange. I have no idea what that is all about. I didn't overeat, eat anything strange, watch anything on television. Go figure! I'd share but it was so weird I'd fear I might offend someone!!
I'm looking forward to checking out k8yk's links to strength training at home. I cut down my elliptical from my usual 40+ minutes to just 30 this morning. *DISCLAIMER* After reading that k8yk has been hovering at 190 something for a month I know I should not complain but here goes. I have been at 183 something for 5 solid days and I my calories have been below my RDI and I have been exercising, 2 days on the elliptical, a walk every morning and night with the dog, and pulling weeds one day for HOURS!!! I know it isn't anything to fret about and eventually my body will catch up but still ... it is annoying. I think I mentioned before that I wonder how much stress has impacted my body and also that perhaps I need to eat MORE not less but that always slightly freaks me out. And, I may indeed be right in that range that my body wants to be ... if I am going to lose more it may take a long time. Lastly, I remind myself this is a journey that NEVER ends and there is no hurry to arrive because there really isn't any 'arrival' so to speak. Even when I reach a weight that I decide is my place I would like to be the process will continue with maintenance. I'll fluctuate up and down forever ... it is normal. No 30 pound fluctuations mind you but 5-10 lbs I know is normal for my body.
Short day today at work. Focus on catching up files, phone calls to schedule intakes, and whatever else pops up while I'm here. I will probably go to the market before I head home so I can stay home ALL day tomorrow!! By myself too ... which I so enjoy!! Mom and Bob will be at work.
And so time to remind myself what I am grateful for in my life ...
1. Everything is soooo green!!!
2. Even though I am annoyed by my weight I do not feel like I have failed ... I know I am just FINE!!! So different than in the past.
3. Learning more about the BMI and finding a buddy who is more like me body-wise (thank you Kate!!)
4. Good coffee (I know I say this a lot but it is so true and one of my simple pleasures in life)!!
5. Feeling connected to others, knowing I am not alone, I do not need to be a 'rock' or an 'island'
Time to grab myself some of that good coffee and get some things accomplished here. Take good care of yourselves today ... see you later!!
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1239 kcal
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Rasva: 31,78g | Prot: 100,69g | Hh: 140,72g.
Aamiainen: Thomas' 100% Whole Wheat Bagel Thins, water, Jarlsberg Lite, large egg, butter. Lounas: deli roast beef, white turkey meat, Weight Watchers Yogurt, Yoplait Yogurt Parfait. Päivällinen: Lean Cuisine Chicken Parmesan. Välipalat/Muut: banana, Knudsen Cottage Doubles. lisää...
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2712 kcal
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Harjoitus:
Shoppailu - 1 tunti, Toimistotyö - 3 tuntia, Ajaminen - 2 tuntia, Precor Elliptical - 30 minuuttia, Lepo - 9 tuntia ja 30 minuuttia, Nukkuminen - 8 tuntia. lisää...
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The journey never ends and I'm always going to fluctuate 10 pounds one way or the other is the proper mindset for this. Insofar as breaking the through the plateau, the standard approach is a free day followed by a couple of Low Days (normally I skip the free day and move right in with a Very Low Day). But, you may be one of those who cannot do very low calorie days. Yesterday, I had a *net* of 465 calories. If that would have been gross calories I can assure you that I would have been down at least 4 pounds, instead, with the exercise, I only got 1.8. The exercise is great over time, but does not give immediate results in weight as far as I can see. Have a wonderful day!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: information
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You are right Info, those low calorie days you are able to manage are quite difficult for me unless I am physically sick and in bed. LOL!! 900-1200 calories is low for me. I might actually have a 'free' day this weekend though which perhaps will jolt my body into some action. It will work itself out in time of that I am certain. Thanks for the encouragement!!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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MOOOSE! Took me all day to read 6/8's journ and comments about your BMI, (I have a long comment for you-never got to it), now I have 2 LONG journals to catch up on. oi vey. Im so not ditching you lol Hopefully I will find time after my kids dentist appt!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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I am a coffee junkie as well and you are doing so great. Your body is just taking it sweet time to adjust with your level of activities that have increased. Also stress is stupid and the more you have the DND attitude (do not disturb of course) it will not make a huge impact on your progress. Musch love and keep up the good work. By the way, You may be able to do a 500Cal by eating everythin you like splitting in three meals :). Think about it as I have tried the 300 a day.
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: inola
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Moose, you know you'll get there. I can very much emphathize with your frustration, but I try to remember that it's not all about the scale. I think that incorporating some strength exercises into your routine might help you to appreciate your muscular build more and focus less on the number on the scale. I know that hard exercise always helps me with that battle. :)
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: erikag
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I'd definitely blame the stress. I stressed and stressed last year. After a year had passed, I came off a TWO MONTH plateau and then I really felt like I had passed some kind of weight loss test and the stress went away. I no longer cared if my weight stuck for a time. And it didn't stick at all for more than 5 months! I attribute that to not stressing. Of course, now it has stuck for a month, but I just think that's perfectly normal. Your body has to adjust to all the weight you've lost. Also, in terms of my own sticking point right now, I am still seeing other changes in my body so I am focusing on those while the scale isn't cooperating. My waist has continued to get smaller as have my hips. I think my thighs have gotten bigger though- with muscle. This is one of my goals, so I'm happy about that even if it means the scale won't move. It's going to move soon though, I can feel it. I had a 192 evening weight which tells me by Sunday I should be able to get a 190 morning weight or maybe even... 189!! That would make me super happy :) You're welcome on the body-size thing. I'm always seeking out more buddies who are taller and built more like me. We have our own particular struggles in a world that seems to value petite/teenage type bodies. I just tell people, I'm no teenager- I'm a Warrior Woman! LOL :)
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: k8yk
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Cynthia ... I will be waiting ... expectantly to read your responses!!! How fun, going to the dentist with your kids!! LOL!! Inola ... I agree, STRESS IS STUPID!!!! Love it!! I'll ponder your low calorie day idea ... but I have to be very cautious that I do not trigger my "deprived" button!!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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Oh I know this button really well and be very careful with it.
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: inola
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10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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right!! Except I really am looking forward to a long reply/comment from you to read!!!!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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Another interesting journal today! I am a coffee junkie as well but I like iced coffee. I buy the starbucks via columbian. It is microfiltered and mixes with water. It is awesome. I do agree stress is not good but I live a life of stress and it's hard to turn that around. I try the self talk but it doesn't always work. Today lets not be stressed about anything. Let's just be happy, thankful and enjoy! Have a great day! I'll have a Cosmo for you later...and toast to being STRESS FREE!!!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: chattycathy1955
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Cathy - Great Plan!!! I just might mix myself up a Cosmo at home tonight and we can drink them together, separately and toast each other!!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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I miss rain, what's it feel like? Oh, are you pregnant, pregnancy brings on CRAZY dreams. lol ok, no joke. I am SOOO happy you found a buddy to relate to. I know exactly how it feels, it sure helps. My buddy is MIA now. I miss it, we would compare many things foods/body/workouts/recipes. oh well. I def think stress is an important factor for your stall, but ALSO when you start setting new goals and working on them (in a fun way not adding stress) you can clear your mind of the negative vibes and find you 'worth' again. Got that?
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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2 more things. You know I've never really agreed w/ thinking or being told you belong in a certain range. I was told that most of my life and then again when I was stuck at 125 for a long time. I pushed lower when I was ready to know I could go lower (because I wanted it so bad). I still think I have a few pounds of fat I'd rather NOT carry, but I do like my range now, and I am comfy with it. I NEVER heard on The BL "Stop losing now, your body isn't going to budge off anymore fat." Or "thats just yoru body type". don't convince yourself that either. I AM happy with your range/weight/success. Don't get me wrong, I just believe in you if you do want to go further :)
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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OH. the second thing was a joke Fakeplasticlala (my MIA bud) and I have: The secret to maintaining is trying to lose the last 5 pounds! (get it? cause YOU NEVER can) lol
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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comment number 2 was why I wanted to reply about your BMI. I have to got to work a little now, but before I forget the topic -check your body fat % like I did a few weeks ago. Remember that? Funny, I think we console eachother on the same stuff but still need to hear it from others. I will be back soon!
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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I'm chuckling out loud as I read cindyshine's comments!! Love 'em all!! The joke is great ... need to remember that one for sure!! I've been thinking about the body fat thing and need to look around here and see who does it and what kind of measurement they use. Ya know, as I pulled on my size 12 jeans this morning, convinced that they would not fit (why I thought that I am not sure) and they buttoned easily it did occur to me that I may be making fuss over nothing. I just don't know why I get so damned obsessed by the damn number on the damn scale!!! I'm a "big" girl (both in terms of being tall, being strong, and my build in general). My best friend, when I visited her at the end of April told me I was skinny, not skinny bad but skinny good. And 180 just seems like a lot of pounds. I know there are tall people like me who weigh 140 or so, even under when you look at models. But I think they are slimmer women than I am, build wise that is not weight wise. I dunno. It doesn't really matter. What matters is I need to LOVE what I have and just keep plugging along. I'll figure it out eventually.
10 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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