November 7th I got brave and stepped on the scale knowing full well I had gained weight. The number was 231.6.
I immediately began paying attention again but was quickly distracted by Thanksgiving ... which I struggle to keep at ONE feast day due to the leftovers!! LOL!!!
Now just a month and 6 days later I am down 12.6 lbs. It is easy for me not to see that loss because I so want to see myself as back in my range ... like I was able to do for so long. A sort of denial I suppose. I am at 219. That is progress. YAY!!!!
So life clicks along. Daughter's last day of her intensive treatment program will be Monday. Today she is packing gift baskets for the Women's Shelter with her church group. She's looking forward to that. She has court for her second DUI (they continued it so she could do her treatment program)on Tuesday. It should go well since she has maintained her sobriety and has been staying on track. Hope!!!
Hubby saw a bad accident happen last night which upset him. A woman in a small car hit TWO horses!!! She walked away, amazingly. But it was hard to see the horses and he thought surely she was dead. Both horse had to be shot. Sad. Same area of the road where I hit the elk last winter. I hate that stretch of road.
I have a full day today. Surprise!! That's not really news I suppose. I am looking forward to the weekend. Time to see my husband and we are taking my Mom out to dinner for her birthday which was yesterday ... one of our favorite steak places outside of Coeur d' Alene, nothing fancy as for atmosphere but the steaks are OUTSTANDING!!! It will be my feast day.
I've been up an hour and need to get down on the floor and move my body with my Pilates instructor. While I don't think it burns a lot of calories I do know that it makes a difference in my body. Already I can feel that it is easier to cross my legs. I NEVER "want" to do it but just try to make it a part of my daily routine, like brushing my teeth. But first I will finish my first cup of coffee!!!
I am ever so grateful ...
for a supervisor who so kindly had tears in her eyes as I told her DH's cancer news ...
for the kind support from friends as I share my news ... although it is hard for me to talk about I appreciate knowing I do not have to be alone in this journey and that others care about us.
for successfully completing two low calorie days this week without feeling like I wanted to kill something and eat it.
for our batteries holding a charge.
for safe travels on the roads for DH and me.
for a declining weight chart ... inching ever so steadily back to a weight range and health zone that I feel much more comfortable in (I'm actually starting to believe I can do this).
Self care. I'm still struggling with what to "let go" of. I've not let go of anything yet. I am diligently working on being kind to myself. Be good to yourselves ...
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1218 kcal
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Rasva: 41,13g | Prot: 92,17g | Hh: 123,17g.
Aamiainen: Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins, Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing, Velveeta Cheese Slices, Egg. Lounas: Chicken Breast Meat (Broilers or Fryers) , Boiled Egg, Pico De Gallo (Mild), Cottage Cheese (Lowfat 2% Milkfat) . Päivällinen: Chicken Parmigiana, Fetuccini Pasta, Broccoli, & Caramel Apple Crisp. Välipalat/Muut: Oscar Mayer Turkey, kellogg nutri grain cereal bar, York Peppermint Pattie Coffee Creamer, Mesquite Smoked Turkey. lisää...
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3020 kcal
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Harjoitus:
Ajaminen - 2 tuntia, Pilates - 30 minuuttia, Lepo - 6 tuntia ja 30 minuuttia, Nukkuminen - 8 tuntia, Toimistotyö - 7 tuntia. lisää...
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Wow, 12 lb in a month Carol, that's fabulous. You will get there honey patience is a virtue we all struggle with. Your journal sounds upbeat and I am pleased to hear it. You have a lot on your plate right now! Nice to have a good steak dinner to look forward to, with your two favorite people. Hoping and praying that DH does well with his fight for good/better health and that the cancer goes 'back to sleep' (for want of a better term) again. Hugs Carol
13 joulu 12 jäseneltä: sarahsmum
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(: Thanks Isabel!!! I like that terminology ... 'back to sleep' with the cancer it is!!! My life is like a roller coaster lately ... but at least there are some "up" moments!!
13 joulu 12 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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You better start believing, Carol. Not only CAN you do this, you ARE doing it! I'm proud of that progress you are showing. Thinking about the accident with the horses, and your deer incident last winter, My heart really goes out for you guys. I am a super sensitive guy when it comes to things like these. I would be CRUSHED, being anywhere close to something like that. I can't even handle vet shows on tv. Gimme a good, bloody movie any time, but I can't handle hurt animals. - and good luck for your daughter. I know there is a LOT of stress in this for you. I'm glad she is ticking along according to plan. She's on quite a mission, and I am sure it is a tough one - much tougher than what we are going through here. All this just makes me even more impressed that you are handling the emotions around it all without turning to the foods - and without murdering anyone. :)
13 joulu 12 jäseneltä: kingkeld
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Great job on the weightloss, Carol. You're my inspiration. keep up the amazing work.
13 joulu 12 jäseneltä: Helewis
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Happy Birthday to your mom...so glad your daughter is doing well..So sad about the horses...I am very proud of you losing those nasty 12 pounds...you have worked hard and it shows....Enjoy your outing and stay safe on those roads...Hugs...:O)
13 joulu 12 jäseneltä: BHA
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Happy Birthday to your Mom Carol!!! You are doing awesome. 12 pounds..WOW!! That has got to be so motivating. I am so happy that the plan you are using is working and I want to know what it is. It sounds like your daughter is on the right track. I am so happy about that. I know things are tough and stressful for you and your family right now Carol but it sounds like you are doing your best to hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers every single day. Hugs!!
13 joulu 12 jäseneltä: chattycathy1955
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