ClaireS89

Thursday report.

1. Get myself down to the pool and register! (yes)
2. Log all food and activities. (so far)
3. Swim at least 5 laps at least twice this week (Starting small, aim to improve.) (One down one to go)

libby116

My activity for the day was bathing my two dogs and taking them for a short walk to get them dry. I am exhausted and they are napping.

Kocialapcia

Sounds like an independent little thing! I guess it would not be easy to divert his attention when you secretly sneak out for a walk, right?

jimmyswifey0602

So still trying to work on posting my threads, seeking support (which I really need). Been so busy with new baby, I forget to check the posts so sorry about that.
So here is my 7 day commitment:
1.Post all my stuff everyday (needs work)
2.Don't eat my feelings!!!! (really hard)
3.Work on excersing more (hard with a new baby and no sleep)
4.Seek more support
5.Improve my mood and motivation
6.Work on not being so depressed (Any thoughts would be gladly accepted!!)

So hopefully I can take then few minutes out of my day to post all my things and help with support and receive support.

libby116

I had a good day today.

Calories under 1100: M-1190 T-1338 W-881 T-1069
Water 6 glasses: Yes, No, Yes, Yes
Exercise: No, No, No, .5k

Robingen

Goals:
1. Rolling average <1400 cals: M-1274, T-1209, W-1169, T-1124
2. 1 green tea/day: M-Y, T-Y, W-Y, Th-Y
3. Increase Omega 3: M-Y, T-Y, W-Y, Th-Y
4. Do some kinda exercise this week: M-walked 1.5k, T-lap swim W-walk 2K, Th-N

Ok, another party down. This one involved lasagna and cake but I ate 3 salad's today and was able to minimize my portion size. One more party Sat, a joint grad party for my son and niece. My goal will be "small portions, maximize vegs"- gotta learn how to deal with this social stuff with restraint. I didn't exercise today, I worked 3/4 of the day then went home and prepared the meal for a bunch of family. Then grad. But plan to get more walking in before the week is out.

Given the lateness of our discussion about the walking challenge I say we start next week. My suggestion I guess is that we say 10 miles of any activity. I agree Carolyn that it would be nearly impossible to swim that unless you swam daily and a lot. I always liked going to the gym for weight training but prefer my cardio outside. There is a park "fitwalk" 2 x a week down the road from me maybe I'll go.

Jimmyswifey, I suggest starting a daily gratitude journal. It's a good way to change your perspective.

carolynnq

Robin - glad the graduation & party went well.

Libby - hope you're feeling better (or are the two 800-calorie days because you don't feel like eating?)

Jimmyswifey - Regarding the depression...it's possible you're experiencing post-partum depression.

I've been watching a series called "The Food Hospital." They cure (or greatly minimize symptoms) through diet. It's on the cooking channel and also on youtube. Here's a link to the episode where they help a woman who suffers from depression:

The Food Hospital S01E04 - YouTube

The depression segment starts at the 10 min mark. In that segment, shel'll talk with a doctor and dietician and then go over a diet plan with the dietician. Then they'll jump to some unrelated segments, then a later segment towards the end will show how things changed for her.

It's an an interesting show. It's amazing how a change in diet can make such profound improvement in symptoms - and interesting to see how some foods help eliminate symptoms of some diseases and aggravate symptoms of others.

I keep hoping they'll have a segment on diet and fibromylagia (for Hope), but haven't seen one yet.

libby116

My metabolism is slow and the only way I can lose weight is to keep my calories low especially because I can't do a lot of exercise now. It's a constant struggle to be low enough not to gain weight.

Weigh in................... M-179.9 T-180.3 W-181 T-180.8 F-180.4
Calories under 1100: M-1190 T-1338 W-881 T-1069
F-917
Water 6 glasses: Yes, No, Yes, Yes
Exercise: No, No, No, .5k .5k

dmartz

• Calories Avg. < 1400 /day: 1080, 883, 1061, 2023
• Cholesterol < 200mg: 50, 194, 268, 197
• Vegetables > 3 / day: 3, 3, 1, 3
• Protein > 50 g / day: 38, 37, 57, 57
• Sugar < 50 g / day: 34, 37, 43, 45
• Workout > 150 min/wk: 60, 0, 60, 20

Jimmyswifey: I know what you mean by "Don't eat your feelings." I had a rather bad day at work yesterday and it turned into 1000 cals of Chocolate, + 200 of Pinot (red). In my case, I realize (this morning,) that I can not let others define me. I define myself by my actions, and my will. I know that's kind of cryptic, but it occurs to me that this self-assessment may help you also.

As for all that chocolate, it took me a looong time to get to this point, but I know I can burn those cals off in a couple of days.

- Donna

RenewedSoul

Glad to see you back on here JimmysWifey! I know it's hard to post daily but just try to get it into your routine. I always post my food on here. It was hard at first but now I feel obsessed and I have to get it on here. I usually do it on breaks at work and at night when I am home. I am trying to work on posting on this forum more. Right now things have been busy, but I know that I can find the time to do it. Good luck this week with your goals!

I have been working hard to get water and walking in daily. I took the advice about walking during my kids' baseball games. I walk and then I stand to watch most of the game instead of sitting. I am trying hard to get all the extra movement I can at work and home. I have been trying not to look at the scale daily, but I do. So far, it has not moved....I fear I have hit a standing still point, which is scary to me.

Week's goals:

*Drink 12 oz of water with every meal: yes, yes, yes, yes
*Walk 7 days a week: no, yes, yes, yes
*Post everything I eat and log in everyday: yes, yes, yes, yes
*Lose 2 or more pounds this week: crossing fingers and toes
*Eat less that 1,250 calories a day: yes, yes, yes, yes