Weight Loss and Exercise #3

Cocosurviving · Aug 11, 2020 at 01:57 AM

I woke Monday, August 10th feeling very fatigue. I ate a bowl of applesauce and took my immune supplements/vitamins/asthma medications. I received notifications regarding environmental toxins.
Mold was high yesterday and dust was extremely high. I walked three times, 15 minutes each time.
I was able to eat twice. It’s been hard to get myself to leave my residence to go run necessary errands. My car tags are a few days past due. I’m going to try to find the energy and motivation to go later today. I can’t get them online because I already withdrew the cash out last month. Overall my day started off rocky and turned decent.

Deilla · Aug 11, 2020 at 02:00 AM

After I ordered all my comfort food, I only ate one small cookie. The stuff is here. Doesn't mean I have to eat it. It won't go bad. If I have 1 item a day, I should be fine. But it feels good knowing I have it all and I don't have to listen to that stupid voice telling me, "You can't have that!"

Cocosurviving · Aug 11, 2020 at 08:40 PM

It’s raining 🌧 again which I know rain is good/important. I just wish it did not cause me to have flare ups. I’ve been battling a fever since early this morning. I finally ate a bowl of cereal to take some Tylenol. I don’t have much of an appetite. Soup sounds good right about now.

Mountaindewed · Aug 12, 2020 at 03:50 PM

I’ve had about 1,255 calories today. I had a bag of sliced apples and a protein bar and a grilled chicken breast. I also had an organic frozen pot pie. I had a glass of Starbucks iced coffee and a couple other low calorie drinks.

Last night I went through my pantry and the fridge and freezer and got rid of about 95% of my unhealthy foods. Which was a ton of stuff. The only things I kept were a few single serve containers of Mac and cheese and a few things of instant ramen. And my soda. But all the candy and ice cream and chips are completely gone. I am really trying to watch what I eat.

Deilla · Aug 12, 2020 at 07:03 PM

I had ice cream last night and a cookie today. I ate salads and vegetable the other times. But I gained weight. I don't care anymore. I have plenty of clothes that fit. I just feel like I have to relax about it. IDK. Maybe I will try Noom.

Mountaindewed · Aug 15, 2020 at 04:24 PM

I ate really healthy today even though some of it was processed. But I had a lot of fruit and vegetables and then protein for dinner. Baby carrots are really good when i’m hungry. I’ve been working my way through a big bag for about a week. I was right around 1200 calories today. The only issue is that I have to go to the store every few days for fresh vegetables and fruit. I can only buy a few things at a time or else they will go bad.

Deilla · Aug 15, 2020 at 05:45 PM

I'm doing better. I threw out my hawaiian rolls and cookie dough. I'm just going to buy healthy stuff. I'm done with the ice cream as well. I'm stocking up on frozen vegetables and salads.

Mountaindewed · Aug 16, 2020 at 04:21 AM

I’m trying really hard it’s just difficult when it takes me 2 weeks to lose 8 pounds but I literally gain it all back after just one cheat night. Not even just a day, but one night. Then it’s another 2 weeks of trying to lose it. Basically I’ve just been maintaining at 180. At least I don’t have anything unhealthy in the house anymore.

Deilla · Aug 16, 2020 at 12:14 PM

I feel good. I feel like I've lost the extra weight I've gained. My legs are doing better. I have more energy. I've been eating salads and vegetables. I have some frozen berries in the freezer. I want to try to have some of them today for a treat. I have sugar free cool whip to go with them. I'm doing work around my house for exercise. Things are going well.

Mountaindewed · Aug 17, 2020 at 01:37 PM

I’ve been maintaining around 180-181 for awhile and then today I weighed myself and I was 175 which I haven’t been in about a month. I’m glad I’m just slightly confused as to how I got there. And kinda concerned since I have not been feeling the greatest.

Deilla · Aug 17, 2020 at 02:02 PM

I haven't eaten anything substantial today. I've just been snacking. I've had a busy day. Maybe this afternoon I can have a salad.

Amethyst_Stargazer · Aug 17, 2020 at 02:49 PM

What is something I could start eating more of and type of meals to make, in order for me to start losing weight. I need some pointers here please. Thank you.

I just want to start eating lighter and staying off of heavy foods.

unaluna · Aug 17, 2020 at 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I’ve been maintaining around 180-181 for awhile and then today I weighed myself and I was 175 which I haven’t been in about a month. I’m glad I’m just slightly confused as to how I got there. And kinda concerned since I have not been feeling the greatest.

Hormones? Water weight? Dint you have something pretty salty - the instant ramen. Do you use the packets? Most ramen is like ONE pack is 1 or 2000 g sodium, which is a whole days allowance. Plus sometimes they say they are 2 servings per packet, so you think they are lower in sodium.

My rule of thumb is number of Calories = grams of Sodium. Fresh fruit and veg are very low sodium, so they give you leeway to go double or triple sodium on some food items during the day, but you dont want to go crazy with it. I dont really count, i just aim to eat some plain food when i do ramen.

Marylin · Aug 17, 2020 at 03:30 PM

Not losing weight but not gaining,so that's good I suppose!

Mountaindewed · Aug 18, 2020 at 03:31 PM

No I use the packet to get the flavoring into the noodles but then I dump out the broth and just eat the noodles. I’m weird like that. I also eat instant Udon noodles which is 290 calories for the whole package. So I’m probably still getting a lot of sodium but not the whole 1600 milligrams.

I think it may just be change in meds and other stuff.

Today I had a couple iced lattes, a Coke, and a small thing of Jelly Beans. but then I also had a couple stuffed bagels, a string cheese and for dinner I had a steamed zucchini and 3oz of grilled chicken. So it wasn’t all bad today.

Mountaindewed · Aug 19, 2020 at 11:18 AM

I took a picture of myself today. I look a lot smaller. And a lot more muscular then I did in the picture I took in February. I was wearing a hoodie today too. So the same amount of clothing. I hope I don’t get talked to by my therapist and psychiatrist when I see them in person. It may be a drastic change for them. Then again they are probably expecting one. I’m already getting questioned by my therapist about some stuff though.

So far today I’ve had about 720 calories. I plan on having half of a summer strawberry salad from Wendy’s and then maybe a sausage for dinner.

I lost my all or nothing mentality so I’m ok with going up to 1400 calories some day’s instead of being really strict with sticking to 1200 calories. but that just means I throw in an extra string cheese or two. Basically it just means I’m losing weight even more rapidly since I’m upping my calories a bit some days but not everyday.

Deilla · Aug 19, 2020 at 02:46 PM

I've been eating healthy and I'm feeling Okay. I think I lost a little bit of weight. The car steering wheel wasn't poking my stomach today. I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and working on the house. I see the back doctor in 2 weeks. Hopefully I can get an injection that will allow me to start walking.

Mountaindewed · Aug 20, 2020 at 05:31 PM

I’ve had about 1260 calories today. 460 of them was ramen and a Mountain Dew at midnight. It’s always so confusing counting calories when I eat at that time. I had a big drink from Starbucks at 9AM and then I had a couple string cheeses, a Kind bar, a bottle of kombucha, and a bag of steamed Brussel sprouts right around the same time at 3PM. defiently not the best but at least I had some nutrition and I’m not hungry.

Mountaindewed · Aug 20, 2020 at 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Amethyst_Stargazer

What is something I could start eating more of and type of meals to make, in order for me to start losing weight. I need some pointers here please. Thank you.

I just want to start eating lighter and staying off of heavy foods.

When your hungry just force yourself to eat a lot of vegetables before you eat anything else. It should help you not want to eat a lot of high calorie food. That’s what I had to do. Also good name brand string cheese would satisfy my cravings for like quesadillas and other cheesy foods. I also had to clean out my house of unhealthy stuff. So when I get hungry I basically have no choice but to eat vegetables or a granola bar. I do still have soda and a few packages of ramen but I have control over that. Moderation is key and do allow yourself a treat once in awhile.

unaluna · Aug 20, 2020 at 09:50 PM

I looooove the steam in bag frozen brussel sprouts. I have a small microwave, so if i do them a minute or 2 longer than it says, they almost brown up and they are sooo yummy. Plus they are so cute. But i went to a gf's house one time right after she steamed some fresh brussels sprouts, and boy her whole apartment just smelled like farts, i almost died laughing.

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Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Aug 12, 2020 at 07:03 PM #445 I had ice cream last night and a cookie today. I ate salads and vegetable the other times. But I gained weight. I don't care anymore. I have plenty of clothes that fit. I just feel like I have to relax about it. IDK. Maybe I will try Noom. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Aug 15, 2020 at 05:45 PM #447 I'm doing better. I threw out my hawaiian rolls and cookie dough. I'm just going to buy healthy stuff. I'm done with the ice cream as well. I'm stocking up on frozen vegetables and salads. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,180 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,762 hugs given	Aug 17, 2020 at 01:37 PM #450 I’ve been maintaining around 180-181 for awhile and then today I weighed myself and I was 175 which I haven’t been in about a month. I’m glad I’m just slightly confused as to how I got there. And kinda concerned since I have not been feeling the greatest. __________________ Ridin' with Biden

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Aug 17, 2020 at 02:02 PM #451 I haven't eaten anything substantial today. I've just been snacking. I've had a busy day. Maybe this afternoon I can have a salad. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Amethyst_Stargazer Member Member Since Oct 2016 Location: Florida USA Posts: 365 7 56 hugs given	Aug 17, 2020 at 02:49 PM #452 What is something I could start eating more of and type of meals to make, in order for me to start losing weight. I need some pointers here please. Thank you. I just want to start eating lighter and staying off of heavy foods.

Marylin Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2015 Location: England,UK Posts: 3,017 9 863 hugs given	Aug 17, 2020 at 03:30 PM #454 Not losing weight but not gaining,so that's good I suppose!

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,863 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Aug 20, 2020 at 09:50 PM #460 I looooove the steam in bag frozen brussel sprouts. I have a small microwave, so if i do them a minute or 2 longer than it says, they almost brown up and they are sooo yummy. Plus they are so cute. But i went to a gf's house one time right after she steamed some fresh brussels sprouts, and boy her whole apartment just smelled like farts, i almost died laughing.