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January challenge

Day 5
Protein: 87 grams
Water: 50 oz
Mindful eating-not so much
Purposeful movement: yes, went to the St.Louis Art Museum. Took the elevator most of the time between floors but my knees are really giving me fits lately. But lots of walking nonetheless
Fibromyalgia has been an issue as the temps are getting colder here in St.Louis. Just makes me want to curl up under a blanket and spend the day doing nothing.
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3momchaos said:
Day 5
Protein: 87 grams
Water: 50 oz
Mindful eating-not so much
Purposeful movement: yes, went to the St.Louis Art Museum. Took the elevator most of the time between floors but my knees are really giving me fits lately. But lots of walking nonetheless
Fibromyalgia has been an issue as the temps are getting colder here in St.Louis. Just makes me want to curl up under a blanket and spend the day doing nothing.View attachment 4950
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Sorry, I don't have your cool but creepy voodoo doll. Did you hear strange noises coming from your closet? Not sure if you should open the door & check. o_O
 
January 5th

Grams of Protein: 98
Ounces of Water: 64
Daily Steps: 8125
Mindful Eating Choices: Made poached eggs, instead of scrambled for dinner. Saved myself the calories and fat from milk in the eggs and butter to coat the pan. Plus, I adore poached eggs.
Self-Care Decisions: Had a lot of anxiety yesterday so when I got home, I took a long, hot shower put on cozy PJ's and read a book until bedtime.

PS> I was told no gum due to all the air you swallow while chewing, which can cause bloating and gas. As I have had not had that issue, I go ahead and chew gum once in a while.
 
Wednesday, Jan 5

Mindful Eating: No
Protein: Yes
Water: Yes
Exercise/Movement: No
Habit tracker: 11/14

The only good thing I can say was that at least I didn't make a bad choice until late in the day, so the whole day wasn't that bad. But my stress level was like a soda can waiting to explode so I reached for food. My hubby was frustrating me that he doesn't listen to doctor's orders or follow post-op instructions. I told him he better hope he never needs major surgery if he can't even follow the basically easy post-cataract surgery instructions. o_O
 
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PS> I was told no gum due to all the air you swallow while chewing, which can cause bloating and gas. As I have had not had that issue, I go ahead and chew gum once in a while.
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Sounds like the gum chewer in this model chews with her mouth open--GROSS. When I chew gum, it spends a goodly amount of time tucked into my cheek. But I chew slowly and subtly because I want it to last a while. I don't swallow any air. If I was blowing bubbles and cracking them like some teenybopper, that'd be a different vibe. I'm really mystified how a person can grow to adulthood and have such a disgusting way of chewing and swallowing.

Chewing is chewing, whether it's gum or salad.
 
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1/5/22

Water: 95oz
Protein: 93 g (Did you guys know that the Quest brand frozen pizza has 22 gr of protein for 1/3 of a pizza and are pretty tasty? Also those packages of tuna are 17grams? I love both of those. Highly recommend if you like pizza and tuna)
Mindful eating: I am still trying to get this one. I find if I wait too long to eat, I eat too fast so working on eating before I get "hangry".
Movement: 3659 steps but I was lazy. Trying to up this one but working 9 hour days gets hard because when I get home I just want to sit and relax. Will work on this for sure.
Self-care: Decided I was going to get my nails done but my nail guy was sick and had to cancel. Maybe this weekend.
 
missyinacage said:
January 5th

Grams of Protein: 98
Ounces of Water: 64
Daily Steps: 8125
Mindful Eating Choices: Made poached eggs, instead of scrambled for dinner. Saved myself the calories and fat from milk in the eggs and butter to coat the pan. Plus, I adore poached eggs.
Self-Care Decisions: Had a lot of anxiety yesterday so when I got home, I took a long, hot shower put on cozy PJ's and read a book until bedtime.

PS> I was told no gum due to all the air you swallow while chewing, which can cause bloating and gas. As I have had not had that issue, I go ahead and chew gum once in a while.
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Thank you for your info on the Gum I still have not tried but I may some time soon.
 
LaurieLee said:
1/5/22

Water: 95oz
Protein: 93 g (Did you guys know that the Quest brand frozen pizza has 22 gr of protein for 1/3 of a pizza and are pretty tasty? Also those packages of tuna are 17grams? I love both of those. Highly recommend if you like pizza and tuna)
Mindful eating: I am still trying to get this one. I find if I wait too long to eat, I eat too fast so working on eating before I get "hangry".
Movement: 3659 steps but I was lazy. Trying to up this one but working 9 hour days gets hard because when I get home I just want to sit and relax. Will work on this for sure.
Self-care: Decided I was going to get my nails done but my nail guy was sick and had to cancel. Maybe this weekend.
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Thanks for the tip about the amt of protein in that Quest pizza, but sorry, LaurieLee, I strongly do not recommend pizza and tuna. Maybe pizza and anchovies, but not "with" tuna. :oops:;)

BTW sometimes I get an attack of "the sillies" when I see some things. Please know that I'm just trying to inject a little humor in my replies. Hopefully you won't take my comment as anything but a reflection of my silliness. ❤❤
 
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KarenWV said:
I strongly do not recommend pizza and tuna. Maybe pizza and anchovies, but not "with" tuna. :oops:;)
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Bring it on, girlfriend! I could definitely use a bunch of giggles. It's really scary here. Too much weather and bad drivers. We're buried in snow. And today a criminal stabbed and killed a police dog. I've been crying about that all day. It's not enough that the murderer was shot and killed moments later. The K9 officer was still brutally killed. And I can't take much more of this blah blah about the insurrection anniversary. I lived through all the civil rights marches and riots, the Vietnam protests, the repression of women's rights, all that stuff. And please, no more COVID doom! I'm 70 years old and could I please get a little age of aquarius, please? Jokes, giggles, silliness... If you can dish it, I can take it.

Thinkin' about ordering a pizza with tuna now... ✌️
 
Roni said:
Building myself into the challenge still haven’t opened the door to it yet. Still working on details.
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I don't participate in our group's challenges because it feels like a judgment of my lifestyle. It also feels like someone is suggesting I need a diet.

No offense intended, and I take no offense either. No one eats the same way every day. Scrutinizing my diet is the last thing I need.

It took me a long time to get into a healthy place where I didn't obsess about every crumb. It's such a joy to eat without obsession. That's what normal people do.

Just my opinion, not a judgment if anyone else's.
 
Day 6

Water: 96 oz
Protein: 50 g
Movement: gotta get there asap

So happy that my body decided to work with the scale again. I stopped the starchy carbs that I'd been nibbling on for a month - gasp! I was rewarded today when I stepped on the scale just for kicks & giggles. Scale says 174.8, down 3 lbs since Monday. Total weight loss 59.2!

My 6 month bariatric checkup is Wednesday, so I am psyched that I'm back on track with everything but movement. My lab work came back with all my levels good except I'm a little high with my B12. I have to take it every other day now, which I already do with my iron supplement.
 
dianeseattle said:
I don't participate in our group's challenges because it feels like a judgment of my lifestyle. It also feels like someone is suggesting I need a diet.

No offense intended, and I take no offense either. No one eats the same way every day. Scrutinizing my diet is the last thing I need.

It took me a long time to get into a healthy place where I didn't obsess about every crumb. It's such a joy to eat without obsession. That's what normal people do.

Just my opinion, not a judgment if anyone else's.
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Diane, you certainly do NOT need this challenge. I applaud you for you maintaining your weight for 14 or so years following surgery. You rock!!!

BTW, I guess that is why I don't put my numbers up there anymore. For me I am trying to go by my habit tracker and how many boxes I can check off. If I continue good habits I know I will do well in the long run. I am trying not to think of the word diet either but rather correct my lifestyle of unhealthy eating and make better day to day choices. But I am not judging either, whatever works for the individual is what is important.
 
JudyNY said:
For me I am trying to go by my habit tracker and how many boxes I can check off. If I continue good habits I know I will do well in the long run. I am trying not to think of the word diet either but rather correct my lifestyle of unhealthy eating and make better day to day choices.
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You rock, gf! Every day, every post, every thought is designed to embrace someone's soul! So happy I get to be here with you.
 
KarenWV said:
Thanks for the tip about the amt of protein in that Quest pizza, but sorry, LaurieLee, I strongly do not recommend pizza and tuna. Maybe pizza and anchovies, but not "with" tuna. :oops:;)

BTW sometimes I get an attack of "the sillies" when I see some things. Please know that I'm just trying to inject a little humor in my replies. Hopefully you won't take my comment as anything but a reflection of my silliness. ❤❤
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Lol. Pizza with Tuna sounds gross. I like them separately definitely not together. Although that would be a huge amount of protein in one serving. ;)
 
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