I know you were probably expecting a post yesterday. I just wasn't up to it, sorry.
Well, let's cut to the chase. I lost everything I gained. I'm back to where I was. Yay.
It's been pretty easy. Fingers crossed that it continues that way.
Today was our kick off for DFAS' season 10 of the Biggest Loser. I spoke at it. It was very surreal for me as while I spoke, they applauded 3 times during my talk. It was very ...it was surreal. I didn't expect it and it was certainly ..I can't even say. I just wanted to tell those out there who aren't in the best shape or health that they could do it.
While I strayed from what I wrote, I stuck to the heart of it. I will post it in a bit. It needs to be sent to this pc. You can read it when you want.
I really don't have much else to say at this moment, but I did want to at least post for my regular supporters.
Again-lost the 13 I gained.
Until next time.....
Monday, July 28, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Two Steps Forward, Five Steps Back.....
PSMF
Well...Hmmm. I guess it's time to get down and be honest.
First, let me give a follow up on my Vegas injuries. My bruises on my arm are fading, but my knee is still pretty banged up. I only really feel it if it's touched or knelt on, so walking is getting better.
My back is still achy, but I'm getting better.
Ok, back to the honesty thing. Since my reefed began, I've have ZERO control. I don't understand it, while on PSMF I was hard-core. I could refrain from eating all sorts of foods. I didn't cave once. Everyone complimented me on my control. I prided myself on my control.
We change up my eating plan and all of a sudden I can't control it. From the time of my reefed to the time I left for Vegas, I gained ZERO pounds. I lost ZERO pounds but I maintained.
While in Vegas, I wasn't the most diligent to sticking to my diet plan. I didn't go hog wild either and I tried to get out and walk. Since coming back, whether it be due to the digestional issue, the allergies I was suffering from, or whatever, but I wasn't following my diet plan either.
Either way, I gained about 11 lbs. from the time I left for Vegas until I returned. On Friday, I met with my BMI doctor.
We discussed my weight gain, my eating, my lack of control over my diet since the reefed began, etc. I spoke about how I felt I had no control over anything. I discussed how I had zero issues while on PSMF, but just by adding choices and taking me out of my 'element' (Vegas trip, being sick) I spiraled out of control.
Looking at my stats at my last weigh in, I was 1.9 points from being under ## BMI. He was overall pleased with my overall accomplishment, especially since my first visit with him 11 months ago was for surgery consultation.
After a frank discussion and again the rehash of my goal weight, we both agreed it may be best for me to return to PSMF. So folks, dear readers, I'm going back on PSMF. Ironic since I couldn't wait to get off it.
I think I need more time. I think when I'm coming off the diet next time, I need more time than to just go from PSMF to refeed.
Another thing I need to find a better way to log my transitions. On PSMF, all I have to log is my lean protein and 2 veggie servings. That is it. All I need to do is weigh my food, log my ounces and I'm good. MyFitnessPal isn't really required during this time, just my notebook. Because of this, I tend to get laxed with MFP.
When I transition over, I stopped using my notebook and started using MFP. Due to my lax use, I forget here and there and soon I'm not logging anything. Then I sneak in this and that.....you get the picture.
Add in my lack of control over the whole "process" and then throw in any circumstances outside of my normal routine and we have a recipe for disaster.
How can I be so religious on PSMF but lose total control by mixing it up?
UGH!
So I'm back to my extreme diet until I drop my BMI a few points.
Biggest Loser
I'm doing S10 of the Biggest Loser at work. Not only that, I'm going to talk at the kickoff. I'm going to give my perspective on participating in the program with physical limitations. In my case that is my carpal tunnel release surgeries and my knee problems (bone on bone etc.).
Hoping that will also help get me focused and hopefully I can help someone else.
What You Eat
I've also noticed now that I'm back to, well let's face it, eating crap that I am aching again. So something I eat is not good for me. A flare up of my fibromyalgia.
Another reason I'm looking forward to returning to the diet. I want to get back to feeling better and having more energy.
Between the fall, the 'food poisoning', and the allergies--I'm so ready to feel better.
Well...Hmmm. I guess it's time to get down and be honest.
First, let me give a follow up on my Vegas injuries. My bruises on my arm are fading, but my knee is still pretty banged up. I only really feel it if it's touched or knelt on, so walking is getting better.
My back is still achy, but I'm getting better.
Ok, back to the honesty thing. Since my reefed began, I've have ZERO control. I don't understand it, while on PSMF I was hard-core. I could refrain from eating all sorts of foods. I didn't cave once. Everyone complimented me on my control. I prided myself on my control.
We change up my eating plan and all of a sudden I can't control it. From the time of my reefed to the time I left for Vegas, I gained ZERO pounds. I lost ZERO pounds but I maintained.
While in Vegas, I wasn't the most diligent to sticking to my diet plan. I didn't go hog wild either and I tried to get out and walk. Since coming back, whether it be due to the digestional issue, the allergies I was suffering from, or whatever, but I wasn't following my diet plan either.
Either way, I gained about 11 lbs. from the time I left for Vegas until I returned. On Friday, I met with my BMI doctor.
We discussed my weight gain, my eating, my lack of control over my diet since the reefed began, etc. I spoke about how I felt I had no control over anything. I discussed how I had zero issues while on PSMF, but just by adding choices and taking me out of my 'element' (Vegas trip, being sick) I spiraled out of control.
Looking at my stats at my last weigh in, I was 1.9 points from being under ## BMI. He was overall pleased with my overall accomplishment, especially since my first visit with him 11 months ago was for surgery consultation.
After a frank discussion and again the rehash of my goal weight, we both agreed it may be best for me to return to PSMF. So folks, dear readers, I'm going back on PSMF. Ironic since I couldn't wait to get off it.
I think I need more time. I think when I'm coming off the diet next time, I need more time than to just go from PSMF to refeed.
Another thing I need to find a better way to log my transitions. On PSMF, all I have to log is my lean protein and 2 veggie servings. That is it. All I need to do is weigh my food, log my ounces and I'm good. MyFitnessPal isn't really required during this time, just my notebook. Because of this, I tend to get laxed with MFP.
When I transition over, I stopped using my notebook and started using MFP. Due to my lax use, I forget here and there and soon I'm not logging anything. Then I sneak in this and that.....you get the picture.
Add in my lack of control over the whole "process" and then throw in any circumstances outside of my normal routine and we have a recipe for disaster.
How can I be so religious on PSMF but lose total control by mixing it up?
UGH!
So I'm back to my extreme diet until I drop my BMI a few points.
Biggest Loser
I'm doing S10 of the Biggest Loser at work. Not only that, I'm going to talk at the kickoff. I'm going to give my perspective on participating in the program with physical limitations. In my case that is my carpal tunnel release surgeries and my knee problems (bone on bone etc.).
Hoping that will also help get me focused and hopefully I can help someone else.
What You Eat
I've also noticed now that I'm back to, well let's face it, eating crap that I am aching again. So something I eat is not good for me. A flare up of my fibromyalgia.
Another reason I'm looking forward to returning to the diet. I want to get back to feeling better and having more energy.
Between the fall, the 'food poisoning', and the allergies--I'm so ready to feel better.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Viva Las Vegas?
Ugh. My first full day home.
My Vegas trip that was suppose to be all fun, wasn't.
I don't know what it was, if anything, but something I had to eat maybe on Wed didn't sit well with me the rest of my time there. In fact, I'm still suffering whatever it was/is. To give you a small hint of how bad it is, NO amount of Imodium worked. Normally I'm a half pill of Imodium type of person. I was full pill twice within a few hours and it didn't help.
Throw in my spectacular fall in the bathroom, I was not feeling well at all Thurs, Friday, & Saturday. Today, I'm getting better but still not 100%.
I slipped on the wet floor in the bathroom near the toilet. I came down very hard against the lid & wall and right on my bad left knee. I have some pretty nasty bruises to show for it. My first COHERENT thought was "oh dear lord, not the knee. I need to be able to walk".
Thursday, after it happened, I was in such pain in the knee (which was bruised and swollen), heel, arm, and back (from where I twisted when I fell). I am sporting some yucky looking bruises and I ache. The tummy is still acting up....and the sleep I didn't get Friday night made for the longest travel day ever. EVERYTHING bothered me. Then the plane was warm & it was just a recipe for disaster.
Out of curiosity, I jumped on the scale this morning. It's....let's just hope it's not a proper reading. I weighed myself Wed morning before I left. The scale indicates I gained 11 lbs. I don't think so! While I was not an angel on this trip with the food, I was NOT all bad. I made sure I got out and walked the strip every day, plus the 2 shows I attended.....no I don't think I gained that much.
If 5 of it is the water weight, I understand. I don't think I gained 6 lbs. I'm just hoping this is a result of the gastric intestinal issues I'm suffering from.
Check back later this week to see how I'm recovering.
My Vegas trip that was suppose to be all fun, wasn't.
I don't know what it was, if anything, but something I had to eat maybe on Wed didn't sit well with me the rest of my time there. In fact, I'm still suffering whatever it was/is. To give you a small hint of how bad it is, NO amount of Imodium worked. Normally I'm a half pill of Imodium type of person. I was full pill twice within a few hours and it didn't help.
Throw in my spectacular fall in the bathroom, I was not feeling well at all Thurs, Friday, & Saturday. Today, I'm getting better but still not 100%.
I slipped on the wet floor in the bathroom near the toilet. I came down very hard against the lid & wall and right on my bad left knee. I have some pretty nasty bruises to show for it. My first COHERENT thought was "oh dear lord, not the knee. I need to be able to walk".
Thursday, after it happened, I was in such pain in the knee (which was bruised and swollen), heel, arm, and back (from where I twisted when I fell). I am sporting some yucky looking bruises and I ache. The tummy is still acting up....and the sleep I didn't get Friday night made for the longest travel day ever. EVERYTHING bothered me. Then the plane was warm & it was just a recipe for disaster.
Out of curiosity, I jumped on the scale this morning. It's....let's just hope it's not a proper reading. I weighed myself Wed morning before I left. The scale indicates I gained 11 lbs. I don't think so! While I was not an angel on this trip with the food, I was NOT all bad. I made sure I got out and walked the strip every day, plus the 2 shows I attended.....no I don't think I gained that much.
If 5 of it is the water weight, I understand. I don't think I gained 6 lbs. I'm just hoping this is a result of the gastric intestinal issues I'm suffering from.
Check back later this week to see how I'm recovering.
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| Right after I stopped crying. The bruise |
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| The nasty injury. Another view |
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| Why else would I go to Vegas? |
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Flying
On my way to Vegas.
This is the first time in years that I've been on a larger plane. My flights to and from Tennessee have been on the smaller 3 seats per row and maybe 25 rows max.
First boarding is usually much quicker.
Second, I don't know the difference in seat width on these planes. Someone ask Jamie if she knows.
Third, I'm wondering if I should gamble while there. Those had been relatively painless. Since I'm part of the TSA pre check, I flew through security. My gate was super close. The couple next to me have their young child, baby with them and she has been absolutely wonderful. Let's add in the fourth item:
I fit in the seat and no extender was needed! Another goal has been met!
Yay!
The downsides so far? The wifi will not accept my credit card, so I'm still offline. And on those smaller planes, the flight attendants never bumped into my arm as much as these ladies are doing.
A good note is there are power outlets so I'm not worried about running out of juice on this tablet. Just need to work on buying airtime. ..
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Good news? Bad new? Just news?
Failure. That is what the first week of the refeed has been. I start the day off right and then it just disintegrates from there. I have yet to find the "control" needed to get focused again. I'm ...trying.
The good news or bad news if you will. The scale has moved----ZERO. I have not gained any weight nor have I lost any weight. See that as you will.
Good news? I've been pretty active this past week. I've taken to trying to walk the dogs over a mile each day. We're averaging about 2 or close to it. I'm also jumping on the recumbent bike almost daily. I've also taken up tae bo again. When I was in Yokosuka, I did it with a bit of success. I'm trying to get into that to work on my weight loss.
Yesterday we headed out to the Metroparks and did a 4 mile walk with the dogs. I took some pictures again, so I will share those with you. Last year shortly after I began all this, I did a 3 mile hike. Back then it was such a huge deal considering just a month or so before, I could barely do 5 minutes on my feet. Now, 3 miles is so "bleh" . Funny how that works.
More pictures from the walk:
The good news or bad news if you will. The scale has moved----ZERO. I have not gained any weight nor have I lost any weight. See that as you will.
Good news? I've been pretty active this past week. I've taken to trying to walk the dogs over a mile each day. We're averaging about 2 or close to it. I'm also jumping on the recumbent bike almost daily. I've also taken up tae bo again. When I was in Yokosuka, I did it with a bit of success. I'm trying to get into that to work on my weight loss.
Yesterday we headed out to the Metroparks and did a 4 mile walk with the dogs. I took some pictures again, so I will share those with you. Last year shortly after I began all this, I did a 3 mile hike. Back then it was such a huge deal considering just a month or so before, I could barely do 5 minutes on my feet. Now, 3 miles is so "bleh" . Funny how that works.
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| There's a waterfall through the trees. |
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| Still trying to capture a pic of the waterfall |
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| Can you see it? |
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| Still trying to capture it. |
More pictures from the walk:
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| The Black River |
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| More views of the Black River |
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| More... |
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| Even More |
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| more river pics |
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| Guess Who? |
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| Traveling Compnaions |
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| They wouldn't behave |
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